Role Player - Toastmaster of the Day

The Toastmaster of the meeting acts as a genial host and conducts the entire educational portion of the program. He or she enthusiastically introduces the Speakers and other participants and creates a pleasant atmosphere. This role requires much preparation.

Before the Meeting

* Checks with VP Education to see if special theme has been set for meeting and if there are any program changes.
* Contacts all speakers and role payers to remind them of their assignments.
* Prepares remarks which can be used to bridge the gaps between programme segments.

Upon Arrival at the Meeting

* Checks for any last minute changes
* Reserve seats for himself/herself and speakers near lectern so everyone has easy and quick access.

During the Meeting

* Presides with sincerity, energy and decisiveness, making audience feel comfortable and that all proceeding as planned.
* Calls on all at the meeting to introduce themselves.
* Identifies each role player and asks each of them to briefly explain their jobs. Also introduces speech evaluators and explain their job.
* Requests the Wordmaster / Grammarian for the 'Word of the Day'.
* Leads the applause before and after Table Topics, each prepared speaker and role player.
* Remains standing near lectern after introducing each speaker/role player until they have acknowledged him/her and assumed control of meeting, then takes a seat.
* Requests audience to fill in personal evaluation forms after each speaker's presentations.
* Introduces evaluators in the same way as speakers/role players.
* Introduces President for business announcements