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:
Meeting Theme:
THANKFUL, THANKFULNESS: Do we fully understand the real meaning..?? Do we just say it to be kind or do we really mean it or think it through..??
WOTD: Gratitude (Noun)
Examples-3 Types of Gratitude:
* “Affective Trait”- one’s overall tendency to have a grateful disposition
* “A Mood”-Daily fluctuations in overall gratitide
* An Emotion- A more temporary feeling of gratitude that one-may feel after receiving a gift or favor from….
Definition: The quality of being thankful, readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. Example: “She expressed her gratitude to the committee for their support”. BEING conscious of the benefits received
Defintion in the Bible: “Extending favor towards” Or giving grace and kindness as a response.
QUOTES:
C.S Lewis …Recognizing that we have not done everything for ourselves, but that we depend on others (especially GOD), and need to appreciate them for what they do for us…
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
5-7 minutes
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
Table Topics
7:35-7:36 – Toastmaster Introduces the Topics Master
7:36-7:51 – 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.
7:51-8:04 – 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.
8:04-8:15 – 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: Differences – Good, Bad or Just Different?
Word of the Day: Dichotomy
Definition: a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different
a division into two mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities
Quote: Are leaders born or made? This is a false dichotomy – leaders are neither born nor made. Leaders choose to be leaders. ~ 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
Table Topics
7:35-7:36 – Toastmaster Introduces the Topics Master
7:36-7:51 – 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.
7:51-8:04 – 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.
8:04-8:15 – 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 – How do you get motivated and how do you stay motivated?
Word of the Day – Motivated
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
18 – 22 minutes
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
Table Topics
7:35-7:36 – Toastmaster Introduces the Topics Master
7:36-7:51 – 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.
7:51-8:04 – 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.
8:04-8:15 – 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
5 – 7 minutes
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
Table Topics
7:35-7:36 – Toastmaster Introduces the Topics Master
7:36-7:51 – 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.
7:51-8:04 – 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.
8:04-8:15 – 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:
Word of the Day: Resilience
Noun: the capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness
Quotes:
- “Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.” – Nelson Mandela
- “You never know how strong you are, until being strong is your only choice.” – Bob Marley
- “We need women who are so strong they can be gentle, so educated they can be humble, so fierce they can be compassionate, so passionate they can be rational, and so disciplined they can be free.” – Kavita Ramdas
- “Remember: Every champion was once a contender that refused to give up.” – Rocky Balboa
- “Persistence and resilience only come from having been given the chance to work through difficult problems.” – Gever Tulley
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
Table Topics
7:35-7:36 – Toastmaster Introduces the Topics Master
7:36-7:51 – 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.
7:51-8:04 – 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.
8:04-8:15 – 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
Table Topics
7:35-7:36 – Toastmaster Introduces the Topics Master
7:36-7:51 – 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.
7:51-8:04 – 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.
8:04-8:15 – 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
Table Topics
7:35-7:36 – Toastmaster Introduces the Topics Master
7:36-7:51 – 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.
7:51-8:04 – 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.
8:04-8:15 – 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
Table Topics
7:35-7:36 – Toastmaster Introduces the Topics Master
7:36-7:51 – 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.
7:51-8:04 – 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.
8:04-8:15 – 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
Table Topics
7:35-7:36 – Toastmaster Introduces the Topics Master
7:36-7:51 – 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.
7:51-8:04 – 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.
8:04-8:15 – 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
Table Topics
7:35-7:36 – Toastmaster Introduces the Topics Master
7:36-7:51 – 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.
7:51-8:04 – 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.
8:04-8:15 – 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