Roles

Toastmaster of the Day
A different member of the club leads each meeting. Each member will develop the skill of being able to give a group a sense of leadership and control. Confidently leading meetings is a valuable skill that serves members well in a variety of situations.

Speakers
The core Toastmasters program is to complete 10 speeches as described in the Competent Communicator manual. Each speech is usually 5-7 minutes long and focuses on a different skill. Examples of skills include body language, gestures, vocal variety, and using props effectively. Typically, there are three speakers at each meeting who choose their own topics.

Evaluators
A fellow Toastmaster evaluates each prepared speech. Our format is to compliment, critique and challenge. The evaluations are consistently supportive and encouraging.  A General Evaluator offers observations on the meeting as a whole.

Table Topics Master
This part of the meeting is many members' favorite! A short topics or questions are given by the Table Topics Master and members are called on to speak for 1 to 2 minutes on that subject. Impromptu speaking is a skill that we want to develop in members, and it’s a fun way to get to know each other.

Wordmaster
The Wordmaster brings in a word of the day and challenges each member to use that word at least once while speaking. We practice thinking on our feet (and making it look easy).

Grammarian
The Grammarian is responsible for noting incorrect uses of the English language and reporting at the end of the meeting to help each member use consistently polished language. We also recognize particularly effective word choices.

Ah Counter
The Ah Counter is responsible for noting filler word such as um, uh, or you know. Since many speakers are not aware that they use filler words, a bell alerts them. The bell is not rung during prepared speeches, but ahs are counted and reported.

Timer
The timer uses green, yellow and red lights to indicate to speakers how much time has elapsed. In business it is important to stay within time guidelines, so we practice that skill in Toastmasters.

Vote Counter
The Vote Counter collects and tallies member votes for best Table Topics response, best Speaker and best Evaluator and delivers results to the President so that ribbons can be awarded at the end of the meeting as a source of encouragement.