CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – INTERNATIONAL SPEECH & EVALUATION CONTEST – 26th February 2013

President Philip and Area Governor and Chief Judge, Brett officiated over the Contestant draw for speaking order and the judging criteria before the Contest got underway under Toastmaster Paul.

First up were the 3 International Speech Contestants:

Mark : with a speech entitled: “Which direction are you going?”

Philip: with a speech entitled: “A Ball of String”

Glenn D: with a speech entitled; “Being Normal”

Toastmaster Paul then conducted brief Interviews with each of the Contestants before handing them a Certificate of Participation.

Following the Break and the official duties including speaking order and the judging criteria the Evaluation Contest got underway under the control of Toastmaster Lyndal.

Who introduced our visiting Target Speaker, Ray who presented a speech entitled “What is Rubbish?”.

The Contestants were then escorted out by the S@A to have 5 minutes to compile their thoughts before having their notes gathered up.

Then in order; Paul, Mark, Kymberly, John and Philip were escorted back into the room to deliver their Evaluations of Ray’s Speech.

While the Counters calculated the winners, Toastmaster Lyndal conducted brief interviews with each Contestant before also presenting Certificates of Participation.

Once the Counters returned Area Governor Brett announced the Winners.

International Speech Contest Winner – Philip

As there were only 3 Contestants no Third Place or Runner Up is announced.

Evaluation Contest Third Place – Kimberly

Evaluation Contest Runner Up – John

Evaluation Contest Winner – Philip

President Philip receiving one of his 2 First Place Certificates for both
the Club International Speech Contest and Evaluation Contest from Area Governor Brett

UPCOMING EVENTS

Normal Meeting
Tuesday 12th March 2013

Area 6 International and Evaluation Contest

Hosted by Concord West Club at Concord RSL

Saturday 16th March 2013 – 1:00pm