Course:
TM 161 - The Club Meeting Environment

Course Description:
The course explains how the Sergeant At Arms sets up the proper meeting
environment and provides for the reception of guests and members.

Length:  55 minutes

Target Audience:
Sergeant At Arms

Course Objectives & Goals:
At the conclusion of the course the participants will: 
 a. be able to set and arrange the room for a Club meeting;
 b. have identified the expected Club property necessary for a typical
business and educational meeting;
 c. be aware of the responsibility of Club property management; and
 d.  the Sergeant At Arms will be able to chair the Social and Reception
Committee and put into action the procedures for greeting guests and
maintaining the Club guest book.

Instructional Format:
Presentation of Duties
Case Study and Group Discussion
Topics Outline:
Room Arrangement
 Head Table
 Lectern and Gavel
 Seating
 US and State Flags
 Club Banner
 Lighting and Sound
 Timing Lights
 Ribbons and Trophies
 Evaluation forms and ballots
 Visual Aides and Special Equipment
  Microphones
  Overheads
  Blackboard
  Flip Charts
  Video Recording and Playback
 Reference Table
  TI Catalog
  Pamphlets
  Application Forms
  Membership Info, etc.

Guest Reception and Warm Welcome
 Guest Book
 Name Badges
 A proper introduction and duties of the     Reception Committee.
 Toastmaster Information Packet