Toastmaster
The Toastmaster will act as a genial host and conduct the entire program. The role consists of much interaction with the General Evaluator. One of the major assignments in this role is to create and distribute the meeting agenda and develop a theme for the evening.

General Evaluator
The primary duty is to give an evaluation of anything and everything that takes place throughout the meeting. The General Evaluator is responsible for the evaluation team. He/She takes notes during the meeting and then gives a report at the end of the meeting stating what went well and perhaps something that we could improve upon.

Evaluator
There is an Evaluator assigned to provide feedback on every speech. The Evaluator will talk to the speaker before the meeting and find out what the speakers objectives are for the particular speech and will then listen closely to the speech and will make notes in the speaker’s manual. The Evaluator will then provide a 2-3 minute oral evaluation; providing positive feedback as well as mentioning one or two things that could be improved or done more effectively.

Wizard of Um’s/Ah’s and Grammarian
The purpose of this role is to keep track of the words and sounds that are used as a “crutch” or “filler” by anyone who speaks during the meeting. The Grammarian also provides a “word of the day” and keeps track of how many times it is used throughout the meeting. At the end of the meeting, an oral report will be presented.

Timer
The Timer is responsible for timing the speeches, evaluations, and Table Topics. The Timer will use a signal light to help the speakers keep to the assigned times. At various points in the meeting, the Timer will provide a report on the actual speaking times.

Speaker
A major part of each meeting is the speeches. Each Speaker prepares is his/her speech, following general guidelines provided in a speech manual, on a topic of their choice. The Speaker presents the speech and will receive a written and oral evaluation of the speech by a seasoned member of the club.

Table Topics Master
The Table Topics Master prepares questions or situations that other members can extemporaneously speak about. The questions or situations should relate to the theme of the evening if possible. These questions or situations should not try to stump the speaker, but are for the purpose of developing the skill of “thinking on your feet.” There are typically three or four speakers and only the Table Topics Master knows who they are, however, it should be members who do not have a speaking role for the evening.