It usually takes me more than three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech.

-Mark Twain

This week your work will focus on celebrating your public speaking knowledge and competencies.

Key topics for this week include:

· Evaluating the course; and
· Celebrating the course.

What to do:

· Attend the speaking banquet. Please bring a dish to pass;
· Prepare to present and to make an acceptance speech for an award you’ll receive; and
· Call NOVAnet (703) 323-3770 to receive your final grade.

Awards Banquet

Come to the awards banquet and be prepared to present a short special occasion address. If you select to be an emcee, a coordinator, or a special guest, you will not be expected to present an award to a classmate. Otherwise, you will be expected to present two awards. Everyone should be prepared to make an impromptu acceptance speech.

These exercises will contribute toward your participation grade.

Here are the Roles for the Banquet:

Emcees/Hosts: **
Speakers
Convocation:*
Historian:**
Entertainer:**
Keynote Speaker:**
Toast:*
Adjournment:*
Coordinators
Awards:*
Banquet:*
Awards Presenters:***

* These guests will present one award.
** These speakers will not present any awards.
*** These guests will present two awards each.