Organizational Structure of Toastmasters International

The Vale Speakers Club is a member of the Toastmasters International Organisation. 

Toastmasters International is an international nonprofit educational organisation.  Its headquarters in southern California, the Toastmasters International organization is governed by a Board of Directors representing various clubs and regions around the globe.

Members the participants. There are currently over 262,000 Toastmasters' members worldwide.  Average membership per club is 20 person. 

Areas a group of 4 to 6 clubs supported by an area governor.  The mission of the area is to support for the clubs to ensure that the clubs can fulfill its responsibilities to its members.

Divisions  There are 12 divisions within District 71.  The mission of the division is to serve the clubs assigned to it by providing district support and resources through the area governors.

Districts There are 85 districts worldwide.   District 71 geographic area covers all England, Wales, Scotland, Republics of Ireland and Northern Ireland.  The mission of the district is to enhance the performance and extend the network of clubs, thereby offering greater numbers of people the opportunity to benefit from the Toastmasters educational program.

Regions a geographic grouping of districts. There are 14 regions worldwide with an elected international director and an appointed region advisor marketing in each supporting their districts.