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TOASTMASTER As Toastmaster, it is your job to control the flow of the meeting. Your primary responsibilities include
Contact the speakers so that you are able to develop an appropriate introduction. The introduction serves an important function. First, it gives the audience background about the speaker. Second, it should explain the nature and title of the speech. Third, it can lend insight to the topic of the speech. The introduction should generate interest and enthusiasm for the audience. As Toastmaster, it is your job to know what comes next in the following meeting. An ability to ad-lib is advantageous to the Toastmaster because not everything will always go just as planned. Be prepared to be flexible, and keep in mind that our meetings are somewhat informal. Always feel free to ask if you are uncertain about what comes next. We are a supportive group always willing to assist fellow Toastmasters no matter what experience level they may be at. GENERAL EVALUATOR As General Evaluator, your assignment is to assess the meeting. Make note of the things which were done particularly well and suggest improvements in areas that are weak. Try to look at the meeting objectively; picture yourself as a first time guest. What would your impression be? You may comment on the performance of individuals, procedures, ideas, or anything else. The General Evaluator position exists to aid in the improvement of the club. This is your chance to make a positive impact. In addition, The General Evaluator will call on reports from the speaker evaluators, the Grammarian, and the Timer. SPEAKER EVALUATOR As a speaker evaluator, it is your responsibility to give a fair assessment of the speech presented. Always begin and end on a positive note. Comment on the performance as it relates to the goal of the speech. Make note of any particularly strong areas. Always give one or two suggestions for improvement. Present it as a suggestion. After all, you are merely presenting your view, and there is seldom an absolute right or wrong way to present a speech. It is ultimately your responsibility to help the speaker improve. Suggestions for improvement are the best way for that to happen. Contact the speaker prior to the meeting and find out what speech is being prepared. Review the evaluation guide prior to the meeting so you will know what to look for. In addition, ask the speaker if there is anything in particular that they would like you to comment on. GRAMMARIAN / VOTE COUNTER As Grammarian, you have three primary responsibilities:
TABLE TOPICS The purpose of Table Topics is to teach people how to speak impromptu. As Table Topics Master, your job is to develop questions which provoke interesting and/or entertaining responses from the speakers. The topic can be just about anything. It is up to the Table Topics Master. Be aware of the time table on the agenda. If the Table Topics begins early, or if there is fewer prepared speeches, adjust accordingly. Be prepared with at least six questions. TIMER As Timer, it is your responsibility to track the time of each speaker's speech. This includes the Exhortation, Speeches, Table Topics, and Evaluations. The purpose of the Timer is for speakers to become aware of the time in preparing their speeches. It is seldom that a presentation is given and the time allotted is "til it's done!" At the beginning of the meeting, make note of the time frames for Speeches, Table Topics, and Evaluations. make note of qualifying times for Table Topics. When flashing the colored cards, make sure to hold them long enough for the speaker to see them. There's nothing wrong with holding them until it is time for the next one. AH COUNTER As the Ah Counter, it is your job to count unnatural pauses such as Ah's, Um's, And's, You know's, etc. The purpose of the Ah counter is the help make all participants aware of the fillers they may usually be unaware of, thus improving their efficiency in speaking. |
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