A TYPICAL MEETING ...

We like to think of our meetings as pleasant educational events.

Our meetings include inter-club speech competitions and debates.

The format of a typical club meeting can vary quite a bit but most of our normal meetings tend to include three main elements:

• A prepared 5-8 minute speech although the more advanced speakers will often undertake longer assignments.
  

• A session of short 'impromptu' speeches known as 'Table Topics' or 'Issues of the day' - The 'Topics or Issues Presenter' picks out willing volunteers who give speeches of typically 90-seconds on a subject introduced 'on the spot'.
  

• Each prepared-speaker and impromptu-speaker will be 'evaluated' by
  one of the more-experienced members to provide valuable feedback and
  recommendations for improvement.

As the club is essentially about coaching in effective speaking, all members take turns to perform the meeting 'functionary' roles which include Programme Presenter, Topics or Issues Presenter and Timekeeper.