Leadership Track

Competent Leader (CL)

Members working in the leadership track learn and practice leadership skills by serving in club roles.

The Competent Leadership manual is the core of the leadership track. It features 10 projects, which you complete while serving in various club meeting roles. An evaluator will give you feedback on each project, helping you to improve. When you complete the manual, you are eligible for Competent Leader (CL) recognition.

Advanced Leader Program

After earning the CL award you can further refine and develop your leadership skills by working in the advanced leader program. Members working in this program are eligible for Advanced Leader Bronze (ALB) and Advanced Leader Silver (ALS) recognition.

Advanced Leader Bronze (ALB)
 To be eligible for this award, a member must have:

Achieved Competent Communicator and Competent Leader award
Served at least six months as a club officer and participated in the preparation of a Club Success Plan while serving in this office
While serving in the above office, participated in a district-sponsored club officer training program
Conducted any two programs from The Successful Club Series and/or The Leadership Excellence Series (may not be those completed for previous awards)

Advanced Leader Silver (ALS)
 To be eligible for this award, a member must have:

Achieved Advanced Leader Bronze award (or "old" Competent Leader award)
Served a complete term as a district officer.
Completed the High Performance Leadership program
Served successfully as a club sponsor, mentor or coach

Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM)
 The Distinguished Toastmaster award is the highest our organization bestows and it recognizes both communication and leadership skills. To be eligible for the award a member must have:

Achieved Advanced Communicator Gold award
Achieved Advanced Leader Silver award