Kris Tips for Speech Contestants
2024-2025 Training Series for District 35 - International Speech Contest and Table Topics Speech Contest
This is one of several in a series of trainings for the District 35 - International Speech Contest and Table Topics Speech Contest – with my personal spin on it!
This video focuses on some of my personal tips to help you in the contest – information that goes beyond the contest rulebook.
For some of you, it may be advantageous to watch the videos at 1.5 or 2.0 times speed.
Total Videos Available
• Be a Better Judge
• Speech Ballots - Table Topics and International Speech Contests
• Judging Essentials – Certification of Eligibility, Ballot Completion, Protests & Disqualifications
• Ballot Counter Briefing
• Timer Briefing
• Contestant Briefing
• Kris’s Tips for Speech Contestants
Don’t forget to download and review the Speech Contest Rulebook (Item 1171 from Toastmasters.org). All contestants and functionaries should be familiar with the latest version.
Good luck this contest season.
For specific questions, talk with the Chief Judge or Contest Chair for your contest. You can also reach out to your Area or Division Director or the Program Quality Director.
About Kris Pool, DTM, Past District Director
Member of Toastmasters since April 2005
District 35 Leadership roles have included:
• District Director
• Program Quality Director
• Club Growth Director
• Area Director
• Newsletter Editor
• Spring Conference Chair
• Member – District Leadership Committee
Club officer roles have included:
• Club President
• Vice President Education
• Vice President Membership
• Vice President Public Relations
• Treasurer
Current Clubs (come visit me):
Sheboygan Toastmasters
https://2121.toastmastersclubs.org/
Cream City Communicators
https://creamcity.toastmastersclubs.org/