Table Topics Master

Table Topics help members increase their extemporaneous speaking skills by giving them the opportunity to speak for one minute about an impromptu subject. Extemporaneous speaking skills are extremely valuable in the business world, particularly in job interviews. Table Topics Master prepares from 5 to 10 questions to be asked of guests and members without speaking functions.

Before the Meeting

• Prepare questions for Tabletopics relevant to theme of the meeting
• Note of members without scheduled functions for the meeting

During the Meeting

• Explain the purpose of Table Topics
• Invite guests to participate in the Table Topics portion of the meeting, but advise them to turn their name tents down if they prefer not to be selected to answer a question
• Reintroduce the “Word of the Day” and remind all members and guests to use it in their answers to Table Topics questions
• Call upon members without functions and willing guests to answer Table Topics questions
• Call for Timer’s report and vote for best Table Topic
• Introduce the General Evaluator