Public Speaking Made Fun – Toastmasters District 52
The education program is an important part of every Toastmaster’s journey and is a critical aspect of every club meeting around the world. The Toastmasters Education Program is based on a proven curriculum that enables you to develop your communication … (Read More)
The Toastmaster of the meeting has the key role in the success of the meeting. The primary duty of the Toastmaster is to ensure a well-run, on-time, up-beat meeting and act as a genial host to smooth the transition between … (Read More)
This role affords you the opportunity to expand your coaching skills beyond speeches. You are learning to evaluate key functionaries, coaches, and the meeting as a whole. Special emphasis is placed on coaching the Table Topics Master and the Toastmaster. … (Read More)
The Table Topics Master gives members who aren’t assigned a speaking role the opportunity to speak during the meeting. The Topicsmaster challenges each member with a subject, and the speaker responds with a one- to two-minute impromptu talk.
Some people … (Read More)
One of the lessons to be practiced in speech training is that of expressing a thought within a specific time. The timer is the member responsible for keeping track of time. Each segment of the meeting is timed. This exercise … (Read More)
Being grammarian is truly an exercise in expanding your listening skills.
You have two basic responsibilities. The first is to introduce new words to members. The second is to comment on English language usage during the course of the meeting.… (Read More)
The purpose of the Ballot Counter is to tally up the votes and introduce the award winners at the end of the meeting.
1. Obtain a “Ballot Counter” form from Club Secretary (or print one from the … (Read More)
The purpose of the ‘ah’ counter is to note words and sounds used as a crutch or pause filler by anyone who speaks during the meeting. Words may be inappropriate interjections such as “and, well, but, so, you know, etc.” … (Read More)
Telling a good joke is a crucial component of a good speech.
This role helps you become more comfortable with using humor when speaking to an audience. Humor is one of the most critical elements of effective public speaking.
Preparing and printing a meeting agenda is the responsibility of the Toastmaster of each meeting. This is a component of running the meeting and keeping it on schedule. This is quite a valuable skill to develop, since it has broad … (Read More)