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Time Keeper The Time Keeper plays an important role. Keeping to a pre-determined time is one of the most important skills a speaker can learn. The Time Keeper ensures that speakers keep to the set limits. This helps the meeting run smoothly. PRIOR TO THE MEETING If there are guests, the Toastmaster of the meeting may call on you to explain the timing rules. To be prepared for this possibility, you may want to write out and practice a statement in advance that includes the purpose of timing speeches, the time limits given (and leeway) and the operation of the lights. UPON ARRIVAL AT THE MEETING Get timing equipment from the Sergeant at Arms. Be sure you understand how to operate the stopwatch and signal device and make certain that timing equipment works. Sit where the signal device can be seen easily by all. DURING THE MEETING If there are guests, when introduced, explain the timing rules and demonstrate the signal device. Throughout the meeting, signal each program participant as indicated below. When someone gets to the 30 second over mark, begin a polite applause. Record each participant’s name and time used. Here's a handy [file://\\dcncsrvrmsf14\applications\Documentation\Toastmasters\Timer.xls Timer's Worksheet]. When called to report on the time, address the Toastmaster and announce whether or not the participants were within the allotted time. Time frames/lights: Green Yellow Red
AFTER THE MEETING Return the stopwatch and timing signal device to the Sergeant at Arms.
RESOURCES - Time Prompt (Catalog No. 6620) |
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