### General Evaluator Guide
1. **Preparation:**
- Sit towards the back of the room to gain an overall perspective of the meeting.
- Take detailed notes on various aspects such as timing, distractions, and participant engagement.
2. **Opening the Evaluation Segment:**
- When it’s your turn at the lectern, take control confidently.
- Briefly discuss the importance of evaluations in helping participants grow and improve.
- Ask the timer to provide the time parameters for evaluations (e.g., 2 minutes, 2.5 minutes, 3 minutes).
3. **Evaluating Each Speaker and Evaluator:**
- As each evaluator presents, sit close to the front to return quickly to the lectern.
- Shake hands with each evaluator as they finish, showing appreciation for their efforts.
- Evaluate the evaluators:
- Did they use the "sandwich" or "Oreo cookie" method effectively?
- Did they provide constructive feedback with a balance of positives and areas for improvement?
- Were they able to stay within the time limits?
4. **Voting:**
- After all evaluations, remind members to vote for the best evaluator.
- Ensure that the Sergeant at Arms collects the votes via chat and sends them to the Toastmaster of the day.
5. **Overall Meeting Evaluation:**
- Provide a concise evaluation of the meeting as a whole:
- Was the agenda clear and well-structured?
- Were handouts or ballots provided?
- Did participants engage in handshakes at the lectern?
- Highlight any distractions or issues that arose during the meeting.
6. **Acknowledgments:**
- Conclude with praise and recognition for key roles:
- Thank the Sergeant at Arms, Table Topics Master, Timer, Counter, and Grammarian for their contributions.
- Encourage everyone for their participation and efforts.
7. **Return Control:**
- Hand control back to the Toastmaster of the day gracefully, ensuring a smooth transition.
### Example Evaluation:
“Thank you, everyone! As the General Evaluator, I had the pleasure of observing today’s meeting. I appreciate the efforts of our speakers and evaluators.
The agenda was clearly structured, and I noticed that all participants engaged enthusiastically. However, I did observe a few distractions that could be minimized in future meetings, such as [specific distraction].
I want to commend our evaluators for their balanced feedback, effectively using the sandwich method. Each evaluation highlighted strengths while also providing valuable suggestions for improvement.
As we move forward, let’s continue to support each other and refine our skills. A big thank you to our Sergeant at Arms, Timer, and Grammarian for their hard work today. Now, I’ll hand it back to our Toastmaster of the day!”