Meeting Roles
A Toastmasters meeting is comprised of many different speaking roles. No two roles are the same and each is designed to help you improve in a specific area of communication. Below is brief summary of what is involved for these roles:
SERGEANT AT ARMS
This involves arriving early, setting up the room and technology, and welcoming guests.
TOASTMASTER
This is the most important role of them all! The Toastmaster plans the meeting and chooses the theme. On the night they make sure it all runs smoothly manages the transitions between speakers.
TIMER
This role involves encouraging speakers to speak within their allotted time.
LEXICOLOGIST
Challenging speakers to use a ‘Word of the Night”, the lexicologist also listens out for effective use of language and points out those ‘ums’ and ‘ahs’ fillers.
SPEAKER
We usually have 2 – 3 prepared speeches each meeting. The length and objectives of each vary depending on the Pathway project of the speaker and topics are varied. Guaranteed you’ll learn something interesting.
TABLE TOPICS MASTER
The Table Topics Master facilitates an impromptu speaking session. This is the fun part where members are challenged to think on their feet and speak to a question for 1-2 minutes. The answers can be pretty creative!
After Supper..
EVALUATORs
Each speaker has an assigned evaluator. This role involves introducing the speaker, observing their performance, then providing them with feedback to improve. Learning how to give constructive, positive, and helpful feedback is as much an art as learning how to speak well.
Quizmaster
Listening is also an art. The quizzmaster tests your listening skills.
GENERAL EVALUATOR
Usually every member has a role each meeting, and every role gets feedback from the General Evaluator. They point out what was done well, recommend what could be done better, and what was fantastic.
Cambridge TreeTown Toastmasters
Helping people develop public speaking skills since 1994
Contact
Have a question? Email the club at [email protected]
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Every Monday, 7:15pm to 9pm
Waipa District Council Meeting Room
23 Wilson Street, Cambridge
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