12′ power cord, fastened to a sturdy base with a non-slip mat on the bottom.Instruction sheet for how to use the device and when to show green, yellow and red signals for speakers.Bubble wrap (to protect the bulb in storage and transit).The remote-controlled color-changing LED bulb.We have carefully packaged 20 of these with everything you need–just plug it into an outlet and start using it at your next meeting! It’s a good thing we provided a case to store it in… this light is so small it’s easy to lose, but it’s bright enough to be very easy to see. The remote turns the light on and off, adjusts brightness, and can set it to any of 16 colors–although I suspect you’ll only care about Green, Amber and Red, unless your club is very open to experimentation! It’s a remote-controlled color-changing light bulb that fits in any standard socket, but needs little power. The Timing Light SolutionĪfter much searching, and with assistance from the Toastmasters International group on LinkedIn and stellar Toastmasters like Amy and Linda Stough, there is now an affordable timing light solution. I have seen a variety of homemade signal lights used, but not every club has people who can do that. I’ve seen about 20 Toastmasters clubs now and have never seen one of the Toastmasters International lights being used. Unfortunately, even that is beyond the fiscal capability of most non-profit clubs… and then there are people like me who just put their foot down at the idea of paying over $50 for three colored lights bulbs and a switch. Oh, but wait–they have another signal light just for the frugal ones among us… only $65. The official Toastmasters Signal Light costs $185 (and that’s the discounted MEMBER price!). Timing lights are preferred, where actual green, amber and red lights can be turned on and get the speaker’s attention. Many clubs use a set of colored cards–some Toastmasters even carry small colored cards in their wallets for impromptu Toastmasters meetings!īut cards have to be held up in the air and are not very eye-catching. Green, Amber (Yellow), Red signals are commonly used in Toastmasters clubs so show speakers when they have reached minimum time, are halfway through their alloted time, and when they have reached maximum time. Having it change timing signals by itself is very handy! The Timing Light Problem However, today I feel using one of the many smartphone or tablet timing apps is a better experience. If you want to make one yourself, you can follow the instructions here: how to make your own timing light kit. Blog How to subscribe to be automatically updated.Podcast Listen to Cheryl’s podcast with many Toastmaster guests.District Information for district officers, such as area governors.Clubs All the answers on starting and operating clubs.Contests Tips for contests and contest organizers. ![]() Why You Need to Be a Decent Public Speaker.Speaking How to continually improve in public speaking.
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