INSIDE LOTC

The

Lake Oswego Toastmasters Club

is one of the oldest, largest and most decorated Toastmaster International Clubs in Oregon.



The success of the Lake Oswego Toastmasters Club (LOTC) is attributed to:
I. LOTC Enthusiasm
II. LOTC Members keeping "A Toastmaster's Promise"
III. LOTC Executive Committee


More details about each of theses components is provided below.


I. LOTC Enthusiasm


The Mission of the Lake Oswego Toastmaster Club is "To create a supportive environment for members to improve their communication and leadership skills".
Enthusiasm for learning and helping others learn is an integral component of this Mission.
The Lake Oswego Toastmasters Club considers enthusiasm to be a large part of successful communication and leadership. We recognize our club's most enthusiastic member at each week's meeting with an award: "Most Enthusiastic".

II. A Toastmaster's Promise



In order to join LOTC each applicant must agree to abide by the principles contained in "A Toastmaster's Promise" (developed by Toastmasters International). The commitment of each LOTC member to this Promise ensures that the Lake Oswego Toastmaster Club meets its club mission "To create a supportive environment for members to improve their communication and leadership skills".

A TOASTMASTER'S PROMISE:
As a member of Toastmasters International and my club, I promise...
1. To attend club meetings regularly
2. To prepare all of my speeches to the best of my ability, basing them on projects in the Communication and Leadership Program Manual or the Advanced Communication and Leadership Program manuals
3. To prepare for and fulfill meetings assignments
4. To provide fellow members with helpful, constructive evaluations
5. To help the club maintain the positive, friendly environment necessary for all members to learn and grow
6. To serve my club as an officer when called upon to do so
7. To treat my fellow club members and our guests with respect and courtesy
8. To bring guests to club meetings so they can see the benefits Toastmasters International membership offers
9. To adhere to the guidelines and rules for all Toastmasters educational and recognition programs
10. To maintain honest and highly ethical standards and refrain from any form of discrimination, harassment, derogatory, illegal, or unethical conduct during the conduct of all Toastmasters activities

III. LOTC Executive Committee


The long term success and quality of every Toastmaster club depends largely on the commitment of the club's Executive Committee. The LOTC Executive Committee is made up of 7 Executive Committee Members:


  1. President: Georgette Bowlby
  2. Vice President Education: Patty Baker
  3. Vice President Membership: Bruce Rottink
  4. Vice President Public Relations: William McKenzie III
  5. Secretary: Brad Boyl
  6. Treasurer: Flora Houzvicka
  7. Sergeant at Arms: Bob Wells


The LOTC Executive Committee Members are elected in May of each year and their term is 12 months long, from July 1st to June 30th.

All LOTC members are encouraged to contribute to the success of LOTC and build their communication and leadership skills by running for a LOTC Executive Committee Member Position in the LOTC May elections.

Some of LOTC Executive Committee Members' shared responsibilities include:


A. Ensure the "Toastmaster Promise" and LOTC Mission Statement, "To create a supportive environment for members to improve their communication and leadership skills", is observed
B. Allow time before & after LOTC meetings to greet guests and members
C. Encourage fellow LOTC members to share their ideas to improve the LOTC
D. Encourages communication and leadership development through the Toastmasters International Education Program
E. Attend District 7 Officer Training Programs
F. Attend LOTC Executive Committee Meetings
G. Seek and Prepare a successor

For more information about the individual responsibilities of the Executive Committee Members ask a current LOTC Officer.