An overview
Providing effective training for club officers is one of the most critical parts of your district’s mission. Without properly trained officers, clubs cannot meet members’ needs or introduce the benefits of Toastmasters to others.
Districts should promote and market club-officer training as a vital means to develop leaders. Encourage maximum attendance and participation at these sessions. Training events should be included as part of your district calendar and be promoted to clubs.
Club officers must be trained by authorized district representatives in a live training session. While audiovisual aids may be used to enhance training, they may not be the sole method of training. For example, club officers who simply view a videotape that describes their responsibilities are not considered trained, even if the videotape was provided by a district officer.
Recognition
Your district is encouraged to recognize individuals for participation in or completion of training. However, your district may not create any educational awards, including degrees or diplomas, nor may it create awards or programs that certify individuals.