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It's important that all contests
be conducted fairly and that the
rules are followed.
Since a speech contest is a
public event, it should be
planned carefully and conducted
professionally. It is the
contest chairman's
responsibility to see that this
is done. He or she must plan the
contest budget, make room and
audio arrangements, conduct a
pre-contest and post-contest
public relations program, and
see that all bills for the event
are promptly paid.
The contest chairman must make
sure that: each speaker is
eligible to compete and is
familiar with the contest rules;
audiovisual equipment is
working; judges, timers, and
counters are briefed on their
duties; ballots are counted
carefully; and that awards are
presented to the winners in a
ceremony that will inspire pride
in Toastmasters. Although a
committee may be formed to help
with these tasks, it is the
contest chairman's
responsibility to make sure they
are done. |
