Special Occassion Speeches (226N)

Overview:This manual provides instruction in giving toasts, speaking in praise/giving a eulogy, “roasting” someone and presenting and accepting awards.

Project Speeches:
(Content garnered from member manuals and other Toastmaster clubs and may not be complete)

1) Mastering the Toast: Recognize the characteristics of a toast; present a toast honoring an occasion or a person.
Time: 2-3 minutes.

2) Speaking In Praise: Prepare a speech praising or honoring someone, either living or dead; address five areas concerning the individual and his/her accomplishments; include anecdotes illustrating points within the speech.
Time: 5-7 minutes.

3) The Roast: Poke fun at a particular individual in a good-natured way; adapt and personalize humorous material from other sources; deliver jokes and humorous stories effectively.
Time: 3-5 minutes.

4) Presenting an Award: Present an award with dignity and grace; acknowledge the contributions of the recipient.
Time: 3-4 minutes.

5) Accepting an Award: Accept an award with dignity, grace and sincerity; acknowledge the presenting organization.
Time: 5-7 minutes.

 

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