Toastmasters
Speaker
A major
portion of each meeting is centered around three or more
speakers. Their speeches are prepared based on manual project
objectives and should last from five to seven minutes for
projects in the Basic Communication and Leadership Program
manual and eight or more minutes, depending on the assignment,
for projects in the Advanced Communication and Leadership
Program manuals.
Preparation
is essential to success when you are the
speaker.
PRIOR TO
THE MEETING
Inform the
Vice President Education(VPE) at least 2 weeks in advance of
yourspeaking intention at the next club meeting to ensure that
you will have a speaking slot.
Give your speech title to the VPE
at least 3 days in advance for him/her to include in the
meeting program.
In order to get the most benefits
from the program, prepare a speech based on a manual project.
Present the speeches in numerical order because each project
builds on the skills learned in previous projects.
Before your meeting ask the
general evaluator for your evaluator’s name. Speak to your
evaluator and talk about the manual speech you’ll be giving.
Discuss with the evaluator your speech goals and personal
concerns. Emphasize where you feel your speech ability needs
strengthening.
Speaking slots are a member’s
privilege – it is not desirable for you to back-out from your
speaking slot as you have deprived of another member’s speaking
privilege. However, if for any reasons you are unable to do
your project speech, please inform the VPE at least 3 days in
advance so that he/she can make alternative
arrangements.
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.
Carefully plan your approach to
the lectern and speech opening.
Be sure 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
meeting has prepared a good one for you.
DURING THE
MEETING
Give your
full attention to the speakers at the lectern. Avoid studying
your speech notes while someone else is talking.
When introduced, smoothly leave
your chair and walk to the lectern as planned.
As you begin your speech,
acknowledge the Toastmaster and the audience (Toastmasters and
guests).
When finishing your speech, never
thank your audience. Simply return control of the meeting to
the Toastmaster of the Evening. Always wait for the Toastmaster
to return to 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 suggestions from
other members.
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 Project Completion Record in the back of your
manual.
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