Durack Toastmasters

Durack Toastmasters – Durack Building, Perth WA, 7am Thursdays

Manuals

/ Special Occasion Speeches

  1. Mastering the Toast

    • Time: 2-3 minutes
    • Objectives:
      • Recognise the characteristics of a toast.
      • Present a toast honoring an occasion or person.

     

  2. Speaking in Praise

    • Time: 5-7 minutes
    • Objectives:
      • 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.

     

  3. The Roast

    • Time: 3-5 minutes
    • Objectives:
      • Poke fun at a particular individual in a good-natured way.
      • Adapt and personalise humourous material from other sources.
      • Deliver jokes and humourous stories effectively.

     

  4. Presenting an Award

    • Time: 3-4 minutes
    • Objectives:
      • Present an award with dignity and grace.
      • Acknowledge the contributions of the recipient.

     

  5. Accepting an Award

    • Time: 5-7 minutes
    • Objectives:
      • Accept an award with dignity, grace and sincerity.
      • Acknowledge the presenting organisation.