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One more week, members, and we will have our club International Speech Contest and Tall Tales Contest.  That's March 13.  Any member who has completed at least 6 speeches is eligible for the International contest, and all members are eligible for the Tall Tales contest.

 

Take it from me, there is nothing as energizing as competing in a speech contest.  The nerves are a-tingle, there may be sweat, the eyes might blur, and the knees could knock, but when the introduction is over, there's no going back.  It's showtime!  Trust me, you'll love it.

 

We need the help of several members besides the competitors -- a Toastmaster, a Chief Judge, a few judges, a timer, a ballot counter, and a cheering section -- so there's something for everyone to do.  And by the way, it's possible to enter both contests even though it's rare.  I hope we can start signing up to fill those spots this week.  However, we can always add to the schedule at the last minute.

 

The International contest times at a minimum of 4:30 and a maximum of 7:30.  Under or over merits a disqualification, but that's a rule we are allowed to break if we have to.  Tall Tales are between 2:30 and 5:30, and the same rule applies.  In any event, we will send a contestant to the area contest on March 23 if we have to hog-tie and drag a couple of our members there.  We have never knowingly missed a contest.

 

I've attached the latest schedule again, as I think Don is still out of town.  Just be sure to note that everything changes on the 13th for the contests.  What's there now will likely be advanced a week to the 20th.

 

Visitors, you are cordially welcome to observe our contest night on the 13th, just as you are welcome any Wednesday.  Contests are just another part of the comprehensive Toastmasters program.  Come see.

 

Any changes this week?  To me, please no later than 1:00 Wednesday.

 

Gordon Andersen

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