Contests : another way to improve

Successful professional speakers repeatedly tell us that stage time is key to improved speaking skills.  Every time you participate in a Table Topics session, give a speech at a regular meeting, fill the role as an evaluator or as a Toastmaster, you are giving yourself stage time. Another speaking opportunity exists in the speaking contests.  This fall, two contest opportunities are available to all Toastmasters.  The Humorous Speech and the Evaluation contests. Details about our contest opportunities are listed below.

Humorous Speech and Evaluation Contests

Club Contest

The EastSide Madison Toastmasters will hold both the Humorous Speech and Evaluation contests on September 17, 2012.

Participation. 
All members are requested to attend so we have enough participants and judges.  Your participation, whether as a contestant or as a judge will create a successful event. 

Eligibility requirement
All members of EastSide Madison Toastmasters are eligible to compete in either or both of the contests.


Guests are welcome to observe the contests.  

Sign up.
Using the on-line sign up by navigating to our site : http://1366.toastmastersclubs.org , and logging in by clicking on Member Login.  Click on Meeting Agendas. View the September 17 Agenda.  At this point you can sign up as a contestant or a support person. If all the roles appear to be filled, post a meeting note telling us what role you'd like to fill.  The more contestants and judges, the better!

An alternative option to the on-line sign up is to send an e-mail to Victoria Frank advising your intentions.

Winners will be EastSide Madison Toastmasters' representatives at the Area Contest

Area contest
A member of District 35's area C-4, our area contest will be held on the same day as the area C-2 contests.
When: Thursday, Oct. 4th

            5:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. -  Contestants' and Judges' Briefings

            6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.  -  Contests/ Awards

Where: Strand Associates, Inc.

             910 W. Wingra Dr., Madison, WI 53715   (Google Map of Location: http://goo.gl/maps/aXtQM )

Winners will be Area C-4's representatives at the District Contest

District Fall Conference: Holiday Inn Riverwalk - Neenah

WhenFri, November 2, 8am – Sat, November 3, 10pmWhereHoliday Inn Riverwalk Hotel, Neenah 123 East Wisconsin Avenue, Neenah, WI (map)DescriptionDistrict 35 Fall Conference: Holiday Inn Riverwalk - NeenahJoin us in Neenah, WINovember 2-3, 2012Enjoy the Humorous Speech and Evaluation Contests, take in the educational opportunities and reunite with your Toastmaster friends at the beautiful Holiday Inn Neenah Riverwalk Hotel.