Nomination for District 69, Northern Division Governor 2013-2014. Allan Carr. Hi
everyone, I am currently a candidate for the Northern Division. Governor for ...
Nomination for District 69, Northern Division Governor 2013-2014 Allan Carr
Hi everyone, I am currently a candidate for the Northern Division Governor for 2013-2014 Toastmasters year. I see this as a challenge, with me stepping out of my comfort zone on my journey of self-improvement and development and look forward to a very exciting year for Northern Division with such a diverse range of cultures and club demographics. I have been in the hospitality and entertainment industry for 27 years, learning and understanding customer needs and providing excellent service. This is no different to our Toastmasters world where we are servants to each other providing respect, feedback, support and encouragement as we grow and develop. For 6 years I had tunnel vision of one club one culture and then when I became Area Governor a whole new world opened up for me in understanding club dynamics as well as introducing me to the wonderful real people who are the engine room of this great District 69, Area Governors, Division Governors, District Leadership Team and the many support roles. I have a strong belief in achieving the goals of the members and satisfying their needs. We are really good at attracting interest from guests and getting them engaged but we need to understand how to develop and grow that ongoing engagement so that members continue to hold their belief in the values and purpose of what Toastmasters can provide them. I also appreciate that each club is unique in its own dynamic, culture and demographic appeal which is the make-up of its own identity. This identity needs to be underpinned by values of Toastmasters and be consistent in its purpose of satisfying the needs of its members. The key is that the club is to understand its identity, and the most likely demographic that is the best fit for its identity. It should also be clear that a clubs identity needs to flex based on the membership. With the blessing of the members, I look forward to the prospect of representing Northern Division in the upcoming year and wish everyone success in achieving your goals.
