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2 1. To provide an opportunity for proficient speakers to gain contest experience 2. To provide an interesting educational opportunity for Toastmasters and the general public – create community awareness. 3.To provide an opportunity to others by observing proficient speakers. 3 objectives

3 Who are the key people? Contestants Contest Chairs Judges Audience

4 Duties of Contest Chair Liaise with all contestants and verify eligibility Select Chief Judge Notify all officials & role players and provide all certificates Conduct pre-contest briefing & speaking slots Open contest and announce every contestant Announce winners of contest Present a well-run speech contest

5 About the Contest Chair Member in good standing Cannot participate in any other contests at Area, Division and District levels Announces any disqualification on eligibility and timing before announcing winners

6 1.To Contestants : fairness & impartiality 2. To TI : maintain a reputation of excellence. 3. To the Audience : a good speech contest 4. Ourselves : commitment for self-improvement and excellence Duties of Judge

7 A Chief Judge….. Appoints Timers and Counter Tally Appoints judges (5 for club & Area and 7 or more for Division) Briefs judges on Judge’s Guide & Ballot Receives list of contestants from Contest Chair Decides on disqualification of contestant based on originality with other judges

8 A Judge is.. 1.Member in good standing 2.At Area, Division, District contests, member in good standing since the previous July 1 and completed at least 6 C&Lprojects 3.Cannot participate at any contest you are judging 4.Do not come from same club of any contestant at Area and Division level (if practicable) 5.Must judge all contestants

9 Duty of a Contestant Member in good standing from the club Fulfilled at least 6 C&L assignments if participating at ISC unless newly chartered club Participate at many clubs for same contest if member of more than one club Can only advance to ONE level up from ONE club Eligible at all levels of the contests

10 Definition of Originality of a speech

11 1.A 6-minute speech in which 4-minute is devoted to quoting other persons 2.A speech in which part of the materials is taken from on the event that is not credited 3.A speech that has been taken entirely from another source (whether credited or not) When is a Speech considered not Original?

12  PROTEST & DISQUALIFICATION OF CONTESTANTS IN SPEECH CONTESTS

13 Protest & Disqualification 1.Any judge or contestant may protest to the chief judge or contest chair before the announcement of the winners. 2.The chief judge convenes the judges to discuss originality of speech 3.Contestant can be called in to respond 4.Decision to disqualify is by a simple majority of judges 5.Contest Chair to inform contestant before announcement of winners

14 1.Begin at the level from the Club contest 2.Any active or new Toastmaster 3.Completed at least 6 C&L speeches for ISC 4.Have dues current with TI 5.Exception: a charter member of a club chartered since the previous July 1. But the Club must be officially chartered prior to the Area Contest. Who can contest?

15 Who are not eligible for competition?  Incumbent International Officers & Directors  District Officers whose terms expire June 30  International officers & director candidates  Immediate past district governor  District officers or announced candidates for the terms beginning the upcoming July 1  Past International Speech Contest winner  Educational presenters

16 Protests  Only judges and contestants may protest any aspect of a speech  Any protest must be lodged with the chief judge and/or the contest chairman before the winner and alternates are announced.  The contestant whose speech is being questioned should be given the opportunity to response

17 Other duties 1.All decisions of the judges are final. 2.Judges will not time the speeches. 3.Judges to ignore timing when judging a speech. 4.Refrain from public criticism of the contest and reveal sources and ranking.

18 5.Ensure that you know how to use the judging forms. 6.Judging is to pick a winner, not to evaluate a speech. 7.Brief judges before contest. 8.Pay attention to balloting- no mistakes.

19Conclusion A successful contest requires 1.Planning – a speech contest demands planning, scheduling, and organization. Club and Area officers must be trained in every aspect of what it takes to conduct a successful speech contest. This includes becoming familiar with contest planning materials such as checklist, contest forms. 2.Fair and impartial judging – Judging is highly subjective as it involves feelings and attitudes. Select judges carefully and train them properly. 3.Know the rules – Knowing the rules are necessary to avoid contest controversies.

20 Thank you