Speaking on Special Occasions

Roger Mason is a Chartered Certified Accountant and Chartered Secretary. He worked for some years in the film and television business and was for 12 years Financial Director and Company Secretary of a leading British greetings card company. He now presents seminars on a range of company law and business topics, writes books and articles and is the joint editor of 'Fanancial Factbook' published by Gee Publishing Ltd. Roger joined Toatsmaster International at the age of 19 and he developed his speaking skills in this organization. He has held many positions in Toastmasters International and these have included responsibility for educational matters in Britain and Ireland. He has won several speaking competitions.

Introduction; general advice for effective speaking; 01 - controlling nerves and building confidence / 02 - first steps in preparing a good speech / 03 - ensure that your speech is constructed soundly / 04 - make your speech sparkle / 05 - preparation and use of notes / 06 - master the delivery of your speech / 07 - the use of microphones and visual aids; speeches for special occasions; 08 - speeches at family occasions / 09 - wedding speeches / 10 - general after-dinner toasts / 11 - speeches at sporting occasions / 12 - presentation of prizes at a school speech day / 13 - speaking to a club or organization / 14 - speaking at a fundraising event / 15 - introducing a speaker / 16 - proposing a vote of thanks / 17 - presentation to a person leaving / 18 - club officers' reports / 19 - thank you speech for hard work and achievement / 20 - address at a funeral or memorial service; debating skills; 21 - effectiveness in debates; taking it further