Basma Al Kakoun, DTM, COT Team
Basma Al Kakoun, DTM, discovered her passion for public speaking by joining Toastmasters. She delivered over 100 speeches, participated and won in several speaking contests, and has successfully led various projects, mentored individuals and Clubs, and achieved her Distinguished Toastmasters Award in 2022.
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Welcome Club Officers and Aspiring Club Leaders! Did you know a trained club officer can result in more satisfied members, exciting club meetings,
Event Details
Welcome Club Officers and Aspiring Club Leaders!
Did you know a trained club officer can result in more satisfied members, exciting club meetings, and new members?
The Program Quality TEAM is excited to provide incoming and aspiring club leaders with convenient, quality club officer training that provides value to members.
- Open to all members!
- 100% Online
- Join us and learn leadership skills and more…
Register HERE
Club officers and aspiring club leaders, before joining us for training, we are giving you the tools to begin the year with confidence and competence! The following items should be reviewed before attending Club Officer Training.
- Club Officer Tutorials
- Club Officer Roles
- Club Leadership Handbook
- Foundation of Knowledge (video)
- Moments of Truth
- Distinguished Club Program and Club Success Plan
Schedule
| 8:00 AM | 8:05 AM | Main Room | Check-In |
| 8:05 AM | 8:10 AM | Main Room | WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS |
| 8:10 AM | 9:10 AM | Main Room | Effectively Demonstrate the Value of Your Club |
| 9:10 AM | 10:10 AM | Breakout Room | Club President Training |
| 9:10 AM | 10:10 AM | Breakout Room | VPE Training |
| 9:10 AM | 10:10 AM | Breakout Room | VPM Training |
| 9:10 AM | 10:10 AM | Breakout Room | VPPR Training |
| 9:10 AM | 10:10 AM | Breakout Room | Treasurer Training |
| 9:10 AM | 10:10 AM | Breakout Room | Secretary Training |
| 9:10 AM | 10:10 AM | Breakout Room | SAA Training |
| 10:10 AM | 10:15 AM | Main Room | Survey and Checkout for Credit |
Thank you for registering. We are looking forward to seeing you. -The Program Quality TEAM!
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Elizabeth Ruiz, DTM, 2023-2024 Program Quality DirectorHonored to serve as your Program Quality Director (PQD)! The Program Quality Team will leave no Toastmaster behind. For example, we have planned new member orientations, club officer information sessions for aspiring club leaders to help all clubs have 7 club officers at all times, Pathways training and enrollment for Toastmasters who are not enrolled, speech contest and functionary training well before the season begins to help all clubs plan, prepare and lead a successful and fun club contest, and form a full pipeline of trained speech contest functionaries. The Program Quality Team will include all Toastmasters in recognitions earned; no Toastmaster will be left behind. As the PQD, I am responsible for all aspects of education and training within the District. This includes supporting quality club programming efforts, promoting the Distinguished Club Program, and planning and executing the District conference. Education Goals: I promote all members in achieving education awards and recognizing those achievements. I oversee and promote training for club, area, and division officers. Training Programs: I plan, organize, and direct the district's training programs. District Conference: I am responsible for all aspects of the district conference. I plan, organize and direct the event. Speech Contests: I coordinate and supervise the International Speech Contest at the district level and facilitate a smooth flow of information at speech contests. This is the year to elevate a strong foundation of quality clubs! The PQD Team will help every club meet its educational goals and become a Distinguished quality club. Ready for some FUN? Register now on the District calendar for our fun and exciting events and training in the 2023-2024 year.
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Fatimar Jones, DTM
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Harold Eaton, DTM, Club Officer Training Team
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Jennifer Nelson, DTM, Division O Director and PQD Team
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Louis Cioletti, DTM, COT Team
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