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Contest Documents

Note: Per TI on July 23, 2010, the rule is that the Contest Chair gives the Contestant Briefing (not the Toastmaster). Some of the below documents still need to be changed to reflect that. Please be aware.

General

Speech Contest Rulebook
Contest Manager Excel spreadsheet, tailored for Table Topics & Humorous Speech Contests, rev August 2010
Double Contest Manager Excel spreadsheet, tailored for Table Topics & Humorous Speech Contests, rev August 2010
Role of the Contest Chair PowerPoint (may take some time to download)
Contest Chair Planning and Action Tracking
For a quick review, try this: Contest Chair Questionnaire
Tips for Registration, Protocol and Greeters
Guide for Registration
Contest Evaluation Form Excel spreadsheet
Contest Locations Excel spreadsheet

Financial

Contest Budget Tips
Sample Budget Excel spreadsheet
Reimbursement Form for District One Excel spreadsheet
Reimbursement Form for Division A Excel spreadsheet
Reimbursement Form for Division B Excel spreadsheet
Reimbursement Form for Division C Excel spreadsheet
Reimbursement Form for Division D Excel spreadsheet
Reimbursement Form for Division E Excel spreadsheet
Cash/Check Reconciliation Form Excel spreadsheet

Functionary Guides

Updated for Fall 2010 Table Topics and Humorous Speech contests
Guide for Table Topics Ballot Counters
Guide for Table Topics Timers
Guide for Table Topics Contestants
Guide for Table Topics Sergeants-at-Arms
Guide for Table Topics Toastmasters
Toastmaster's Briefing for Table Topics Contestants

Guide for Humorous Speech Ballot Counters
Guide for Humorous Speech Timers
Guide for Humorous Speech Contestants
Guide for Humorous Speech Sergeants-at-Arms
Guide for Humorous Speech Toastmasters
Toastmaster's Briefing for Humorous Speech Contestants

Role of the Contestant Liaison

Contest Forms

Ballot for Table Topics Judges
Ballot for Table Topics Tie-Breaking Judge
Ballot for Humorous Speech Judges
Ballot for Humorous Speech Tie-Breaking Judge
Reporting Form for Ballot Counters
Reporting form for Timers
Biography of Contestants (Word doc)
Certificate of Eligibility and Originality
Results of Tally
Notification of Winners

Raffle - Food - Program

Tips for Successful Raffles
Tips about Contest Food and Decorations
Sample letter requesting raffle donations (Word doc, on District letterhead)
Sample letter thanking raffle donors (Word doc, on District letterhead)
Sample Contest Program, cover (Word doc)
Sample Contest Program, inside pages (Word doc)

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