Duties

CLUB DUTIES (Click on duty for more detailed guidance ... in some cases you will need Adobe Reader click here to download if you do not have this)
	Each role has an opportunity for you to make a "mini" speech (but keep it short!)
Toastmaster	Is responsible for the smooth running of the evening. There should be a plan (agenda) with times and that person should ensure that the people allocated are going to carry out their allotted roles.
Wordmaster & Grammarian	Chooses a word for the evening and explains its meaning to the audience. Anyone in a role should try to include this word appropriately. The number of times used is recorded by the Wordmaster and reported to the audience at the end of the evening. In addition, grammar, interesting words or phrases used, poorly used words or phrases used are also reported at the end of the evening.
download timing sheet: (word document): Timer	With the use of a stop watch and series of lights (green, amber, red) the Timer records and indicates to the speaker the allotted time. Table Topics is 2 minutes ~ Green light at 1 minute, Amber at 1^1/2minutes and Red at 2 minutes Table Topics Evaluation is 5 minutes ~ Green at 3 minutes, Amber at 2 minutes, Red at 5 minutes Prepared Speeches ~ by arrangement with each speaker during the break Speech Evaluations are 3 minutes ~ General Evaluation is 5 minutes ~ Green at 3 minutes, Amber at 2 minutes, Red at 5 minutes An audible indication (bell, soft hooter) is made when a speaker goes over 30 seconds beyond the time. Times are reported at the end of the evening.
Ahh Counter	A buzzer is used when a speaker uses an "ahh" "uhm" etc or uses unnecessarily long pauses during their speaking. This is done to aid the speaker and make them aware of the distraction rather than it be a penalty. Therefore the person controlling the buzzer should use discretion to achieve this goal. each distraction is recorded (whether buzzed or not) and reported at the end. Visitors and prepared speeches are NOT buzzed but are recorded.
Invocator	This is a thought of the day. The Invocator has an opportunity for a small 2 minute speech to enlighten, delight or give nourishment of thought to the audience. It can be read from a poem, novel or researched work (in this case the originator should be acknowledged) or it can be a personally developed piece. The choice is yours, the aim is to set a pleasant mood for the evening.
Table Topics Master	Table Topics is an opportunity to develop a 2 minute impromptu speech on a subject chosen by the Table Topics Master. The aim is to practice the art of speaking "off the cuff" in a competent way. As Table Topics Master this is a chance for you to express ingenuity and creativity whilst ensuring that the topic is enjoyable to perform (even if it is a serious topic). Click here to find some tips and suggestions from others. The number of speakers is determined by the time available and ask the Toastmaster when to finish if needed.
Table Topics Evaluator	Each of the people who performed a Table Topic is evaluated. Although 5 minutes is allocated you should be aware of how many people you are evaluating and trim each comment to accommodate this. It is useful to concentrate upon 3 key points you observed rather than meander through what happened.
Speech Evaluator	Evaluation is one of the main building blocks of any club. It is important therefore to understand the role fully before performing this duty. An evaluator observes their speaker in line with the speech number in the manual the speaker is using. The objectives of that speech are outline and this should be taken into account. In addition any personal observations that would be helpful or pleasing to the speaker can be referred to. An Evaluator is also evaluated so it should be delivered as a speech in it's own right. A deeper understanding of the role can be obtained from the evaluators manual provided by Toastmasters or click on the role to the left for more helpful hints.
General Evaluator	This is a difficult job. Each person involved in the evening who is not evaluated by an evaluator is also evaluated. This starts with the Toastmaster, how the evening was run and what key points you observed. (timing, involvement, welcomes to guests etc). Other evaluations are the Duties, Evaluators, including the Table Topics Evaluator. It is NOT necessary to comment upon the table topics speeches or the prepared speeches (even if you liked them!)
Awards Presenter	Although this may seem a small duty in comparison it is not. Giving an award to someone is an art and should be developed. This is an opportunity for the award presenter to practice this art by saying a few words of encouragement and warmth. Not too long but just enough to make the audience feel good about the winner and for the winner to feel worthy.
Mentor / Mentee	This role will aid your progress and gives a chance to increase your participation in the club to benefit yourself and others
*Here are some other roles sometimes used:*
Joke Master	Will hold a session (10 -15 mins.) where speakers will tell their favourite joke. In a more accomplished group the Joke Master can choose a subject and the speaker create a joke/humorous story spontaneously.
Hark Master	This is very useful when you want club members to develop their listening skills. The Hark Master will take note of particular phrases, sayings or words during the evening. At the end a short session is dedicated to the Hark Master to engage the members in relating who said these. Prizes (sweets usually) can be awarded for the first member to answer correctly.
Debate Master	Organises a debate session instead of table topics. A number of debaters will be chosen to put forward opposing points of view on a topic of the Debate Masters choice. The audience will then vote on the most convincing argument. A variation can be pairs of debaters and vote after each pair.
*For Contests we have the following duties:*
Contest Toastmaster
Chief Judge
Judges (3)
Timer
Counter
Usher