Meet & Greet

Opening

The Sergeant-at-Arms shares the Club Mission Statement and welcomes visiting guests. They then call the meeting to order, introducing and ceding control to the Toastmaster-of-the-Day.

The Toastmaster introduces the members of the Evaluation team: Wizard of Ahs (Ah Counter), Cleric of Rhetoric (Grammarian), Sorcerer of Time (Timer), and Scribe.

Prepared Speeches

Michael will demonstrate not only the use of vocal variety but WHY vocal variety is important to a good speech. This is in no way a research project but a product of his own observations. While there are many scenarios that can demonstrate vocal variety, Michael will concentrate on fear, the quelling of fear, and using the voice to empower.

1-3 speakers deliver prepared speeches, each of which is generally 5-7 minutes in length.

Impromptu Speeches

The Table Topics Master conducts the table topics session with members and guests invited to speak extemporaneously for 1-2 minutes each. Returns control to the Toastmaster-of-the-Day.

The Toastmaster-of-the-Day passes control to the Captain of the Watch (General Evaluator).

Evaluation

The Captain of the Watch (General Evaluator) leads the third and final portion of the meeting which is dedicated to evaluation.

Each Speech Evaluator delivers an evaluation of the prepared speech to which they have been assigned.

The Sorcerer of Time (Timer) delivers their report.

The Wizard of Ahs (Ah Counter) delivers their report.

The Cleric of Rhetoric (Grammarian) delivers their report.

The Scribe delivers their report.

The General Evaluator provides an overall assessment of the meeting, including exceptional moments and opportunities for improvement before ceding control to the Toastmaster-of-the-Day.

The Toastmaster-of-the-Day provides closing remarks before ceding control to the presiding officer.

Administrative

The presiding officer facilitates any outstanding club business before adjourning the meeting, including:
•Soliciting guest feedback
•Member recognition
•Filling roles for the next meeting

Additional Club Business

Meeting Ends