Toastmasters International
Role Script Templates
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Timer
Checklist and Script Template for Timer
Taking on this role improves time management skills.
One of the skills Toastmasters practice is expressing a thought within a specific time. The timer is responsible for monitoring time for each meeting segment and each speaker.
As Timer, you:
- Acquire the timing/signaling equipment from the sergeant at arms and know how to operate it.
- Explain the timing rules and demonstrate the signal device if called upon to do so.
- Throughout the meeting, listen carefully to each participant and signal them accordingly.
- When called to report, announce the speakers' names and the time taken.
Script
“Greetings Mr./Madam Toastmaster, fellow Toastmasters, and guests.
As Timer, I will time the Table Topics® speakers, formal speeches, and the evaluations.
I will also alert each speaker of the time they have left, using the green, yellow, and red cards, which denote specific times remaining.
As Timer, I will time the Table Topics® speakers, formal speeches, and the evaluations.
I will also alert each speaker of the time they have left, using the green, yellow, and red cards, which denote specific times remaining.
Timing for Table Topics Session
• At 1 minute, raise the green card.
• At 1 minute and 30 seconds, raise the yellow card.
• At 2 minutes, raise the red card.
Timing for Ice-Breaker Speech
Ice Breaker speeches should be 4-6 minutes in length.
• At 4 minutes, raise the green card.
• At 5 minutes, raise the yellow card.
• At 6 minutes, raise the red card.
Timer
Checklist and Script Template for Timer
Further information on the Timer role:
