Whenever anyone is called to come to the lectern, applaud that person from the moment that (s)he rises from his/her seat until they reach the lectern. It is important that the person coming to the lectern does not dawdle. The person should be prepared
If you are the person in control of the meeting, lead the applause. This helps create a welcoming environment for anyone coming to the lectern.
Never say “I will now turn over the lectern to…” Instead say: “I relinquish control” or “I return control to…” Then shake the hands with that person.
When you begin speaking, address the person who gave you control.
For example:
If you are the Table Topics Master and have just received control from the Chair, address the person who gave you control by saying “Madam/Mister Chair, toastmasters, guests…”
saying <“Madam/Mister Chair, toastmasters, guests….”
If you are the General Evaluator and have just received control from the Chair, address the person who gave you control by saying “Madam/Mister Chair, toastmasters, guests…”
If you are the Chair and have just received control from another meeting official, you address the person who gave you control by saying “Madam/Mister (whatever their capacity), toastmasters, guests…”
If you are a speaker, you address the Toastmaster who is in control by saying “Madam/Mister
Toastmaster, Toastmasters, guests…”
When you are finished speaking always mention the person from whom you took control of the lectern.
For example:
If you are the Table Topics Master and have just completed the Table Topics portion of the meeting you address the Chair by saying Madam/Mister Chair”. >Wait at the lectern until the Chair returns to the lectern.
If you are a speaker, address the Toastmaster who is in control by saying “Madam/Mister
Toastmaster”. Wait at the lectern until the Toastmaster joins you, shake hands and then be seated.
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