TOASTMASTER of the EVENING
Taking on this role improves organizational skills, time management skills and public speaking skills. The Toastmaster of the Evening is a host. A member will not be assigned this before 4 speeches. As the TMHost, you receive a Meeting Program from your VPE which you read out to members noting any alterations. Check withthe General Evaluator to ensure all participants know their roles. Introduce the speaker, their speech title, projectnumber, objectives. Ensure smooth transitions between speakers.
GENERAL EVALUATOR
Taking on this role improves critical thinking, organisational skills, team-building ability. The General Evaluator conducts and evaluates everything during the meeting. He introduces and closely controls his team - Speech evaluators, Ah Counter, Grammarian and Timer. He explains the purpose and benefits of evaluations. He confirm the program content with the Host. During the meeting he notes and reports on the evening pointing out any shortcomings.
EVALUATOR
Taking on this role improves listening skills, critical thinking and positive feedback skills. Evaluations are at theheart of the Toastmasters educational program. You observe the speeches and leadership roles of your fellow club members and offer evaluations and counceling of their efforts. An evaluator provide a written evaluations for the in his manual as well a a verbal report. Evaluations are not criticisms. The evaluator offers constructive comments, good advice and encouragement.
TABLE TOPICS SPEAKER
Taking on this role improves confidence and impromptu public speaking skills.Table Topics is a long-standing Toastmasters tradition intended to help members think quickly and to organize their thoughts for the mystery subject. ..
The Toastmaster Host will introduce the Topics-master, who will give a brief description of Table Topics and then call on members and/or guests at random. The TT speaker speaks on the mystery subject for just 1 to 2 minutes. There is a time frame of 30 seconds to take a deep breath and gracefully lauch into the unknown. Iif possible select speakers free of other roles.
SPEAKER
Taking on this role improves critical thinking, confidence and public speaking skills
Every speaker is a role model and club members learn from one another's speeches. As a Meeting Speaker, you: Prepare, rehearse and present a speech during the club meeting.Arrive early to make sure the microphone, lectern and lighting are working and in place.Discuss your goals, strengths and weaknesses with your evaluator prior to giving your speech
GRAMMARIAN
Taking on this role improves vocabulary, grammar, critical listening skills and evaluation skills
The Grammarian plays an important role in helping all club members improve their grammar and vocabulary. As Grammarian you: Introduce and explain ‘a word of the evening’ and monitor its usage. Monitor bad grammar, mispronunciations, check prepositions etc. and if necessary, suggest better sentence construction or ‘le mot just’.
AH-COUNTER or STUMBLE CATCHER
Taking on this role improves observational and listening skills. The Ah-Counter notes bad verbal habits, panic pauses, repetitions, general instability with aahs, uums, head scratching, hand-wringing etc. His role is to correct bad habits and encourage fluid and forceful speaking. To note most speakers are unaware of their bad habits, so a few helpful tips are welcome.
TIMER
Taking on this role improves discipline and time management skills. As Timer you are responsible for monitoring each speaker. Check your equipment in advance with the sergeant at arms. Make sure to have coloured Time Cardsavailable as a stand-by. if asked, demonstrate the signal device. Submit a verbal time report to members and note any disqualifications to Meeting Host.
Table topics 1-2 mins - min green, 1min30 yellow, 2min red + 30 seconds grace.
Speeches 5-7 mins.-5 mins green, 6 mins yellow, 7 mins red + 30 grace. (Exceptions: some Presentations 8-10 mins)
Evaluation 1-3 mins - . 2 mins green, 2mins30 yellow, 3 mins red + 30 secs grace.