When you are the Table Topics Master

Before the Meeting
· Review the General Evaluator Guidelines for evaluating the Table Topics Master to
familiarize yourself with what is important in your role.
· Select a theme and questions that promote easy discourse.

Being creative and concise is the key to a successful Table Topics program. Keep in
mind that the goal of Table Topics is to provide an opportunity for members and
guests to speak extemporaneously. This is not a “stump the speaker” exercise.
· Prepare six questions (or more depending on club schedule)
· Act as a facilitator, not a speaker, by making your questions concise and to the point.