“Give me Liberty, or give me Death!” is a famous quotation attributed to Patrick Henry from a speech he made to the Virginia Convention on March 23, 1775, in Virginia. The speech is credited with having swung the balance in … (Read More)
Speech: What You Don’t Know About Passover, by Willard Michlin
Willard Michlin presents an impromptu speech, the title of which was selected and voted upon by the audience immediately preceding his presentation.
The Renaissance Speakers is an award-winning and prominent Toastmasters club hosted by the Church of Scientology
Speech: Beethoven’s 5th or Brahms’ Lullaby? By Susan Stewart
Susan Stewart presents Project #1 from the Better Speaking Series, Successful Openings. Her speech is entitled Beethoven’s 5th or Brahms’ Lullaby?
The Renaissance Speakers is an award-winning and prominent Toastmasters club hosted by the Church of Scientology in
Speech: Jumping Jack Flash (Icebreaker), by George Alger
“I was born in a cross-fire hurricane. And I howled at my ma in the driving rain. But it’s all right now, in fact, it’s a gas! But it’s all right. I’m Jumpin’ Jack Flash, it’s a Gas! Gas! … (Read More)
Speech: We Ain’t Dead Yet, by George Alger
The one thing we all have in common is that we are going to die.
Fellow Toastmasters, regardless of our age and regardless of what we do while we’re still alive, day by day, we’re all moving toward the inevitable … (Read More)
Speech: 21st Century Renaissance Speakers, by George Alger
Where were you on the second Sunday in February, 11 years ago?
Well, a number of you were right here in this very theatre, at a Renaissance Speakers meeting. Ray and Carol were even sitting in the same … (Read More)
Speech: Why is Public Speaking Important?
by Raymond Korns
2007-2008 theme:
“Strong Voices Throughout The Land”
Let me ask you this, “Why is Public Speaking important?” As a Toastmaster of some sixteen years I have watched green speakers come into our club, dig into the projects … (Read More)
Speech: What Do We Expect of a Renaissance Speaker?
by Bill Moon
In our Admin Scale, we define the ideal scene for our club, Renaissance Speakers. We have also set out the purpose and ideal scene for coaches, including many mechanics that deal with the application of the … (Read More)
Speech: Keep Your Eye on the Ball! by Jeff Harman
Baseball…I have so many vivid, unforgettable memories of playing Little League baseball…….almost all of them were… bad!
Much as I loved baseball, it just wasn’t my game. I remember so many summer days that first year: The smell of the … (Read More)
Speech: Jabberwocky, by Jo Lauricella
The purpose of this speech is to two fold. First as a “scary” entry into the friendly competition with our sister club in Sydney. Second is to demonstrate how to create your own universe with nonsense or near nonsense speeches. … (Read More)