As the governing body of the organization, the Board establishes policy and guidelines in the areas of education, administration and growth and leads Toastmasters International by setting the strategic direction. Such policies are administered on a day-to-day basis by World Headquarters.

International officer candidates are nominated by the Toastmasters International Nominating Committee in February. International director candidates from within a region must obtain the support of their district councils in order for the district to place that candidate’s name in nomination at the regional conference business meeting in June. International director candidates from districts not assigned to regions should obtain the support of their district councils. Any qualified candidate may run from the floor.

All announced candidates will appear in this Candidates Corner until such time as the nomination for those offices are completed. Following the nomination process, only those candidates nominated will continue to appear. Floor candidates will not remain in the Candidates Corner.

When electing leaders, look for these qualities:

• Outstanding communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to listen.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Keeps an open mind and maintains a balanced view of issues.
• Integrity.
• Understands Board procedures.
• Ability to accept differences of opinion.

Here are your International officer and director candidates for 2007 (candidates for the same office are presented in alphabetical order):

2008- 2009 INTERNATIONAL OFFICER CANDIDATES FROM REGION III