When you are Toastmaster...
The duty of the
Toastmaster is to act as a genial host and conduct the entire program. The
speaker introductions should prepare the audience to listen with anticipation
and attention, which makes it easier for the speaker to do his/her best. This
creates an atmosphere of interest, expectation and creativity. �
Prior to the meeting: �
After the Sgt. of Arms has called the meeting to order:
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Follow meeting
agenda. �
Introduce
speakers by giving their first and last name, brief personal background (or
anecdote related to theme,) title of speech, objective of speech, evaluator and
time requested. �
Remain standing
until speaker arrives at lectern and greet him/her with a handshake, then be
seated. �
Lead applause
before and after each speaker. Since the meeting is run on
a time schedule, the Toastmaster must coordinate the time of all activities.
This includes telling the Table Topics Master to adjust the number of questions
based on the number of speakers presenting, and to limit the Toastmasters
comments if necessary. |