On March 12 and 19th, CTI members enjoyed our spring speech contests: International Speech and Evaluation. All the participants did very well as many of the speakers and officials were first timers. Special thanks go to Marvin from Igniters, Spence from Valley Echo and Florence from Literally Speaking who all came out from their clubs to help with the judging.
The winners of the club contest are:
Evaluation Contest: First place Rosario; Second place Laurie
International Speech Contest: First place Darlene; Second place Rosario
Rosario and Darlene went on to represent our club in the Area J41 contest, along with the CTI cheering section of Chris, Mary Jane, Jiang, Basheer and his lovely young daughter and Darlene's husband, Allan. An old friend from early CTI, Reza, was also there. What great support they provided with their hugs and beaming faces!
Our club did very well with Rosario placing 3rd in the Area Evaluation contest and Darlene placing 1st in the Area International Speech contest.
Darlene now goes on to the Division J International Speech contest on April 18th at the Cardel Theatre 6010 -12th St SE. The more CTI beaming faces in the audience - the better!
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Sunday, February 15, 2009
CTI Spring Speech Contests!
On March 12, 2009, CTI Techtalkers will be holding the Club International Speech Contest and the Club Evaluation Contest. Please plan to come as a participant, an official or a very important audience member.
Any paid up member of CTI Techtalkers may participate in the Evaluation contest. My best advice is to try to get as much evaluation experience as you can by volunteering to evaluate club speakers or go and visit another club and offer to evaluate a speech there. You will learn a lot by participating in an evaluation contest as a contestant or as an official. In either case, there will be someone available to answer your questions and guide you in your role.
The International Speech contest is open to members who have delivered their first 6 manual speeches from the Competent Communicator manual prior to the contest. The speech should be 5-7 minutes long and is usually inspirational/motivational in nature.
The First Place winners of our Club Contests will go on to the Area J41 contest in early April. The winner of the Area J41 contest goes on to Division J contest on April 18 in Calgary, then to District 42 on May 1-3, 2009. The Evaluation contest is completed at the District level. But the International Speech contest winners go on to Region IV in June and then the Worlds in August. Members of our club in the past have competed up to the District 42 contest.
Everyone who participates learns something new from participating or from observing the best speakers from our club, area, division, and district. Have fun!
Any paid up member of CTI Techtalkers may participate in the Evaluation contest. My best advice is to try to get as much evaluation experience as you can by volunteering to evaluate club speakers or go and visit another club and offer to evaluate a speech there. You will learn a lot by participating in an evaluation contest as a contestant or as an official. In either case, there will be someone available to answer your questions and guide you in your role.
The International Speech contest is open to members who have delivered their first 6 manual speeches from the Competent Communicator manual prior to the contest. The speech should be 5-7 minutes long and is usually inspirational/motivational in nature.
The First Place winners of our Club Contests will go on to the Area J41 contest in early April. The winner of the Area J41 contest goes on to Division J contest on April 18 in Calgary, then to District 42 on May 1-3, 2009. The Evaluation contest is completed at the District level. But the International Speech contest winners go on to Region IV in June and then the Worlds in August. Members of our club in the past have competed up to the District 42 contest.
Everyone who participates learns something new from participating or from observing the best speakers from our club, area, division, and district. Have fun!
Friday, January 23, 2009
Sunday, December 07, 2008
Christmas Potluck Lunch and Table Topics Funfest
Everyone is invited to come to the Christmas Potluck Lunch and Table Topics Funfest on Thursday, December 11 with CTI Techtalkers. Come and join in the delicious food and laughter and even try a Table Topics if you are feeling adventurous.
The activities start at 12:00 noon and go to 1:00 pm in Board Room # 2. See you there!
The activities start at 12:00 noon and go to 1:00 pm in Board Room # 2. See you there!
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Evaluation Technique Educational
Members and guests are invited to attend a noon hour workshop on how to present an evaluation that is inspiring and helps a speaker to gain confidence and grow in skills. The same techniques can be used successfully in your career or in family relationships. The evaluation educational session will take place on March 6 during the CTI Techtalkers Toastmaster meeting in Boardroom 7 (upstairs near the elevator) from 12 noon to 1 pm. All are welcome!
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