Timekeeper

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The timekeeper (also called "Timer" is in charge of keeping the programme running to time. 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 the expressing a thought within a specific time. The timer is the member responsible for keeping track of time. Each segment of the meeting is time. You should explain your duties and report to the Club clearly and precisely. This exercise is an excellent opportunity in practicing communication instructions-something that we do every day.

• Prior to the meeting - confirmed schedule program participants with the Toastmaster and general evaluator.
• Confirm time required for each prepared speech with the speaker.
• 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'll understand how to operate to stop watch 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, explained the timing rules and demonstrate the signal device. Throughout the meeting, signal each program participant as indicated below.
• In addition, signal the chairman , Toastmaster, and table topics master with red when they have reached their allotted or agreed upon time.
• Record each participants name and time used.
  • When called to report by the topic master, Toastmaster , and/or general evaluator, stand by your chair, announced the speakers name and the time taken.
  • State those eligible for awards if your Club issues awards. Generally topic speakers should be +- 15 seconds of allowed time; prepared speakers must be +-30 seconds of alowed time; the ah counter and grammarian must be +-15 seconds of allowed time; all others +-30 seconds. However, these times made vary Club to Club.

• After the meeting - Return the stop watch and timing signal device to the Sergeant at arms.
• Give the completed timers report to the Secretary for recording speech times in the minutes is this is done in your club.

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