Comments on: Area Governor protocols for 08/09?

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By: Mike Helm

Mike Helm — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 23:03:06 +0000

David, in response to your posting of 30th May, I have a feeling there is a leadership group in WA. At my last count, all we required for WA were two Area Governors in Inner City and I am sure Ian Pickens will have made progress there. Cheers, Mike

By: Bernard Marmion

Bernard Marmion — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 22:48:33 +0000

The discussion over the appointment of Area Governors is a storm in a tea cup
There are two ways of appointment
1 By election at the area council level
2 By appointment: This has been the way we have traditionaly carried out the selection of Area Governors.Members are nominated by the club, area and division and on most occasions the person is elected. Occcasionally there may be two people standing. I am about to rlease a policy to the disctrict executive that will clarify the situation. clarify yhe the situation.

By: Charles Fisher

Charles Fisher — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:46:46 +0000

Hi David

Sounds okay to me. I understand that the Area Governor positions for Areas in Perth Division have not yet been filled.

I think many Toastmasters are reluctant to nominate for this position as they aren’t quite sure what it involves.

Maybe there could be some information placed on the WA Toastmasters website about the role of Area Governor.

cheers

Charles

By: Mark Richards

Mark Richards — Fri, 30 May 2008 06:32:12 +0000

David,
I believe that the Western Area Gov’s have put out notices to all Areas in the Western Div. We have already filled all of the Area Governor roles in the West. We are just waiting to see if there are any more nominees to challenge the already filled spots.
Hope that clears things up in the Western division.
Mark Richards,
Western Division governor 2007/08

By: David Nicholas

David Nicholas — Fri, 30 May 2008 01:06:07 +0000

Yes, Bill, the DGs have notified AGs and perhaps they have sent the notice to Club Presidents.

But I belong to one of the more active clubs in WA and my Club President hasn’t given me the notice, nor announced it at our recent club meetings, including last Wednesday night.

I think the leadership group in WA, if there is one, needs to be much more actively involved in this. I will be putting a proposal to that effect when I have some time this afternoon, Friday.

By: Bill Hewitt

Bill Hewitt — Fri, 30 May 2008 00:43:21 +0000

Storm in a teacup!!! David the current DG’s have notified AGs and they have sent the notice to club Presidents. We just need the current AGs to follow up with Presidents and trust that there are some very keen Toastmasters who will put their hand up to experience a very rewarding role!!!

Anyone in the Perth Division, Area 10,20 and 30 who wishes to nominate please let Gil know your name as soon as possible. We will have a great year!!!!

By: David Nicholas

David Nicholas — Fri, 30 May 2008 00:24:34 +0000

And that’s the best approach.

The reality is that we will be struggling to get 11 nominees for Area Governors this year. It’s a price we pay for our rapid expansion. We are fortunate the current District Governor comes from WA and has on the ground experience of our current and soon to be current Areas.

By: Mike Helm

Mike Helm — Thu, 29 May 2008 23:51:57 +0000

The call to clubs for nominees for the new structure will stand. We can then negotiate with nominees the appropriate appointment for them. The most important thing is that all our members have had a chance to put up their hand for the position of Area Governor. Historically, Area Council elections are not needed. At the end of the day, the District Governor has the power to appoint Area Governors if the circumstancers require.