| Timing | Activity |
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| 1-2 months prior to elections (annual elections are each May, semiannual clubs also elect in November) |
- The club president appoints a nominating committee of 3 active club members with one member being a past president. Usually, the Immediate Past President chairs the committee
- Nominating committee selects members to fill officer positions for the coming term based upon their ability to fulfill the standards of the office and willingness to serve if elected
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| Club meeting immediately prior to the meeting when elections will be held |
Nominating committee presents its report
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| First meeting in May (and first meeting in November for semiannual elections) |
Club president conducts election of officers. For each office:
- Accepts nominations
- A member of the nominating committee nominates the committee's recommended candidate
- Entertains a motion to close nominations, requires a second and a vote
- Instructs everyone to cast their ballots
- Ask two people to tally votes
- Announce the winner
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| June 30 (and December 31 for semiannual elections) |
Submit club officer list to Toastmasters International. This can be done online via the TI website
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| Last meeting in June or first meeting in July (and the last meeting in December of the first meeting in January for semiannual clubs) |
Conduct officer installation. This can be performed by a past president of the club, area governor, division governor or some other district officer
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