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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. Sit near the front of the room for quick
and easy access to the lectern. Carefully plan your approach to the
lectern and speech opening. Be sure you give
your manual to your evaluator before 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.
RESOURCES
Communication and leadership Program manual (Catalog No.225),
included in your New Member Kit Your Speaking Voice (Catalog
No.199), included in your New Member kit
Gestures: Your Body Speaks (Catalog No. 201), included in your
New Member kit
They’re All Around Us (Catalog No.
1616)
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DURING THE MEETING
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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 audience
(Toastmaster and guest). When
finishing your speech, never thank your audience. Simply
return control of the meeting to the toastmaster of the
meeting. Always wait for the Toastmaster to return to
the lectern, and 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
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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.
Have the Vice President Education initial the
Project Completion Record in the back of your manual. |
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