Munaza Adnan - President
I joined Brampton speakeasy toastmaster club in 2019 and quickly become part of club family! I joined to gain self confidence in public speaking and develop my abilities to express my thoughts more clearly to unfamiliar audiences. I love the toastmaster’s education system, pathways and my club which is built on respect to fellow members and how you can directly contribute to the success of their goals!
Interesting Facts: I am an Electrical Engineer by profession who loves to make and break things. Living in Brampton with my lovely family, I welcome you to join our club to help you achieve your personal goals and ensure you that I am always here to help you succeed!
Responsibilities of the club President
As the person who sets the tone for the club, you are expected to provide helpful, supportive leadership for all of the club’s activities and be the first to assume responsibility for the progress and welfare of the club.
You motivate, make peace and facilitate as required. Though you must occasionally step in and make a difficult decision, rarely do so without consulting club members and other club officers. Strive to show respect for all members, even when you do not agree with them, and provide leadership for all.
David Lozowsky - Vice President - Education
Responsibilities of the Vice President - Public Relations
You promote the club to the local community and notify the media about the club’s existence and the benefits it provides. You promote the club, update web content and safeguard the Toastmasters brand identity. It’s your job to notify the media whenever your club does something newsworthy.
As vice president public relations, you’ll find yourself writing news releases, creating and distributing fliers and maintaining the club’s presence on the web and in the community.
Chad Large - Vice President - Membership & Immediate Past President
I am a software architect, a maker and a martial artist. I have been happily married for over 15 years and have a strong-willed daughter. I joined Toastmasters to improve my speaking and leadership skills and in a short time, it has already shown improvement in other areas of my life.
Interesting Facts: I have a third-degree black belt in Goju Ryu Karate. I train Karate and Tai-Chi regularly.
Responsibilities of the Vice President - Membership
You promote the club and manage the process of bringing in guests and transforming them into members.
By initiating contact with guests, helping them feel welcome and providing them with the information they need to join, you help maintain a constant influx of new people into your club. You also attentively monitor membership levels and strategize with the rest of the executive committee about how to overcome membership challenges when they occur.
Responsibilities of the Immediate Past Presiden
The Immediate Past President provides guidance and serves as a resource to club officers and members. In addition to chair of the nominating committee for the new executive, he also promotes the club's efforts to become a Distinguished Club.
Yuliya Zanyala - Vice President - Public Relations
Responsibilities of the Vice President - Education
You promote the club to the local community and notify the media about the club’s existence and the benefits it provides. You promote the club, update web content and safeguard the Toastmasters brand identity. It’s your job to notify the media whenever your club does something newsworthy.
As vice president public relations, you’ll find yourself writing news releases, creating and distributing fliers and maintaining the club’s presence on the web and in the community.
James Ahola - Treasurer
Responsibilities of the Treasurer
You are the club’s accountant. You manage the club’s bank account, writing checks as approved by the executive committee and depositing membership dues payments and other club revenues. You are also in charge of submitting membership dues payments to World Headquarters (accompanied by the names of renewing members), filing necessary tax documents and keeping timely, accurate, up-to-date financial records for the club.
Though the treasurer’s duties are usually not the most demanding of all the club leadership positions, the consequences for members can be serious when they’re not completed accurately and on time.
TBD - Secretary
Responsibilities of the secretary
You maintain all club records, manage club files, handle club correspondence and take the minutes at each club and executive committee meeting. You are also in charge of updating and distributing a roster of the current paid membership and keeping the club officer list current for Toastmasters International.
Though some clubs combine the secretary role with the treasurer, it’s best to have a dedicated secretary who can help reduce the workload of the treasurer and occasionally assist the vice president education as well.
Order supplies for the club as needed.