Here are the seven officer roles in a Toastmasters club. The responsibilities of the roles, how they work together and with club members is organized based on Parliamentary procedure and Roberts' Rules of Order. Serving as a club officer builds communication and leadership skills.
- President serves as the club's chief executive officer, responsible for general operation of the club. Presides at club meetings and directs educational growth and leadership needs of the members. In cooperation with the executive team, establishes plans for club health and growth.
- VP Education plans club meetings so that members achieve their personal goals. Schedules speeches, signs manuals, updates progress charts, reports achievements to Toastmasters International, and coordinates recognition of members. Coordinates with the club officer team.
- VP Membership implements a continuous marketing effort to ensure the club maintains or exceeds a charter membership level of 20. Works to promote club membership and membership retention.
- VP Public Relations implements a program to maintain a positive image of Toastmasters and the club. Promotes the club in the media, produces a club newsletter and promotes membership programs.
- Secretary is responsible for all club records and correspondence. Custodian of the Club Constitution and Bylaws and all other official club documents.
- Treasurer is responsible for management of the clubs' finances. Collects and sends dues to World Headquarters on time. Pays obligations, and develops and recommends a budget to the executive committee.
- Sergeant at Arms sets up the room for the club meetings. Ensures equipment and supplies for the meeting are in good standing. Coordinates special equipment set-ups. Greets members and guests at meetings.
The Immediate Past President provides guidance and serves as a resource to officers and members. Toastmasters provides manuals and training for all of the officers' roles. Serving as a club officer also fulfills a requirement for the Advanced Leader Bronze award.
