The Speaker gives a speech for which prior notice has been given.  Any member assigned the role of Reserve Speaker should put the same level of preparation prior to the meeting in the event that their services are called upon.

Prior to the meeting

• Deliver a speech from the Competent Communicator or Advanced manuals
• Ensure the meeting agenda has been updates with the speech's title on Easy-Speak
  
• Give your manual to the Evaluator, who will study the objectives and make written comments about the speech
• Inform the Evaluator about any additional aspects you would particularly like observed (for example: voice, gestures, use of notes)

During the meeting

• Check the agenda to see when you are scheduled
• Choose a seat that makes it easy for you to get to the stage
• When you begin your speech, acknowledge your fellow Toastmasters and guests
• Have a beginning that grabs attention and draws people into the speech
• Have signposts to show where the speech is going
• Have a memorable ending - such as an expression that sums up what you have said, or a call to action
• There is no need to thank the audience - they should thank you with applause