TABLE TOPICS MASTER

Prerequisite: Completion of two manual speeches Time: 15 minutes*

Table Topics is one of the most challenging and enjoyable aspects of our weekly
meetings. It gives us the opportunity to practice impromptu speaking.

Your selection of topics should be of a nature so that you can establish a fluent story-
line thus making the transitions from speaker to speaker smooth and consistent. Select
topics that will not be offensive or an embarrassment to the speaker or to the audience.

List of things to do as the Table Topics Master

o Briefly state the purpose of Table Topics
o Instruct the timer in activation of the lights. Standard time is green light at
1 minute, 30 seconds, amber at 1:45, and red at 2 minutes.
o Instruct the club to lead the assembly in clapping down the speaker.
o Remind the members of the balloting procedures.
o At the end of the Table Topics, be sure to thank the participants.
o Remind the members about casting their ballots for the Best Table Topic
o Return control to the Chairman or President.
o Theme of Table Topics (could follow theme of the meeting)

Number of Speakers: Call on at minimum 3 speakers, and up to 5

* 15 minute time: approximately two minutes Table Topic Speaker, plus your remarks and bridging.
The Time does not include the Evaluator's time.