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Sergeant
at Arms |
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Toastmaster |
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AH-Counter |
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Grammarian |
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Timer |
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Joke
Master |
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Prepared
Speakers |
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Table
Topics Master |
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General
Evaluator |
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Evaluators |
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Quiz
Master |
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Sergeant
at Arms
The
Sergeant at Arms calls the meeting to order,
leads the Pledge of Allegiance, gives an
invocation; and then introduces the Toastmaster
for the evening.
Toastmaster
The
Toastmaster contacts participants prior
to the meeting, develops meeting themes
(optional), acts as master of ceremonies,
and introduces each member and their duties.
In addition, the Toastmaster also awards
trophies, is responsible for the crisp meeting
flow and quality. Participating as a toastmaster
allows you to learn showmanship and attention
to detail.
AH-Counter
The
AH-Counter counts the pause fillers and
crutch words used by all those speak during
the meeting. The counter gives its detail
report when asked by the General Evaluator.
Grammarian
The
Grammarian verifies the usage of English
by the speakers and offer the correct or
the alternate method of using it. The grammarian
also introduces a new word to the club called
as the "word of the day" and encourages
all speakers to use it while speaking. The
grammarian gives his detail report when
asked by the General Evaluator.
Timer
The
Timer records the time used for the prepared
speeches, the Table Topics presentations,
and the evaluations. Timer shows warning
lights; green, amber and red; to make sure
that the speaker completes their speeches
within the specified time limit. If the
electrical lights fail the timer uses similar
color cards to indicate the same. The Timer
gives his report three times during the
meeting. When asked by the Toastmaster of
the day, presents the first report on prepared
speeches and then the second report after
Table Topic Speeches. Finally when asked
by the General Evaluator the Timer gives
a detail report on the entire meeting.
Joke
Master
The
Joke Master helps to loosen up the atmosphere
of the meeting with jokes and humor. The
session will last for about 5 minutes. Jokes
on sex, religion and politics are to be
avoided.
Prepared
Speakers
Several
members give prepared speeches using guidelines
given in the Basic Communications and Leadership
Manual or in one of the Advanced Manuals.
These manuals provide techniques for a huge
variety of speeches, all geared to allow
practice of a certain aspect of public communication.
The speeches are prepared in advance, timed,
and evaluated.
Table
Topics Master
The
Table Topics Master prepares a list of questions
or ideas to present to 3-4 participants
who give a one to two minute answer. This
is a chance to speak extemporaneously -
with no prior preparation. It helps to hone
our ability to think on our feet and give
a coherent answer even when put on the spot.
Participants learn the LPCTE (LISTEN, PAUSE,
CONFIRM, TELL and END) technique for impromptu
speaking.
General
Evaluator
The
General Evaluator introduces individual
evaluators for each prepared speech and
asks for reports from the Ah-Counter, Grammarian
and Timer. Finally, the General Evaluator
gives a brief subjective evaluation of the
entire meeting.
Evaluators
A
key component of Toastmasters is receiving
feedback on your presentation. Each prepared
speaker will be assigned with an evaluator
The Speech Evaluator, evaluates the formal
speakers for the meeting, by writing comments
in their manuals and by delivering an oral
evaluation (approximately 2-3 minutes long)
giving both positive and constructive feedback.
The key to Toastmasters success is that
you are among friends, and this is especially
true during the evaluation period.
Quiz
Master
The
Quiz-Master checks the listening skills
of the audience by asking question made
from the speeches given by the participants.
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