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Toastmaster of the Day


The Toastmaster is the host of the meeting's speakers.

Following the President's opening, the Toastmaster of the day should:

 

Toastmaster:

 

  • Introduce speakers/presenters.
  • Sit in the front and shake speaker's/presenter's hands when they come and go.
  • Be the first to clap to welcome a speaker and close a speech (The Toastmaster should shake hands with each speaker at the beginning and ending of his/her speech. You will be addressed as "Mr. Toastmaster" or " Madam Toastmaster".)
  • Make sure the meeting runs on schedule. Introductions and Table Topics can be shortened or eliminated if time is running out.
  • Sign members up for roles in the next meeting.

 

Other Meeting Roles:

Grammarian:

The grammarian keeps track of and reports on the usage of grammar and filler words during the entire meeting. After the speeches are finished, the grammarian will introduce a "Word of the Day" to be used in Table Topics.

The grammarian will present, define, and post the "Word of the Day."

 

Timer:

The timer keeps track of timing in a meeting and operates a warning device (colored cards) for each speaker.

The timer should always be sure the speech's intended limit. Usually the green card is shown until the last minute or two of the speech. Then it will be flipped to yellow, and red will be shown at the recommended limit.

Evaluator:

The evaluator reads and completes the evaluation page of the project that the speaker will present. It is a good idea to email or call the speaker a day or two prior so that the evaluator can familiarize him/herself with the speaker's intent. The evaluator must remain focused and be careful to consider all the points outlined on the evaluation. When general comments are finished, the evaluator will present his or her findings to the group.