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Johnathan Buckner, Don Dickinson DTM, Ashley Seiman and George Caspar DTM break down how our club planned, staffed, and ran the International Speech Contest, from recruiting nervous first-timers to solving hybrid hurdles. Along the way we share why live energy matters, how interviews can shine, and how creativity on stage can still fit the rules.

• roles of contest chair, contest master, and chief judge
• recruiting eligible speakers and volunteers early
• mapping eligibility with VP Education
• practical use of the rulebook and training
• day-of checklists, briefings, and timing flow
• hybrid facilitation versus in-person engagement
• post-event community building with snacks
• DIY trophies and club tradition
• value of contestant interviews
• why contests accelerate growth and focus
• encouraging creativity within the rules

Apex Toastmasters is a President's distinguished club founded in 1996 and located in Apex, North Carolina, USA.

We meet every Thursday night at 7:00 pm at the Apex Baptist Church and online. See club website for details.

Apex Toastmasters Club Website: https://www.apextoastmasters.org/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=apex%20toastmasters

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Apex Toastmasters is a President's distinguished club founded in 1996 and located in Apex, North Carolina, USA.

We meet every Thursday night at 7:00 pm at the Apex Baptist Church and online. See club website for details.

Apex Toastmasters Club Website: https://www.apextoastmasters.org/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=apex%20toastmasters

If you enjoyed what you heard, please take a moment to like, share, rate, or review this podcast.