Banquets, Formal Dinners and Luncheons
Events where perhaps you'd most expect to see a Toastmaster. There are many touches he or she will add to every event and these include:
- Receiving guests and directing them to the main reception
- Receiving and directing VIPs to the President’s reception or equivalent
- Announcing the meal and helping guests locate their places
- Announcing and leading in procession the top table
- Saying or announcing any prayers before the meal
- Proposing or announcing the Loyal Toast
- Announcing toasts and speeches
- Assisting with presentations
- Closing the formal proceedings and conducting out the Top Table
Of course, there's no limit to the ceremonial tasks a capable Toastmaster will undertake. And, when he or she is an expert, they will use the correct form of words at the most appropriate time.