LeadershipArt & SpeechCraft District 38

Art / Craft Art – the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination Craft - skill in doing or making something District 38

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. District 38

SpeechCraft District 38

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. District 38

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 – minutes Advantages: –More participants can be accommodated –Conduct the program for a particular group –Possible formation of a new Toastmasters club District 38

SpeechCraft Typical Agenda 1.Welcome 2.Table Topics 3.Participant speeches (3-5 minutes) 4.Speech evaluations by advisors 5.Educational presentation 6.Evaluation of Educational presentation 7.Discussion of assignments, speaker/advisor workshop 8.General Evaluation 9.Announcements 10.Adjournment District 38

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 District 38

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 District 38

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 District 38

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 District 38

Benefits for Participants (cont’d) 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 District 38

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) District 38

Benefits for Clubs (cont’d) 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 District 38

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) 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: lbs Member Price: $20.00 District 38

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 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 ). District 38

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 club’s treasury. (No individuals, educational institutions or other organizations may derive financial gain either directly or indirectly from the presentation of these programs.) District 38

LeadershipArt District 38

Art – the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination District 38

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 District 38

District Mission We build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence. District 38