How To: Area Director

Each year, Area Directors are required to learn a lot and grow quickly.  So if you're an Area Director who feels you need a place to start, or some extra support, then this hub is for you.

On this page you will find the most comprehensive, step-by-step guide in how to succeed in your role, as well as a set of resources proven to work. If you commit to using this system and put in the work, you will have a winning year.

The Guide:

Download the below guide. The first 6 pages will give you an overview of your role, and what the guide aims to achieve.

Those who have come before referred to the guide constantly throughout the year, to co-ordinate their conference, club visits, council meetings, DLT and budget.

The Resources:

In the guide,  all references to resources are italicised, and all are linked directly in an index at the bottom. The very same are available below when you need speedy access.
*No, nothing is missing. There is no resource downloads for Essentials #1, #2, or #5.

Need Extra Help?

This page created by Thomas Krafft. He was the District's Area Director Mentor 2022-23. What does he know? He earned his DTM at age 25, and over a decade since joining (at the time of writing), he'd been a Division Director, Area Director three times and President of 5 different clubs.

Ask me anything: tm.thomask(at)gmail.com