Area Directors
Who We Are and What We Do
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Guidance
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Area directors are responsible for leading their area by serving clubs' needs.
Area Purpose
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Ensure each club fulfills its members' responsibilities to become a distinguished club.
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Promote and extend the benefits of membership in Toastmasters clubs.
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Help with the organization of new clubs.
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Facilitate training of club officers.
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Encourage clubs to undertake efforts that create greater community awareness of Toastmasters and make Toastmasters available to more people.
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Oversee and conduct speech contests in the District.
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Area Councils
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Area Councils manage Area activities and support each club in fulfilling its mission.
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The Area Director presides over an Area Council.
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Business Conducted at Area Council Meetings
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Club Success Plans and progress in the Distinguished Club Program
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Club officer training attendance reports
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Plans for Area events, such as training and speech contests
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Goals, strategies, and news that affect Area clubs
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Evaluate and assess Area Director candidates per the governing documents.
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Area Director Visits
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Area Directors conduct club visits twice a year within their respective areas to understand and support club needs.
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In turn, these visits help District leaders understand how to support and meet the needs of each club.
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For more information about these roles, refer to the District Leadership Handbook and Administrative Bylaws, Article VII: Officers in the Governing Documents.
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Get to know your Area Directors​
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Division L
Fernando Turegano, DTM
Division L Director
Division M
Debbie L. Demrest, EC3
Division M Director
Division N
Alison Nissen, DTM
Division N Director
Division O
Zaida F. O'Conner, PM4
Division Director
Division P
Robert Kieschnick, LD3
Division Director
Division Q
Basma Al Kakoun
Division Q Director
Division R
Cynthia Abdon, DTM
Division R Director
Area Directors and their Clubs
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.