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