Club meeting

### Toastmasters Meeting Synopsis

A Toastmasters meeting is a structured, supportive environment where members practice public speaking, leadership, and communication skills. Meetings usually last 60–90 minutes and follow a consistent format:

1. Opening and Introductions

• The Sergeant at Arms opens the meeting and introduces the President, who welcomes members and guests.
• The Toastmaster of the Day takes over to lead the meeting, introducing roles and setting the theme (if any).

2. Prepared Speeches

• Members deliver pre-assigned speeches from the Toastmasters Pathways program.
• Each speech follows specific objectives aligned with a member’s personal development goals.

3. Table Topics

• The Table Topics Master presents impromptu questions or prompts.
• Participants (volunteers or selected members) respond with 1–2 minute speeches, encouraging quick thinking and spontaneity.

4. Evaluations

• Each prepared speech receives a structured evaluation from an assigned Evaluator.
• A General Evaluator oversees the evaluation segment and provides feedback on the overall meeting.
• Supporting roles such as Ah-Counter, Grammarian, and Timer report on members’ use of language, filler words, and time management.

5. Closing

• Awards (e.g., Best Speaker, Best Evaluator, Best Table Topics) may be given based on audience votes.
• The Toastmaster returns control to the President, who closes the meeting with announcements or acknowledgments.