TOASTMASTERS DISTRICT 25 Areatall Talesinternational SPEECH CONTESTS SCRIPT

TOASTMASTERS DISTRICT 25 AreaTall TalesInternational SPEECH CONTESTS SCRIPT

Tall TalesInternational SpeechContests Script

Script Instructions

Welcome to the Toastmasters International District 25 script. Where items only pertain to a subset of contests, it will be marked by lines and arrows, as below.

 This is a sample section.

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Prior to your briefings, either remove or mark out the sections that do not pertain to the contests at hand. Remove this instruction section as well. In addition, make modifications to this script so that it works for you and your event.

Additionally, it is highly recommended to print this script, punch holes and put in a three-ring binder. This will allow you to keep your place more easily than with loose sheets.

Please arrive one hour before your contest begins. This will allow you time to get organized before the Contestant Briefing begins, where you will need information to complete this script.

When using this script, do not read aloud the “Action” or “Parenthetical” portions that are highlighted in gray.

Contest Toastmaster Checklist

As the Toastmaster of the contest, you will need to know the following to complete this script:

Conference Representative Name

Speaking Orders

Contestant Names

Contestant Speech Titles

Tall TalesSpeech Contest

Area Director takes the lectern.

Area Director

I call this contest of Area ____ to Order!

Bang gavel.

Welcome! Thank you for coming today!

 Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance is an option at the discretion of the Contest Director.

Area Director

Please rise and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Recite the Pledge.

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 Delivery of an Inspiration/Invocation is an option at the discretion of the Contest Director.

Area Director

______,
would you please give an inspiration.

Inspiration is given.

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Area Director

(Optional, deliver a few quick comments on the contest)

(Optional, deliver a few quick comments on the toastmaster)

Please join me in welcoming our Contest Toastmaster, .

Transfer contest control from Area Director to Contest Toastmaster with handshake, Area Director retires.

Contest Toastmaster

(Givewelcome and short opening remarks related to Contest Theme,
then:)

Please silence or turn off any personal devices that may make noise during the contest.

I will now introduce the dignitaries present today.

For each line that is initialed, read the information exactly as it appears on the dignitary form from left to right. Lead applause for each.

Contest Toastmaster

Chief Judge, are we ready to begin?

Do not proceed with contest until the Chief Judge responds in the affirmative. Fill time as necessary with dialog that will not bias any participant or unfairly identify contestants or judges.

Contest Toastmaster

We will have twocontests today. The first contest will be theTall TalesSpeech Contest. After that contest we will have a ten-minute break. After the break we will conduct the InternationalSpeech Contestand will then adjourn.

Contestants, timers, ballot counters, and sergeants at arms have all been briefed prior to the beginning of this contest. Everyone is aware of the Toastmasters International rules that govern this contest. No one should enter or leave the room during the contestants’ presentations. You may do so, if time permits during the minute of silence, between presentations. While the contestants are speaking,we ask that you not take pictures, particularly with flash cameras, or to video the contestants without their permission.

The speaking area for this contest is…

Describe Speaking Area.

Contest Toastmaster

Let the contest begin!

Tall TalesSpeech contestants, please stand.

Lead applause.

Contest Toastmaster

Thank you, contestants, please be seated.

The speaking order for the Tall TalesSpeech Contest is:

Contestant Number One: ______

Contestant Number Two: ______

Contestant Number Three: ______

Contestant Number Four:______

Contestant Number Five: ______

Contestant Number Six: ______

We will now begin the Tall Tales Contest.

Contest Toastmaster

There will be one minute of silence before the first contestant and between each contestant. Time Keepers, when I advise you to do so, please signal me with the green light when one minute is up. After all contestants have spoken, the judges will be given all the time they need to complete their ballots.

Time Keepers, please time one minute of silence now.

Wait for one minute of silence before announcing first contestant.

Contest Toastmaster

(First Contestant Name)______

(Speech Title)______

(Speech Title)______

(Contestant Name) ______

Lead applause. Transfer contest control from Contest Toastmaster to contestant with handshake, Contest Toastmaster retires.

Contestant delivers speech.

Transfer contest control from contestant to Contest Toastmaster with handshake, contestant retires.

Contest Toastmaster

(It is vitally important not to make any remarks about the speech or contestant.)

May we have one minute of silence while the judges mark their ballots.

Wait for one minute of silence before announcing next contestant. Contestants may enter room or set up props at this time. When the Timers show a Green light, proceed.

Contest Toastmaster

(Second Contestant Name) ______

(Speech Title)______

(Speech Title)______

(Contestant Name) ______

Lead applause. Transfer contest control from Contest Toastmaster to contestant with handshake, Contest Toastmaster retires.

Contestant delivers speech.

Transfer contest control from contestant to Contest Toastmaster with handshake, contestant retires.

Contest Toastmaster

(It is vitally important not to make any remarks about the speech or contestant.)

May we have one minute of silence while the judges mark their ballots.

Wait for one minute of silence before announcing next contestant. Contestants may enter room or set up props at this time. When the Timers show a Green light, proceed.

Contest Toastmaster

(Third Contestant Name) ______

(Speech Title)______

(Speech Title)______

(Contestant Name) ______

Lead applause. Transfer contest control from Contest Toastmaster to contestant with handshake, Contest Toastmaster retires.

Contestant delivers speech.

Transfer contest control from contestant to Contest Toastmaster with handshake, contestant retires.

Contest Toastmaster

(It is vitally important not to make any remarks about the speech or contestant.)

May we have one minute of silence while the judges mark their ballots.

Wait for one minute of silence before announcing next contestant. Contestants may enter room or set up props at this time. When the Timers show a Green light, proceed.

Contest Toastmaster

(Fourth Contestant Name) ______

(Speech Title)______

(Speech Title)______

(Contestant Name) ______

Lead applause. Transfer contest control from Contest Toastmaster to contestant with handshake, Contest Toastmaster retires.

Contestant delivers speech.

Transfer contest control from contestant to Contest Toastmaster with handshake, contestant retires.

Contest Toastmaster

(It is vitally important not to make any remarks about the speech or contestant.)

May we have one minute of silence while the judges mark their ballots.

Wait for one minute of silence before announcing next contestant. Contestants may enter room or set up props at this time. When the Timers show a Green light, proceed.

Contest Toastmaster

(Fifth Contestant Name) ______

(Speech Title)______

(Speech Title)______

(Contestant Name) ______

Lead applause. Transfer contest control from Contest Toastmaster to contestant with handshake, Contest Toastmaster retires.

Contestant delivers speech.

Transfer contest control from contestant to Contest Toastmaster with handshake, contestant retires.

Contest Toastmaster

(It is vitally important not to make any remarks about the speech or contestant.)

May we have one minute of silence while the judges mark their ballots.

Wait for one minute of silence before announcing next contestant. Contestants may enter room or set up props at this time. When the Timers show a Green light, proceed.

Contest Toastmaster

(Sixth Contestant Name) ______

(Speech Title)______

(Speech Title)______

(Contestant Name) ______

Lead applause. Transfer contest control from Contest Toastmaster to contestant with handshake, Contest Toastmaster retires.

Contestant delivers speech.

Transfer contest control from contestant to Contest Toastmaster with handshake, contestant retires.

Contest Toastmaster

(It is vitally important not to make any remarks about the speech or contestant.)

Everyone please remain silent while the judges have all the time they need to complete their ballots and have them collected by the Ballot Counters.

Ballot counters collect ballots and Chief Judge collects the timer’s report. Chief Judge leaves room with ballot counters to tabulate results. Chief Judge will lead applause as Ballot Counters make their exit.

Contest Toastmaster

If there are no contestants in BOTH contests: / If there ARE contestants in both contests:
Let’s get to know our contestants. Contestants please join me for a brief interview, lining up in the order that you spoke. / Let’s get to know our contestants. Contestants who are not competing in the next contest, please join me for a brief interview, lining up in the order that you spoke.

Lead applause as the contestants return to the stage.

Ask each contestant the following three questions. Wait for their answer before asking the next question.

Contest Toastmaster

(First Contestant Name) ______,
how long have you been in Toastmasters?

Pause for answer.

What club are you representing?

Pause for answer.

What is your Toastmasters education level?

Pause for answer.

Ask each contestant only one question using profile form for material. Keep interview brief.

(First Contestant Name)______,
thank you. Please accept this certificate of participation.

Present certificate and shake hands.

Contest Toastmaster

Please move to the end of the line.
(Second Contestant Name) ______,
how long have you been in Toastmasters…

Repeat this process for each contestant.

After all contestants have been interviewed, it is likely a group photo will be taken. Please call any Tall Tales contestants not interviewed,to be in the photo as well.Distribute their certificate for this contest before the photo is snapped.

Proceed with the following:

Contest Toastmaster

Contestants, please, return to your seats.

We will now hear from (Conference Representative)
about the upcoming District 25 Conference.

Lead applause. Transfer contest control from Contest Toastmaster to Conference Representative with handshake, Contest Toastmaster retires.

Conference Representative

Delivers conference blurb.

Transfer contest control from Conference Representative to Contest Toastmaster with handshake, Conference Representative retires.

Filler may be necessary if Contest Chief Judge has not returned. Invite other District personnel to speak if so, or engage audience in Table Topics. When Chief Judge has returned, continue.

It is time to announce the winner of the Tall Tales Speech Contest.

Would the Area and Division Directors join me on stage?

While they get ready, I have a note on alternates. Our SECOND PLACE winner will represent our Area at the Division Contest, IF the first place winner is unavailable.

Now for the winners of the Tall TalesSpeech Contest…

Receive the Results Form from the Contest Chief Judge.

COntest Toastmaster

(ONLY if the Time Disqualification box on the Results form is checked give the following.)

There were one or more disqualifications due to time.

(ONLY if five or more contestants competed.) Announce the Third Placewinner of the Tall TalesSpeech Contest as they appear on the announcement form. Directors will award certificate. Keep announcement form concealed if you are asked to be in the photo.

Announce the Second Placewinner of the Tall TalesSpeech Contest as they appear on the announcement form. Directors will award Trophy. Keep announcement form concealed if you are asked to be in the photo.

Announce the winner of the Tall TalesSpeech Contest as they appear on the announcement form. Directors will award Trophy. IMMEDIATELY after photo with the winner, proceed to lectern and give the following:

COntest Toastmaster

This Tall TalesSpeech Contest is adjourned!

Bang gavel. Lead applause.

Contest Toastmaster

We will now have a ten-minute break. Please enjoy the refreshments. We will resume our contest in ten minutes. Time Keepers, please time ten minutes now.

Intermission

Intermission. This event is still in session. Assist contest officials with returning audience to chairs at the eight-minute mark.

InternationalSpeech Contest

Area Director takes the lectern.

Area Director

I call this contest of Area ____ to Order! Welcome!

(Optional, deliver a very quick remark)

Please join me in welcoming our Contest Toastmaster, .

Transfer contest control from Area Director to Contest Toastmaster with handshake, Area Director retires.

Contest Toastmaster

Chief Judge, are we ready to begin?

Do not proceed with contest until the Chief Judge responds in the affirmative. Fill time as necessary with dialog that will not bias any participant or unfairly identify contestants or judges.

Contest Toastmaster

We will now conduct the International Speech Contest. Once the contest has begun, the Sergeant at Arms will secure the doors.

Would the Contestants for the InternationalSpeech Contest please stand?

Pause for applause.

Thank you, please be seated.

The speaking area for this contest is…

Describe Speaking Area.

Contest Toastmaster

Members of the audience are asked to refrain from leaving or entering the room during the contest. You may do so, if time permits during the minute of silence, between presentations. Again, we ask that you not take pictures, particularly with flash cameras, or to video the contestants without their permission.After the contest, please do not leave the room until it is determined that all ballots have been collected.

The speaking order for the InternationalSpeech Contest is:

Contestant Number One:______

Contestant Number Two:______

Contestant Number Three:______

Contestant Number Four:______

Contestant Number Five:______

Contestant Number Six:______

There will be one minute of silence before the first contestant and between each contestant. Time Keepers, when I advise you to do so, please signal me with the green light when one minute is up. After all contestants have spoken, the judges will be given all the time they need to complete their ballots.

Time Keepers, please time one minute of silence now.

Wait for one minute of silence before announcing first contestant.

Contest Toastmaster

(First Contestant Name) ______

(Speech Title) ______

(Speech Title) ______

(Contestant Name) ______

Lead applause. Transfer contest control from Contest Toastmaster to contestant with handshake, Contest Toastmaster retires.

Contestant delivers speech.

Transfer contest control from contestant to Contest Toastmaster with handshake, contestant retires.

Contest Toastmaster

(It is vitally important not to make any remarks about the speech or contestant.)

May we have one minute of silence while the judges mark their ballots.

Wait for one minute of silence before announcing next contestant. Contestants may enter room or set up props at this time. When the Timers show a Green light, proceed.

Contest Toastmaster

(Second Contestant Name) ______

(Speech Title) ______

(Speech Title) ______

(Contestant Name) ______

Lead applause. Transfer contest control from Contest Toastmaster to contestant with handshake, Contest Toastmaster retires.

Contestant delivers speech.

Transfer contest control from contestant to Contest Toastmaster with handshake, contestant retires.

Contest Toastmaster

(It is vitally important not to make any remarks about the speech or contestant.)

May we have one minute of silence while the judges mark their ballots.

Wait for one minute of silence before announcing next contestant. Contestants may enter room or set up props at this time. When the Timers show a Green light, proceed.

Contest Toastmaster

(Third Contestant Name) ______

(Speech Title) ______

(Speech Title) ______

(Contestant Name) ______

Lead applause. Transfer contest control from Contest Toastmaster to contestant with handshake, Contest Toastmaster retires.

Contestant delivers speech.

Transfer contest control from contestant to Contest Toastmaster with handshake, contestant retires.

Contest Toastmaster

(It is vitally important not to make any remarks about the speech or contestant.)

May we have one minute of silence while the judges mark their ballots.

Wait for one minute of silence before announcing next contestant. Contestants may enter room or set up props at this time. When the Timers show a Green light, proceed.

Contest Toastmaster

(Fourth Contestant Name) ______

(Speech Title)______

(Speech Title) ______

(Contestant Name) ______

Lead applause. Transfer contest control from Contest Toastmaster to contestant with handshake, Contest Toastmaster retires.

Contestant delivers speech.

Transfer contest control from contestant to Contest Toastmaster with handshake, contestant retires.

Contest Toastmaster

(It is vitally important not to make any remarks about the speech or contestant.)

May we have one minute of silence while the judges mark their ballots.

Wait for one minute of silence before announcing next contestant. Contestants may enter room or set up props at this time. When the Timers show a Green light, proceed.

Contest Toastmaster

(Fifth Contestant Name) ______

(Speech Title) ______

(Speech Title) ______

(Contestant Name) ______

Lead applause. Transfer contest control from Contest Toastmaster to contestant with handshake, Contest Toastmaster retires.

Contestant delivers speech.

Transfer contest control from contestant to Contest Toastmaster with handshake, contestant retires.

Contest Toastmaster

(It is vitally important not to make any remarks about the speech or contestant.)

May we have one minute of silence while the judges mark their ballots.

Wait for one minute of silence before announcing next contestant. Contestants may enter room or set up props at this time. When the Timers show a Green light, proceed.