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D25 Quality Contest Training: Explore the Possibilities

D25 Quality Contest Training: Explore the Possibilities. WELCOME TO QUALITY CONTEST TRAINING ! “It’s another contest another Show From Wichita Falls to old Waco A chance for Toastmasters to say HELLO Another Contest another Show”. D25 Quality Contest Training Agenda .

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D25 Quality Contest Training: Explore the Possibilities

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  1. D25 Quality Contest Training: Explore the Possibilities WELCOME TO QUALITY CONTEST TRAINING! “It’s another contest another Show From Wichita Falls to old Waco A chance for Toastmasters to say HELLO Another Contest another Show”

  2. D25 Quality Contest Training Agenda • Quality Contest Chair role & responsibilities • Purpose of Contests • Types of Contests • What is a quality contest? • How to put on a contest by • Training • Planning • Doing

  3. D25 Quality Contest Training: • My job as Quality Contest Chair is to assist the Lt. Governor of Ed & Training in administering the Contest portion of the education program across the district. • Training • Resource tools and references • Schedule • Contest flyers • Attend contests • District Contest

  4. The purposes of Toastmasters Contests As per TI Leadership manual, the purposes of speech contests are to: • Give speakers contest experience. • Develop an interesting education program. • Encourage Toastmasters to learn by observing . • For members to get involved at another level. • _______________________ Is something missing here?

  5. The purposes of Toastmasters Contests Most of all: Contests are a Toastmasters Tradition

  6. The Contest experience enhances the educational program • Fall Contest are: • Evaluations • Humorous • Spring Contest are: • Table topics • International

  7. Explore, what do you think makes for a quality contest?

  8. Quality contests are: • Consistent – We all get same training and administer the rules the same way • Fair – we all follow the same rules. (Read the rule book) • Fun – Just like any TM meeting, have a theme, agenda, put on a good show! • HOW? Training, Planning, and Doing

  9. Explore Training & Resources Use Online resources: Toastmasters International http://www.toastmasters.org/Members/MemberExperience/Contests.aspx • Speech Contest Rulebook (Item 1171) The ultimate resource for contest issues Questions can be directed to World Headquarters Email speechcontests@toastmasters.orgPhone 949-858-8255 • TI Contest Training Nuts and bolts, session 1: http://www.toastmasters.org/ses1contest.aspx

  10. Explore Training & Resources Use Online resources: District 25 Contest tools • D25 Contest Website http://www.d25toastmasters.org/resources/contest.htm • Resource card guide to website tools • Schedule http://www.d25toastmasters.org/education/speech_contests.htm New schedule this year 4 week sweep to hit all Area Contests to: Increase effective use of resources Less time for leaders and members Goal is to draw more participation

  11. Explore the possibilities with Planning • First craft a plan • Theme …make it FUN! Coordinate with areas using same location/day Secure a location (if not set) • Design your Flyer • Use district standards • Send Fliers to Quality Contest chair. debrasanford@d25toastmasters.org

  12. Explore the possibilities with Planning • Get organized, use a notebook • Use Contest Checklist

  13. Explore and Learn by Doing • Using leadership skills. John Maxwell, you can’t be a leaders alone. It is impossible… Elicit the participation of all clubs in area…DELEGATE • Visit the Clubs and Area council meetings • Solicit participation • Assign roles and responsibilities

  14. Learn by doing: Execute plan • Find your Contest Toastmaster, encourage creativity • Fall contest, select a target speaker Test Speakers

  15. Explore and Learn by Doing • Create your show • Theme (decorations) • Agenda • Food • Helpers • Coordinate with chief judge • Show appreciation • Certificates • Plan your work/ work your plan

  16. Explore and Learn by Doing • Contest TIME! • Be prepared with back up equipment • Contest briefing – contest chair (helpers) • Judges briefing – Chief Judge • Trouble shooting • The Contest (enjoy) • The Evaluation • Clean up

  17. Questions?

  18. Explorethe possibilities of what can you can do by putting on a good show! What you do, will build the excitement for your Clubs, Areas and Divisions………… “It’s another contest another Show From Wichita Falls to old Waco A chance for Toastmasters to say HELLO Another Contest another Show”

  19. All Contests lead to the finals at District contest at the Fall Conference. . .“The Greatest Show on Earth!”

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