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'''Toastmaster''' is a general term, prevalent in the [[United States]] in the middle 20th century, referring to a person in charge of the proceedings of a [[public speaking]] event. The toastmaster is typically charged with organization of the event, arranging the order of speakers, introducing one or more of the speakers, and keeping the event on schedule.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/us/toastmaster|title=toastmaster {{!}} Definition of toastmaster in US English by Oxford Dictionaries|website=Oxford Dictionaries {{!}} English|access-date=2018-02-17}}</ref> Such meetings typically include civic events, [[service organization]] meetings, and banquets of various purpose. In many meetings, a toastmaster typically addresses the audience from behind a [[dais]] or from a [[podium]]. At stage entertainment events, especially ones broadcast on live [[television]], the toastmaster often takes the form of a [[master of ceremonies]], introducing the entertainment acts. The term has fallen out of use to a large degree |
'''Toastmaster''' is a general term, prevalent in the [[United States]] in the middle 20th century, referring to a person in charge of the proceedings of a [[public speaking]] event. The toastmaster is typically charged with organization of the event, arranging the order of speakers, introducing one or more of the speakers, and keeping the event on schedule.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/us/toastmaster|title=toastmaster {{!}} Definition of toastmaster in US English by Oxford Dictionaries|website=Oxford Dictionaries {{!}} English|access-date=2018-02-17}}</ref> Such meetings typically include civic events, [[service organization]] meetings, and banquets of various purpose. In many meetings, a toastmaster typically addresses the audience from behind a [[dais]] or from a [[podium]]. At stage entertainment events, especially ones broadcast on live [[television]], the toastmaster often takes the form of a [[master of ceremonies]], introducing the entertainment acts. The term has fallen out of use to a large degree. |
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James Toole, father of actor [[John Lawrence Toole]] was possibly the first professional Toastmaster during the 1840's in London<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Mallalieu|first=Huon|date=18 May 2016|title=Raise a Toast|url=https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.slv.vic.gov.au/docview/1791987622?accountid=13905|journal=Country Life|volume=|pages=126-127|access-date=4 June 2018|subscription=Yes|via=Proquest}}</ref>. There are many allusions to him in the press of the day. His obituary noted his "stentorian voice, and the ability with which he kept very large companies in order"<ref>{{Cite journal|last=|first=|date=1847|title=Obituary|url=https://books.google.com.au/books?id=e2odAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA327&lpg=PA327&dq=james+Toole+toastmaster&source=bl&ots=V89PiNF9oJ&sig=mhAIPKFe0qs58Q39A47V5fDqcK4&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjsiuCglrnbAhXLvbwKHcAGBgQQ6AEIbzAR#v=onepage&q=james%20Toole%20toastmaster&f=false|journal=The Gentleman's Magazine|volume=181|pages=327-328|access-date=4 June 2018|via=Google books}}</ref> |
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A widely known person associated with this role was [[George Jessel (actor)|George Jessel]], known in his lifetime as "Toastmaster General of the United States" (parodying the title [[Postmaster General of the United States]]). |
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In many service organizations and businesses, the role of toastmaster was a permanently assigned role, but often rotating among members. Toastmasters were largely expected to keep the event from becoming boring, and a cottage industry arose in the middle century to cater to the desire of businessmen and other leaders to overcome the [[fear of public speaking]]. Would-be toastmasters were typically counseled to use light [[humor]], and to have [[anecdote]]s and [[epigram]]s handily memorized. [[Toastmasters International]] is an organization dedicated to helping people in public speaking and in fulfilling the role of toastmaster. |
In many service organizations and businesses, the role of toastmaster was a permanently assigned role, but often rotating among members. Toastmasters were largely expected to keep the event from becoming boring, and a cottage industry arose in the middle century to cater to the desire of businessmen and other leaders to overcome the [[fear of public speaking]]. Would-be toastmasters were typically counseled to use light [[humor]], and to have [[anecdote]]s and [[epigram]]s handily memorized. [[Toastmasters International]] is an organization dedicated to helping people in public speaking and in fulfilling the role of toastmaster. |
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Toastmaster is a general term, prevalent in the United States in the middle 20th century, referring to a person in charge of the proceedings of a public speaking event. The toastmaster is typically charged with organization of the event, arranging the order of speakers, introducing one or more of the speakers, and keeping the event on schedule.[1] Such meetings typically include civic events, service organization meetings, and banquets of various purpose. In many meetings, a toastmaster typically addresses the audience from behind a dais or from a podium. At stage entertainment events, especially ones broadcast on live television, the toastmaster often takes the form of a master of ceremonies, introducing the entertainment acts. The term has fallen out of use to a large degree.
James Toole, father of actor John Lawrence Toole was possibly the first professional Toastmaster during the 1840's in London[2]. There are many allusions to him in the press of the day. His obituary noted his "stentorian voice, and the ability with which he kept very large companies in order"[3]
A widely known person associated with this role was George Jessel, known in his lifetime as "Toastmaster General of the United States" (parodying the title Postmaster General of the United States).
In many service organizations and businesses, the role of toastmaster was a permanently assigned role, but often rotating among members. Toastmasters were largely expected to keep the event from becoming boring, and a cottage industry arose in the middle century to cater to the desire of businessmen and other leaders to overcome the fear of public speaking. Would-be toastmasters were typically counseled to use light humor, and to have anecdotes and epigrams handily memorized. Toastmasters International is an organization dedicated to helping people in public speaking and in fulfilling the role of toastmaster.
Such was the importance of a toastmaster remaining sober in order to conduct events, he may have had a special cup, called the toastmaster's glass which, although of the same size and shape as others at the event, in fact was of much lower capacity due to an almost solid interior. Several such glasses are now displayed at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
See also
- Tamada, a Georgian toastmaster
- Toastmasters International
References
- ^ "toastmaster | Definition of toastmaster in US English by Oxford Dictionaries". Oxford Dictionaries | English. Retrieved 2018-02-17.
- ^ Mallalieu, Huon (18 May 2016). "Raise a Toast". Country Life: 126–127. Retrieved 4 June 2018 – via Proquest.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|subscription=ignored (|url-access=suggested) (help) - ^ "Obituary". The Gentleman's Magazine. 181: 327–328. 1847. Retrieved 4 June 2018 – via Google books.