Let the news of Toastmasters Spread the word, Let the news of Toastmasters be heard! Contests Basha McCrumb, DTM December 8, 2018
What contests are District 38 holding? Table Topics Contest Club Area Division District International Speech Contest Region quarter-finals Semi-finals International
What are the International Contest Changes? District Contest Video required Video cannot be edited or redone after the contest Video Sent to TI WHQ Region Contest Video Review One Winner per Region 2 Semi-finals 6 go to the BIG STAGE
Who can be a contestant? Paid member in good standing of a paid club in good standing Maintain Eligibility at all levels May only compete in 1 Area contest in each speech type International Speech Contest – Completed 6 projects in CC manual or 2 levels in Pathways Exception: Charter member of a club chartered less than 1 year (club must have chartered prior to Area Contest
Who cannot be a contestant? International officers, Directors, and Region Advisors District Director, Program Quality Director, Club Growth Director, Public Relations Manager, Finance Manager, Administration Manager, Division Director, Area Director, and certain named candidates Education Presenters at Conference Contest officials
What makes a quality speech contest? Planning Well-trained contest chairs and judges Suitable Location Suitable Time Interesting Speeches
How do you prepare for a quality speech contest? Plan, Plan, Plan and when you think you are done, do some more Planning Schedule your contests soon with the District calendar in mind (Be sure to hold club contests before the Area contest date) Answer questions from members Choose fair and impartial judges Inform Judges, Timers, Ballot Counters of their duties Know and abide by the rules
Who can be a judge? Club Paid Member (of any club – bring in people to help) Invite members from nearby clubs Invite your Area Director
What resources are available? Toastmasters International website (eligibility) Speech Contest Rulebook (download) Scripts Area/Division Director District Trio/Program Quality Director Each Other
District 38 Annual Conference May 17 through 19, 2019 Crowne Plaza – Cherry Hill/Philadelphia Keynote – Ed Tate (2000 World Champion) Guest Speaker – Josephine Lee (3rd place 2016) You never know who may show up – BE THERE
District 38 Annual Conference International Speech Contest Table Topics Contest What can you do? Co-chairs Sponsors Team Leads Volunteers
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