A Guide to the Toastmaster's Role at Sandbelt TM
As Toastmaster for the evening you play the role of the friendly, jovial host and master of proceedings. You’re responsible for:
Choosing the theme of the evening.
Setting and maintaining the atmosphere of the meeting.
Introducing each speaker.
Making sure the meeting runs to schedule.
Ensuring a smooth flow between each item on the program.
Presenting light-hearted, or interesting theme material at the opening of each half of the meeting, and as fill-ins during any gaps that may arise in the course of the evening.
Enthusiasm, up-beat energy, sincerity and good humour are the ideal qualities of a good Toastmaster.