The document outlines the role and responsibilities of the Toastmaster of the Day (TMOD) for a Toastmasters meeting, emphasizing the importance of facilitating the event, creating a pleasant atmosphere, and ensuring timely transitions between segments. It provides guidance on theme selection, meeting preparation, and the execution of duties during the meeting itself. The TMOD position is presented as an opportunity to enhance public speaking skills and creativity.

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Club Leadership Training Session
How to Excel as a
Toastmaster of The Day
Presented by:
Sami Al Herbawi CC/CL
Assistant Division Governor
Education & Training
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 Facilitate the evening.
 Act as a host and reflect a
pleasant atmosphere.
 Create a smooth transition
between the program segments.
 Display punctuality
Toastmaster of the day
Role definition & Main objectives

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 A perfect opportunity to reduce
your fear of public speaking.
 An excellent platform to improve
your humorous skills.
 A space to display your creativity.
 Your gateway to master the art of impromptu speaking.
 A chance to present yourself to your club members.
Toastmaster of the day
What’s in it for me?

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Select a Theme for the Meeting
 Research the theme.
 Interesting & related to you.
 Show your passion.
 Display it in style.
TMOD’s Responsibilities
Outside the Meeting

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Prepare the meeting agenda & Confirm
the speakers and other role players.
 Start NOW…
 Use emails or Personal phone calls.
 Ask for help (mainly president or VP Education).
 Display ultimate level of flexibility while contacting
members and in case of roles/speakers cancellations.
 Develop your sense of humor.
 Present a complete, well-designed and nice-looking
agenda. (color copies if possible)
 What is your plan B?
TMOD’s Responsibilities
Outside the Meeting

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 Arrive early.
 Circulate a copy of the agenda.
 Stay in touch with role players to insure on-time arrival.
 Accept last minute cancellations.
 Coordinate with the VP Edu. to adapt the agenda to start
on time.
 Collect speakers and role players introductions if needed.
TMOD’s Responsibilities
Upon arrival to the venue

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 Start on time.
 Present the silent role players.
 Smooth introduction of every session.
(sincerity, energy and informative)
 Timer to read the timing roles & reports every session.
 Allow time for voting if applicable.
 Speakers and role players introductions.
 Be prepared and avoid impromptu attempts.
 Use small note sheets.
 Avoid holding too many sheets along with the agenda.
 Enjoy the moment.
TMOD’s Responsibilities
During the meeting

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Q & A
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