Gary Chiu Steps Up as District 25 PRO

I have been asked on more than one occasion why I volunteered to become a District Officer. Simply put, the linchpin binding each level of Toastmasters together, from the club, to the area, to the division and the district, relies upon those willing to step up and heed the call. We all volunteer our time, effort, and sometimes, our personal funds in order to grow the Toastmasters organization. Our reward is simply the knowledge that we furthered a cause we all strongly believe in, and helped those climbing the trail behind us.

I am going to be your District Public Relations Officer (PRO) during the 2012-2013 term. Why does a Toastmasters District need both a Lt. Governor of Marketing and a PRO? Essentially, the LGM tracks the officer list submissions,  dues payments,  member retention, all things related to new club formation, sponsors, mentors, and coaches. Mind you, these are just a few of the many tasks that our hard-working LGM takes on!

If the LGM can be said to be “looking inward” and concerning herself with the above duties, the PRO “looks outward” and is considered the mouthpiece of the District. Among my duties, I lead external Marketing efforts to promote Toastmasters to the public at large, work directly with Division and Area Governors to assist them in recruiting for their respective areas, and assist with the promotion of various District activities throughout the year (e.g. Spring and Fall Conference). When the LGM and PRO are both working at their peak efficiency, interested guests will be persuaded by the PRO to either join an existing club, or, the LGM might decide form a new club if a minimum of 20 members can be found. This is how our District GROWS!

In conclusion, I am honored and excited to be your Public Relations Officer for 2012-2013. Together, I am certain we will achieve some outstanding accomplishments!

Gary Chiu