by eloise blackstock, dtm district 42 contest chief judge [email protected] having fun within...
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By Eloise Blackstock, DTMDistrict 42 Contest Chief Judge
Having fun within the ‘rules’…
Key Objectives:
• Building the club contest team• Reviewing the rules (new and revised)• Finding fun in the Judging Code of Ethics
Agenda
1. W5 of Club Contests
2. Rules in Review
3. Questions and Answers
4. Laughing Lessons Learned
5. Open Forum
W5 of Club Contests Who? What? Where? When? Why?
W5 - Who should be involved?
• Club Discussion/Decision• Priority Resourcing• Variety• Speech Contest 2014 Rules• Preparation
W5 – What is really important?
W5 – Where can guidance be found?
Toastmaster International (TI) toastmasters.orgDistrict 42 d42tm.orgClub Members club, area, division, district, region
and International connections
TI - Guidance
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TI - Guidance
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TI - Guidance
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TI - Guidance
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FAQ http://www.toastmasters.org/FunctionalMenuCategories/ContactUs/FrequentlyAskedQuestions.aspx
TI - Guidance
http://www.toastmasters.org/ToastmastersMagazine/ToastmasterArchive/2009/March/Thinking-Like-A-Loser.aspx
John Kinde, DTM,Accredited Speaker
Contestant Buy-in
District 42 Procedures Effective July 1, 2013
W5 – When do club contests happen?
Rule Book says so… Why not?
W5 – Why would members participate?
W5 of Club ContestW 5 Answer
Who participate? Everyone
What’s important? Club members
Where is info? Toastmaster International
When contest happen? At least 2 weeks before Area Contest
Why participate? Learn and Grow… have fun
Rules in Review
2013 vs 2014Judge Rules
Learn to Judge – Judge to Learn
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Rules in Review – 2013 vs 2014Major Changes -
Chief Judge vs Voting JudgeArea Contest voting judgesContestants DO NOT pay
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www.toastmasters.org/2014rulebookchanges
Rules in Review – Judge Rules
Code of EthicsHelp!How to sell the judge role
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Learn to Judge – Judge to Learn
Judge’s Code of Ethics
1. Avoid bias. Demonstrate objectivity.2. Do not time or consider time when
judging3. Support by word and deed the
contest rules and judging standards
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Judges Training and Rule Reading
A Judging Helper
1http://d42tm.org/download/Resources/Judging%20Criteria%20Humorous.pdf
Selling a Judge RoleLearn to Judge – Judge to Learn• Expand team work abilities• Enhance speaking skills• Elevate decision making
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Rules in Review
2013 vs 2014Judge Rules
Learn to Judge – Judge to Learn
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Q & A
1. Competent Leader recognition – Cheryl from N’orators in Edmonton
2. No trained judges – Bronwen from Dinosaur Toastmasters in Brooks
3. Judging Contestant– Edith from Lingo Advanced in Edmonton
Laughing Lessons Learned
‘Good Standing’ - October 1, 2011 Timing – no passesMisconception – speaking area
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Facebook and Linked In:The Official Toastmaster International Members Group
Open Forum Time
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One more thing…Area Contest – Heads Up
Forward Club Table Topics question
Forward Winner Notification form
Forward Contest Bios
“Areas with four or less clubs are eligible to send two contestants per club to compete in Area contest” (Article 4)
Contest Scripts
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In Closing…
Building Club Contest Team Rules, rules, rules Code of Ethics
CreditsPhotos:
http://kirstyskupu.wordpress.com/2010/08/25/the-jurys-still-out-on-linkedin/www.openclipart.org
Webinar Technicals: John Bauer, District 42 PRO
Input and Guidance:Marg Faryna, District 42 LGETShannon Vinter, District 42 Contest Chair
Q & A Assistant:Dawn Thomas
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By Eloise Blackstock, DTMDistrict 42 Contest Chief Judge
Enjoy your Fall 2014 Club Contests.