By Eloise Blackstock, DTMDistrict 42 Contest Chief Judge

ellyblackstock@gmail.com

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

ellyblackstock@gmail.com

Enjoy your Fall 2014 Club Contests.