Meeting Segment		Description
Toastmaster calls the meeting to order.		The evening's Toastmaster sounds the gavel to begin the meeting and introduces the meeting's theme. Toastmaster Guidelines Toastmaster Checklist Meeting agenda template Guidelines for laptop setup
General Evaluator introduces the Grammarian and Timer		One member acts as overall meeting evaluator and coordinator for their support team. The two members describe their roles for the evening's meeting. General Evaluator Guidelines
Prepared speeches by one to three members		Members present speeches that are both entertaining and help enhance and develop the member's skills. Speeches are generally 5 to 7 minutes, followed by a 1-minute break for the audience to write their comments for the speaker. Speaker Guidelines Guidelines for laptop setup
Voting - Best Speaker		The audience votes for the best prepared speech.
Table Topics		The Table Topics Master presents an overall theme or topic. Guests and members are then selected to deliver an impromptu 1 to 2 minute speech in response to a specific question or topic. Table Topics Master Guidelines
Voting - Best Table Topics Speaker		The audience votes for the best Table Topics speech.
Speech evaluations		Prior to the speeches, members volunteer to evaluate one speaker according to Toastmaster’s guidelines. Their constructive evaluation aids both the speaker and audience. Evaluations run between 2 and 3 minutes. Speech Evaluator Guidelines
Voting - Best Evaluator		The audience votes for the best speech evaluation.
Grammarian’s report		Speaker’s deviations from generally accepted grammar are noted along with the use of filler words like “ah” and “um.” Grammarian Guidelines
Timer’s report		Each speaking role is timed. This helps us gain a sense of time as speakers and aids our pacing and delivery. Timer Guidelines
Meeting evaluation		General Evaluator gives his or her observations of the overall meeting and presents suggestions for improvement.
Present awards		Ribbons are presented to the speakers who presented the Best Prepared Speech, Best Table Topic, and the Best Evaluation.
Feedback from guests		Guests are asked to introduce themselves, give their comments about the meeting and are invited to return.
Enlist speakers & roles		At each meeting, a different team of people participates through the various roles. Members are requested to volunteer for roles at future meetings. This is a great way to learn new leadership skills.
President’s message		Updates about the Club and local Toastmaster activities.
Meeting adjourned		We hope you had an entertaining and educational experience. Good night!