These functions also need carefully planning. I will give advice and act as a point of reference and planning and on the evening itself. This meticulous approach to planning thus includes an early meeting to discuss and agree the order of events.
Your toastmaster will work to ensure that everything runs according to plan. Whilst each event is unique, I will undertake some or all of the following:
- Receiving your guests
- Receive and escort the principle hosts on arrival at the function venue
- Organise a receiving line if required Announce and escort the principle guest or guests to the top table
- Say grace before the meal
- Co-ordinate both formal speeches and informal taking of wine
- Ensure that presentations take place at the appropriate time
- Organise the raffle draw and present prizes
- Sing the “Ladies Song” at a Masonic ladies night if required
- Formally close the dinner and prepare for the dancing
- Close the evening as required
