The JokeMaster tells a joke. This lightens up the meeting and puts us in a goodmood Speakers present prepared speeches. Toastmasters International's Basic Communications and Leadership Manual provides structure and guidance to improve skills such as organization, vocabulary, vocal variety, and body language. Extemporaneous speaking skills are extremely valuable in the business world. Evaluators provide constructive feedback in oral and written form.
Evaluations are highly encouraging and provide a positive learning experience for all.
The General Evaluator introduces the evaluation team members and evaluates the evaluators and the meeting in general. The Ah Counter counts the number of times each person uses unnecessary filler words such as 'ah' and 'um' instead of a stately pause. The Timer records the length of each person's speech and provides a visual sign to the speaker that allotted time is about to expire. Toastmaster speeches and reports are carefully planned to fit specific time periods. The Timer reports the speech time periods at the end of the meeting.