President's Tip of the Week

President: A Weekly Speaking Opportunity
(9/23/09)

About six months ago, I did a Tip of the Week about the Sergeant at Arms office and how it offered a weekly speaking opportunity. The only other office with such an offer is the President.

Elections are scheduled for the first week of November, so I’d like you all to start thinking about how you’re going to serve your club in the next term (which runs January 1 through June 30).

The term limit for the President ensures we will have a new president next term. Will that be you? Here’re the benefits I’ve enjoyed during my two terms as President:

• I know ALL our club members’ names and faces and can actually match them up correctly! I’ve always been bad about that, so this is huge for me.
• I feel very comfortable up in front of our club.
• I’ve developed a healthy sense of humor about myself and my shortcomings.
• I’ve been challenged with a few difficult leadership issues I’ve had to deal with, and have had the chance to grow through these issues.
• I’ve learned a little bit about parliamentary procedure (though there’s still room for me to grow in this area).
• I’ve been privileged to work with the best team of Toastmasters and have gotten to know them a whole lot better. It’s been a riot!