Special Occasion Speeches
This manual provides you with the opportunity to practice those situations where
you find your are to perform special duties. From presenting a toast, to accepting
an award, this manual explains how (with grace, humility and style) to ensure every
occasion is a success.
Objectives of "Mastering the Toast"
- Recognize the characteristics of a toast
- Present a toast honoring an occasion or a person
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Objectives of "Speaking in Praise"
- Prepare a speech praising or honoring someone, either living or dead
- Address five areas concerning the individual and his/her accomplishments
- Include anecdotes illustrating points within the speech
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Objectives of "The Roast"
- Poke fun at a particular individual in a good-natured way
- Adapt and personalize humorous material from other sources
- Deliver jokes and humorous stories effectively
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Objectives of "Presenting An Award"
- Present an award with dignity and grace
- Acknowledge the contributions of the recipient
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Objectives of "Accepting An Award"
- Accept an award with dignity, grace, and sincerity
- Acknowledge the presenting organization
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Manual
Speech |
Minutes
for the
Speech |
Technical
Knowledge
Required |
Utilizes
Visual
Aids |
Involves
Use of a
Panel |
Audience
Questions
at End |
Audience
Participates
During |
Mastering the
Toast |
2 - 3 |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
Speaking in
Praise |
5 - 7 |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
The
Roast |
3 - 5 |
SOME |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
Presenting an
Award |
3 - 4 |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
RECIPIENT |
Accepting an
Award |
5 - 7 |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
PRESENTER |
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