the List of Roles
Chairman opens the meeting, leads the first part of the meeting, prepares a simple question for the introduction circle, welcomes other speakers, leads the business minutes. Word Master introduces and explains the Word of the Day – unknown or interesting word, sentence, expressions - that is supposed to be used during the introduction circle or during following session. Invocati
on thoughtful thank or idea which should motivate us to do our best. Short prepared speech. Toast of Day a short prepared speech, dedicated to something or somebody what/who consider speaker worthy to be admired or respected. Toastmaster guides the rest of the meeting, introduces the speakers and contributors, gives short information about the speakers, schedule or events, call the meeting to the order, if necessary. Table Topics Master prepares a topic for impromptu (unprepared) speeches, usually several separated questions related to the topic chosen. He asks speakers to speak in 2 minutes speech with a structure - an opening, body and conclusion. Table Topics Evaluator evaluates the topic chosen, the TT Master topic and the speakers presentations. He initiates voting for the Best Table Topics Speaker. Speaker presents a prepared speech, usually according to the Toastmasters Manual, usually two or three Speakers are introduced. General Evaluator leads the evaluation session - calls Evaluators, Timer and Grammarian. He/she also evaluates other roles and the meeting as a whole. Evaluator evaluates the Speaker, according to the Toastmasters Manual; one Evaluator for each speech is introduced. Timer measures time limits of both prepared and unprepared speeches, uses a special light device to show the time limits (green, yellow, red). Grammarian follows mistakes made during the whole session, reports and corrects them, and explains grammatical rules. Quiz Master is expected to prepare couple questions concerning the meeting activities that session and asks participants for answers. Closing Thought can be a thoughtful idea or a joke to close the meeting.
