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Speech craft is a Toastmaster Program designed to teach non- Toastmasters public speaking skills. Experienced Toastmaster members present the fundamentals of public speaking in the atmosphere of a Toastmasters club meeting. Each Speech craft is conducted over eight sessions, each session lasting about 2 hours.

Speech craft brings prospective new members into your Club to see , first -hand ,what Toastmasters is all about. It is a great way to promote Toastmasters to any community or company.

Benefits

Speech craft has several benefits. Participants become a part of a normal Toastmasters Club meeting.. They come to know and enjoy the Club's fellowship while gaining confidence and training in their communication skills. Many toastmasters indicate they joined their Clubs because they participated in a Speech craft program. As such Speech craft if a good tool to attract new members. Toastmasters Club that conduct a Speech craft program at least once a year have few membership problems.

Speech craft also benefits current Toastmaster members. The program gives Club members new opportunities to exercise their communication and leadership abilities. The speech craft program also enhances Club programs, which in turn increases interest and attendance among all members.

Presentation

Speech craft can be presented as

a integral part of any Toastmasters Club meeting.
or as a seminar- style program presented outside the usual club meeting , at a different location.

Presenting the program inside of the Club has an advantage: it provides participants with a sample of the Toastmasters Club experience, making it easier for participants to become members at the conclusion of the program. The Speech craft program need not disturb the usual Club Programming . Instead , a portion of each meeting is devoted to speech craft. It is suggested an extra 30 minutes be added to the Club meeting. Trimming the business portion of the meeting can also yield extra time for Speech craft.

Conducting the program outside the Club also has advantages. More participants can be accommodated because more time is available. You can conduct the program for a particular group, civic club , or company at the groups location.

Source of New Members

Very often a Speech craft outside the club lead to new members ,or even the the formation of a new Toastmasters Club.

Speech craft participants are prospective new members for any Toastmasters Club. They will join a Club if they are impressed by the Club and can see the benefits they will receive from their experience. As such any Club conducting a Speechcraft must do it with the best of their abilities to conduct the best possible program.

Program Details:
Section	Objectives
Session 1	Explain the program & conduct an Ice-breaker exercise. Get participants to fill in a questionnaire about their speaking abilities & conduct a short table topics session. Brief participants on how to select speech topics & allow them to prepare their first speech to be delivered at the next meeting.
Session 2	Participants deliver their first prepared speech & have the opportunity to practice impromptu speaking during table topics. They learn how to properly introduce a speaker & the importance of speaking with enthusiasm & conviction. Finally , they have the opportunity to work with their advisors to prepare their next speech
Session 3	Participants now have two opportunities to speak as they introduce another speaker as well as deliver their own speeches. They also practice impromptu speaking during Table Topics. They begin to learn how to organize a speech for maximum effectiveness. Finally they have the opportunity to begin preparing their next speeches with their advisors
Session 4	Participants again introduce one another 's speeches as well as present talks demonstrating effective speech organization. . Finally, they learn about the importance of body language in speaking & how to evaluate. Each is assigned to evaluate another participant's speech at the next meeting. All participants have the opportunity to begin preparing their next speech with their advisor.
Session 5	Participants have practice in introducing other speakers and in presenting speeches that incorporate body movements. For the first time , each participant orally evaluate another speaker. Participants also do a review of their progress in speaking so far & have an opportunity to discuss their progress. They learn about the role vocal variety plays in successful speaking . Finally their meet their advisor to prepare their next speech that incorporate vocal variety.
Session 6	Participants have practice in introducing another speaker & presenting speeches that incorporate body language effectively. They also orally evaluate another speaker. Instead of Table Topics, participants practice impromptu speaking during a discussion lead by the coordinator or other appointed Club member. Participants also learn about selecting the right words to to convey messages in speaking. Finally , they work with their advisors top prepare their next speech.
Session 7	Participants introduce other speakers, serve a evaluators & present their last speech projects based on effective word usage . They also begin preparing for the final meeting ,developing a special program that will demonstrate their new skills.
Session 8	Friends and Family are invited to this special program showcasing participant's new skills . In addition , participants received certificates of completion & Club members are recognize for their contributions. Participants & guests are invited to join Toastmasters.

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