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| − | Functionary is a term often used to describe a person who plays a role in a Toastmasters meeting or contest. [[Toastmasters International]] sometimes seems to prefer the use of the term "participant role" or [[meeting role]] [http://www.toastmasters.org/Membership/Club-Meeting-Roles] instead. Some clubs use the term "assistant" for some of the roles. Typical functionary roles may include [[Ah Counter]], [[Balloter]], [[Sergeant-at-Arms]] and others. Optional roles include [[humormaster]] and the person who does a moment of [[inspiration]]. See also [[ | + | Functionary is a term often used to describe a person who plays a role in a Toastmasters meeting or contest. [[Toastmasters International]] sometimes seems to prefer the use of the term "participant role" or [[meeting role]] [http://www.toastmasters.org/Membership/Club-Meeting-Roles] instead. Some clubs use the term "assistant" for some of the roles. Typical functionary roles may include [[Ah Counter]], [[Balloter]], [[Sergeant-at-Arms]] and others. Optional roles include [[humormaster]] and the person who does a moment of [[inspiration]]. See also [[tech master]]. |
A functionary should not be confused with a [[dignitary]]. | A functionary should not be confused with a [[dignitary]]. | ||
Some functionaries may get credit in the ([[legacy]]) [[CL]] [[manual]] for fulfilling their roles, because fulfilling roles may demonstrate [[leadership]]. | Some functionaries may get credit in the ([[legacy]]) [[CL]] [[manual]] for fulfilling their roles, because fulfilling roles may demonstrate [[leadership]]. | ||
Revision as of 15:11, 6 June 2020
Functionary is a term often used to describe a person who plays a role in a Toastmasters meeting or contest. Toastmasters International sometimes seems to prefer the use of the term "participant role" or meeting role [1] instead. Some clubs use the term "assistant" for some of the roles. Typical functionary roles may include Ah Counter, Balloter, Sergeant-at-Arms and others. Optional roles include humormaster and the person who does a moment of inspiration. See also tech master.
A functionary should not be confused with a dignitary.
Some functionaries may get credit in the (legacy) CL manual for fulfilling their roles, because fulfilling roles may demonstrate leadership.
