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Speech Contests
provide an opportunity for
participating members to grow
and for nonparticipating members
to learn by observing proficient
speakers. They also offer
interesting educational programs
for members and the public.
Why should you compete?
It's important that all contests
be conducted fairly and that the
rules are followed.
Since a speech contest is a
public event, it should be
planned carefully and conducted
professionally.
It is the contest chairman's
responsibility to see that this
is done. He or she must plan the
contest budget, make room and
audio arrangements, conduct a
pre-contest and post-contest
public relations program, and
see that all bills for the event
are promptly paid.
The contest chairman must make
sure that: each speaker is
eligible to compete and is
familiar with the contest rules;
audiovisual equipment is
working; judges, timers, and
counters are briefed on their
duties; ballots are counted
carefully; and then awards are
presented to the winners in a
ceremony that will inspire pride
in Toastmasters. Although a
committee may be formed to help
with these tasks, it is the
contest chairman's
responsibility to make sure they
are done.
The key to any successful contest is
planning. And planning should start NOW.
Review these items and order those that will
be useful for a contest. |
