| Chairperson |
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-Sets
the theme for the evening and control each aspect of the meeting.
-Most active in the first half of the meeting.
-Controls the 'Business Session' including the portion on 'parliamentary
procedure' .
-Very conscious of keeping within time allotment for each agenda
item. |
| Toastmaster |
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-Organizes
the speakers for the evening
-Coordinates the prepared speech portion of the meeting, introduces
both speakers and speech objectives to the audience
-Introduces the Gen Evaluator who then runs the 'evaluation' portion
-Presides over awards presentation |
TableTopics
Master |
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-Develops
'table topic' subjects relative to the theme
-Assigns 'impromptu' speaking roles to participants who have no other
function. |
| Educational
Presenter |
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-This
function is not present at every meeting
-When scheduled, the presenter usually covers a subject of an educational
nature of benefit to all members |
| Speaker |
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| -Delivers
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previously prepared speech according to the objectives and time constraints
as specified in the respective Speech Manual (Basic or Advanced) |
| Evaluator |
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-Evaluates
the assigned speaker's performance in terms of how well the stated
objectives were attained.
-Suggests possible improvements |
| General
Evaluator |
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-Coordinates
the evaluation portion of the meeting, introducing the Evaluators
for each Speaker and giving an overall commentary of the evening proceedings.
-Is given an opportunity to to observe what went on, what was done
well by each participant and what could be improved upon. |
| Parliamentarian |
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| -Ensures
that the Chairperson adheres to proper parliamentary procedure in
terms of presenting, ammending and voting on motions put forth. |
| Timekeeper |
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| -Keeps
records of all timings (speeches, evaluations, table topics, etc)
and determines disqualification for voting for awards |
| Grammarian |
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-Introduces
the 'Word for the Evening' and counts its usage during the evening
-Reports on interesting expressions and/ or misuse of the English
language |
| Quizmaster |
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| -Prepares
a series of questions based on the material presented during the evening
to test members' listening skills |
| Toast
Giver |
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| -Presents
a toast in conjunction with the evening's theme employing proper toasting
methodology. |
| Point
of View |
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| -Allows
the presenter to give a 'mini' speech about an issue or event he/
she feels passionate about. |