[tfctoastmasters:652] Talk For Change: Lights are flashing on and off

That means it's last call … for signing up for a role for tomorrow night's meeting.

We need a Grammarian. "What is that?" you ask.

Short answer

The Grammarian helps club members improve their grammar and vocabulary.

Not-quite-as-short answer

As Grammarian you:

• Introduce new words to meeting participants and monitor language and grammar usage
• Write down the language and grammar usage of all speakers, noting incomplete sentences, mispronunciation, grammatical mistakes, non-sequiturs, malapropisms, etc. Example: "One in five children wear glasses" should be "one in five children wears glasses."
• At the end of the meeting, give your complete report when called on.
• Introduce a "Word of the Day" that helps meeting participants increase their vocabulary. Display the word, part of speech, and a brief definition with a visual aid and prepare a sentence showcasing how the word should be used. Note who uses this word or any derivatives thereof correctly or incorrectly during the meeting.

And at Talk For Change, we combine Grammarian with the Ah Counter role, which entails recording overlong pauses, overused words and filler sounds relied upon too often by all speakers. Examples include: and, but, so, you know, ah, um.

If this sounds like a good fit for you, sign up now.

Meeting logistics

Wed., Sept. 16, 6:45 p.m.

Viva Center (1555 Connecticut [faces Q], 3rd flr., Sandstone Rm., dial 03 on the call box)

I hope to see you there.

Cheers,

Mark Wills

2015–2016 President, Talk For Change