District 38

LeadershipArt
&

SpeechCraft

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 Mission
We empower individuals to become more effective
communicators and leaders.

District Mission
We build new clubs and support all clubs
in achieving excellence.
Club Mission
We 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

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

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7.

Welcome
Table Topics
Participant speeches (3-5 minutes)
Speech evaluations by advisors
Educational presentation
Evaluation of Educational presentation
Discussion of assignments, speaker/advisor
workshop
8. General Evaluation
9. Announcements
10. Adjournment
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8 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
Session 7: Work With Words speeches
Session 8: Open Topic speeches presentation
of certificates
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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 (contd)

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 (contd)

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 lbs
Member 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 clubs 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

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 Mission
We build new clubs
and support all clubs
in achieving
excellence.
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