China 2010 Fall Conference

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Special Occasions Speech

1. Mastering the Toast
Objectives  
• Recognize the characteristics of a toast
• Present a toast honoring an occasion or person
Time: 2-3 minutes


2. Speaking in Praise  
Objectives  
• Prepare a speech praising or honoring someone, 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


3. The Roast  
Objectives  
• Poke fun at a particular individual in a good-natured way
• Adapt and personalize humorous material from other sources
• Deliver jokes and humorous stories effectively  
Time: 3-5 minutes


4. Presenting an Award
Objectives  
• Present an award with dignity and grace
• Acknowledge the contributions of the recipient
Time: 3-4 minutes


5. Accepting an Award  
Objectives  
• Accept an award with dignity, grace and sincerity
• Acknowledge the presenting organization
Time: 5-7 minutes

 
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