Prepared Speakers
As a Prepared Speaker, you deliver a speech according to the specific objectives of a project.
Responsibilities
Before the meeting…
- Be prepared. Club members have set aside time to come to the meeting and listen to your speech in a supportive and evaluative manner. If you come with a shabbily prepared speech, you are indirectly showing disrespect for your audience.
- Find out the name of your Evaluator from the Vice President of Education. Contact your Evaluator to discuss the evaluation. Mention which particular areas you are
trying to improve. - Arrange for any special equipment such as overhead projectors or flip charts.
- Prepare a written introduction of yourself to give the Toastmaster.
At the meeting…
- Ensure any necessary equipment is set-up and operational. Arrange your props before the meeting or during the intermission.
- Give the manual to your evaluator for his/her written comments.
- Give your written introduction to the Toastmaster along with the title of speech.
- If you need any tables moved, etc., ask another member to do this for you immediately before beginning your speech.
- Remember to ask the Vice President, Education to sign your manual.
Guidelines
Place your notes on or near the lectern beforehand. It creates a better impression if you walk up to lectern without anything in your hands.
Remember to put away your props, etc.
