Toastmasters Timer
The
Toastmaster of the meeting will call on you to explain the
timing rules. One of the lessons to be practiced in speech
training is that of expressing a thought within a specific
time. The timer is the member responsible for keeping track of
time. Each segment of the meeting is timed. You should explain
your duties and report to the Club clearly and precisely. This
exercise is an excellent opportunity in practicing
communicating instructions – something that we do every
day.
PRIOR TO
THE MEETING
Confirm
scheduled program participants with the Toastmaster and general
evaluator.
Confirm time required for each
prepared speech with the speakers.
Write out your explanation in the
clearest possible language and rehearse it. For the benefit of
guests, be sure to emphasize timing rules and how timing
signals will be given.
UPON ARRIVAL AT THE
MEETING
Get timing
equipment from the Sergeant at Arms. Be sure you understand how
to operate the stopwatch and signal device and make certain
that timing equipment works.
Sit where the signal device can
be seen easily by all.
DURING THE
MEETING
When
introduced, explain the timing rules and demonstrate the signal
device.
Throughout the meeting, signal
each program participant as indicated below.
Green for the minimum time
stipulated
Amber for the in-between time
stipulated
Red for the maximum time
stipulated
Bell for maximum allowed time
elapsed
For example, for a Prepared
Speech of timing 5 to 7 minutes, the sequence
is:
Green
for the 5th Minute
Amber for the 6th
Minute
Red for the 7th
Minute
Ring the Bell 30 seconds
(maximum allowed time lapsed) later at 7’30”
Record each participant’s name
and time used.
When called to report by the
Table Topic Master, Toastmaster of the Evening, and/or general
evaluator, stand up and announce the speaker’s name and the
time taken.
State those who are eligible
for awards
Table Topic speakers should be
+- 15 seconds of allowed time;
Prepared speakers must be +-
30 seconds of allowed time;
Evaluators must be +- 15
seconds of allowed time;
Language Evaluator &
General Evaluator +-30 seconds..
AFTER THE
MEETING
Return the
stopwatch and timing signal device to the Sergeant at
Arms.
Inform the Prepared Speech
Speakers and/or Evaluators of their timing if they request it
from you.
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