This is a NCPMI Communication & Public Speaking CoP- NCPL Toastmasters Club Meeting. 

The Meeting includes prepared speech, table topics, networking, evaluations, jokes and multiple meeting operations roles. 

08-28-2018: 5:30 pm -8:00 pm (5.30-6.00 Registration, Snack & Pre-meeting Networking)

Cisco Campus - Building 12 (Vienna, Warsaw, Madrid)

Abstract

Speech contests are part of the Toastmasters’ life. They are fun, allow for additional leadership and speaking opportunities, and as a bonus, provide great networking outside the club.

You’ve been chosen to be a part of the contest planning team, and must therefore organize the contest from start to finish, while ensuring that all attendees will have a fun time. Maybe you want to hide or run away, but trust me, YOU CAN DO IT! Regular attendance at Toastmasters meetings, along with filling the various roles, provide all the skills needed for organizing a speech contest.

The presentation will discuss all the steps. From planning, communicating to mic check: supporting a successful speech contest organization from start to giving out trophies.

Learning Objectives

Attendees will learn about the:

• Types of speech contests
• Roles needed to conduct a speech contest
• Resources for supporting the speech contest organization
• Process to plan and conduct the speech contest