This calendar shows our upcoming events. When a member logs into the website, they can click on an event on the calendar, and select roles, fill in speech information, and Toastmaster information.
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Regular Toastmasters Meetings
7:00-7:08 – President: Call to Order
The President or Presiding Officer extends greetings to members and guests and shares the Mission Statement for our club and for Toastmasters. The President then leads the audience in a time of self-introduction and response to an ice-breaker question. A maximum of 30 seconds is allowed, per person.
The President or Presiding Officer introduces tonight’s Toastmaster and releases lectern to Toastmaster.
7:08-7:13 – Toastmaster of the Day
The Toastmaster of the day sets the meeting theme and tone while introducing the evening’s program. Our Toastmaster will present the Word of the Day and examples of that word in common usage, a quote and the educational focus for the evening.
Meeting Theme, Word of the Day, Definition, and Quotes:
Theme: Reflection Looking Forward
Word Of The Day: Intention / Intentionality
Noun: Intention: an aim or plan; Intentionality: being deliberate or purposive (purposeful)
“He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.” – Nietzsche (Friedrich), philosopher
“The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” – Emerson (Ralph Waldo), philosopher
“If a man knows not to which port he sails, no wind is favorable” – Seneca (Lucius Annaeus), stoic
“The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience” – Eleanor Roosevelt
7:13-7:14 -The General Evaluator
The General Evaluator leads the evaluation team and ensures the evaluation roles are covered. They evaluate everything that takes place during the meeting.
The General Evaluator Introduces the rest of the evaluation team.
The Evaluation Team
7:14-7:15 – Speech Evaluators
The Speech Evaluator evaluates one of the speeches in tonight’s meeting, explaining what they will be looking for in the speech and the feedback they will give at the end of the night.
7:15-7:16 – Ah Counter
The Ah Counter explains the value of identifying filler words and hesitations that were used in our speech tonight.
They count and record filler words such as “ah”, “er”, and “um”. At the end of the night, the Ah Counter reports on our filler word usage at the end of meeting.
7:16-7:17 – Grammarian
The Grammarian identifies proper use of the English language and recognizes the use of the word of the day.
7:17-7:18 – Timer
The Timer times each person’s presentation to ensure accurate use of the allotted times.
Speeches
7:19-7:20 – Toastmaster introduces the first speech evaluator
The Speech Evaluator will discuss the purpose and objectives for the first speech, as well as the length of the speech.
The Toastmaster reads the prepared introduction for Speech #1 before releasing the lectern to Speaker #1.
7:20-7:27 – Speaker 1
7:27-7:28 – The Toastmaster summarizes the first speech, and introduces the second Speech Evaluator.
The Speech Evaluator will discuss the purpose and objectives for the first speech, as well as the length of the speech.
The Toastmaster reads the prepared introduction for Speech #2 before releasing the lectern to Speaker #2
7:28-7:35 – Speaker 2
7:36-7:43 – Speaker 3
Table Topics
7:43-7:46 – Toastmaster Introduces the Topics Master
7:46-8:01 – Table Topics
Table Topics provides an opportunity for others to practice impromptu speaking, with creative questions. Once Table Topics is complete, the Topics Master returns the lectern to the Toastmaster.
8:01-8:14 – Evaluations
The Toastmaster summarizes the speech portion of the meeting, and introduces the General Evaluator.
General Evaluator and the Evaluation Team
Each speech evaluator discusses the speech, with its strengths, areas for improvement (Glow and Grow), followed by evaluations by the rest of the Evaluation Team:
- The Ah Counter details the improper use of filler words.
- Our Grammarian will evaluate our use of the English language and the Word of the Day.
- The Timer will give their report on how well we kept to the allotted times.
The General Evaluate will present an overall review before returning the lectern to the Toastmaster.
The Toastmaster makes closing comments before turning the lectern over to the President or Presiding Officer.
8:14-8:25 – Closing
The VP of Education seeks to fill roles for upcoming meetings.
The President invites input from our guests, summarizes upcoming events, and deals with any club business.
Meeting Ends
Meeting Ends
RSVP deadline is past
Regular Toastmasters Meetings
7:00-7:08 – President: Call to Order
The President or Presiding Officer extends greetings to members and guests and shares the Mission Statement for our club and for Toastmasters. The President then leads the audience in a time of self-introduction and response to an ice-breaker question. A maximum of 30 seconds is allowed, per person.
The President or Presiding Officer introduces tonight’s Toastmaster and releases lectern to Toastmaster.
7:08-7:13 – Toastmaster of the Day
The Toastmaster of the day sets the meeting theme and tone while introducing the evening’s program. Our Toastmaster will present the Word of the Day and examples of that word in common usage, a quote and the educational focus for the evening.
Meeting Theme, Word of the Day, Definition, and Quotes:
Theme: Nudges – What does it take for you to take action?
WOD: Stagnation
Definition: the state of not flowing or moving
Quote: Paraphrasing Newton’s Law of Motion: A body at rest, stays at rest. A body in motion, stays in motion. More simply, things like to keep doing what they’re already doing (staying stil or moving at a steady pace) unless something makes them change.
7:13-7:14 -The General Evaluator
The General Evaluator leads the evaluation team and ensures the evaluation roles are covered. They evaluate everything that takes place during the meeting.
The General Evaluator Introduces the rest of the evaluation team.
The Evaluation Team
7:14-7:15 – Speech Evaluators
The Speech Evaluator evaluates one of the speeches in tonight’s meeting, explaining what they will be looking for in the speech and the feedback they will give at the end of the night.
7:15-7:16 – Ah Counter
The Ah Counter explains the value of identifying filler words and hesitations that were used in our speech tonight.
They count and record filler words such as “ah”, “er”, and “um”. At the end of the night, the Ah Counter reports on our filler word usage at the end of meeting.
7:16-7:17 – Grammarian
The Grammarian identifies proper use of the English language and recognizes the use of the word of the day.
7:17-7:18 – Timer
The Timer times each person’s presentation to ensure accurate use of the allotted times.
Speeches
7:19-7:20 – Toastmaster introduces the first speech evaluator
The Speech Evaluator will discuss the purpose and objectives for the first speech, as well as the length of the speech.
The Toastmaster reads the prepared introduction for Speech #1 before releasing the lectern to Speaker #1.
7:20-7:27 – Speaker 1
7:27-7:28 – The Toastmaster summarizes the first speech, and introduces the second Speech Evaluator.
The Speech Evaluator will discuss the purpose and objectives for the first speech, as well as the length of the speech.
The Toastmaster reads the prepared introduction for Speech #2 before releasing the lectern to Speaker #2
7:28-7:35 – Speaker 2
7:36-7:43 – Speaker 3
Table Topics
7:43-7:46 – Toastmaster Introduces the Topics Master
7:46-8:01 – Table Topics
Table Topics provides an opportunity for others to practice impromptu speaking, with creative questions. Once Table Topics is complete, the Topics Master returns the lectern to the Toastmaster.
8:01-8:14 – Evaluations
The Toastmaster summarizes the speech portion of the meeting, and introduces the General Evaluator.
General Evaluator and the Evaluation Team
Each speech evaluator discusses the speech, with its strengths, areas for improvement (Glow and Grow), followed by evaluations by the rest of the Evaluation Team:
- The Ah Counter details the improper use of filler words.
- Our Grammarian will evaluate our use of the English language and the Word of the Day.
- The Timer will give their report on how well we kept to the allotted times.
The General Evaluate will present an overall review before returning the lectern to the Toastmaster.
The Toastmaster makes closing comments before turning the lectern over to the President or Presiding Officer.
8:14-8:25 – Closing
The VP of Education seeks to fill roles for upcoming meetings.
The President invites input from our guests, summarizes upcoming events, and deals with any club business.
Meeting Ends
Meeting Ends
RSVP deadline is past
Regular Toastmasters Meetings
7:00-7:08 – President: Call to Order
The President or Presiding Officer extends greetings to members and guests and shares the Mission Statement for our club and for Toastmasters. The President then leads the audience in a time of self-introduction and response to an ice-breaker question. A maximum of 30 seconds is allowed, per person.
The President or Presiding Officer introduces tonight’s Toastmaster and releases lectern to Toastmaster.
7:08-7:13 – Toastmaster of the Day
The Toastmaster of the day sets the meeting theme and tone while introducing the evening’s program. Our Toastmaster will present the Word of the Day and examples of that word in common usage, a quote and the educational focus for the evening.
Meeting Theme, Word of the Day, Definition, and Quotes:
Theme: Take time to think in silence
WOD: Contemplate
Definition: (V) think profoundly and at length; meditatate
Quote: “We become what we habitually contemplate.” George Russell
7:13-7:14 -The General Evaluator
The General Evaluator leads the evaluation team and ensures the evaluation roles are covered. They evaluate everything that takes place during the meeting.
The General Evaluator Introduces the rest of the evaluation team.
The Evaluation Team
7:14-7:15 – Speech Evaluators
The Speech Evaluator evaluates one of the speeches in tonight’s meeting, explaining what they will be looking for in the speech and the feedback they will give at the end of the night.
7:15-7:16 – Ah Counter
The Ah Counter explains the value of identifying filler words and hesitations that were used in our speech tonight.
They count and record filler words such as “ah”, “er”, and “um”. At the end of the night, the Ah Counter reports on our filler word usage at the end of meeting.
7:16-7:17 – Grammarian
The Grammarian identifies proper use of the English language and recognizes the use of the word of the day.
7:17-7:18 – Timer
The Timer times each person’s presentation to ensure accurate use of the allotted times.
Speeches
7:19-7:20 – Toastmaster introduces the first speech evaluator
The Speech Evaluator will discuss the purpose and objectives for the first speech, as well as the length of the speech.
The Toastmaster reads the prepared introduction for Speech #1 before releasing the lectern to Speaker #1.
7:20-7:27 – Speaker 1
7:27-7:28 – The Toastmaster summarizes the first speech, and introduces the second Speech Evaluator.
The Speech Evaluator will discuss the purpose and objectives for the first speech, as well as the length of the speech.
The Toastmaster reads the prepared introduction for Speech #2 before releasing the lectern to Speaker #2
7:28-7:35 – Speaker 2
7:36-7:43 – Speaker 3
Table Topics
7:43-7:46 – Toastmaster Introduces the Topics Master
7:46-8:01 – Table Topics
Table Topics provides an opportunity for others to practice impromptu speaking, with creative questions. Once Table Topics is complete, the Topics Master returns the lectern to the Toastmaster.
8:01-8:14 – Evaluations
The Toastmaster summarizes the speech portion of the meeting, and introduces the General Evaluator.
General Evaluator and the Evaluation Team
Each speech evaluator discusses the speech, with its strengths, areas for improvement (Glow and Grow), followed by evaluations by the rest of the Evaluation Team:
- The Ah Counter details the improper use of filler words.
- Our Grammarian will evaluate our use of the English language and the Word of the Day.
- The Timer will give their report on how well we kept to the allotted times.
The General Evaluate will present an overall review before returning the lectern to the Toastmaster.
The Toastmaster makes closing comments before turning the lectern over to the President or Presiding Officer.
8:14-8:25 – Closing
The VP of Education seeks to fill roles for upcoming meetings.
The President invites input from our guests, summarizes upcoming events, and deals with any club business.
Meeting Ends
Meeting Ends
RSVP deadline is past
Regular Toastmasters Meetings
7:00-7:08 – President: Call to Order
The President or Presiding Officer extends greetings to members and guests and shares the Mission Statement for our club and for Toastmasters. The President then leads the audience in a time of self-introduction and response to an ice-breaker question. A maximum of 30 seconds is allowed, per person.
The President or Presiding Officer introduces tonight’s Toastmaster and releases lectern to Toastmaster.
7:08-7:13 – Toastmaster of the Day
The Toastmaster of the day sets the meeting theme and tone while introducing the evening’s program. Our Toastmaster will present the Word of the Day and examples of that word in common usage, a quote and the educational focus for the evening.
Meeting Theme, Word of the Day, Definition, and Quotes:
Expression as Leadership
Word of the Day: Expression/Express
Quotes:
“In a gentle way, you can shake the world.” — Mahatma Gandhi
“Raise your words, not voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder.” — Rumi
“There are so many silences to be broken.” — Audre Lorde
“Peace is every step.” — Thich Nhat Hanh
“Silence is sometimes the best answer.” — Dalai Lama
“Argue with a fool, soon there’ll be two” — Mark Twain
“There comes a time when silence is betrayal.” — Martin Luther King Jr.
“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” — Often attributed to Mahatma Gandhi
7:13-7:14 -The General Evaluator
The General Evaluator leads the evaluation team and ensures the evaluation roles are covered. They evaluate everything that takes place during the meeting.
The General Evaluator Introduces the rest of the evaluation team.
The Evaluation Team
7:14-7:15 – Speech Evaluators
The Speech Evaluator evaluates one of the speeches in tonight’s meeting, explaining what they will be looking for in the speech and the feedback they will give at the end of the night.
7:15-7:16 – Ah Counter
The Ah Counter explains the value of identifying filler words and hesitations that were used in our speech tonight.
They count and record filler words such as “ah”, “er”, and “um”. At the end of the night, the Ah Counter reports on our filler word usage at the end of meeting.
7:16-7:17 – Grammarian
The Grammarian identifies proper use of the English language and recognizes the use of the word of the day.
7:17-7:18 – Timer
The Timer times each person’s presentation to ensure accurate use of the allotted times.
Speeches
7:19-7:20 – Toastmaster introduces the first speech evaluator
The Speech Evaluator will discuss the purpose and objectives for the first speech, as well as the length of the speech.
The Toastmaster reads the prepared introduction for Speech #1 before releasing the lectern to Speaker #1.
7:20-7:27 – Speaker 1
7:27-7:28 – The Toastmaster summarizes the first speech, and introduces the second Speech Evaluator.
The Speech Evaluator will discuss the purpose and objectives for the first speech, as well as the length of the speech.
The Toastmaster reads the prepared introduction for Speech #2 before releasing the lectern to Speaker #2
7:28-7:35 – Speaker 2
7:36-7:43 – Speaker 3
Table Topics
7:43-7:46 – Toastmaster Introduces the Topics Master
7:46-8:01 – Table Topics
Table Topics provides an opportunity for others to practice impromptu speaking, with creative questions. Once Table Topics is complete, the Topics Master returns the lectern to the Toastmaster.
8:01-8:14 – Evaluations
The Toastmaster summarizes the speech portion of the meeting, and introduces the General Evaluator.
General Evaluator and the Evaluation Team
Each speech evaluator discusses the speech, with its strengths, areas for improvement (Glow and Grow), followed by evaluations by the rest of the Evaluation Team:
- The Ah Counter details the improper use of filler words.
- Our Grammarian will evaluate our use of the English language and the Word of the Day.
- The Timer will give their report on how well we kept to the allotted times.
The General Evaluate will present an overall review before returning the lectern to the Toastmaster.
The Toastmaster makes closing comments before turning the lectern over to the President or Presiding Officer.
8:14-8:25 – Closing
The VP of Education seeks to fill roles for upcoming meetings.
The President invites input from our guests, summarizes upcoming events, and deals with any club business.
Meeting Ends
Meeting Ends
RSVP deadline is past
Regular Toastmasters Meetings
7:00-7:08 – President: Call to Order
The President or Presiding Officer extends greetings to members and guests and shares the Mission Statement for our club and for Toastmasters. The President then leads the audience in a time of self-introduction and response to an ice-breaker question. A maximum of 30 seconds is allowed, per person.
The President or Presiding Officer introduces tonight’s Toastmaster and releases lectern to Toastmaster.
7:08-7:13 – Toastmaster of the Day
The Toastmaster of the day sets the meeting theme and tone while introducing the evening’s program. Our Toastmaster will present the Word of the Day and examples of that word in common usage, a quote and the educational focus for the evening.
Meeting Theme, Word of the Day, Definition, and Quotes:
Theme: “Stepping Outside the Comfort Zone”
Word of the Day: Audacious
Definition: Bold, daring, and confident.
Robert Frost: “Freedom lies in being bold.”
Thomas Jefferson: “I was bold in the pursuit of knowledge, never fearing to follow truth and reason to whatever results they led and bearding every authority which stood in their way.”
Dale Carnegie: “Only the prepared speaker deserves to be confident.”
Aretha Franklin: “Be your own artist and always be confident in what you’re doing. If you’re not going to be confident, you might as well not be doing it.”
7:13-7:14 -The General Evaluator
The General Evaluator leads the evaluation team and ensures the evaluation roles are covered. They evaluate everything that takes place during the meeting.
The General Evaluator Introduces the rest of the evaluation team.
The Evaluation Team
7:14-7:15 – Speech Evaluators
The Speech Evaluator evaluates one of the speeches in tonight’s meeting, explaining what they will be looking for in the speech and the feedback they will give at the end of the night.
7:15-7:16 – Ah Counter
The Ah Counter explains the value of identifying filler words and hesitations that were used in our speech tonight.
They count and record filler words such as “ah”, “er”, and “um”. At the end of the night, the Ah Counter reports on our filler word usage at the end of meeting.
7:16-7:17 – Grammarian
The Grammarian identifies proper use of the English language and recognizes the use of the word of the day.
7:17-7:18 – Timer
The Timer times each person’s presentation to ensure accurate use of the allotted times.
Speeches
7:19-7:20 – Toastmaster introduces the first speech evaluator
The Speech Evaluator will discuss the purpose and objectives for the first speech, as well as the length of the speech.
The Toastmaster reads the prepared introduction for Speech #1 before releasing the lectern to Speaker #1.
7:20-7:27 – Speaker 1
7:27-7:28 – The Toastmaster summarizes the first speech, and introduces the second Speech Evaluator.
The Speech Evaluator will discuss the purpose and objectives for the first speech, as well as the length of the speech.
The Toastmaster reads the prepared introduction for Speech #2 before releasing the lectern to Speaker #2
7:28-7:35 – Speaker 2
7:36-7:43 – Speaker 3
Table Topics
7:43-7:46 – Toastmaster Introduces the Topics Master
7:46-8:01 – Table Topics
Table Topics provides an opportunity for others to practice impromptu speaking, with creative questions. Once Table Topics is complete, the Topics Master returns the lectern to the Toastmaster.
8:01-8:14 – Evaluations
The Toastmaster summarizes the speech portion of the meeting, and introduces the General Evaluator.
General Evaluator and the Evaluation Team
Each speech evaluator discusses the speech, with its strengths, areas for improvement (Glow and Grow), followed by evaluations by the rest of the Evaluation Team:
- The Ah Counter details the improper use of filler words.
- Our Grammarian will evaluate our use of the English language and the Word of the Day.
- The Timer will give their report on how well we kept to the allotted times.
The General Evaluate will present an overall review before returning the lectern to the Toastmaster.
The Toastmaster makes closing comments before turning the lectern over to the President or Presiding Officer.
8:14-8:25 – Closing
The VP of Education seeks to fill roles for upcoming meetings.
The President invites input from our guests, summarizes upcoming events, and deals with any club business.
Meeting Ends
Meeting Ends
RSVP deadline is past
Regular Toastmasters Meetings
7:00-7:08 – President: Call to Order
The President or Presiding Officer extends greetings to members and guests and shares the Mission Statement for our club and for Toastmasters. The President then leads the audience in a time of self-introduction and response to an ice-breaker question. A maximum of 30 seconds is allowed, per person.
The President or Presiding Officer introduces tonight’s Toastmaster and releases lectern to Toastmaster.
7:08-7:13 – Toastmaster of the Day
The Toastmaster of the day sets the meeting theme and tone while introducing the evening’s program. Our Toastmaster will present the Word of the Day and examples of that word in common usage, a quote and the educational focus for the evening.
Meeting Theme, Word of the Day, Definition, and Quotes:
THEME: ” Beat the winter blues – warm up your confidence.” A focus on personal development and boosting energy!
WOTD: CONFIDENCE
QUOTES: ” The level of our potential is equal to the boldnes of our belief in ourselves.” -unknown
” The best way to build self-confidence is to do what you’re afraid of.” – Barclays Life Skills
” One can choose to go back toward safety or forward toward growth.” – Abraham Maslow
7:13-7:14 -The General Evaluator
The General Evaluator leads the evaluation team and ensures the evaluation roles are covered. They evaluate everything that takes place during the meeting.
The General Evaluator Introduces the rest of the evaluation team.
The Evaluation Team
7:14-7:15 – Speech Evaluators
The Speech Evaluator evaluates one of the speeches in tonight’s meeting, explaining what they will be looking for in the speech and the feedback they will give at the end of the night.
7:15-7:16 – Ah Counter
The Ah Counter explains the value of identifying filler words and hesitations that were used in our speech tonight.
They count and record filler words such as “ah”, “er”, and “um”. At the end of the night, the Ah Counter reports on our filler word usage at the end of meeting.
7:16-7:17 – Grammarian
The Grammarian identifies proper use of the English language and recognizes the use of the word of the day.
7:17-7:18 – Timer
The Timer times each person’s presentation to ensure accurate use of the allotted times.
Speeches
7:19-7:20 – Toastmaster introduces the first speech evaluator
The Speech Evaluator will discuss the purpose and objectives for the first speech, as well as the length of the speech.
The Toastmaster reads the prepared introduction for Speech #1 before releasing the lectern to Speaker #1.
7:20-7:27 – Speaker 1
7:27-7:28 – The Toastmaster summarizes the first speech, and introduces the second Speech Evaluator.
The Speech Evaluator will discuss the purpose and objectives for the first speech, as well as the length of the speech.
The Toastmaster reads the prepared introduction for Speech #2 before releasing the lectern to Speaker #2
7:28-7:35 – Speaker 2
7:36-7:43 – Speaker 3
Table Topics
7:43-7:46 – Toastmaster Introduces the Topics Master
7:46-8:01 – Table Topics
Table Topics provides an opportunity for others to practice impromptu speaking, with creative questions. Once Table Topics is complete, the Topics Master returns the lectern to the Toastmaster.
8:01-8:14 – Evaluations
The Toastmaster summarizes the speech portion of the meeting, and introduces the General Evaluator.
General Evaluator and the Evaluation Team
Each speech evaluator discusses the speech, with its strengths, areas for improvement (Glow and Grow), followed by evaluations by the rest of the Evaluation Team:
- The Ah Counter details the improper use of filler words.
- Our Grammarian will evaluate our use of the English language and the Word of the Day.
- The Timer will give their report on how well we kept to the allotted times.
The General Evaluate will present an overall review before returning the lectern to the Toastmaster.
The Toastmaster makes closing comments before turning the lectern over to the President or Presiding Officer.
8:14-8:25 – Closing
The VP of Education seeks to fill roles for upcoming meetings.
The President invites input from our guests, summarizes upcoming events, and deals with any club business.
Meeting Ends
Meeting Ends
RSVP deadline is past
Regular Toastmasters Meetings
7:00-7:08 – President: Call to Order
The President or Presiding Officer extends greetings to members and guests and shares the Mission Statement for our club and for Toastmasters. The President then leads the audience in a time of self-introduction and response to an ice-breaker question. A maximum of 30 seconds is allowed, per person.
The President or Presiding Officer introduces tonight’s Toastmaster and releases lectern to Toastmaster.
7:08-7:13 – Toastmaster of the Day
The Toastmaster of the day sets the meeting theme and tone while introducing the evening’s program. Our Toastmaster will present the Word of the Day and examples of that word in common usage, a quote and the educational focus for the evening.
Meeting Theme, Word of the Day, Definition, and Quotes:
“Lead with Generosity”
Theme Idea:
Great leaders don’t just speak to be heard—they speak to give value, encouragement, and clarity. This meeting focuses on how our words can uplift, support, and inspire others.
I encourage speakers to think about how their words serve others, not just themselves. And I ask “How can your voice be a gift to someone listening today?”
Word of the Day: Generosity
Definition: The quality of being kind, giving, and willing to share.
Encourages speakers to think about how their words serve others, not just themselves.
Quotes:
· “No one has ever become poor by giving.” — Anne Frank
- “As we work to create light for others, we naturally light our own way.” — Mary Anne Radmacher
- “Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of those in your charge.” — Simon Sinek
- “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” — Often attributed to Pablo Picasso
- “Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word… all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” — Leo Buscaglia
- “A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service and compassion are the things which renew humanity.” — Buddha
“You can give without loving, but you can never love without giving.” — Robert Louis Stevenson
7:13-7:14 -The General Evaluator
The General Evaluator leads the evaluation team and ensures the evaluation roles are covered. They evaluate everything that takes place during the meeting.
The General Evaluator Introduces the rest of the evaluation team.
The Evaluation Team
7:14-7:15 – Speech Evaluators
The Speech Evaluator evaluates one of the speeches in tonight’s meeting, explaining what they will be looking for in the speech and the feedback they will give at the end of the night.
7:15-7:16 – Ah Counter
The Ah Counter explains the value of identifying filler words and hesitations that were used in our speech tonight.
They count and record filler words such as “ah”, “er”, and “um”. At the end of the night, the Ah Counter reports on our filler word usage at the end of meeting.
7:16-7:17 – Grammarian
The Grammarian identifies proper use of the English language and recognizes the use of the word of the day.
7:17-7:18 – Timer
The Timer times each person’s presentation to ensure accurate use of the allotted times.
Speeches
7:19-7:20 – Toastmaster introduces the first speech evaluator
The Speech Evaluator will discuss the purpose and objectives for the first speech, as well as the length of the speech.
The Toastmaster reads the prepared introduction for Speech #1 before releasing the lectern to Speaker #1.
7:20-7:27 – Speaker 1
7:27-7:28 – The Toastmaster summarizes the first speech, and introduces the second Speech Evaluator.
The Speech Evaluator will discuss the purpose and objectives for the first speech, as well as the length of the speech.
The Toastmaster reads the prepared introduction for Speech #2 before releasing the lectern to Speaker #2
7:28-7:35 – Speaker 2
7:36-7:43 – Speaker 3
Table Topics
7:43-7:46 – Toastmaster Introduces the Topics Master
7:46-8:01 – Table Topics
Table Topics provides an opportunity for others to practice impromptu speaking, with creative questions. Once Table Topics is complete, the Topics Master returns the lectern to the Toastmaster.
8:01-8:14 – Evaluations
The Toastmaster summarizes the speech portion of the meeting, and introduces the General Evaluator.
General Evaluator and the Evaluation Team
Each speech evaluator discusses the speech, with its strengths, areas for improvement (Glow and Grow), followed by evaluations by the rest of the Evaluation Team:
- The Ah Counter details the improper use of filler words.
- Our Grammarian will evaluate our use of the English language and the Word of the Day.
- The Timer will give their report on how well we kept to the allotted times.
The General Evaluate will present an overall review before returning the lectern to the Toastmaster.
The Toastmaster makes closing comments before turning the lectern over to the President or Presiding Officer.
8:14-8:25 – Closing
The VP of Education seeks to fill roles for upcoming meetings.
The President invites input from our guests, summarizes upcoming events, and deals with any club business.
Meeting Ends
Meeting Ends
RSVP deadline is past
Regular Toastmasters Meetings
7:00-7:08 – President: Call to Order
The President or Presiding Officer extends greetings to members and guests and shares the Mission Statement for our club and for Toastmasters. The President then leads the audience in a time of self-introduction and response to an ice-breaker question. A maximum of 30 seconds is allowed, per person.
The President or Presiding Officer introduces tonight’s Toastmaster and releases lectern to Toastmaster.
7:08-7:13 – Toastmaster of the Day
The Toastmaster of the day sets the meeting theme and tone while introducing the evening’s program. Our Toastmaster will present the Word of the Day and examples of that word in common usage, a quote and the educational focus for the evening.
Meeting Theme, Word of the Day, Definition, and Quotes:
Theme: “The Power of Strategic Quitting”
Word of the Day: Discernment (noun)
The ability to perceive, understand, and judge things clearly and wisely, especially when the situation is not obvious.
Quotes:
“Winners quit fast, quit often, and quit without guilt.” — Annie Duke
“The sunk cost fallacy keeps us tied to the past instead of moving toward the future.” — Annie Duke
“Let go of what is good so you can pursue what is great.” — John D. Rockefeller
“The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.” — Stephen Covey
7:13-7:14 -The General Evaluator
The General Evaluator leads the evaluation team and ensures the evaluation roles are covered. They evaluate everything that takes place during the meeting.
The General Evaluator Introduces the rest of the evaluation team.
The Evaluation Team
7:14-7:15 – Speech Evaluators
The Speech Evaluator evaluates one of the speeches in tonight’s meeting, explaining what they will be looking for in the speech and the feedback they will give at the end of the night.
7:15-7:16 – Ah Counter
The Ah Counter explains the value of identifying filler words and hesitations that were used in our speech tonight.
They count and record filler words such as “ah”, “er”, and “um”. At the end of the night, the Ah Counter reports on our filler word usage at the end of meeting.
7:16-7:17 – Grammarian
The Grammarian identifies proper use of the English language and recognizes the use of the word of the day.
7:17-7:18 – Timer
The Timer times each person’s presentation to ensure accurate use of the allotted times.
Speeches
7:19-7:20 – Toastmaster introduces the first speech evaluator
The Speech Evaluator will discuss the purpose and objectives for the first speech, as well as the length of the speech.
The Toastmaster reads the prepared introduction for Speech #1 before releasing the lectern to Speaker #1.
7:20-7:27 – Speaker 1
7:27-7:28 – The Toastmaster summarizes the first speech, and introduces the second Speech Evaluator.
The Speech Evaluator will discuss the purpose and objectives for the first speech, as well as the length of the speech.
The Toastmaster reads the prepared introduction for Speech #2 before releasing the lectern to Speaker #2
7:28-7:35 – Speaker 2
7:36-7:43 – Speaker 3
Table Topics
7:43-7:46 – Toastmaster Introduces the Topics Master
7:46-8:01 – Table Topics
Table Topics provides an opportunity for others to practice impromptu speaking, with creative questions. Once Table Topics is complete, the Topics Master returns the lectern to the Toastmaster.
8:01-8:14 – Evaluations
The Toastmaster summarizes the speech portion of the meeting, and introduces the General Evaluator.
General Evaluator and the Evaluation Team
Each speech evaluator discusses the speech, with its strengths, areas for improvement (Glow and Grow), followed by evaluations by the rest of the Evaluation Team:
- The Ah Counter details the improper use of filler words.
- Our Grammarian will evaluate our use of the English language and the Word of the Day.
- The Timer will give their report on how well we kept to the allotted times.
The General Evaluate will present an overall review before returning the lectern to the Toastmaster.
The Toastmaster makes closing comments before turning the lectern over to the President or Presiding Officer.
8:14-8:25 – Closing
The VP of Education seeks to fill roles for upcoming meetings.
The President invites input from our guests, summarizes upcoming events, and deals with any club business.
Meeting Ends
Meeting Ends
RSVP deadline is past
Regular Toastmasters Meetings
7:00-7:08 – President: Call to Order
The President or Presiding Officer extends greetings to members and guests and shares the Mission Statement for our club and for Toastmasters. The President then leads the audience in a time of self-introduction and response to an ice-breaker question. A maximum of 30 seconds is allowed, per person.
The President or Presiding Officer introduces tonight’s Toastmaster and releases lectern to Toastmaster.
7:08-7:13 – Toastmaster of the Day
The Toastmaster of the day sets the meeting theme and tone while introducing the evening’s program. Our Toastmaster will present the Word of the Day and examples of that word in common usage, a quote and the educational focus for the evening.
Meeting Theme, Word of the Day, Definition, and Quotes:
7:13-7:14 -The General Evaluator
The General Evaluator leads the evaluation team and ensures the evaluation roles are covered. They evaluate everything that takes place during the meeting.
The General Evaluator Introduces the rest of the evaluation team.
The Evaluation Team
7:14-7:15 – Speech Evaluators
The Speech Evaluator evaluates one of the speeches in tonight’s meeting, explaining what they will be looking for in the speech and the feedback they will give at the end of the night.
7:15-7:16 – Ah Counter
The Ah Counter explains the value of identifying filler words and hesitations that were used in our speech tonight.
They count and record filler words such as “ah”, “er”, and “um”. At the end of the night, the Ah Counter reports on our filler word usage at the end of meeting.
7:16-7:17 – Grammarian
The Grammarian identifies proper use of the English language and recognizes the use of the word of the day.
7:17-7:18 – Timer
The Timer times each person’s presentation to ensure accurate use of the allotted times.
Speeches
7:19-7:20 – Toastmaster introduces the first speech evaluator
The Speech Evaluator will discuss the purpose and objectives for the first speech, as well as the length of the speech.
The Toastmaster reads the prepared introduction for Speech #1 before releasing the lectern to Speaker #1.
7:20-7:27 – Speaker 1
7:27-7:28 – The Toastmaster summarizes the first speech, and introduces the second Speech Evaluator.
The Speech Evaluator will discuss the purpose and objectives for the first speech, as well as the length of the speech.
The Toastmaster reads the prepared introduction for Speech #2 before releasing the lectern to Speaker #2
7:28-7:35 – Speaker 2
7:36-7:43 – Speaker 3
Table Topics
7:43-7:46 – Toastmaster Introduces the Topics Master
7:46-8:01 – Table Topics
Table Topics provides an opportunity for others to practice impromptu speaking, with creative questions. Once Table Topics is complete, the Topics Master returns the lectern to the Toastmaster.
8:01-8:14 – Evaluations
The Toastmaster summarizes the speech portion of the meeting, and introduces the General Evaluator.
General Evaluator and the Evaluation Team
Each speech evaluator discusses the speech, with its strengths, areas for improvement (Glow and Grow), followed by evaluations by the rest of the Evaluation Team:
- The Ah Counter details the improper use of filler words.
- Our Grammarian will evaluate our use of the English language and the Word of the Day.
- The Timer will give their report on how well we kept to the allotted times.
The General Evaluate will present an overall review before returning the lectern to the Toastmaster.
The Toastmaster makes closing comments before turning the lectern over to the President or Presiding Officer.
8:14-8:25 – Closing
The VP of Education seeks to fill roles for upcoming meetings.
The President invites input from our guests, summarizes upcoming events, and deals with any club business.
Meeting Ends
Meeting Ends
Regular Toastmasters Meetings
7:00-7:08 – President: Call to Order
The President or Presiding Officer extends greetings to members and guests and shares the Mission Statement for our club and for Toastmasters. The President then leads the audience in a time of self-introduction and response to an ice-breaker question. A maximum of 30 seconds is allowed, per person.
The President or Presiding Officer introduces tonight’s Toastmaster and releases lectern to Toastmaster.
7:08-7:13 – Toastmaster of the Day
The Toastmaster of the day sets the meeting theme and tone while introducing the evening’s program. Our Toastmaster will present the Word of the Day and examples of that word in common usage, a quote and the educational focus for the evening.
Meeting Theme, Word of the Day, Definition, and Quotes:
7:13-7:14 -The General Evaluator
The General Evaluator leads the evaluation team and ensures the evaluation roles are covered. They evaluate everything that takes place during the meeting.
The General Evaluator Introduces the rest of the evaluation team.
The Evaluation Team
7:14-7:15 – Speech Evaluators
The Speech Evaluator evaluates one of the speeches in tonight’s meeting, explaining what they will be looking for in the speech and the feedback they will give at the end of the night.
7:15-7:16 – Ah Counter
The Ah Counter explains the value of identifying filler words and hesitations that were used in our speech tonight.
They count and record filler words such as “ah”, “er”, and “um”. At the end of the night, the Ah Counter reports on our filler word usage at the end of meeting.
7:16-7:17 – Grammarian
The Grammarian identifies proper use of the English language and recognizes the use of the word of the day.
7:17-7:18 – Timer
The Timer times each person’s presentation to ensure accurate use of the allotted times.
Speeches
7:19-7:20 – Toastmaster introduces the first speech evaluator
The Speech Evaluator will discuss the purpose and objectives for the first speech, as well as the length of the speech.
The Toastmaster reads the prepared introduction for Speech #1 before releasing the lectern to Speaker #1.
7:20-7:27 – Speaker 1
7:27-7:28 – The Toastmaster summarizes the first speech, and introduces the second Speech Evaluator.
The Speech Evaluator will discuss the purpose and objectives for the first speech, as well as the length of the speech.
The Toastmaster reads the prepared introduction for Speech #2 before releasing the lectern to Speaker #2
7:28-7:35 – Speaker 2
7:36-7:43 – Speaker 3
Table Topics
7:43-7:46 – Toastmaster Introduces the Topics Master
7:46-8:01 – Table Topics
Table Topics provides an opportunity for others to practice impromptu speaking, with creative questions. Once Table Topics is complete, the Topics Master returns the lectern to the Toastmaster.
8:01-8:14 – Evaluations
The Toastmaster summarizes the speech portion of the meeting, and introduces the General Evaluator.
General Evaluator and the Evaluation Team
Each speech evaluator discusses the speech, with its strengths, areas for improvement (Glow and Grow), followed by evaluations by the rest of the Evaluation Team:
- The Ah Counter details the improper use of filler words.
- Our Grammarian will evaluate our use of the English language and the Word of the Day.
- The Timer will give their report on how well we kept to the allotted times.
The General Evaluate will present an overall review before returning the lectern to the Toastmaster.
The Toastmaster makes closing comments before turning the lectern over to the President or Presiding Officer.
8:14-8:25 – Closing
The VP of Education seeks to fill roles for upcoming meetings.
The President invites input from our guests, summarizes upcoming events, and deals with any club business.
Meeting Ends
Meeting Ends
