14. Special Occasions   (Cat No. 226-N)

1 - Mastering the Toast (2-3 minutes)
* Recognize the characteristics of a toast
* Present a toast honoring an occasion or person

2 - Speaking in Praise (5-7 minutes)
* 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

3 - The Roast (3-5 minutes)
* 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

4 - Presenting an Award (3-4 minutes)
* Present an award with dignity and grace
* Acknowledge the contributions of the recipient

5 - Accepting an Award (5-7 minutes)
* Accept an award with dignity, grace and sincerity
* Acknowledge the presenting organization