As the person who sets the tone for the club, the Club President is expected to provide helpful, supportive leadership for all of the club’s activities and be the first to assume responsibility for the progress and welfare of the club.
The Club President motivates, arbitrates, and facilitates as required. When making a difficult decision, do so in consultation with club members and other club officers. Strive to show respect for all members, even when disagreeing with them, and provide leadership for all.
Club President Responsibilities
Preside Over Meetings
The Club President opens and chairs every club, business, and Club Executive Committee meeting. This means the Club President takes charge of the proceedings and keeps the agenda moving forward. The Club President is expected to manage procedural matters in the conduct of the meeting and to apply parliamentary procedure as outlined in Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised. (This book may be purchased online or at a local retailer.) The Club President’s focus is on club quality and the members’ experience.
Earn Distinguished Club Recognition
Work together with club officers to achieve success in the Distinguished Club Program by encouraging education achievements, building and maintaining membership, attending club officer training, and submitting membership dues payments, officer lists, and other documents on time. Recognize member achievements by presenting certificates at club meetings, sending personal messages of congratulations, and otherwise publicly praising the good work of club members.
Member Achievements to Recognize
- Best of the meeting (e.g., best speaker, best Table Topics® speaker, best evaluator)
- Successfully conducting an event (e.g., speech contest, membership drive, Speechcraft, Youth Leadership)
- Education awards
- Long-standing membership (e.g., five years, 10 years, 20 years)
- Recognize personal achievements (e.g., promotions, anniversaries)
Lead and Guide
The Club President serves as the club’s representative at the District and international levels.
It is the Club President’s responsibility to provide leadership for the club whenever it is required. This includes creating a positive learning environment and enhancing club quality by conducting well-run, energetic, interesting meetings; actively seeking and connecting with club members and officers; listening patiently and offering assistance; and resolving conflicts as they arise.
(Source: https://www.toastmasters.org/resources/club-leadership-handbook)