CONTENTS Toastmasters International
Chennai Toastmasters Club (CTM
List of club meeting roles
Club meeting roles
Toastmaster of the day
Table topics master
General evaluator
Prepared speaker
Table topics speaker
Evaluator
Quote master/ joke master
Idiom master
Greeter
TAG roles
Timer
Ah-Counter
Grammarian
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TOASTMASTERS INTERNA
Toastmasters International is a non
that teaches public speaking
network of clubs. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., the
organization's membership exceeds 357,000 in more than 16,600
clubs in 143 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has
helped people from diverse
speakers, communicators, and leaders.
CHENNAI TOASTMASTERS(CTM) CTM was chartered in the year 2005 as a community based club under Toastmasters International (TMI). CTM has been promoting communication and leadershipspectrum. The Mission of CTM is to provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater selfconfidence and personal growth.charter, CTM has been instrumental in shaping the lof people across the demographic spectrum. CTM has and continues to support numerous other Toastmasters clubs in Chennai, earning it the sobriquet ’The Lighthouse Club’ in the Toastmasters circles.
LIST OF CLUB MEETING ROLES• Toastmaster of the Day
• Table Topics Master
• General Evaluator
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TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL
Toastmasters International is a non-profit educational organization
that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide
network of clubs. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., the
organization's membership exceeds 357,000 in more than 16,600
clubs in 143 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has
helped people from diverse backgrounds become more confident
speakers, communicators, and leaders.
CHENNAI TOASTMASTERS CLUB
CTM was chartered in the year 2005 as a community based club under Toastmasters International (TMI). CTM has been promoting communication and leadership skills across the demographic
The Mission of CTM is to provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater selfconfidence and personal growth. Towards this mission, since its charter, CTM has been instrumental in shaping the lives of hundreds
demographic spectrum. CTM has and continues to support numerous other Toastmasters clubs in Chennai, earning it
hthouse Club’ in the Toastmasters circles.
LIST OF CLUB MEETING ROLESToastmaster of the Day
Table Topics Master
General Evaluator
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TIONAL
profit educational organization
and leadership skills through a worldwide
network of clubs. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., the
organization's membership exceeds 357,000 in more than 16,600
clubs in 143 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has
backgrounds become more confident
CLUB
CTM was chartered in the year 2005 as a community based club under Toastmasters International (TMI). CTM has been promoting
skills across the demographic
The Mission of CTM is to provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-
Towards this mission, since its ives of hundreds
demographic spectrum. CTM has and continues to support numerous other Toastmasters clubs in Chennai, earning it
hthouse Club’ in the Toastmasters circles.
LIST OF CLUB MEETING ROLES
• Prepared Speaker
• Table Topics Speaker
• Evaluator
• Quote/Joke Master
• Idiom Master
• Greeter
• Timer
• Ah-Counter
• Grammarian
CLUB MEETING ROLESToastmasters club meetings provide an opportunity for members to learn and practice communication and leadership skills by assuming a variety of roles. Each meeting role has a unique set of responsibilities and skills for you to explore.formals for the club meeting.
TOASTMASTER OF THE DDescription:
Toastmaster of the Day is the person who hosts the entire meeting for the day.
Outcome:
Taking on this role improves organization, time management andpublic speaking skills.
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Prepared Speaker
Table Topics Speaker
Quote/Joke Master
MEETING ROLES club meetings provide an opportunity for members to
learn and practice communication and leadership skills by assuming a variety of roles. Each meeting role has a unique set of responsibilities and skills for you to explore. All the role players must try to come in formals for the club meeting.
TOASTMASTER OF THE DAY
Toastmaster of the Day is the person who hosts the entire meeting for
Taking on this role improves organization, time management and
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club meetings provide an opportunity for members to learn and practice communication and leadership skills by assuming a variety of roles. Each meeting role has a unique set of responsibilities
the role players must try to come in
AY
Toastmaster of the Day is the person who hosts the entire meeting for
Taking on this role improves organization, time management and
Purpose:
The purpose of Toastmaster of the Day is to select a theme for a particular meeting and give facts related to the theme. He/she is also responsible for inviting the speakers and the role players to the stage.
Guidelines for Toastmaster of the Day:
• Acquire the meeting agenda from the Viceand ensure that all the speakers, evaluators and other role players are present.
• Get the introduction from the people who will be taking up the stage, so that you intr
• Work with the General Evaluator to ensure all club participants know their roles and responsibilities.
• Introduce the Theme the theme.
• Explain the various segments of the meeting to the Toastma& Guests.
• Call the Quote Master/ Joke Master and the Idiom Master in the introduction session. Also invite the General Evaluator to brief his/her role and the importance of evaluation, to the audience.
• In the first session (Prepared speech session), one after the other as per the agenda. speaker on the stage, request the evaluator to read out the project objectives.
• Call the Speakers in the format: NAME%TOPIC%TOPIC%NAME
• Ensure smooth transitions between speak• After the end of first session, ask the names of the qualified
speakers, from the Timer. Ask the audience to vote for the BEST SPEAKER.
• In the second session (TT session), introduce the TT Master and hand over the session to him/her.
• In the third session (Evaluation session), invite the General evaluator and hand over the session to him/her.
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The purpose of Toastmaster of the Day is to select a theme for a particular meeting and give facts related to the theme. He/she is also responsible for inviting the speakers and the role players to the stage.
for Toastmaster of the Day:
Acquire the meeting agenda from the Vice-President Education and ensure that all the speakers, evaluators and other role players are present. Get the introduction from the people who will be taking up the stage, so that you introduce them correctly. Work with the General Evaluator to ensure all club participants know their roles and responsibilities.
Theme to the audience and give facts related to
Explain the various segments of the meeting to the Toastma
Call the Quote Master/ Joke Master and the Idiom Master in the introduction session. Also invite the General Evaluator to brief his/her role and the importance of evaluation, to the audience.In the first session (Prepared speech session), call the speakers one after the other as per the agenda. Note: Before calling the speaker on the stage, request the evaluator to read out the
Call the Speakers in the format: NAME%TOPIC%TOPIC%NAME Ensure smooth transitions between speakers and the sessions.After the end of first session, ask the names of the qualified speakers, from the Timer. Ask the audience to vote for the BEST
In the second session (TT session), introduce the TT Master and hand over the session to him/her. In the third session (Evaluation session), invite the General evaluator and hand over the session to him/her.
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The purpose of Toastmaster of the Day is to select a theme for a particular meeting and give facts related to the theme. He/she is also responsible for inviting the speakers and the role players to the stage.
President Education and ensure that all the speakers, evaluators and other role
Get the introduction from the people who will be taking up the
Work with the General Evaluator to ensure all club participants
to the audience and give facts related to
Explain the various segments of the meeting to the Toastmasters
Call the Quote Master/ Joke Master and the Idiom Master in the introduction session. Also invite the General Evaluator to brief his/her role and the importance of evaluation, to the audience.
call the speakers Before calling the
speaker on the stage, request the evaluator to read out the
Call the Speakers in the format:
ers and the sessions. After the end of first session, ask the names of the qualified speakers, from the Timer. Ask the audience to vote for the BEST
In the second session (TT session), introduce the TT Master and
In the third session (Evaluation session), invite the General
• After the end of evaluation session, ask the audience to vote for the Best Person in the remaining fields (PLAYER) and hand o
• Hand over the control to the Presiding officer after the conclusion of all the sessions.
• Sample agenda of the TMOD: o Introduce Quote/Joke Mastero Introduce idiom/Rhetoric Mastero Introduce General Evaluator
� Introduce Timer� Introduce Ah� Introduce Grammarian
o Introduce Prepared Speakerso Introduce TT Master for the TT Sessiono Introduce General Evaluator for the Evaluation Sessiono Hand over the control to Presiding Officer
TABLE TOPICSDescription:
The TT Master is the person who(Impromptu session).
Outcome:
Taking on this role improves organization skills, time management and facilitation skills.
Purpose:
The purpose of TT Master is to give topics to the speakers and ask them to think extemporaneously and speak related to the topic spontaneously.
Guidelines for Table Topics Master:
• Select topics in advance of the meeting related to the theme or general topics.
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After the end of evaluation session, ask the audience to vote for the Best Person in the remaining fields (Best JIG & BEST ROLE
) and hand over the ballot to the SAA. Hand over the control to the Presiding officer after the conclusion of all the sessions. Sample agenda of the TMOD:
Introduce Quote/Joke Master Introduce idiom/Rhetoric Master Introduce General Evaluator
Introduce Timer Introduce Ah-Counter Introduce Grammarian
Introduce Prepared Speakers Introduce TT Master for the TT Session Introduce General Evaluator for the Evaluation SessionHand over the control to Presiding Officer
TOPICS MASTER
the person who hosts the Table Topics Session
Taking on this role improves organization skills, time management and
The purpose of TT Master is to give topics to the speakers and ask nk extemporaneously and speak related to the topic
Guidelines for Table Topics Master:
Select topics in advance of the meeting related to the theme or
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After the end of evaluation session, ask the audience to vote for Best JIG & BEST ROLE
Hand over the control to the Presiding officer after the conclusion
Introduce General Evaluator for the Evaluation Session
hosts the Table Topics Session
Taking on this role improves organization skills, time management and
The purpose of TT Master is to give topics to the speakers and ask nk extemporaneously and speak related to the topic
Select topics in advance of the meeting related to the theme or
• Try to avoid the prescribed Taboo topics, topics related to politics, sex & religion.
• After selecting the topics, pick the topics in random order and see that you are able to frame sentences and speak related to it for 1 to 2 minutes. Only then finalize them or else reject those topics. Note: The main objective is to motivate tspeak and not to criticize them.
• Go through the agenda and find the time allotted for the TT Session. Call people accordingly so that the session doesn’t get extended.
• When introduced by the TMOD, explain the purpose of the TT Session to the audience.
• Clearly explain the timings and request the Timer to demonstrate the timing signals.
• For example: The time allotted for the minutes. The green signal should be displayed at the 1The yellow signal should be displayed at 01:30 minutes. The red signal should be displayed at the 2should be given at 02:30 minutes. No other signal should be given when the speaker crosses the time of 02:30 minutes.
• Give first preference to the members who aren't assigned a speaking role. Try to avoid calling Speakers, Evaluators & other Role Players as they have already got the chance to participate and speak in the meeting. to encourage all the attendees to actively participate in the meeting.
• Don't ask two people the same thing unless you specify that it is to generate opposing viewpoints.
• Invite most no. of guests to participate as this session is mainly aimed for the guests.
• After completing all the topics, ask the Timer to read out the names of the qualified TT Speakers. the qualified TT Speakers should be read and not the time taken. The names of disqualified TT Speakers should not be read.
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Try to avoid the prescribed Taboo topics, topics related to & religion.
After selecting the topics, pick the topics in random order and see that you are able to frame sentences and speak related to it for 1 to 2 minutes. Only then finalize them or else reject those
The main objective is to motivate the people to speak and not to criticize them. Go through the agenda and find the time allotted for the TT Session. Call people accordingly so that the session doesn’t get
When introduced by the TMOD, explain the purpose of the TT udience.
Clearly explain the timings and request the Timer to demonstrate
For example: The time allotted for the TT Speaker . The green signal should be displayed at the 1
The yellow signal should be displayed at 01:30 minutes. The red signal should be displayed at the 2nd minute. The buzzer sound should be given at 02:30 minutes. No other signal should be given when the speaker crosses the time of 02:30 minutes. Give first preference to the members who aren't assigned a speaking role. Try to avoid calling Speakers, Evaluators & other Role Players as they have already got the chance to participate and speak in the meeting. Note: The purpose of this session is
encourage all the attendees to actively participate in the
Don't ask two people the same thing unless you specify that it is to generate opposing viewpoints. Invite most no. of guests to participate as this session is mainly aimed for the guests. After completing all the topics, ask the Timer to read out the names of the qualified TT Speakers. Note: Only the names of the qualified TT Speakers should be read and not the time taken. The names of disqualified TT Speakers should not be read.
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Try to avoid the prescribed Taboo topics, topics related to
After selecting the topics, pick the topics in random order and see that you are able to frame sentences and speak related to it for 1 to 2 minutes. Only then finalize them or else reject those
he people to
Go through the agenda and find the time allotted for the TT Session. Call people accordingly so that the session doesn’t get
When introduced by the TMOD, explain the purpose of the TT
Clearly explain the timings and request the Timer to demonstrate
TT Speaker is 2-3 . The green signal should be displayed at the 1st minute.
The yellow signal should be displayed at 01:30 minutes. The red minute. The buzzer sound
should be given at 02:30 minutes. No other signal should be given when the speaker crosses the time of 02:30 minutes. Give first preference to the members who aren't assigned a speaking role. Try to avoid calling Speakers, Evaluators & other Role Players as they have already got the chance to participate
The purpose of this session is encourage all the attendees to actively participate in the
Don't ask two people the same thing unless you specify that it is
Invite most no. of guests to participate as this session is mainly
After completing all the topics, ask the Timer to read out the Only the names of
the qualified TT Speakers should be read and not the time taken. The names of disqualified TT Speakers should not be read.
• Request the audience to vote for the BEST TT SPEAKER in the ballot provided.
• Hand over the control to the TMOD.• Sample agenda of the TT Master:
o Explain about the session and the timingso Conduct Table Topics Sessiono Hand over the control to the TMOD
GENERAL EVALUATORDescription:
General Evaluator is the person who
meeting and provides useful suggestion and feedback. The Evaluation
Session of the club meeting consists of three parts; the individual
speech evaluator’s report, the general evaluator’s report & the TAG
report.
Outcome:
Taking on this role improves critical thinking,
management, motivational and team
Purpose:
The General Evaluator evaluates everything that takes place during the club meeting. In addition, the General Evaluator conducts the evaluation portion of the meeting and is responsible for the evaluation team: the Speech Evaluators, Ah
Guidelines for General Evaluator:
• Ensure that all the club meeting participants know their roles and responsibilities.
• Before the meeting, the General Evaluator should conduct a debriefing session. In this session, the GE should explain the
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e audience to vote for the BEST TT SPEAKER in the
Hand over the control to the TMOD. Sample agenda of the TT Master:
Explain about the session and the timings Conduct Table Topics Session Hand over the control to the TMOD
GENERAL EVALUATOR
ral Evaluator is the person who ensures the quality of the
meeting and provides useful suggestion and feedback. The Evaluation
Session of the club meeting consists of three parts; the individual
speech evaluator’s report, the general evaluator’s report & the TAG
on this role improves critical thinking, organization, time
motivational and team-building skills.
The General Evaluator evaluates everything that takes place during the club meeting. In addition, the General Evaluator conducts the
luation portion of the meeting and is responsible for the evaluation team: the Speech Evaluators, Ah-Counter, Grammarian and Timer.
Guidelines for General Evaluator:
Ensure that all the club meeting participants know their roles and
Before the meeting, the General Evaluator should conduct a debriefing session. In this session, the GE should explain the
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e audience to vote for the BEST TT SPEAKER in the
ensures the quality of the
meeting and provides useful suggestion and feedback. The Evaluation
Session of the club meeting consists of three parts; the individual
speech evaluator’s report, the general evaluator’s report & the TAG
organization, time
The General Evaluator evaluates everything that takes place during the club meeting. In addition, the General Evaluator conducts the
luation portion of the meeting and is responsible for the evaluation Counter, Grammarian and Timer.
Ensure that all the club meeting participants know their roles and
Before the meeting, the General Evaluator should conduct a debriefing session. In this session, the GE should explain the
roles & responsibilities to all the Role Players, Speakers and Evaluators.
• Ensure that all the evaluators and TAG members are present.not, speak to the VPE and get a backup.
• Get the introduction of the Evaluators and the TAG members, so that you can introduce them while requesting the reports from them.
• Explain the purpose and benefits of evaluations to the audience, in the introduction session, when called upon by the TMOD.
• In the introduction session of the club meeting, ask the TAG members to share their respective objectives/purpose.
• During the meeting, take notes on all club proceedings to evaluate things such as timeliness, entorganization, performance of duties, etc.
• In the first part of the evaluation session, introduce the evaluators and ask them to evaluate the prepared speakers.
• In the second part of the evaluation session, give your own report (General Evaluator’s report). Highlight all the good points observed throughout the meeting as well as the points that require improvement.
• Note: The role of General Evaluator is the most crucial and the most important one. This role demands the Toastmaster to bestrict in his points as the quality of the club is of greater importance.
• As the General Evaluator, evaluate all the speakers, evaluators & other role players. Also evaluate the entire meeting in general (seating arrangements, display of timing devices, dawards & ribbons, posters, airdisturbances, etc.)
• In the third part of the evaluation session, introduce the TAG members and ask them to submit their detailed report.
• After the conclusion of all the three parts of the evasession, ask the audience to vote for the BEST EVALUATOR & BEST TAG.
• Hand over the control to the TMOD.
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roles & responsibilities to all the Role Players, Speakers and
Ensure that all the evaluators and TAG members are present.not, speak to the VPE and get a backup. Get the introduction of the Evaluators and the TAG members, so that you can introduce them while requesting the reports from
Explain the purpose and benefits of evaluations to the audience, tion session, when called upon by the TMOD.
In the introduction session of the club meeting, ask the TAG members to share their respective objectives/purpose.During the meeting, take notes on all club proceedings to evaluate things such as timeliness, enthusiasm, preparation, organization, performance of duties, etc. In the first part of the evaluation session, introduce the evaluators and ask them to evaluate the prepared speakers.In the second part of the evaluation session, give your own
l Evaluator’s report). Highlight all the good points observed throughout the meeting as well as the points that require improvement.
The role of General Evaluator is the most crucial and the most important one. This role demands the Toastmaster to bestrict in his points as the quality of the club is of greater
As the General Evaluator, evaluate all the speakers, evaluators & other role players. Also evaluate the entire meeting in general (seating arrangements, display of timing devices, dawards & ribbons, posters, air-conditioner, lightings, disturbances, etc.) In the third part of the evaluation session, introduce the TAG members and ask them to submit their detailed report.After the conclusion of all the three parts of the evasession, ask the audience to vote for the BEST EVALUATOR &
Hand over the control to the TMOD.
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roles & responsibilities to all the Role Players, Speakers and
Ensure that all the evaluators and TAG members are present. If
Get the introduction of the Evaluators and the TAG members, so that you can introduce them while requesting the reports from
Explain the purpose and benefits of evaluations to the audience, tion session, when called upon by the TMOD.
In the introduction session of the club meeting, ask the TAG members to share their respective objectives/purpose. During the meeting, take notes on all club proceedings to
husiasm, preparation,
In the first part of the evaluation session, introduce the evaluators and ask them to evaluate the prepared speakers. In the second part of the evaluation session, give your own
l Evaluator’s report). Highlight all the good points observed throughout the meeting as well as the points that
The role of General Evaluator is the most crucial and the most important one. This role demands the Toastmaster to be strict in his points as the quality of the club is of greater
As the General Evaluator, evaluate all the speakers, evaluators & other role players. Also evaluate the entire meeting in general (seating arrangements, display of timing devices, display of
conditioner, lightings,
In the third part of the evaluation session, introduce the TAG members and ask them to submit their detailed report. After the conclusion of all the three parts of the evaluation session, ask the audience to vote for the BEST EVALUATOR &
• Sample agenda of the General Evaluator:o Call for Speech Evaluator’s reporto Give the General Evaluator’s reporto Call for TAG reporto Hand over the
PREPARED SPEAKERDescription:
Prepared speaker is a Toastmaster who writes a script, practices it and presents it in front of the audience.
Outcome:
Taking on this role improves critical thinking, confidence and public speaking skills
Purpose:
Every speaker is a role model, and club members learn from one another's speeches. The speaker encourages and motivates the other members to give similar speeches.
Guidelines for Prepared S
• Select a path in the Base Camp of the Pathways andregularly.
• Activate/ Launch a project and download all the materials related to the project. Note: to Pathways, cleared.
• Write the script and practice well. suggest that a speaker sgiving a speech.
• Talk to VPE and schedule a date for presenting the speech in the club.
• Send the script to your Mentor and get the mistakes corrected from him if any.
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Sample agenda of the General Evaluator: Call for Speech Evaluator’s report Give the General Evaluator’s report Call for TAG report Hand over the control to the TMOD
PREPARED SPEAKER
Prepared speaker is a Toastmaster who writes a script, practices it and presents it in front of the audience.
Taking on this role improves critical thinking, confidence and public
Every speaker is a role model, and club members learn from one another's speeches. The speaker encourages and motivates the other members to give similar speeches.
Guidelines for Prepared Speaker:
Select a path in the Base Camp of the Pathways and
Activate/ Launch a project and download all the materials related Note: Contact VPE and get all the doubts related
to Pathways, cleared.
Write the script and practice well. Note: Some resources suggest that a speaker should practice at least 20 times before
Talk to VPE and schedule a date for presenting the speech in
Send the script to your Mentor and get the mistakes corrected
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Prepared speaker is a Toastmaster who writes a script, practices it
Taking on this role improves critical thinking, confidence and public
Every speaker is a role model, and club members learn from one another's speeches. The speaker encourages and motivates the other
Select a path in the Base Camp of the Pathways and follow it
Activate/ Launch a project and download all the materials related Contact VPE and get all the doubts related
Some resources hould practice at least 20 times before
Talk to VPE and schedule a date for presenting the speech in
Send the script to your Mentor and get the mistakes corrected
• Arrive early to the club to make sure that you awith the stage usage. Arriving at the location early, makes us get used to it and it reduces the nervousness to a greater extent.
• Take the print out of the the respective Evaluator.
• Discuss your goals, strengths and weaknesses with your Evaluator prior to giving your speech.
• Be clear with the timings and the signals. Try to stick to the timings.
• Give the speech confidently and receive the feedback / suggestion from the Evaluator and implement thosspeeches.
TABLE TOPICS SPEAKERDescription:
TT Speaker is a Toastmaster or Guest, who speaks for about 1 to 2 minutes on an impromptu topic when given by the TT Master. Topics typically begins after the prepared speech presentations.
Outcome:
Taking on this role improves confidence and impromptu speaking skills.
Purpose:
Table Topics is a longhelp members develop their ability to organize their thoughts quickly and respond to an impromptu
Guidelines for TT Speaker:
• Understand the timings and the signals, while the TT master explains them.
• Actively participate in the TT Session when called upon by the TT Master or actively volunteer to be the TT Speaker.
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Arrive early to the club to make sure that you are comfortable with the stage usage. Arriving at the location early, makes us get used to it and it reduces the nervousness to a greater extent. Take the print out of the Evaluation Resource and hand it over to the respective Evaluator.
goals, strengths and weaknesses with your Evaluator prior to giving your speech. Be clear with the timings and the signals. Try to stick to the
Give the speech confidently and receive the feedback / suggestion from the Evaluator and implement those in the other
TABLE TOPICS SPEAKER
TT Speaker is a Toastmaster or Guest, who speaks for about 1 to 2 minutes on an impromptu topic when given by the TT Master. Topics typically begins after the prepared speech presentations.
Taking on this role improves confidence and impromptu speaking
Table Topics is a long-standing Toastmasters tradition intended to help members develop their ability to organize their thoughts quickly and respond to an impromptu question or topic.
Guidelines for TT Speaker:
Understand the timings and the signals, while the TT master
Actively participate in the TT Session when called upon by the TT Master or actively volunteer to be the TT Speaker.
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re comfortable with the stage usage. Arriving at the location early, makes us get used to it and it reduces the nervousness to a greater extent.
and hand it over to
goals, strengths and weaknesses with your
Be clear with the timings and the signals. Try to stick to the
Give the speech confidently and receive the feedback / e in the other
TT Speaker is a Toastmaster or Guest, who speaks for about 1 to 2 minutes on an impromptu topic when given by the TT Master. Table Topics typically begins after the prepared speech presentations.
Taking on this role improves confidence and impromptu speaking
standing Toastmasters tradition intended to help members develop their ability to organize their thoughts quickly
Understand the timings and the signals, while the TT master
Actively participate in the TT Session when called upon by the TT Master or actively volunteer to be the TT Speaker.
• Receive a topic from the TT Master and communicate in English related to the topic for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Your response should express your thoughts clearly and succinctly, lasting one to two minutes.
• Note: The main objective of this session is to drive out the stage fear. This can be achieved only by participating in the TT Session for many numbers of times.
• Apart from receiving the BEST TT SPEAKER AWARD; going to the stage, standing there for 2 minutes without shivering (out of fear), communicating in English related to the2 minutes, gives confidence. This confidence gained is the actual award.
EVALUATORDescription:
Evaluator is a Toastmaster who actively listens to the speech of a particular speaker and provides his/her valuable feedback/suggestion.
Outcome:
Taking on this role improves active listening, critical thinking and positive feedback skills.
Purpose:
Evaluation is the heart of the Toastmasters educational program. You observe the speeches and leadership roles of your fellow club members and offer evaluations of their efforts, and they do the same for you.
Guidelines for Evaluator:
• Talk to VPE and book the slot on which you want to evaluate a speaker.
• Ask those you've been assigned to evaluate, what they will present and what they wish to ach
• Acquire the Evaluation Resource from the target speaker.
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om the TT Master and communicate in English related to the topic for 1 to 2 minutes. Your response should express your thoughts clearly and succinctly, lasting one to two minutes.
The main objective of this session is to drive out the stage s can be achieved only by participating in the TT
Session for many numbers of times. Apart from receiving the BEST TT SPEAKER AWARD; going to the stage, standing there for 2 minutes without shivering (out of fear), communicating in English related to the topic for about 1 to 2 minutes, gives confidence. This confidence gained is the actual
EVALUATOR
Evaluator is a Toastmaster who actively listens to the speech of a particular speaker and provides his/her valuable feedback/suggestion.
Taking on this role improves active listening, critical thinking and positive feedback skills.
Evaluation is the heart of the Toastmasters educational program. You observe the speeches and leadership roles of your fellow club
offer evaluations of their efforts, and they do the same
Guidelines for Evaluator:
Talk to VPE and book the slot on which you want to evaluate a
Ask those you've been assigned to evaluate, what they will present and what they wish to achieve. Acquire the Evaluation Resource from the target speaker.
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om the TT Master and communicate in English
Your response should express your thoughts clearly and
The main objective of this session is to drive out the stage s can be achieved only by participating in the TT
Apart from receiving the BEST TT SPEAKER AWARD; going to the stage, standing there for 2 minutes without shivering (out of
topic for about 1 to 2 minutes, gives confidence. This confidence gained is the actual
Evaluator is a Toastmaster who actively listens to the speech of a particular speaker and provides his/her valuable feedback/suggestion.
Taking on this role improves active listening, critical thinking and
Evaluation is the heart of the Toastmasters educational program. You observe the speeches and leadership roles of your fellow club
offer evaluations of their efforts, and they do the same
Talk to VPE and book the slot on which you want to evaluate a
Ask those you've been assigned to evaluate, what they will
Acquire the Evaluation Resource from the target speaker.
• Read out the objectives of the target speaker’s project, in the introduction session of the club meeting, when callthe TMOD.
• Provide objective verbal and written evaluations for • When giving any evaluation, offer praise as well as constructive
criticism. • Summarize your entire evaluation so that the speakers can have
takeaways for your evaluation.• Hand over the Evaluation Resource with your comments, to the
target speaker for him/her to refer, in the future.
QUOTE MASTER/JOKE MADescription:
Quote master/Joke master is a person who gives the perfect start to the meeting by sharing the quote of a famous person or creating a jovial atmosphere by uttering a joke.
Guidelines for Quote/Joke Master:
• Contact VPE and book the date on which you want to deliver the quote or joke.
• Prepare a 2 minute explanation for a famous quote or any jovial incident or story that brings laughter.
• Send the script to your Mentor and get tany.
• Practice more than 10 times even for this 2 minute speech.
• Ensure the timings and the signals before the commencement of the meeting.
• During the club meeting, give the 2 minute speech confidently.
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Read out the objectives of the target speaker’s project, in the introduction session of the club meeting, when call
Provide objective verbal and written evaluations for speakers.When giving any evaluation, offer praise as well as constructive
Summarize your entire evaluation so that the speakers can have takeaways for your evaluation. Hand over the Evaluation Resource with your comments, to the
for him/her to refer, in the future.
QUOTE MASTER/JOKE MASTER
Quote master/Joke master is a person who gives the perfect start to the meeting by sharing the quote of a famous person or creating a jovial atmosphere by uttering a joke.
Guidelines for Quote/Joke Master:
Contact VPE and book the date on which you want to deliver the
Prepare a 2 minute explanation for a famous quote or any jovial incident or story that brings laughter.
Send the script to your Mentor and get the mistakes corrected if
Practice more than 10 times even for this 2 minute speech.
Ensure the timings and the signals before the commencement of
During the club meeting, give the 2 minute speech confidently.
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Read out the objectives of the target speaker’s project, in the introduction session of the club meeting, when called upon by
speakers. When giving any evaluation, offer praise as well as constructive
Summarize your entire evaluation so that the speakers can have
Hand over the Evaluation Resource with your comments, to the
STER
Quote master/Joke master is a person who gives the perfect start to the meeting by sharing the quote of a famous person or creating a
Contact VPE and book the date on which you want to deliver the
Prepare a 2 minute explanation for a famous quote or any jovial
he mistakes corrected if
Practice more than 10 times even for this 2 minute speech.
Ensure the timings and the signals before the commencement of
During the club meeting, give the 2 minute speech confidently.
IDIOM MASTERDescription:
Idiom master is a person who shares the explanation of an idiom so that audience can have some takeaway.
Guidelines for Quote/Joke Master:
• Contact VPE and book the date on which you want to deliver the idiom.
• Prepare a 2 minute explanation of an idiom.
• Send the script to your Mentor and get the mistakes corrected if any.
• Practice more than 10 times even for this 2 minute speech.
• Ensure the timings and the signals before the commencement of the meeting.
• During the club meeting, give the 2 minute speech confi
GREETER Description:
Greeter is a person who is responsible for welcoming the members and the guests.
Purpose:
The purpose of the Greeter is to provide warm welcome to the guests and the members and to hand over the copies of agenda.
Guidelines for Greeter
• Arrive at the club early and collect the copies of agenda from the VPE.
• Welcome the members and guests.
• Accompany guests till they are seated.
• Introduce the guests to some of the Toastmasters.
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IDIOM MASTER
Idiom master is a person who shares the explanation of an idiom so that audience can have some takeaway.
Guidelines for Quote/Joke Master:
Contact VPE and book the date on which you want to deliver the
Prepare a 2 minute explanation of an idiom.
d the script to your Mentor and get the mistakes corrected if
Practice more than 10 times even for this 2 minute speech.
Ensure the timings and the signals before the commencement of
During the club meeting, give the 2 minute speech confi
is a person who is responsible for welcoming the members
purpose of the Greeter is to provide warm welcome to the guests and the members and to hand over the copies of agenda.
Greeter:
at the club early and collect the copies of agenda from the
Welcome the members and guests.
Accompany guests till they are seated.
Introduce the guests to some of the Toastmasters.
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Idiom master is a person who shares the explanation of an idiom so
Contact VPE and book the date on which you want to deliver the
d the script to your Mentor and get the mistakes corrected if
Practice more than 10 times even for this 2 minute speech.
Ensure the timings and the signals before the commencement of
During the club meeting, give the 2 minute speech confidently.
is a person who is responsible for welcoming the members
purpose of the Greeter is to provide warm welcome to the guests
at the club early and collect the copies of agenda from the
• Hand over the copies of agenda and ballot to the guests.
TAG ROLESTAG is a part of Evaluation Session and it stands for:
• T: Timer
• A: Ah-Counter
• G: Grammarian
These TAG members are the legs of the club meetings. A club meeting can reach its destination, of being called a successful meeting, only with the help of TAG members. This team takes care of the basic elements, such as, time, usage of filler words, grammar.
TIMER Description:
Timer is one of the TAG roles and is a part of the Evaluation session.
Outcome:
Taking on this role improves
Purpose:
One of the skills Toastmasters practice is expressing a thought within a specific time. The purpose of Timer is to note down the time taken by each speaker and the role players.
Guidelines for Timer:
• Arrive at the club befand get briefed about the role from the General Evaluator.
• Acquire the timing/signaling equipment and know how to operate it before the meeting starts.
• Acquire the Timer’s log from the SAA and fill the meeting detain the appropriate sheet.
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Hand over the copies of agenda and ballot to the members and
TAG ROLES TAG is a part of Evaluation Session and it stands for:
These TAG members are the legs of the club meetings. A club meeting can reach its destination, of being called a successful
only with the help of TAG members. This team takes care of the basic elements, such as, time, usage of filler words, grammar.
Timer is one of the TAG roles and is a part of the Evaluation session.
Taking on this role improves time management skills.
One of the skills Toastmasters practice is expressing a thought within a specific time. The purpose of Timer is to note down the time taken by each speaker and the role players.
Arrive at the club before the time prescribed in the Preand get briefed about the role from the General Evaluator.Acquire the timing/signaling equipment and know how to operate it before the meeting starts. Acquire the Timer’s log from the SAA and fill the meeting detain the appropriate sheet.
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members and
These TAG members are the legs of the club meetings. A club meeting can reach its destination, of being called a successful
only with the help of TAG members. This team takes care of the basic elements, such as, time, usage of filler words, grammar.
Timer is one of the TAG roles and is a part of the Evaluation session.
One of the skills Toastmasters practice is expressing a thought within a specific time. The purpose of Timer is to note down the time taken
ore the time prescribed in the Pre-Agenda and get briefed about the role from the General Evaluator. Acquire the timing/signaling equipment and know how to operate
Acquire the Timer’s log from the SAA and fill the meeting details
• Explain the objectives/purpose and the timing rules to the audience, when asked by the General Evaluator during the introduction session.
• Also demonstrate the timing signals to the speakers and audience.
• The green signal should be displayed when the speaker reaches the minimum time limit. The yellow signal should be displayed when the speaker reaches the intermediate time limit. The red signal should be displayed when the speaker reaches the maximum time limit.
• For example: The time allotted for the minutes. The green signal should be displayed at the 5The yellow signal should be displayed at the 6signal should be displayed at the 7should be given at 07:30 minutes. No other signal should be given when the speaker crosses the time of 07:30 minutes. The time allotted for the should be displayed at the 1be displayed at displayed at the 2nd
02:30 minutes. No other signal should be given when the speaker crosses the time of 02:30 minutes.
• Note: The green signal should be in the air for theminute. The yellow signal should be raised first and then the green signal should be lowered down. The same is for the red signal as well. The red signal should be raised and then the yellow signal should be lowered down.
• Note: Be attentive and srequired.
• Throughout the meeting, listen carefully to each participant and signal them accordingly.
• After the conclusion of Prepared speech session, read out the names of all the qualified speakers, when asked upon by the TMOD. Note: Only the names of the qualified speakers to be
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Explain the objectives/purpose and the timing rules to the audience, when asked by the General Evaluator during the introduction session. Also demonstrate the timing signals to the speakers and
should be displayed when the speaker reaches the minimum time limit. The yellow signal should be displayed when the speaker reaches the intermediate time limit. The red signal should be displayed when the speaker reaches the maximum time limit.
: The time allotted for the Prepared Speaker. The green signal should be displayed at the 5
The yellow signal should be displayed at the 6th minute. The red signal should be displayed at the 7th minute. The buzzer sound
iven at 07:30 minutes. No other signal should be given when the speaker crosses the time of 07:30 minutes. The time allotted for the TT Speaker is 2-3 minutes. The green signal should be displayed at the 1st minute. The yellow signal should
01:30 minutes. The red signal should be nd minute. The buzzer sound should be given at
02:30 minutes. No other signal should be given when the speaker crosses the time of 02:30 minutes.
: The green signal should be in the air for theminute. The yellow signal should be raised first and then the green signal should be lowered down. The same is for the red signal as well. The red signal should be raised and then the yellow signal should be lowered down.
: Be attentive and switch on & off the lights whenever
Throughout the meeting, listen carefully to each participant and signal them accordingly. After the conclusion of Prepared speech session, read out the names of all the qualified speakers, when asked upon by the
: Only the names of the qualified speakers to be
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Explain the objectives/purpose and the timing rules to the audience, when asked by the General Evaluator during the
Also demonstrate the timing signals to the speakers and
should be displayed when the speaker reaches the minimum time limit. The yellow signal should be displayed when the speaker reaches the intermediate time limit. The red signal should be displayed when the speaker reaches the
Prepared Speaker is 5-7 . The green signal should be displayed at the 5th minute.
minute. The red minute. The buzzer sound
iven at 07:30 minutes. No other signal should be given when the speaker crosses the time of 07:30 minutes. The
. The green signal minute. The yellow signal should
01:30 minutes. The red signal should be minute. The buzzer sound should be given at
02:30 minutes. No other signal should be given when the
: The green signal should be in the air for the entire 1 minute. The yellow signal should be raised first and then the green signal should be lowered down. The same is for the red signal as well. The red signal should be raised and then the
witch on & off the lights whenever
Throughout the meeting, listen carefully to each participant and
After the conclusion of Prepared speech session, read out the names of all the qualified speakers, when asked upon by the
: Only the names of the qualified speakers to be
read, not the time taken. The names of the disqualified speakers should not be read.
• Similarly, read the names of the qualified TT Speakers & Evaluators after the respective sessions, when asked upon by the TT Master & General Evaluator respectively. names of the qualified speakers to be read, not the time taken. The names of the disqualified speakers should not be read.
• During the evaluation portion of the meeting, submit your report when called upon by the General Evaluator.
• Report the names of the Toastmasters, the roles played, the time allotted and the actual
• While reading the objectives & while submitting the final report, be loud enough so that everybody in the hall is able to hear.
• Care should be taken that the final report is read within the allotted time. As lengthy reports may bore the
AH-COUNTERDescription:
Ah- Counter is one of the TAG roles and is a part of the evaluation session.
Outcome:
Taking on this role improves observational and listening skills.
Purpose:
The purpose of the Ah-Counter is to note any overused sounds used as a crutch by anyone who speaks during the meeting. Words may be inappropriate interjections, such asso and you know. Sounds may be
Guidelines for Ah-Counter:
• Arrive at the club before the time and get briefed about the role from the General Evaluator.
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read, not the time taken. The names of the disqualified speakers be read.
Similarly, read the names of the qualified TT Speakers & Evaluators after the respective sessions, when asked upon by the TT Master & General Evaluator respectively. Notenames of the qualified speakers to be read, not the time taken. he names of the disqualified speakers should not be read.
During the evaluation portion of the meeting, submit your report when called upon by the General Evaluator. Report the names of the Toastmasters, the roles played, the time allotted and the actual time taken by them. While reading the objectives & while submitting the final report, be loud enough so that everybody in the hall is able to hear.Care should be taken that the final report is read within the allotted time. As lengthy reports may bore the audience.
COUNTER
Counter is one of the TAG roles and is a part of the evaluation
Taking on this role improves observational and listening skills.
Counter is to note any overused words or filler sounds used as a crutch by anyone who speaks during the meeting. Words may be inappropriate interjections, such as and, well, but,
. Sounds may be ah, um or er.
Counter:
Arrive at the club before the time prescribed in the Preand get briefed about the role from the General Evaluator.
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read, not the time taken. The names of the disqualified speakers
Similarly, read the names of the qualified TT Speakers & Evaluators after the respective sessions, when asked upon by
Note: Only the names of the qualified speakers to be read, not the time taken. he names of the disqualified speakers should not be read.
During the evaluation portion of the meeting, submit your report
Report the names of the Toastmasters, the roles played, the time
While reading the objectives & while submitting the final report, be loud enough so that everybody in the hall is able to hear. Care should be taken that the final report is read within the
audience.
Counter is one of the TAG roles and is a part of the evaluation
Taking on this role improves observational and listening skills.
words or filler sounds used as a crutch by anyone who speaks during the meeting.
and, well, but,
prescribed in the Pre-Agenda and get briefed about the role from the General Evaluator.
• Acquire the Ah-Counter’s log from the SAA and fill the meeting details in the appropriate sheet.
• Explain the objectives/purpose of the Ahaudience, when asked by the General Evaluator during the introduction session.
• In the Ah-Counter’s log, record overlong pauses, overused words and filler sounds relied upon too often by all speakers. Examples include:
• During the evaluation portion of the meeting, submit your report when called upon by the General Evaluator.
• While reading the objectives & while submitting the final report, be loud enough so that everybody in the hall is able to hear.
• Care should be taken that the final rallotted time. As lengthy reports may bore the audience.
GRAMMARIANDescription:
Grammarian is one of the TAG roles and is a part of the Evaluation session.
Outcome:
Taking on this role improves vocabulary, grammar, critical skills and evaluation skills.
Purpose:
The purpose of Grammarian is to note down the as not so good usages members improve their grammar and vocabulary.
Guidelines for Grammarian:
• Arrive at the club before the time prescribed in the Preand get briefed about the role from the General Evaluator.
• Acquire the Grammarian’s log from the SAA and fill the meeting details in the appropriate sheet.
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Counter’s log from the SAA and fill the meeting details in the appropriate sheet. Explain the objectives/purpose of the Ah-Counter to the
asked by the General Evaluator during the introduction session.
Counter’s log, record overlong pauses, overused words and filler sounds relied upon too often by all speakers. Examples include: and, but, so, you know, ah, um, er.
tion portion of the meeting, submit your report when called upon by the General Evaluator. While reading the objectives & while submitting the final report, be loud enough so that everybody in the hall is able to hear.Care should be taken that the final report is read within the allotted time. As lengthy reports may bore the audience.
GRAMMARIAN
Grammarian is one of the TAG roles and is a part of the Evaluation
Taking on this role improves vocabulary, grammar, critical skills and evaluation skills.
The purpose of Grammarian is to note down the good usagesnot so good usages and read the corrected sentence so that the
members improve their grammar and vocabulary.
Guidelines for Grammarian:
Arrive at the club before the time prescribed in the Preand get briefed about the role from the General Evaluator.Acquire the Grammarian’s log from the SAA and fill the meeting details in the appropriate sheet.
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Counter’s log from the SAA and fill the meeting
Counter to the asked by the General Evaluator during the
Counter’s log, record overlong pauses, overused words and filler sounds relied upon too often by all speakers.
ah, um, er. tion portion of the meeting, submit your report
While reading the objectives & while submitting the final report, be loud enough so that everybody in the hall is able to hear.
eport is read within the allotted time. As lengthy reports may bore the audience.
Grammarian is one of the TAG roles and is a part of the Evaluation
Taking on this role improves vocabulary, grammar, critical listening
good usages as well and read the corrected sentence so that the
Arrive at the club before the time prescribed in the Pre-Agenda and get briefed about the role from the General Evaluator. Acquire the Grammarian’s log from the SAA and fill the meeting
• Introduce the ‘Word of the day’ and example showing how to use it in a sentence.
• Explain the objectives/purpose of the Grammarian to the audience, when asked by the General Evaluator during the introduction session.
• In the Grammarian’s log, write down the language andusage of all speakers, noting incomplete sentences, mispronunciations, grammatical mistakes, nonmalapropisms, etc.glasses" should be
• Note down the good usages • During the evaluation portion of the meeting, submit your report
when called upon by the General Evaluator.• Read out the names of the Toastmasters who have used the
Word of the Day and those who have used Theme of the Day.• Mention the good usages by revealing the names of the
Toastmasters who have used it.• Also mention not so good usages without revealing the names of
the Toastmasters who have used it. to encourage people and not to criticize or disRead the corrected sentence.
• While reading the objectives & while submitting the final report, be loud enough so that everybody in the hall is able to hear.
• Care should be taken that the final report is read within the allotted time. As leng
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Introduce the ‘Word of the day’ and its usage. Also give an example showing how to use it in a sentence. Explain the objectives/purpose of the Grammarian to the audience, when asked by the General Evaluator during the introduction session. In the Grammarian’s log, write down the language andusage of all speakers, noting incomplete sentences, mispronunciations, grammatical mistakes, nonmalapropisms, etc. Example: "One in five children wear
should be "one in five children wears glasses." Note down the good usages as well as not so good usages.During the evaluation portion of the meeting, submit your report when called upon by the General Evaluator. Read out the names of the Toastmasters who have used the Word of the Day and those who have used Theme of the Day.
ntion the good usages by revealing the names of the Toastmasters who have used it. Also mention not so good usages without revealing the names of the Toastmasters who have used it. Note: This platform is only to encourage people and not to criticize or discourage them. Read the corrected sentence. While reading the objectives & while submitting the final report, be loud enough so that everybody in the hall is able to hear.Care should be taken that the final report is read within the allotted time. As lengthy reports may bore the audience.
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its usage. Also give an
Explain the objectives/purpose of the Grammarian to the audience, when asked by the General Evaluator during the
In the Grammarian’s log, write down the language and grammar usage of all speakers, noting incomplete sentences, mispronunciations, grammatical mistakes, non-sequiturs,
Example: "One in five children wear "one in five children wears glasses."
as well as not so good usages. During the evaluation portion of the meeting, submit your report
Read out the names of the Toastmasters who have used the Word of the Day and those who have used Theme of the Day.
ntion the good usages by revealing the names of the
Also mention not so good usages without revealing the names of : This platform is only
courage them.
While reading the objectives & while submitting the final report, be loud enough so that everybody in the hall is able to hear. Care should be taken that the final report is read within the
thy reports may bore the audience.