Running the RDG Meeting

5. Evaluations & Meeting Close

• The General Evaluator introduces the evaluation portion before introducing the first evaluator and transferring control.
• The first evaluator gives their evaluation, then transfers control back to the GE.
• The GE introduces subsequent evaluators with the same process.
• After the final evaluator is finished, the GE calls for a timer's report, then for a Best Evaluator vote.
• The GE calls on the WAG to give their report (some clubs have the WAG come to the front, some have them do it from their seat).
• The GE then gives their meeting report.
• The Secretary should take notes on reported items for inclusion in an after meeting report.
• The GE turns over control to the Toastmaster.
• The Toastmaster takes control, then introduces their final theme element.
• The Toastmaster calls for any other votes the club performs (most enthusiastic, MVP, etc.).
• The Toastmaster turns over control to the presiding officer.
• The presiding officer collects award winners and announces them, handing out ribbons/certificates/etc.
• The presiding officer works through the meeting closing checklist, including making sure roles have been signed up for next meeting.
• The presiding officer adjourns the meeting with the gavel.