Uptown Professionals ToastmastersAhs and Ums: Filler WordsFellow toastmasters and honored guests, today I will be filling the role of the Ah Counter. The Ah Counter notes words and

sounds used as a ‘crutch’ or ‘filler’ by anyone who speaks during the meeting. These would include, but not limited to: AND,

WELL, BUT, SO, YOU KNOW, UM and repeated items.

Recorded by: Date:

Name Ah / Um / So But / And / … You know / (Phrase) Repeated Word / Stutter Other (ex. lips smacks)

AhUmSo

ButAnd…

AhUmSo

ButAnd…

AhUmSo

ButAnd…

AhUmSo

ButAnd…

AhUmSo

ButAnd…

AhUmSo

ButAnd…

AhUmSo

ButAnd…

AhUmSo

ButAnd…

AhUmSo

ButAnd…

AhUmSo

ButAnd…

AhUmSo

ButAnd…

Uptown Professionals ToastmastersGrammarian ReportFellow Toastmasters and honored guests, today I will be filling the role of the Grammarian. The Grammarian presents the ‘Word of the Day’ that is to be used throughout the meeting by our members—most especially our Table Topics Speakers. I will also provide a short report at the end of Table Topics on the use of the ‘Word of the Day’. At the end of the meeting I will also report on any Awkward or Interesting word usage.

Word of the Day is:

It is a [part of speech]:

Used in a sentence:

Recorded By: Date: Used the Word of

Name Grammar Usage Vocabulary Phrase

Uptown Professionals ToastmastersTimer’s ReportFellow Toastmasters and honored guests, today I will be filling the role of the Timer. The Timer’s job is to help maintain order by the use of time limits and timing devices. I will be timing all aspects of the meeting.The Green signal will be displayed when the speaker’s minimum time has been reached.The Yellow signal will be displayed halfway through the time limit.The Red signal will be displayed when the speaker has reached their maximum allotted time. Each speaker has an additional 30 second grace period.I will provide a report of each speaker’s time when called upon to do so.

Recorded By: Date:

NameTable Topics (under 2:30) Role Time

Qualified (Y/N)

Speaker 1

Speaker 2

Speaker 3

Speaker 4

How it works: When you have reached your:1. Minimum time = Green Card (Table Topics ex. 1:00)2. Safety / midpoint = Yellow Card (ex. 1:30)3. Maximum time allotted = Red Card (ex. 2:00)4. You will have a 0:30 grace period (ex. 2:30)

Formal Speeches (under 7:30 minutes, unless otherwise noted)

Speaker 1

Speaker 2

Table Topics (1-2 minutes + 0:30 grace period (2:30))

Speeches: Usually 5-7 minutes + a 0:30 grace period.

Competent Communicator Speech Times:[1] Ice Breaker 4-6 minutes[2] Organize Your Speech 5-7 min.[3] Get to the Point 5-7 min.[4] How to Say It 5-7 min.[5] Your Body Speaks 5-7 min.[6] Vocal Variety 5-7 min.[7] Research Your Topic 5-7 min.[8] Get Comfortable with Visual Aids 5-7 min.[9] Persuade with Power 5-7 min.[10] Inspire your Audience 8-10 min.

Evaluations: 2-3 minutes with a 0:30 second grace period

Evaluations (under 3:30 minutes for formal evaluations and functionary roles)

Evaluator 1

Evaluator 2