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Speaking at Special Occasions

Special Occasion Speeches

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Special occasion speeches may be short, but they are the most memorable.  You may not be asked to give lectures or speak to millions, but you may be asked to give a toast, say some words at a friend's retirement party, introduce a speaker, welcome a group to an event, or speak at a funeral.  These short, heartfelt speeches create a beautiful picture for the pleasure of the audience.
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Check out this year's GGCA graduation for examples of many special occasion speeches

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Welcoming Speech

Welcoming Speech Guidelines

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A welcoming speech should put listeners at ease and prepare them for the events of the occasion:
    1. Say how much you appreciate the guests' coming (even if it is mandatory)
    2. Acknowledge any special guests.
    3. Announce any activities of special interest.
    4. If appropriate, give an agenda
    5. Repeat the welcome.

Introduction Speech

Introduction Speech Guidelines

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An introduction speech is delivered to introduce the main speaker:
    1. Identify the speaker and his/her qualifications.
    2. Announce the topic or title of the presentation and show its significance to the audience.
    3. Help establish raptor between the speaker and the audience.
    4. Repeat the speaker's name and welcome him verbally or non-verbally.

Presentation Speech

Presentation Speech Guidelines:

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The presentation speech is used to recognize a group or individual receiving an award.  The purpose is to let the audience know what the presentation is, why it is significant, and how the group or person awarded meets the criteria for the award.
    1. Comment on any special features of the occasion and on the purpose of the occasion.
    2. Describe the award and what it represents.
    3. If Appropriate, mention your relationship with the recipient (e.g., coach, teacher, student, friend).
    4. List the recipient's achievements.
    5. Present the award, prize, or gift and congratulate them.
   


Acceptance Speech

Acceptance Speech Guidelines:

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An acceptance speech is a public thank-you for an award or presentation. It should be gracious, sincere, and humble thank-you for a presentation.  So try to concentrate your thoughts on what the award means to you and who has helped you to achieve success. 
    1. Thank whoever presented the award.
    2. Recognize the value of the award.
    3. Express appreciation for anything or anyone in particular who enabled you to be successful.
    4. Tell what the award means to you.
    5. If appropriate, say what you plan for yourself or the organization.

Commemorative Speeches

Dedication Speech

Dedication Speech Guidelines:

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A dedication speech is given at the opening of a new structure or at the unveiling of a monument. This is a symbolic speech is and is usually more about the people or emotion that it is about the building or the monument. The purpose is to honor the people or event who made the building possible or who the monument is recognizing.
    1. Mention the significance of the dedication.
    2. State the purpose of the dedication.
    3. Describe the future goals of the organization that funded

Eulogy and Testimonial Speeches

Guidelines

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    A Eulogy honors a person who has died.
    A Testimonial honors a living person.
    In both cases the speech's purpose is to honor and praise an individual.  A eulogy's purpose is to comfort and encourage the family as well.  Remember to highlight the individual's desirable characteristics with illustrations, memories, and anecdotes, and encourage the audience to emulate those characteristics in their own lives.
    1. Comment on the occasion.
    2. Pay tribute to the specific occasion.
    3. Build respect for the person honored.
    4. Give examples of worthwhile character qualities or life principles for others to follow.

Farewell Speech

Guidelines:

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A farewell speech expresses regret for a departure, thankfulness for service, and optimism for the future.  It can be given by the person leaving, or someone who is addressing the person leaving. 
    1. Express regret for leaving or being left.
    2. Thank the person leaving or the group left.
    3. Mention future plans (of the person leaving).

Commencement Speech

Guidelines:

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After Dinner Speeches

Humorous Speech

Devotional Speech

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