Meeting Overview
Here is an outline of a
Boston West Toastmasters meeting:
Opening comments
by the President
Special announcements, etc.
Toastmaster
Introduction
Reviews agenda
Wordmaster
Presents a new word. Gives an example of usage.
Thought for the
Day
Presents inspirational
thought.
Humorist
Presents a brief humorous
story.
Individual
Speeches
There are normally 3 - 4
speakers in a meeting. Each speech can be from 5 - 15
minutes long, depending on the level.
Table Topics
The purpose of this period
is to allow every member a chance to speak. The
Table Topics master picks members to speak spontaneously on a specified topic
so members can learn to "think on their feet".
Evaluations
Each speaker is assigned an
evaluator who gives an oral evaluation of
the speech.
Timer Report
The timer signals each
program participant when they have reached their
allotted time. The actual times are recorded and presented in the timer report.
Grammarian
Report
The grammarian comments on
the use of English during the course of the
meeting. They also comment on the use of "ahs", "ums", and other
inappropriate interjections.
General Evaluator
Report
Gives a general evaluation
of the meeting. Comments on the quality
of the evaluations.
Closing comments
by the Toastmaster & President
Thank all participants.
Briefly review the next meeting.
