Committee
The Broadgate Speakers 2011/2012 Club Officers ensure that the club runs well, and ensures that our members can learn in an informative and fun environment.President
Anthony Franklin
The President is responsible for the general supervision and organisation of the club, ensuring that the club is well run, well attended, and achieving it's various objectives. The President encourages communication and leadership skills development, and oversees the general administration of the club.
Vice President Education
Emma Martin
The Vice President Education is responsible for promoting the Toastmasters educational program to club members, making sure all members understand the importance of excellent evaluations and know how to evaluate. The Vice President Education also oversees the club's meeting schedule to ensure as far as possible that both the club and individual members are able to meet their goals.
Vice President Membership
Andy Van Buiten
The Vice President Membership is responsible for orientation of new members to the Toastmasters program and to the club. If you are interested in becoming a member of Broadgate Speakers in the City then please speak to the Vice President Membership!
Vice President Public Relations
Justin Hodgson
The Vice President Public Relations is responsible developing and implementing ways to publicise the Club to local organisations and prospective new members, and also represent the Club to both local and national media.
Treasurer
Patrick Moran
The Treasurer is responsible for the club's finances and financial reporting. This includes preparing and reporting against an annual budget, operating our bank account, collecting membership dues from new and existing members and paying the club's dues to Toastmasters International in the US, paying club expenses, keeping records of all transactions, and supporting the Club Secretary in the timely submission of semi-annual reports to TMI.
Secretary
Adele Claase
The Secretary is responsible for all Club records, administration and correspondence. With support from the Treasurer and Vice President Membership & Mentoring, the Club Secretary is responsible for sending our semi-annual returns to Toastmasters International on time. The Club Secretary also ensures we have all the stationery and supplies we need - training materials, awards, ribbons, trophies etc.
Sargeant at Arms
Andy Argent
The Sargeant at Arms is the person who warmly greets all our guests as they arrive, and introduces them to other members of the club. He/she ensures that the venue is prepared and ready for our meetings, & that all equipment is in good working order. He/She encourages and mentors new members to support or act as Sargeant at Arms for an individual meeting in one of their early Toastmasters support roles.
Mentoring Co-ordinator
Simon Hull
The Mentoring Co-ordinator ensures that new members or an existing member who needs help to improve their speaking and leadership skills that a mentor is assigned to that member.
Special Events Co-ordinator
Lily Miranda
The Special Events Co-ordinator organises special events that are different from the regular Club meetings. From Workshops, to Speakers' Corner to Social Events. We like to add a bit of variety to our club every once in a while.
Advanced Member Co-ordinator
Simon Hull -
The Advanced Member Co-ordinator ensures Toastmasters that have completed their first speaker or leadership manual continue to be actively involved in the club and delivering advanced speeches.
Immediate Past President
Robert Cole
The Immediate Past President is there to provide guidance to the President, and encourage the club to move forward and to achieve even greater success for the coming year.