Hi-Nooners Toastmasters Club

Meeting Roles

Toastmaster - Coordinates the entire meeting. The Toastmaster makes sure that each portion of the meeting happens on time and in the proper order. The Toastmaster also introduces speakers, guests, and other participants. [Details]

Grammarian - Looks for notably picturesque or eloquent speech. The Grammarian also looks for poor grammar, connector phrases, and filler words. [Details]

Timer - Uses a stopwatch and colored flash cards or lights to assist speakers in developing proper timing for a speech or speaking part. [Details]

Humor / Inspiration Master - Tells a funny or inspirational story to help start the meeting. [Details]

Table Topics Master - Creates topics that are short and answerable. Table Topics is designed to allow members to formulate a speech on-the-spot. Don't make them so challenging that the person cannot produce comments. [Details]

General Evaluator - Gives an evaluation of the meeting as a whole and conducts the evaluation portion of the meeting. Speakers are evaluated by another Toastmaster as a way to guide speaking improvements and provide encouragement. [Details]

Evaluator - Evaluates a speaker or leader according to pre-defined criteria in a communication or leadership manual and provides a verbal general evaluation of the speaker. Evaluations are not about content, rather they focus on things like technique, gestures, tone, organization, etc..[Details]

Speaker - Presents manual speeches. Works to improve speaking skills using a variety of speech types and presentation skills. [Details]

Club Members & Guests - Each person has the duty to listen, give feedback, and lots of encouragement in the way of applause and words of praise. It is not easy for most people to begin speaking, therefore, it is important to show appreciation for those that get up there and try. As a guest, member, or officer you are not expected to be a great speaker, just be a great person that would like to speak.

Mentorship

Don't forget your Mentor! As a club member you should have a mentor assigned to you. Remember to work with your mentor and maintain an open dialog. Continuous communication with your mentor will keep you on track and speed up your progress. If you don't have a mentor, or would like to be one, see the V.P. Education to learn more about this program.