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A major portion of each meeting is centered around one to two speakers. Their speeches are prepared based on manual project objectives and should last as per objective (normally from five to seven minutes). Toastmasters International Competent Communication and Competent Leadership Manual provides structure and guidance to improve skills such as organization, vocabulary, vocal variety, and body language.
Preparation is essential to success when you are the speaker. Every speech should be well prepared and rehearsed to ensure quality. Remember, club members learn from one another's speeches. Every speaker is a role model.
Prior to the meeting
Check the meeting schedule to find out when you are scheduled to speak. In order to derive the most benefits from the program, plan to speak from your manual. Present the speeches in numerical order.
Before your meeting ask the general evaluator who will be your speech evaluator. Speak to your evaluator and share with him or her which manual speech you'll be giving. Discuss with the evaluator speech goals and personal concerns. Emphasize where you feel your speech ability needs strengthening. Remember to bring your manual to the meeting.
When you enter the room
Arrive early. Check the microphone, lighting, etc. before everyone arrives. Protect yourself from all of the problems that can ruin your talk.
Sit near the head of the table for quick and easy access to the lectern. *Carefully plan your approach to the lectern and speech opening.
Be sure that you give your manual to your evaluator before the meeting starts.
If you don't write your own speech introduction, make certain that the toastmaster of the week is prepared to give you a grand send-off.
During the meeting
Give your full attention to the speakers at the lectern. Try to avoid studying your speech notes while someone else is talking.
When introduced, smoothly leave your chair and move to the lectern as planned.
As you begin your speech, always acknowledge the toastmaster and the audience (toastmasters and guests).
Plan your speech closing as carefully as your opening. It's the finishing touch that will bring on the applause. This is your last chance to reach your audience, and it is a notice that your talk is ending. Never thank your audience, but return control of the meeting to the Toastmaster of the Day. Always wait for him or her at the lectern, then return to your seat.
During the evaluation of your speech, listen intently for helpful hints that will assist in building better future talks. Pay attention to the advice of other members on improvement.
After the meeting
Get your manual from your evaluator. At this time discuss any questions you may have concerning your evaluation to clarify any misinterpretations.
Have the Vice President Education initial the Record of Assignments in the back of your manual.
Resources
Communication and Leadership Manual (Code 225) ... included in new member kit
Your Speaking Voice (Code 199)... included in new member kit
Gestures: Your Body Speaks (Code 201)... included in new member kit
| | Date | Name | | Thu, Jul 02, 20 | Andreea Bojinca | | Thu, Jul 09, 20 | David Cheung | | Thu, Jul 23, 20 | Tukaram Khade | | Thu, Jul 23, 20 | David Cheung | | Thu, Jul 30, 20 | Tukaram Khade | | Thu, Aug 06, 20 | Miguel Salmoran | | Thu, Aug 20, 20 | David Cheung | | Thu, Aug 27, 20 | David Cheung | | Thu, Sep 10, 20 | Victoria Barclay | | Thu, Sep 17, 20 | Andreea Bojinca | | Thu, Sep 17, 20 | Tukaram Khade | | Thu, Sep 24, 20 | Victoria Barclay | | Thu, Oct 01, 20 | Ritika A | | Thu, Oct 08, 20 | David Cheung | | Thu, Oct 22, 20 | David Cheung | | Thu, Oct 22, 20 | Victoria Barclay | | Thu, Oct 29, 20 | Guest Speaker | | Thu, Nov 05, 20 | Helen D | | Thu, Nov 12, 20 | Helen D | | Thu, Nov 19, 20 | Sunday Asha | | Thu, Nov 26, 20 | Helen D | | Thu, Dec 03, 20 | David Cheung | | Thu, Dec 10, 20 | Miguel Salmoran | | Thu, Dec 10, 20 | Rose Xu | | Thu, Dec 17, 20 | Miguel Salmoran | | Thu, Dec 17, 20 | Sunday Asha | | Thu, Jan 07, 21 | Andreea Bojinca | | Thu, Jan 07, 21 | Ritika A | | Thu, Jan 14, 21 | Sunday Asha | | Thu, Jan 28, 21 | Helen D | | Thu, Feb 25, 21 | Andreea Bojinca | | Thu, Mar 18, 21 | Victoria Barclay | | Thu, Mar 25, 21 | Andreea Bojinca | | Thu, Mar 25, 21 | Ritika A | | Thu, Apr 01, 21 | Rose Xu | | Thu, Apr 01, 21 | Tukaram Khade | | Thu, Apr 08, 21 | Tukaram Khade | | Thu, Apr 15, 21 | Helen D | | Thu, Apr 22, 21 | Tukaram Khade | | Thu, Apr 22, 21 | Victoria Barclay | | Thu, May 06, 21 | Sunday Asha | | Thu, May 13, 21 | Helen D | | Thu, Jun 17, 21 | Victoria Barclay | | Thu, Aug 12, 21 | Andreea Bojinca | | Thu, Aug 19, 21 | Andreea Bojinca |
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