Chairperson   More Details

-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   More Details

-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   More Details
-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   More Details
-Delivers a previously prepared speech according to the objectives and time constraints as specified in the respective Speech Manual (Basic or Advanced)
Evaluator   More Details
-Evaluates the assigned speaker's performance in terms of how well the stated objectives were attained.
-Suggests possible improvements
General Evaluator   More Details
-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   More Details
-Ensures that the Chairperson adheres to proper parliamentary procedure in terms of presenting, ammending and voting on motions put forth.
Timekeeper   More Details
-Keeps records of all timings (speeches, evaluations, table topics, etc) and determines disqualification for voting for awards
Grammarian   More Details
-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   More Details
-Prepares a series of questions based on the material presented during the evening to test members' listening skills
Toast Giver   More Details
-Presents a toast in conjunction with the evening's theme employing proper toasting methodology.
Point of View   More Details
-Allows the presenter to give a 'mini' speech about an issue or event he/ she feels passionate about.
 
Last Updated: February 24, 2005
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