Speech Contest
From Fall, 2015 Lessons Learned
TIMING NUGGETS
Start EARLY – Plan Ahead 6-8 Weeks prior – You can’t start early enough Find these first
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RESOURCE NUGGETS
Info for Contest Organizers page
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BRIEFING NUGGETS
Start Briefing ON TIME
Conduct Contestant briefing in the Speaking Area Forward paperwork to next level Contest Chair |
REMINDER NUGGETS
OVER COMMUNICATE!!! Send out 2 reminders the week prior to the contest. Include:
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FLIER NUGGETS
INCLUDE:
Send Area and Division fliers to District Webmaster - let the District help you promote your contest!! Take fliers with you when visiting clubs |
INTERVIEW NUGGETS
Keep them SHORT & SWEET
Assign someone to assist the Toastmaster with Paperwork (profile & certificates) |
PROMOTION NUGGETS
Start 4 weeks before the contest Visit the clubs Send Emails Give them Fliers PROMOTE, PROMOTE, PROMOTE!! |
VOLUNTEER NUGGETS
Ask clubs to provide contest officials (give them a quota). Get more than the minimums Have a Theme - Make it FUN! Confirm, Remind & Thank Teamwork is a dynamic resource – WORK TOGETHER! |