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Check the meeting schedule to find out when you are
programmed to speak. In order to derive the most
benefits from the program, plan to speak from your
manual. Present the speeches in numerical order. |
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Avoid giving speeches
out of order. |
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Before your meeting ask the General Evaluator who will
be your Evaluator. Speak to your Evaluator and share
with him or her which manual speech you'll be giving. |
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Discuss with the Evaluator speech goals and personal
concerns. Emphasize where you feel your speech ability
needs strengthening. Remember to bring your manual to
each meeting. |
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When You Enter
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Arrive early. Check the microphone, lighting, etc.,
before everyone arrives. Protect yourself from all the
problems that can ruin your talk. |
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Sit near the head of
the table for quick and easy access to the lectern. |
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Carefully plan you
approach to the lectern. |
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Be sure that you gave
your manual to your Evaluator before the meeting starts. |
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If you don't write
your own speech introduction, make certain the
Toastmaster of the Day is prepared to give you a grand
send-off. |
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During the
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Give your full
attention to the speakers at the lectern. Try to
avoid studying your speech notes while someone else
is talking. |
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When introduced,
smoothly leave your chair and move to the lectern as
planned. |
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As you begin your
speech, always acknowledge the Toastmaster and the
audience (Toastmaster and guests). |
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Plan your speech
closing as carefully as your opening. It's the
finishing touch that will bring on applause. This is
your last chance to reach your audience, and it is a
notice that your talk is ending. Never tank your
audience, but return control of the meeting to the
Toastmaster of the Day. Always wait for him and her
at the lectern, then return to your seat. |
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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. |
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After the
Meeting |
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Get your manual
from your Evaluator. At this time discuss any
questions you may have concerning your evaluation to
clarify any misinterpretations. |
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Have the
Educational
Vice
President
initial
the
Record
of
Assignment
in the
back of
your
manual. |
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