Our Next Meeting 19th January 2009

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Special Occasion Speeches

Speech objectives

1. Mastering the toast (timed at 2-3 minutes)
  • Recognise the characteristics of a toast
  • Present a toast honouring an occasion or person
2. Speaking in praise (timed at 5-7 minutes)
  • Prepare a speech praising or honouring someone, either living or dead
  • Address five areas concerning the individual and his/her accomplishments
  • Include anecdotes illustrating points within the speech
3. The roast (timed at 3-5 minutes)
  • Poke fun at a particular individual in a good natured way
  • Adapt and personalise humorous material from other sources
  • Deliver jokes and humorous stories effectively
4. Presenting an award (timed at 3-4 minutes)
  • Present an award with dignity and grace
  • Acknowledge the contributions of the recipient
5. Accepting an award (timed at 5-7 minutes)
  • Accept an award with dignity, grace and sincerity
  • Acknowledge the presenting organisation

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London Cardinals is a Public Speaking Club affiliated to Toastmasters International (Club 7951, District 71).
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