Meeting Role: Timer

Purpose:

The timer is responsible for keeping track of all timed segments.  The timer helps all speakers (prepared speakers, table topic speakers, and evaluators) speak within their allotted time.  This helps keep the meeting on schedule.

Before the meeting:

1. Test the timing equipment.
2. Check with the featured speakers to see if they have unusual timing requirements.
3. Sit where the speakers can easily see the timing lights or flags.

During the meeting:

1. When called upon, explain the timing rules and demonstrate the timing device.
2. Operate the timing equipment, e.g. stopwatch and lights or flags.  All speeches have stated time limits but speakers still qualify if they speak at most 30 seconds too short or too long. The green light or flag should be shown at the stated minimum speaking time, the yellow light or flag halfway between minimum and maximum time, and the red light or flag should be shown at the stated maximum speaking time.
3. Record the name and time for each speaker.
4. When called upon, report the time taken by each speaker and indicate whether the speaker is qualified (whether he or she spoke within the allotted time or within the grace period).

Recommendations:

1. Typical speech times are:
   
   

   Speech	Minimum to Qualify	Green	Yellow	Red	Maximum to Qualify
   C1 (Icebreaker)	3:30	4:00	5:00	6:00	6:30
   Most C&L Manual Speeches	4:30	5:00	6:00	7:00	7:30
   C10
   Advanced Manual Speeches	Ask!	Ask!	Ask!	Ask!	Ask!
   Table Topics	1:00	1:00	1:30	2:00	2:30
   Evaluations	1:30	2:00	2:30	3:00	3:30