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Speechcraft

To have your Speechcraft listed, from the Contact Form select the Speechcraft Chair. For 2008-09 our Speechcraft Chair is Brian Hinton. If you have recently conducted Speechcraft, please complete the Speechcraft Survey.

Are you a Non-Toastmaster who is interested in learning more about Speechcraft and how you can benefit from this wonderful program? If so, please checkout Speechcraft for Non-Members.

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.

Why should a club conduct a Speechcraft?


The Speechcraft program:
  - Is a proven way to build club membership
  - Serves as a refresher course in public speaking for members
  - Enhances meeting attendance and interest among all members
  - Gives members an opportunity to exercise their communication and leadership skills
  - Furthers the Mission of Toastmasters International and its Clubs
  - Enables the Speechcraft coordinators to fulfill one of the requirements for the AC Gold recognition

How does a club host a Speechcraft?


  - Contact the Speechcraft Chair
  - Order a Speechcraft Kit from Toastmasters International. The Kit contains a Coordinator's Guide, Participant Handbooks and other supporting materials
  - Set a date, time and location for the Speechcraft
  - Schedule/assign presenters and mentors
  - Advertise, advertise, advertise!
  - Complete the Speechcraft Survey after your Speechcraft is completed to help other coordinators plan their Speechcrafts

Plan Your Program


These sample schedules (pdf format) can help you decide how to schedule your Speechcraft.
Sample Speechcraft Schedule A (45 KB)
Sample Speechcraft Schedule A (46 KB)

Promote Your Program


The flyers can are in MS Word (.doc) format and can be edited to suit your club's needs.
Sample Speechcraft Flyer A (37 KB)
Sample Speechcraft Flyer B (51 KB)
Sample Speechcraft Flyer C (38 KB)