Candidate Information
International Officer and International Director Candidate Information
Toastmasters International needs effective leaders who have the ability and foresight to guide our organization to new successes and even higher standards of quality. Are you the right person to be an International Director or International Officer? If you believe you are, please read the Policy 9.1: International Campaings and Elecitons. This information will help you understand and prepare for your candidacy.
For additional clarification on the roles, attributes and responsibilities of an international officer and director, please review the Leadership Roles document.
Qualities of an Effective Board Member:
- Personal integrity
- Leadership understanding and experience
- Strategic thinking and planning
- Effective listener, thinker and speaker
- Ability to analyze information and make decisions
- Ability to work well with others
- Experience and achievement in Toastmasters
- Understanding of Toastmasters Programs
- Experience in developing policy
Campaigning for and serving on the Toastmasters Board of Directors can be one of the most rewarding experiences you will ever have. It offers a tremendous opportunity to increase your leadership skills. Candidates at all levels of the organization must maintain the highest levels of ethical conduct. It is important that you maintain the utmost integrity while running a professional and positive campaign. You are responsible for your actions as well as the actions of your campaign team. We ask that you share with your campaign team the information about ethics, policies and procedures for campaigning.
Candidates must complete the following:
Refer to the Policy FAQs for policy related questions.