Toastmasters District 3

The ability to think and speak on your feet is an important skill. As the Table Topics Master, you are providing members with the opportunity to practice impromptu thinking and speaking.  

Suggestions for the Topic Master: 

1.    Be creative with your topic props.  Make it fun.

2.    Limit time constraints depending on the number of prepared speeches.

3.    Introduction of the session should be less than one minute.

4.    Avoid lengthy introduction of speakers.

5.    Avoid calling on people who are already on the program.

6.    Fit the questions to the person if possible.

7.    Ask guests if they want to participate.

8.    Remind the speakers to use the word of the day.

9.    Enforce the time limits.

Possible topics: Holidays, Daily Events, Debate a Current Issue, Movies, Fortune Cookies 

Remember to have fun!