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Speech Contest

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From Fall, 2015 Lessons Learned

TIMING NUGGETS

Start EARLY – Plan Ahead
6-8 Weeks prior – You can’t start early enough
Find these first
  • VENUE
  • Contest Chair
  • Chief Judge
  • Toastmaster
  • Refreshments Chair
RESOURCE NUGGETS

Info for Contest Organizers page
  • Planning documents
  • Scripts
  • Forms
Training videos page
  • Contest Chair
  • Judge
  • Chief Judge
Paying attention to DETAILS will make the difference between a good contest and a GREAT, high quality contest


BRIEFING NUGGETS

Start Briefing ON TIME
  • 45 minutes prior to contest start
  • Avoid the temptation to wait for late arrivals.
Contest Chair: Customize Script for your contest. Eliminate N/A items

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:
  • Date/Time/Place
  • What to bring
  • Directions
  • Parking information
  • Where to enter
  • Where the room is
  • Links to rulebook and forms
Ask Contestants if they have any special AV requirements or props

FLIER NUGGETS

INCLUDE:
  • Date/Time/Place
  • Directions
  • Where to Park
  • Where to Enter
  • Where the Room is
  • What to bring, e.g. ID
Create it EARLY!

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
  • Home Club
  • How long with Toastmasters
  • ONE (profile) question per contestant
Work with Toastmaster on interviewing skills

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!

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    • News
    • About the District
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    • Education Program >
      • Pathways
      • Communication Track >
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        • Advanced Communication
        • Better Speaker Series
        • Successful Club Series
        • Success/Leadership
        • Success/Communication
        • Speechcraft
        • Youth Leadership
      • Leadership Track >
        • Competent Leadership
        • Successful Club Series
        • Leadership Excellence Series
        • High Performance Leadership
        • Sponsor Mentor Coach
        • 2019-20-Promotions
  • Members
    • Member Corner
    • Club Officer Corner >
      • Resource for Online Club Meeting
      • Officer Training
      • Club Success
      • Club Reports
      • Club Websites
      • Club Administration Resources
      • Club Growth Tips
      • Open Houses
      • Club Officer FAQ
      • Club Documents Tools Templates
    • District Officer Corner >
      • Resources for District Leaders
      • DEC DC Meetings
      • District Executive Committee (DEC)
      • District Council (DC)
      • Financials
      • District Reports
      • Forms and Templates
      • District Officer Nominations
  • Events
    • Calendar
    • Training
    • Conferences
    • Contests
  • Promotions
    • 2019-20 District Bucks
    • Promotion
  • Recognitions
    • Recognition >
      • 2019-20 Recognitions
    • Corporate Recognition
  • Visitors
    • Request Speaker
    • Visitor Corner
  • Find a Club