TM Insider: Being An Organizing Chair
Every Toastmasters club is required to organize 2 speech contests per year. This will give members a chance to take point in the organization process and sharpen various skills needed to make the event a a success such as interpersonal communication skills, leadership skills, organization skills and project management skills. Regardless of what type of contest you are organizing, here is our foolproof plan to help keep you on point if you decide to take up the daunting role of Organizing Chair. 1) Have a Checklist Go through the Speech Contest Rulebook and extract the important points pertaining to the logistics involved in organizing a contest. This will include details like: - By when your club needs to organize your contest in order to qualify for the next level - How many role players are required - Who to appoint as the Chief Judge who will then appoint the other judges - The kind of help you may need from your club members - Minimum requirements for con...