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Online Guide to Meeting Assignments
Speech
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Giving prepared
speeches is one of the highlights of your contributions at a meeting. It
is where you put in the most effort, receive the most detailed feedback,
and where you reap the most substantial rewards. |
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The purpose of each speech is given in
the manual that you are working from. You should endeavour to make every
speech a manual speech. |
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Consult first the
manual, and establish what are the objectives of the speech. This is
fundamental. |
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Do not be overly
concerned with content. You do not need to "wow" the audience with
learned brilliance or scintillating wit. Concentrate on putting together
a well structured speech that you feel confident in delivering. The
emphasis is on delivery, not content. |
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Source material can
be from anywhere, perhaps your own experiences or maybe things you've
read, an opinion you have, advice you've been given.... |
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If you need special
equipment such as the data projector or whiteboard, markers and eraser,
advise the Sergeant at Arms and the Toastmaster a few days in advance. |
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As with all
assignments, prepare and rehearse to ensure correct timing. Typically,
an unrehearsed speech will go over time. |
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meeting begins |
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Discuss with your
evaluator any points that you would like him/her to watch out for, over
and above the written objectives for the speech. |
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Advise the
Toastmaster of your title, speech number etc, and any special
requirements or introduction you have. |
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What to do during your assignment |
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Before the speech,
take a few deep breaths, and remember to relax! Stand, adjust your
clothing and move to the side ready to walk on at the conclusion of your
introduction. |
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Acknowledge the
Toastmaster and audience, then deliver your material. |
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When finished, hand
back to the Toastmaster. |
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That is the end of
your assignment. You will be evaluated later in the evening. |
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| After the
meeting |
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At the end of the
meeting, update the wall charts and have the VPE sign your speech
manual. |
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