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Invocation |
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The invocation is
a prayer or inspirational thought that sets the tone
for the meeting. There are two types of invocations:
(1) religious and (2) non-sectarian. Since
Toastmasters is a worldwide organization that
includes people from many religious groups, a
non-sectarian approach is required. |
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Prior to the Meeting |
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Call the Toastmaster-of-the-Meeting one week ahead of
time to advise that you (or the substitute you have
provided) will be present at the meeting. |
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Prepare a brief (no
more than 1-minute) invocation or inspirational thought.
Refrain from referring to a particular religious
philosophy; make your reference universal. |
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Ideally, your thought
should be "spoken from the heart" rather than
read at the meeting. |
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During the
Meeting |
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When called upon by the President, deliver your prayer
or inspirational thought. |
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Pledge |
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Did you know that the pledge
has only three commas...
and thus only three pauses? |
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I pledge
allegiance to the flag
of the United States of America
and to the Republic for which it stands,
one Nation under God,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all. |
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