In order to benefit from your first meeting, please:
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Applaud at the introduction of each speaker and again at the end of the speech (this is the Toastmaster equivalent of a group hug). It is part of the nurturing environment that grows personal progress.
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Speak in response to table topic questions.
- Vote for:
Best Table Topics
Best Speaker
Best Evaluator
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Ask questions of the members before and after the meeting, and during the break.
- Let us know how our Club can help you achieve your goals.
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Tell us your reaction to the meeting.
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Plan to return for a second look.
You have taken an important first step towards improving your communication skills by asking about our program. The next steps are:
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Determine where you stand as a speaker and form a written plan for the areas you want to improve in.
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Participate in our next meeting and talk with a mentor.
We welcome your questions and your input.
All speeches are timed.
The chart below will help you follow the timing sequence.Type of Speech | Time (minutes) | Green Light | Yellow Light | Red Light | Disqualified |
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Table Topics | l - 2 | 1:00 | 1:30 | 2:00 | < 1 or > 2:30 |
Ice Breaker | 4 - 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 | < 3:30 or > 6:30 |
Most Others | 5 - 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | < 4:30 or > 7:30 |
Specialty | 8 - 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | < 7:30 or > 10:30 |
Evaluations | 2 - 3 | 2 | 2:30 | 3 | < 1:30 or > 3:30 |
Please note that a few other speeches have different times than those listed. In those cases, the green light comes on at the minimum time; the red light goes on at the maximum time; the yellow light comes on half-way in between.
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