Volunteering in Speech and Debate Club

Expectations Driving to and from event Make sure you have the driver list for each child in your car Usually meet at South Davis Nugget Must have turned in a driver form with attached copy of a driving license and proof of insurance Judge once every four events your child enters A parent may have a substitute that is an adult to judge in their place. They are responsible for finding this judge. Meet in judges room by 8:00 and sign in Accept any ballots (judging forms) that are handed to you Stay entire event including awards Food is provided, breakfast and lunch, (only for you) Help out in any other capacity

How does one judge? Different events have different criteria. Look on website: CAHSSA.org or nationalspeechanddebate.org Be fair and use your own good judgment Remember it is NOT a professional event Write comments that are helpful in boxes provided. Take notes and then write notes on ballot

What events are there? Speech: Debate Interpretation Spontaneous Originals Debate Lincoln-Douglas Policy (team) sometimes CX Parliamentary Public forum Congress

Fundraising Why? Mostly fees for school CHSSA local………….100.00 CHSSA State dues……150.00 NFL dues………149.00 (school pays this) NCFL dues……….50.00 scholarships Possible state or national events….$$$$ Invitationals…50.00 (estimated event cost)

Fund Raising Team Dues…………………20$/student Event fees…………………..6-10$ Tournament on Dec. 10 we are hosting and so need donations/or $ and time at event Carousel might be a possibility Showcase….our largest fundraiser Ideas? Just talk to boosters

Commonly Asked Questions What if everyone in my car is finished? Will I be alone in the room judging? What if I’ve never judged before? How will my child eat lunch? How will I know if I am fair? How long is each round?

Websites to Access Team website: davishighspeechand@wix.com/debate CAHSSA.org (for league news and judge handbook) Speechanddebate.org (national source for info. Boosters: dshsspeechanddebate@gmail.com Groups.dcn.org/dshssdb