Serving as a contest chair or contest volunteer is an extraordinary opportunity. If you’re already familiar with the general guidelines below, you’ll find Fall 2016 details on a special page.
Contest Documents
General
Speech Contest Rulebook 2016-2017
Contest Manager – Single Contest Evaluation & Humorous, Fall 2017
Contest Manager – Modified Double Contest Evaluation & Humorous, Fall 2017
District Contest Reps Name of District Representative at each Fall 2017 contest (coming soon !)
Financial
Reimbursement Voucher MS Excel file
Contest Budget Approval Process for Fall 2017 (Coming soon !)
Revenue Reconciliation and Deposits Zip file containing instructions for post-contest revenue
reconciliation, Excel forms and sample docs
501(c)3 Determination Letter IRS confirmation of TI’s non-profit status
Guides for All Types of Contests
Role of the Contest Chair slideshow
Contest Chair Planning and Action Tracking
Check your skill level! Contest Chair Quiz
How to Be a Highly Effective Contest Sergeant-at-Arms
Contest Evaluation Form Excel spreadsheet
Functionary Guides
(Soon to include guides for the Fall 2016 Evaluation and Humorous Speech contests)
Guide for Table Topics Ballot Counters
Guide for Table Topics Speech Contestants
Toastmaster’s Briefing for Table Topics Contestants
Guide for Table Topics Sergeants-at-Arms
Guide for Table Topics Toastmaster
Guide for International Speech Ballot Counters
Guide for International Speech Sergeants-at-Arms
Guide for International Speech Timers
Guide for International Speech Contestants
Guide for International Speech Toastmasters
Toastmaster’s Briefing for International Speech Contestants
Role of the Contestant Liaison
Contest Forms (for the Chief Judge)
Ballot for Table Topics Judges
Ballot for Table Topics Tie-Breaking Judge
Ballot for International Speech Judges
Ballot for International Speech Tie-Breaking Judge
Reporting Form for Ballot Counters
Speaker’s Certificate of Eligibility and Originality
Judge’s Certification of Eligibility and Code of Ethics
Raffle – Food – Program
Tips about Contest Food and Decorations
Sample letter requesting raffle donations (Word doc)
Sample letter thanking raffle donors (Word doc)
Sample Contest Program, cover (Word doc)
Sample Contest Program, inside pages (Word doc)