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 expressing a thought within a specific time. The timer is the member responsible for keeping track of time, recording and reporting on the time used by Speakers, Table Topic Speakers, Evaluators and the General Evaluator.

Time and signal 90 seconds for written evaluations for Speakers. 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 — Confirm scheduled program participants with the Toastmaster and agenda. Confirm time required for each prepared speech with the speakers. Plan your explanation in the clearest possible language and rehearse it. 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 Greeter’s table. Be sure you understand how to operate the stopwatch and signal device and make certain the timing equipment works. Sit where the signal device can be seen easily by all.

During the meeting — When introduced, explain the timing rules and demonstrate the signal device.

Throughout the meeting — Signal each program participant as indicated below. Record each participant’s name and time used.

When called to report by the Toastmaster, stand by your chair, announce the participant's name and the time taken.  Recite the individual's time for table topics, speakers, and speech evaluators.  State those eligible for awards. Table Topics speakers are allowed + / - 15 seconds of allotted time; prepared speakers are given + / - 30 seconds to qualify for the award.

After the meeting — Please put stopwatch, colored folders, and written directions in the zip-lock bag: leave on Greeter’s table for use next week.

Materials:
Stopwatch
Instruction sheet in the kit
Green, Yellow and Red signal cards
It is suggested to have an empty chair beside you to hold materials
(since we are not at tables).

Time Limits

Speeches:
Ice Breaker
4-6 minute speech, hold up Green at 4
Yellow at 5
Red at 6 ~ Record actual time.

Regular:
5-7 minute speech Green at 5
Yellow at 6
Red at 7 ~ Record actual time.

Advanced speeches:
for experienced Toastmasters vary in time. Speakers who need a different amount of time than the above time limits should let the Timer know in advance of the meeting. It the Timer is not sure of requirements, ask speakers before the meeting about time limits and agree exactly when they will see the color signals.

Written Evaluations Time:
We are allowing 1 ½ minutes (90 seconds) for written evaluations after each speech.  Signal the Toastmaster when this time is up.
Note that speakers are allowed + or - 30 seconds to qualify for Best Speaker.

Table Topics Speakers:
Green at 1:00
Yellow at 1:30
Red at 2:00 ~ Record actual time.
Note that TT speakers are allowed + / - 15 seconds to qualify for Best TT speaker.

Speech Evaluators:
Green at 2:00
Yellow at 2:30
Red at 3:00 ~ Record actual time.
Note that Evaluators are allowed + / - 15 seconds to qualify for Best Evaluator.

General Evaluator:
Green at 2:00
Yellow at 2:30
Red at 3:00 ~ Record actual time.