Sri Lankaka Club Symposium - Bahrain Toastmaster Magazine Vol 07 | Page 8

Cast Your Vote ….. For the Best Speech of the Year 2012/2013 Introduction This section is devoted to the toastmasters who excelled during our regular meetings during 2nd quarter of 2012/2013, they have been voted for their best speeches out of 3 or 4 during regular meetings. These speeches were chosen by the audience via a secret ballet. In order to encourage our toastmasters, we decided to publish their speeches to be chosen by you (members of Toastmaster or non-members) for the best speech of the Quarter and eventually speech of the year 2012/2013. Please read below for further details. What is a Speech ? In order to enlighten non-toastmasters, I added this section, introducing what a project speech is. From the time a person joins toastmasters, he is given opportunities to perform on stage to groom, gear & to grow to be a public speaker. These speeches are called projects. Each project has an objective to be met which would be evaluated by an experienced Toastmaster. The first 10 project teaches basic skills of delivering an effective speech, thereafter different streams specializes based on individuals interests, ie professional speaker, entertaining speaker etc. These speeches are chosen based on many criteria’s, such as style of delivery, live force, body language, vocal variety, enthusiasm etc., Unfortunately, herewith we are limited only to written form, therefore the voting is expected only based on the contents, language and speech structure. By reading and choosing the best speech, you certainly will ? Learn from the contents of the speech ? Learn how others write speeches ? Learn new words, and use of language ? Learn Ideas So do read these speeches, vote & encourage our toastmasters to perform better. How to Vote Please do send your choice by mail to [email protected] with the speech number and on the subject indicate ‘Vote for Speech of the Year 2012/13’. Rules for Voting ? ? ? ? All Toastmasters from SLCS, their family members and outsiders could take part Only one vote could be cast by an individual Closing Date for 2nd Quarter winning speech is 30th January 2013 Voting will not be accepted after the closing date. 8