Special Occasions
(Advanced manual - 5 speeches. May be used to achieve
ATM awards)
Mastering the Toast
Objectives: Present a toast honoring an occasion or person.
Time: 2-3 minutes
Speaking in Praise
Objectives: Prepare a speech honoring a person, either living or dead.
Address five areas concerning the individual and his/her accomplishments.
Include anecdotes illustrating points within the speech.
Time: 5-7 minutes
The
Roast
Objectives: Poke fun at a particular individual in a good-natured way.
Adapt and personalize humorous material from other sources.
Time: 3-5 minutes
Presenting an Award
Objectives: Present an award with dignity and grace. Acknowledge the
contributions of the recipient.
Time: 3-4 minutes
Accepting an Award
Objectives: Accept an award with dignity, grace, and sincerity.
Acknowledge the presenting organization.
Time: 5-7 minutes
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