As your Toastmaster, my job is to ensure that each client or occasion is cared for in such a manner as to make each event individual and unique, without being overbearing and pompous.
- Make sure that the correct etiquette and protocol is adhered to as appropriate to the event or occasion.
- I am an advisor to the organiser on all matters of procedures and formalities.
- I will liaise with all other trades involved in the event such as, photographers, caterers, musicians, waiting staff etc.
- I will advise and organise the speech programme and when required, assist the speech makers to be a ‘star on the day’.
- I am a focal point for the event, an information centre that any guest should be able to turn to and get a satisfactory answer.
- I am the principal time keeper of the event ensuring the smooth running and all appropriate timelines are met.
Toastmaster Duties include:
- Formally greeting the main party/parties and any honoured guests.
- Introduce all the guests to the Main Party.
- Escort the Principal guests to their seats.
- Say Grace if appropriate/required.
- Arrange for the ‘taking of wine’ with special guests.
- Introduce and announce all the speakers.
- Propose all formal and ancillary toasts.
- Assist with any special formal or official presentations.
- Organise any ‘special services’ such as a rose bowl or loving cup ceremony.
- Carry out traditional or ritual functions such as cutting the wedding cake, passing on a chain of office, or piping in the Haggis etc.
- Organise and introduce the entertainment.
- Liaise with all the other trades to ensure timely delivery of services.
- Provide the guests with a central point of reference for any help and assistance they require on anything connected with the ‘event’.
Available for: Civic functions - Wedding receptions - Corporate Dinners - Charity Balls - Sporting lunches and dinners - Corporate hospitality events - Fund raising - Product Launches - Award ceremonies - Conferences - Birthday and Cocktail parties - Exhibitions and Trade shows - Burns Night Suppers - Diplomatic functions