Timer/Vote Counter Guide

The information below is from the Communication and Leadership Manual (a.k.a. Basic Manual).  Refer to this manual for more information but note some of the meeting roles and responsibilities have been modified to fit LOTC interests.

If you have any questions, contact the General Evaluator.

One of the lessons to be practiced in speech training is that of expressing a thought within a specific time.  The Timer/Vote Counter is the member responsible for keeping track of time.   The Timer/Vote Counter times all speakers and provides time reports when asked to.  In addition, the Timer/Vote Counter tallies all of the LOTC mMmbers’ ballots at the end of the meeting for the LOTC weekly awards.


Early in the week:

• If you have any questions about your responsibilities contact the General Evaluator.

Before the meeting:

 

• Arrive early to set up the lights and timer.
• Ask each of the speaker’s for their time limit.
• Discuss with the Table Topics Master their time preference

During the meeting:

 

• The General Evaluator will call on you at the beginning of the meeting to introduce yourself and explain your role Timer/Vote Counter
• With each prepared speaker and table topics insure you are aware of their time limit.  If the time limit has not been stated ask the Meeting Toastmaster or Table Topics Master.
• Keep a report of every speaker’s name and time and give the report when asked to.
• After the Meeting Toastmaster has regained control of the meeting from the General Evaluator make sure the Meeting Toastmaster asks the audience to hand back their completed ballots.
• Supply the names of the award winners to the Presiding Officer.