This situation happens with such
unfailing regularly that, although obviously you cannot be prepared for the
specific occasion, you can give some thought to preparation in a general way.
YOUR SPEECH PLAN
1. State a view point
2. Support it
3. Summarize and conclude
State
a view point
What could your view point be? Well,
there are countless depending upon the particular circumstances and conditions surrounding
the meeting.
Suggested
points:
ü Did you enjoy the warm welcome?
ü The meal?
ü The drinks?
ü The entertainment?
ü The new meeting place?
ü The general planning?
ü The presence of new member? Of old members?
ü The efficacy of the master of ceremonies? Of the presiding
officer?
ü The fellowship
These
are just suggestions, each of which can be broken down into a number of
subheadings.
Support
it
Under this heading, offer some
evidence to support the opinion you have just stated.
You may do this in a serious vein, if you wish, or in
a humorous one, it you prefer.
Summarize
and conclude:
Suggested
conclusions:
·
Briefly review
the point you have made
·
Close with a
suitable question
·
Tell an
appropriate story or anecdote
ILLUSTRATION
OCCASION: Rotary Club Meeting
SPEAKER: A Member
Mr. President and gentlemen:
Viewpoint. This has been a most interesting
meeting – until now.
I’m no speaker, nor can I produce any
evidence that I ever claimed to be.
However, after participating in the Jaycees Effective
Speaking Seminar sponsored by the local; Jaycees that gave me a very keen
appreciation of those who do speak well, I’d
like to confine my brief remarks upon the speaking ability of our guests
speaker as well as the members of our club.
Support. I really believe that tonight has been an
outstanding night in the history of our organization.
We have listened to an instructive and inspiring
address from our guests speaker and we have conducted the agenda of our meeting
with efficiency and dispatch.
I noticed that some our new members were on their feet
and that they took an active part in all proceedings. I should like to
congratulate those younger members upon their initiative.
Conclusion. To me, Mr. president, this has been a
wonderful evening because of a delightful address and the encouraging signs of
interests displayed by our new members.
Let’s all give them a great, big round of applause.
SUGGESTIONS
1. Keep your remarks brief.
2. Do not antagonize anyone with the sentiments you express.
3. Let your congratulations be your basic theme.
Source: Hands Out RBEC Seminar 2001
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