Typical Meeting

What Goes on at a Toastmasters Meeting?

Although many people believe the focal point of a Toastmasters meeting is the prepared speech portion, our meetings also include activities for other members to develop their communication skills.

At a typical club meeting, members get a chance to run a meeting, develop impromptu speaking skills, give prepared speeches, develop listening skills, and serve in a variety of roles designed to maximize opportunities to speak. We maintain a friendly environment that encourages members to develop communication and leadership skills at their own pace. Most of us started out being afraid to speak in public, but after a few months of membership and club support, we became very comfortable with our new-found talents.

Typical Meeting Agenda

FunctionaryRole
Sergeant at ArmsCalls meeting to order
PresidentWelcomes everyone
JesterShares a joke for the week
InspirationShares an inspirational quote for the week
ToastmasterExplains the theme and runs the meeting
Timer, Grammarian, VideographerExplain their functions
ToastmasterIntroduces the formal speaking portion of the meeting
SpeakersGive their prepared speeches
Refreshment BreakYum!
Table Topics MasterImpromptu speaking portion of the meeting
General EvaluatorRuns evaluation portion of the meeting
EvaluatorsEvaluate the formal speeches made earlier
PresidentRecognizes first timers
Presents awards
Discusses club business
Calls for announcements
Calls for comments from guests
Adjourns the meeting

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