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Online Evaluation Forms can be found here: https://op.toastmost.org/eval-forms
Meeting Theme
Word of the Day
Trenchant
Meaning: The word describes communication that is notably strong, clear and sharp.
Member Inductions Ceremony
For the purpose of voting, please see Timer’s Notes below on expected duration of the different speeches
5 – 7 minutes
Introduction:
A story about Vaclav, the fat boy and the Bachata dancer.
Toastmaster asks for the Timer’s Report & vote for the Best Speaker of the Day
Prospective Member Speeches



Topics Master asks for the Timer’s Report & vote for the Best Topics Speaker of the Day



General Evaluator asks for the Timer’s Report & vote for the Best Evaluator of the Day
General Evaluator continues with the functionary reports (the Grammarian, the Watcher, the Ah Counter, and the Chat Monitor (1 minute each)).
General Evaluator rounds out this portion of the meeting by giving an overall evaluation, 2-3 minutes. General Evaluator should aim ONLY to add any new insights, not re-evaluate speakers or repeat information covered by others.
General Evaluator asks Vote Counter to reveal the winners of the meeting
Timer’s Notes
Timing will begin with the contestant’s first definite verbal or nonverbal communication with the audience. This usually will be the first word uttered by the contestant, but would include any other communication such as sound effects, a staged act by another person, etc.
RSVP deadline is past