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SpeechCraft

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Art / Craft

• Art – the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination

• Craft - skill in doing or making something

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Mission

• Toastmasters International MissionWe empower individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders.

• District MissionWe build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence.

• Club MissionWe provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.

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SpeechCraft

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SpeechCraft

What is SpeechCraft?

•SpeechCraft is a 4-8 session workshop designed to teach communication and leadership skills to groups of 5-10 participants.

•A team of experienced Toastmasters conducts the SpeechCraft using materials supplied by Toastmasters International.

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How SpeechCraft Program Works

Integral part of Club meeting – extra 30 minutes, 5 Participants•Advantages:

– Provides participants with a sample of the TM club experience– Easier for participants to become members

Outside of Club meeting – 60-90 minutes•Advantages:

– More participants can be accommodated– Conduct the program for a particular group– Possible formation of a new Toastmasters club

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SpeechCraft Typical Agenda

1. Welcome2. Table Topics3. Participant speeches (3-5 minutes)4. Speech evaluations by advisors5. Educational presentation6. Evaluation of Educational presentation7. Discussion of assignments, speaker/advisor

workshop8. General Evaluation9. Announcements10.Adjournment

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8 Session Schedule

Session 1: Introduction to SpeechCraftSession 2: “Icebreaker” speechesSession 3: “Be In Earnest” speechesSession 4: “Organize Your Speech” speechesSession 5: “Show What You Mean” speechesSession 6: “Vocal Variety” speechesSession 7: “Work With Words” speechesSession 8: Open Topic speeches – presentation

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6 Session Schedule

Session 1: Introduction to SpeechCraft

Session 2: “Icebreaker” speeches

Session 3: “Be In Earnest” speeches

Session 4: “Organize Your Speech” speeches

Session 5: “Show What You Mean” speeches

Session 6: “Vocal Variety” speeches – presentation of certificates

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4 Session Schedule

Session 1: Introduction to SpeechCraft

Session 2: “Icebreaker” speeches

Session 3: “Be In Earnest” speeches

Session 4: “Organize Your Speech” – presentation of certificates

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Benefits for Participants

• Gain confidence in public speaking• Develop  communication and language skills• Learn to think quickly and clearly• Become an effective listener• Evaluate effectively• Use body language and visual aids• Advance  social skills• Improve job or promotion prospects• Experience benefits of a TM club without having to

initially join• Problem-solving

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Benefits for Participants (cont’d)

• Meeting in larger groups• Motivating people• Selling ideas or products• Conducting business meetings• Impromptu Speaking• Managing Nervousness• Introducing a Speaker• Preparation & Practice• Speech Structure & Organization• Beginning & Concluding a Speech• Body Language / Vocal Variety• Knowing an Audience• Friendships / Networking

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Benefits for Clubs• Build club membership• Give new members a helping hand with the different

meeting roles• Reach out to the community• Give experienced members an opportunity to grow• Share the Toastmasters experience with others• SpeechCraft students who decide to join the club are up to

speed and already have 3-4 speeches towards their CC.• SpeechCraft students invite their family and friends to the

graduation ceremony, which takes place at club meeting location – which introduces them to Toastmasters and possibly inspire them to join.

• Acquire additional funds in their treasury if SpeechCraft students choose to not join the club (see “fees” below)

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Benefits for Clubs (cont’d)

• One member can earn credit towards AL as SpeechCraft coordinator

• One member can earn credit towards AL by conducting Evaluation Course

• Additional members can earn credit towards ACB,ACS or ACG by conducting Better Speaker Series modules to SpeechCraft students.

• Members can complete the mentoring requirement in the CL manual by coaching SpeechCraft students

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SpeechCraft Starter Kit• Item: 205• Part of the Success Communication Series.

Presentation Time: 4, 6, or 8 sessions; 1-2 hours each

This speech training workshop will bring prospective new members into your club to see what Toastmasters is all about. Can be presented either as an integral part of your club meeting or as an outside-the-club seminar at a different location.

Complete materials for starting and promoting a SpeechCraft program for five people. Includes:

3 Coordinator's Guides (Item 204) • 10 Instructions for the Advisor (Item 208) • 5 Speechcraft Workbooks (Item 204H) • 15 copies of An Opportunity To Succeed (Item 207) • 3 copies of #1 Membership Building Tool (Item 203A)• 5 Participant's Certificates (Item 261) • Coordinator's Certificate (Item 260) • Expanding Your Horizons (Item 211)

• Product Weight: 2.6980 lbsMember Price: $20.00     

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District 38 Incentive

• District 38 leadership has generously offered to provide at no charge (i.e. FREE!) the $20 TI SpeechCraft Starter Kit (Item 205) to the first 20 clubs who hold a SpeechCraft during the months of January 2014 through March 2014.

• To qualify, you must submit your SpeechCraft event to the District 38 calendar and send your SpeechCraft flyer (flyer must include dates, club name, contact person and location) to the District 38 SpeechCraft coordinator: Brian Cavanaugh (speechcraft@tmdistrict38.org ).

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Rules for Fees

• Clubs may charge a reasonable fee for conducting a SpeechCraft program.

• The fee should cover program expenses (materials, refreshments, room rental).

• Any remaining money must be placed in the club’s treasury. (No individuals, educational institutions or other organizations may derive financial gain either directly or indirectly from the presentation of these programs.)

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LeadershipArt

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Art – the expression or application of human creative

skill and imagination

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What You Can Do

• Division Governors: Get the word out to your Area Governors

• Area Governors: Get the word out to you Club Presidents, VPE, VPM, VPPR

• Club Officer: Encourage your Club to host a SpeechCraft

• Contact me for more information:Brian Cavanaugh bpcavanaugh@aol.com

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District MissionWe build new

clubs and support all clubs in achieving

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