A Toastmaster will usually preside when a lodge arranges a Ladies Night or Ladies Festival, to which partners and other non-members are invited. Your Toastmaster will:

• Arrange the receiving line and introduce guests to the President & his lady
• Liaise with the Festival secretary, photographer, banqueting manager, band leader, DJ or other entertainment.
• Call guests to dinner
• Announce the entrance of The President & his lady
• Announce grace by the Lodge Chaplain
• Announce the singing of Grace
• Announce wine takings between courses
• Announce The Loyal Toast by The President
• Call stewards to collect ladies' gifts
• Announce charity/arrangements for selling raffle tickets
• Announce speeches, and the Ladies' Song
• Lead the President and his lady from the banquet
• Announce first dance of President & his lady
• Organise/announce the raffle draw
• Any other duties requested by festival committee
• Close proceedings as appropriate.