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2012-January-03

The University of Ottawa Toastmasters Club will be offering a 7 week introductory course in presentations.

You will be called on to explain the timing rules by the Toastmaster. One of the lessons to be practiced in speech training is that of expressing a thought within a specific time interval. The timer is the member responsible for keeping track of time. Each segment of the meeting is timed. Your explanation of your duties and report to the club should be communicated 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. Be sure to emphasize timing rules and how timing signals will be given for the benefit of the guests.

Upon Arrival at the Meeting

Get timing equipment from the Sergeant at Arms. Ensure you understand how to operate the stopwatch and signal device, and make certain that it is in good working order.
Sit where that signal device can easily be seen by all (back center of the meeting room)

During the Meeting

When introduced, explain the timing rules and demonstrate the signal device.
Throughout the meeting, signal each program participant as indicated below. In addition, signal the Chairperson, Toastmasters and Table Topics master with red when they have their allotted or agreed upon time.
Record each participants name and time used. When called to report by the Topics master, Toastmaster and general evaluator, stand by your chair, announce the speaker's name and time taken. You may wish to state those eligible for awards. Topics speakers must be within 15 seconds (over or under) of allowed time; prepared speakers must be within 30 seconds (over or under) of the allowed time; and the evaluation team and the ah counter must be within 15 seconds (over or under) of allowed time; all others are to be 30 seconds (over or under).

After the Meeting

Return the stopwatch and timing signal device to the Sergeant at Arms.
Give the completed Timer's Log to the secretary for recording speech times in the minutes.

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News Winter Speechcraft Course 2012-January-03 The University of Ottawa Toastmasters Club will be offering a 7 week introductory course in presentations.	You will be called on to explain the timing rules by the Toastmaster. One of the lessons to be practiced in speech training is that of expressing a thought within a specific time interval. The timer is the member responsible for keeping track of time. Each segment of the meeting is timed. Your explanation of your duties and report to the club should be communicated 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. Be sure to emphasize timing rules and how timing signals will be given for the benefit of the guests. Upon Arrival at the Meeting Get timing equipment from the Sergeant at Arms. Ensure you understand how to operate the stopwatch and signal device, and make certain that it is in good working order. Sit where that signal device can easily be seen by all (back center of the meeting room) During the Meeting When introduced, explain the timing rules and demonstrate the signal device. Throughout the meeting, signal each program participant as indicated below. In addition, signal the Chairperson, Toastmasters and Table Topics master with red when they have their allotted or agreed upon time. Record each participants name and time used. When called to report by the Topics master, Toastmaster and general evaluator, stand by your chair, announce the speaker's name and time taken. You may wish to state those eligible for awards. Topics speakers must be within 15 seconds (over or under) of allowed time; prepared speakers must be within 30 seconds (over or under) of the allowed time; and the evaluation team and the ah counter must be within 15 seconds (over or under) of allowed time; all others are to be 30 seconds (over or under). After the Meeting Return the stopwatch and timing signal device to the Sergeant at Arms. Give the completed Timer's Log to the secretary for recording speech times in the minutes.
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