Typical Meeting

• The toastmaster (meeting chairperson) opens the meeting and introduces the guests
• The meeting kicks off with light-hearted discourse to get everyone warmed up
• Prepared speeches are delivered by members or visitors from neighbouring toastmasters clubs
• Each Speech has a given learning objective
• The toastmaster introduces each of the speakers and speeches generally last 5-7 minutes
• Lights (green, yellow, red) are displayed to indicate to the speaker when they have spoken for 5,6 and 7 minutes
• A Topics Master presents a topic and encourages members to give a 1-2 minute impromptu speech on it
• Guests are welcome to volunteer and contribute to the topics session if they wish
• The topics session lasts for about 10-20 minutes and is followed by a short break for tea, coffee and a biscuit (This offers guests a chance to meet other members)
• Each of the prepared earlier speeches is evaluated by another member – this is an opportunity for everyone to learn how to improve speaking skills and delivery
• The general evaluator evaluates the meeting and each of the evaluations
• Any necessary announcements are made
• The meeting is closed

Find out more about Roles at the meeting

What to Expect at a Typical Toastmasters Meeting