1. Succession Plan Where Leaders Are Made
Toastmasters International Where Leaders Are Made - will be the tagline moving forward. Different from a theme, this is an enduring message of who we are today. It will not change from year to year.
“In order to accomplish our mission, Toastmasters members, clubs and districts must provide one single, consistent message that demonstrates what Toastmasters is and what we offer the world.” – Toastmasters International President Michael Notaro, DTM
For many years, Toastmasters has been synonymous with public speaking, However the powerful combination of strengthening one’s competence in communication and building leadership skills through participation in Toastmasters is what differentiates Toastmasters International from other skill-building programs. The new official tagline, “Where Leaders Are Made,” reflects this synergy between communication and leadership. Toastmasters training helps members build their competence in communication so they can gain the confidence to speak effectively and lead others.
It is important that we all understand what this tagline means. It is not intended to summarize the entire member experience; rather, it represents what differentiates Toastmasters. It tells members and potential members what makes Toastmasters different from any other option they could choose to grow their communication and leadership skills.
By consistently implementing this tagline along with the supporting brand positioning messages and imagery, you convey to the world that Toastmasters owns that place where members join and gain confidence in public speaking and communication. That confidence often gives them the strength to lead. Regardless of whether a Toastmaster has chosen to become a leader or not, but the mere fact that they are strong, clear and confident communicators, they are often naturally sought out as mentors, advisors and leaders.

2. District 80 2016-2017 Singapore Succession PlanBy
Tay Yiang Ping DTM
District Director

3. WHY? Fulfill club mission
Succession Plan
WHY? Fulfill club mission
We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.

4. Retain club memory, culture & values Avoid communication breakdown
Succession Plan
Fulfill club mission
Attain goals
(educational, membership, administrative)
Retain club memory, culture & values
Avoid communication breakdown

5. Succession Plan
Not . . .

6. Not . . . Beg people to be an officer Blackmail and threats
Succession Plan
Not . . .
Beg people to be an officer
Blackmail and threats
Cry and sob
Elect people who are absent

7. Identify Positions & Competencies
Succession Plan
Succession Planning
Identify Positions & Competencies
Select Candidates
Implement Training & Transfer
Monitor & Evaluate

8. Identify Positions & Competencies
Succession Plan
Succession Planning
Identify Positions & Competencies
Select Candidates
Implement Training & Transfer
Monitor & Evaluate
Positions: 7 Club Offices
“Competencies”
Commitment to Toastmasters
Accountable
Desire to learn
Open to feedback

9. Identify Positions & Competencies
Succession Plan
Succession Planning
Identify Positions & Competencies
Select Candidates
Implement Training & Transfer
Monitor & Evaluate
President appoints nominating committee
Nominating committee
obtains candidates for each position
reports to club meeting prior to elections
Elections first meeting in May
Officer list due by June 30

10. Identify Positions & Competencies
Succession Plan
Succession Planning
Identify Positions & Competencies
Select Candidates
Implement Training & Transfer
Monitor & Evaluate
Ideas:
Add “officer role explanation” to agenda
Personal asks
Officer list to all, cross out offices

11. Succession Planning Name: _____________________________
Please cross out club offices you are UNWILLING to take (see back for office responsibilities)
President
Vice President of Education
Vice President Membership
Vice President Public Relations
Secretary
Treasurer
Sergeant-at-arms

12. Identify Positions & Competencies
Succession Plan
Succession Planning
Identify Positions & Competencies
Select Candidates
Implement Training & Transfer
Monitor & Evaluate
Personal training one-on-one
Official officer training
Transfer tools, resources
Area Visit Reports

13. Mentor your successor ! Identify Positions & Competencies
Succession Plan
Succession Planning
Identify Positions & Competencies
Select Candidates
Implement Training & Transfer
Monitor & Evaluate
Mentor your successor !

14. Resources: Club Officer Tools

15. Resources: Club Officer Tools

16. Mailed in May to Club Mailing Address Club Officer Elections
p. 55

18. LEADERSHIP ROLES Club Officers Area Director Division Director
Program Quality / Club Growth
District Director
International Directors
International Vice Presidents
International President

19. AREA DIRECTORS Requirement: Served as district council member
Past District Officer, Club President or VPE
2. District will appoint the Area Directors
3. Submit only 2 Forms:
Candidate Application Form
Official Agreement & Release Form
To District Director Tay Yiang Ping DTM by 30 April 2016.
4. There will be no election for Area Directors as they will be officially appointed by the upcoming District Director serving the next term

20. A good handoff means you won’t slow anyone down!
Pass the baton . . .
A good handoff means you won’t slow anyone down!

21. THANK YOU