Meeting
Roles
Toastmaster
The
Toastmaster is the "MC" of the meeting, whose job is
to ensure a well run, up-beat meeting. The Toastmaster acts
as a congenial host and smooths the transition between program participants.
As Toastmaster you'll have the opportunity to work on the
art of introductions and lectern etiquette.
Jokemaster
Many
people cannot tell jokes, but it is essential that humor be a part
of your communicative skills. The Jokemaster delivers approximately
two minutes worth of entertainment in the form the Jokemaster
is comfortable with, like a joke or humorous story. It is the Jokemaster's
reponsibility to set the audience at ease.
Wordmaster
The
Wordmaster chooses a Word of the Day before the meeting and
finds its definition in the dictionary. The Wordmaster shares
the word with the group, defines it, and uses it in a sentence
or two. As Wordmaster you have the opportunity to increase
your vocabulary and that of the club, as well as practice giving
a short, pre-prepared speech.
Speaker
The
Speaker gives a typically five to seven minute speech. As Speaker
has the opportunity to develop your public speaking skills and express
yourself on any subject you wish. The first speech is the "Ice
Breaker" speech in which you introduce yourself to the club.
Table
Topicmaster
The
Table Topicmaster is in charge of facilitating the extemporaneous
(impromptu) speaking for the meeting. The Table Topicmaster creates
five or more "table topics" or ideas or questions
that a member can speak on. At the meeting , the Table Topicmaster
calls on members to speak on one topic (typically from one to two
minutes). As Table Topicmaster you can practice facilitation
and use your creativty.
Evaluator
The
Evaluator evaluate one Speaker, using the sandwich technique
(positive comments - coaching improvements - positive feedback).
The Evalutor has the opportunity to improve their listening
and observation skills, as well as learn how to provide positive,
constructive feedback. Evaluators obtain the speaker's manual
prior to start of the meeting, so that they can review the speaker's
objective and record their observations in the manual.
General
Evaluator
The
General Evaluator critiques the overall meeting. The general
evaluation includes comments on the business meeting, the conduct
of the meeting in general, the Table Topics session, and the speech
evaluators. The General Evaluator does not evaluate the speakers,
since the Evaluators already have. The General Evaluator also asks
for reports from the "Ah" Counter, Grammarian, and
Timekeeper.
Ah
Counter
The
Ah counter listens very carefully for the use of non-words,
"ah", "um", "err", double words, or
filler words such as "you know", "and",
or "so". At the conclusion of the meeting the Ah
Counter gives a short report of their findings for each person who
spoke. This role requires the very best listening skills and
gives you a chance to closely examine the speaking patterns used
by others.
Time
Keeper
The
Time Keeper, monitors the speaking time for each person who speaks.
For the Speakers, the Time Keeper uses a series of red, yellow,
and green lights to let the speaker know how much time left they
have.
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