Speakers must learn how to effectively deliver a message within a time frame. As the timer, it is your duty to keep time for speakers, speech evaluators, and table topics.

Prior to the Meeting

• If attending via Zoom: Make physical timing cards (red, yellow, and green card), or download the Toastmasters Timer Zoom backgrounds (https://www.toastmasters.org/resources/timer-zoom-backgrounds)

• Confrm the time frame for each prepared speaker with the General Evaluator

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During the Meeting​

• If attending in person: ask the Sergeant At Arms for the timing cards.

• When called on by the General Evaluator, explain the timing rules and demonstrate the signal device.

• Throughout the meeting, listen carefully to each participant and signal them accordingly.

  • Raise your colored cards/changed your Zoom background to indicate to the speakers when they have met their minimum (green), mid (yellow) and maximum (red) speaking times.

    • Prepared speakers: times will vary by project; confirm with the General Evaluator ahead of the meeting.

    • Table Topics: 1:00 Green, 1:30 Yellow, 2:00 Red​

    • Speech Evaluations: 2:00 Green, 2:30 Yellow, 3:00 Red

    • If you raise the Red card, keep it raised until the speaker leaves the stage.

• When called to report, announce the speakers' names and the time taken.

• If attending in person: After the meeting, return the timing/signaling equipment to the sergeant at arms.

• Have fun!

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