Club Officers 2005-06

The Club's Executive Committee is comprised of its officers. The Officers are responsible for the long-term success of the club and the quality of its programs. Officers attend training sessions twice a year.

For the 2005-2006 year, the club officers are:

• President: Denise Bagnerise
• Vice President - Education: Doreen Rossback
• Vice President - Membership: Armand Niangara
• Vice President - Public Relations: Kinue Weinstein
• Secretary and Treasurer: Patricia Aliaga
• Sergeant-at-arms: Positon Open

Titles and Responsibilities

President
The President is the Club's chief executive officer and chairs the Executive Committee. He or she is responsible for the general direction and operation of the Club. The President directs the Club in a way that is consistent with the educational growth and leadership needs of its members. The President guides the Executive Committee in establishing the short and long-term goals of the Club. The educational and growth goals of the Club are consistent with the Distinguished Club Program.

Vice President - Education
The Vice President Education (VPE) is responsible for promoting the Toastmasters Educational program and for planning successful club meetings.

• Orienting new members to the Toastmasters Program and to the Club.
• Assigning mentors to new members.
• Making sure all members understand the importance of excellent evaluations and know how to evaluate.
• Arranging special educational programs, including speech contests.
• Encouraging members to participate in other Toastmasters activities and programs.
• Attending and participating in Executive Committee meetings.
• Attending and voting at Area and District meetings.
• Voting at Regional and International Business meetings.

Vice President - Membership
The Vice President of Membership (VPM) plans, organizes, and implements a marketing effort which ensures the Club maintains or exceeds 20 members. This officer works with groups inside and outside of Toastmasters to promote Club membership and retention and maintains a Club Membership list and attendance records. The VPM also attends and participates in Executive Committee meetings.

Vice President - Public Relations
The Vice President of Public Relations (VP-PR) develops and administers a publicity program that maintains a positive image of Toastmasters for all members, guests, and general public. This officer is responsible for internal and external public relations for the Club, including preparing and distributing news releases regarding Club activities, publicizing Club events, and representing the Club to the media. The VP-PR also attends and participates in Executive Committee meetings.

Secretary/Treasurer
The Secretary and Treasurer office positions are held by the same Officer in our Club. The Secretary is responsible for all Club records and correspondence. This person is responsible for keeping the Club's Constitution and Bylaws and any other official Club documents. The Treasurer office is responsible for developing and executing financial policies, audits, and controls. The Treasurer maintains the Club's budget for the year. The Treasurer also receives and disburses funds in payment of all Club obligations. He or she also notifies Club members when dues are payable and collects dues. The Secretary/Treasurer attends and participates in all Executive Committee Meetings.

Sergeant at Arms
The Sergeant at Arms serves as master host and arranges the room and equipment for all Club meetings. The Sergeant at Arms makes sure all members and guests are welcomed at Club meetings and controls the Club's property between meetings. This Officer attends and participates in all Executive Committee Meetings.