FORTUNATE 500
MEETING PAGE
Our meetings are relaxed gatherings where all are welcome. Although our format is a little different than some Toastmasters Clubs, we still cover all the areas to aid our members in developing their speaking, listening, and leading skills to their highest potential!
WHAT A NORMAL MEETING IS LIKE
At 6:00 p.m. the Sergeant at Arms will call the meeting to order and introduce the President. The President will make opening remarks and introduce the Toastmaster of the evening.
The Toastmaster is the "emcee" of the meeting. The Toastmaster keeps the meeting moving according to schedule and also introduces all the various "Players" in the meeting, such as the Speakers.
The Speakers normally present a prepared speech ranging from 4 to 10 minutes. Most speakers prepare a speech using one of many Toastmaster Manuals as a guide to developing their speech. This is the part of the program that deals most with what people perceive of as "Public Speaking."
After the prepared speeches, the Toastmaster introduces the Table Topics Master, who will run Table Topics. This is the impromptu part of the meeting where Toastmasters develop their ability to "think on their feet." This is the part of the meeting that is the most exciting, and for many, the most terrifying. The Table Topics Master introduces a topic (or a series of topics) and calls on Toastmasters to give a brief (1-2 minute) talk on whatever subject is given to them. As a guest, you may pass on speaking, but as a member, you are HIGHLY encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity.
Next, the Toastmaster will introduce the General Evaluator. The General Evaluator's job will be to introduce the Evaluators of each of the speakers, get reports from the Timer and Grammarian, evaluate the meeting as a whole, and finally evaluate the evaluators.
The Toastmaster will then make some closing comments, ask for comments from the guests (again a chance, or not, for you to speak) and then return control of the meeting to the President.
The President make any announcements, review the schedule for the next meeting, and adjourn the meeting--usually around 7:15 p.m.
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Dec. 1, 2009
MEETING AGENDA
"Regular meeting place"
Kaiser Town Hall
Room C/D
(see map for location)
Toastmaster: Cris
Speaker # 1: Cathy
Speaker # 2: Bob
Speaker #3: Anish
Table Topics Master: Julia
General Evaluator: Carole
Evaluator # 1: Kyle
Evaluator # 2: Steve
Evaluator #3: Kevin
Timer: Ben
Grammarian: Kari
November 24, 2009
MEETING AGENDA
"Regular meeting place"
Kaiser Town Hall
Room C/D
(see map for location)
Toastmaster: Jaynie
Speaker # 1: Ben
Speaker # 2: Cris
Table Topics Master: Kyle
General Evaluator: Steve
Evaluator # 1: Carole
Evaluator # 2: Amanda
Timer: Jeremy
Grammarian: Julia
Dec. 8, 2009
MEETING AGENDA
"Regular meeting place"
Kaiser Town Hall
Room C/D
(see map for location)
Toastmaster: Jeremy
Speaker # 1: Julia
Speaker # 2: Denise
Table Topics Master: Kari
General Evaluator: Cathy
Evaluator # 1: Bob
Evaluator # 2: Kyle
Timer: Kevin
Grammarian: Steve
