Common Terms & Terminology

This is the impromptu speaking section of the meeting, meant to teach improvisational thinking. 

More information can be found in the RDG TM Meetings program. 

The Table Topics Master conducts the impromptu speaking section of the meeting.

More information can be found in the RDG TM Meetings program. 

This is a role that keeps track of times for speakers (prepared speeches, Table Topics, and evaluations), as well as tracks overall meeting time.

More information can be found in the RDG TM Meetings program. 

The Toastmaster acts as a meeting planner and emcee for that meeting. This is not to be confused with Toastmaster meaning a member.

More information can be found in the RDG TM Meetings program. 

Toastmasters International is best thought as the "parent company" for your club. They are a governing body and develop resources for clubs to use.

You'll often hear it referred to as TI or International.

The Toastmasters Leadership Institute is a training event that happens twice a year. TLIs often have extra content beyond the typical Club Officer Training (COT) events, making them like a mini-conferences. New officers should definitely attend these. TLIs are open to all members.

The Treasurer is an officer that manages the club's budget and is the point of contact for purchases. They also collect dues. This role is often combined with the Secretary.

More on officers can be found in the RDG TM Leadership program.