When you are Time Keeper

We can take this duty for granted - until we are called upon to do it.

Here is a checklist of your duties as Time Keeper:

• Before the meeting commences, check that the timing equipment is in order and you know how to operate it.
• Make sure you have a Time Keeper's Pro-Forma sheet for completion (available from the Toastmasters cupboard)
• Make sure you have the timing lights within easy view of the speakers.
• Timing starts when the presenter makes their first noise or action directed at the audience for the purpose of the speech. Many speakers pause deliberately, some for a long time before starting, so this initial pause should not be timed.
• Timing finishes when the last word or action directed at the audience has finished, including addresses to the Toastmaster or Contest Chairman in the act of handing control back to that person.
• You will be required to give a Timekeeper's report during the meeting, so record times accurately.  It is customary to give the report standing
• Most tasks are timed according to the meeting agenda. You are under the control of the person in charge of the meeting at any time, ie. Chairman or Toastmaster, so be prepared to alter the allotted time at their request.

BUSINESS SESSION

• 1. Check the program for the length of the Business Session. Timing commences at the opening of the meeting by the Chairman.
• It is the Timekeeper's duty to advise the chairman when the programmed time has expired.

Table of Contents

	The Aims of GWTM Club		When You Are Speech Evaluator
	You the Member		When You Are Table Topics Evaluator
	A Toastmasters Duties		Duties of the General Evaluator
	Duties of the Sergeant-At-Arms		Business Session Evaluator
	The Inspiration		When You Are A Mentor
	When You Are Chairman		Duties of the Time Keeper
	The Round Robin		Time Keeper's Schedule
	The Toastmaster for the Evening		Duties of the Harkmaster
	Introducing a Speaker		Duties of the Gruntmaster
	The Table Topics Master		Duties of the Grammarian
	Why Evaluate?		Back to Duties Index