1. TURNING MEMBERS INTO WINNERS! District 28 Toastmasters
CLUB CONTESTS:
TURNING MEMBERS INTO WINNERS!
District 28 Toastmasters

2. Club Contests: Turning Members into Winners!
Goals
Clubs: Increase number holding contests by 10% in 2008
Members: At least 3 contestants; increase by one
You: Compete in one contest in 2008

3. CLUB CONTESTS: TURNING MEMBERS INTO WINNERS!
“one who is successful through praiseworthy ability and hard work”

4. Club Contests: Leaving your comfort zone?
Competing for place & trophy
Others try to beat you
Inspire audience & judges
Provide impromptu answers under pressure
Use humor to entertain
‘Real’ world
Competing to get ahead
Others try to best you
Inspire team members
Provide impromptu answers under pressure
Use humor to ease tension

5. David Brooks, 1990 World Champion of Public Speaking
Club Contests
“You don’t compete because you’re the best. You become the best because you compete.”
David Brooks, 1990 World Champion of Public Speaking

6. Club Contests: Getting Credit
Contestants
Manual speech credits
CL credits
Supporting Cast
CL credits

7. CLUB CONTESTS WIIF CLUBS?
More Distinguished Clubs have contests
Educational & leadership achievements
Hook prospective members

8. Club Contests: Getting Help
Attend office training
Recruit mentors: AG; DTM Club
Reciprocate with a buddy club
What else?????