SAA Division Director, Area Director,(if they are attending) Mdm

President, fellow Toastmasters, visiting Toastmasters and valued

guests, good evening! (Voice with excitement)

Welcome to Area G1 International Speech & Table Topics Contests for

the year 2017/2018.

I am Naziela, the Sergeant At Arms for this morning.

Before we begin, kindly switch off your mobile phone or turn any sound
emitting devices into silent mode. (Pause)

Thank You.

Now, I would like to pass the control of lectern to our Organizing Chair.
Let’s welcome TM Chloe Phuah.

(Wait until OC reach the stage, shake hand with him then only can go
back to the seat.)

OC Thank you Sergeant–at-Arms, Division Director, Area Director, Club

President, fellow Toastmasters, visiting Toastmasters and most
welcome guests, good evening! (Voice with excitement)

A warm welcome to the Area G1 Speech & Table Topics Contests of

Year 2017/2018.

The benefits of speech contests are many. They are an important part
of the Toastmasters educational program. They provide an opportunity
for Toastmasters to gain speaking experience, as well as an opportunity
for other Toastmasters to learn by observing proficient speakers. They
are also challenging, offering speakers the chance to use their skills &
talents and allow them to advance to another higher level of
achievements. Let us give a thunderous round of applause to all our
Contestants this evening.

The legendary american football coach, Paul Bryant ever said: “If you
believe in yourself and have dedication and pride - and never quit, you'll
be a winner. The price of victory is high but so are the rewards.”

I wish each Contestant this evening EVERY SUCCESS.

I shall now pass the control of lectern to the Contest Toastmaster of the
International Speech Contest. Let us put our hands together to welcome
ACB Chandra Appavoo.
Contest Thank you Organising Chair TM Chloe Phuah.

TM A warm welcome to Area G1 Speech and Table-Topics Contests

2017/2018.

SPEECH CONTEST

Speech Contest provides an opportunity for speakers to improve

their speaking abilities and to recognise the best as encouragement
to all and to provide an opportunity to learn by observing the more
proficient speakers who have benefited from their Toastmasters
training.

This evening we are going to witness ( 5 ) international speech

contestants and they will be speaking in the following order of
sequence:
Contestant No. 1 (Rozalina Binti Taib)

Contestant No. 2 (Tan Cheah Wee)

Contestant No. 3 (Satish Uttam)

Contestant No. 4 (Sakeshraj Narajah)

Contestant No 5 (Sri Ram Ramuloo)

Before we begin, let me first explain some house rules.

- Please switch off or put to silent mode your mobile phone or any sound
emitting device that you may have. Please take a moment to check that
this is observed.

- Taking photographs during speeches are not permitted.

- Please do not leave your seat when the contestants are speaking. You
may leave the room only during the one (1) minute silence observed after
the completion of every speech. But you must return within that same
minute, otherwise you will be locked out until the completion of the next
speech.

- This one (1) minute silence between contestants is observed to

enable the Judges to mark their ballots.
ELIGIBLITY OF CONTESTANTS

To be eligible to compete, a contestant must:

- be a Toastmaster in good standing of a club in good standing and

- have completed at least 6 manual speeches from the Competent
Communication manual of Toastmasters International.
 All speeches presented must be substantially original and for this, the
contestants must complete the Speaker’s Certification of eligibility
and Originality. Any quoted material must be so identified during the
speech presentations.

TIMING OF THE SPEECHES

Speeches will be 5 to 7 minutes. A contestant will be disqualified

from the contest if the speech is less than 4 minutes 30 seconds or
more than 7 minutes 30 seconds.

Upon being introduced, the contestants shall proceed immediately to

the speaking position…. at the front here…(Point out the speaking
area)

Timing will begin with contestants’ first definite verbal or non-verbal

communication with the audience. This usually will be the first word
uttered by the contestant, but would include any other
communication such as sound effects, a staged act by another
person, etc.

Timers shall provide warning signal lights which will be clearly visible
to the contestants only.

a) The green light will be switched on at 5 minutes and will remain

on for one minute.
b) The amber light will be switched on at 6 minutes and will remain
on for one minute.
c) The red light will be switched on at 7 minutes and will remain on
until the conclusion of the speech.
d) No signal shall be given for the overtime period.
e) In the event of technical failure of the signal, a speaker is allowed
30 seconds extra overtime before being disqualified.

PROTESTS

All protests will be limited to Judges and Contestants only and must
be lodged with the chief Judge or Contest Toastmaster prior to the
announcement of the contests results.

All decisions of the Judges are final.

Chief Judge, are the Judges ready? Contestants, are you ready? Are
the audience ready?

Then let the International Speech Contest 2017/2018 begin…

 Contestant No. 1
Name:
Speech Title:
Speech Title:
Name:

We shall observe the one (1) minute silence.

Contestant No. 2
Name:
Speech Title:
Speech Title:
Name:

We shall observe the one (1) minute silence.

Contestant No. 3
Name:
Speech Title:
Speech Title:
Name:

We shall observe the one (1) minute silence.

Contestant No. 4
Name:
Speech Title:
Speech Title:
Name:

We shall observe the one (1) minute silence.

…… (repeat for subsequent contestants)

Ladies and Gentlemen, let us all give a round of applause to all our
contestants.

Ballot Counters please collect the ballots from judges and pass to Chief
Judge.

We shall now have a 20 minutes tea break, please be back here

by.................
SAA Welcome back to the second session of the Contests.

How was the food, is it good??

(after
break) Now I would like to pass the control of lectern to Table Topics Contest
Toastmaster. Let’s welcome TM Fatin Natijah Llias

(Wait until Contest TM reach the stage, shake hand with her then only
can go back to the seat.)
Contest SAA begins second session and Contest Toastmaster for the Table-
Topics Contest takes control of the lectern. Greeting…
TM
Thank you Sergeant–at-Arms, Division Director, Area Director, Club
President, fellow Toastmasters, visiting Toastmasters and most
welcome guests, good evening! (Voice with excitement)

TABLE-TOPICS CONTEST

The Table-Topics Contest provides an opportunity to learn by observing

the more proficient speakers who have benefited from their
Toastmasters training and to encourage development of impromptu
speaking skills and to recognise the best as encouragement to all.

This evening we are going to witness ( 5 ) contestants and they will be

speaking in the following order of sequence:

Contestant No. 1 (Abdul Hafiz Bin Redzuan)

Contestant No. 2 (Chang Chun Yaw)

Contestant No. 3 (Satish Uttam)

Contestant No. 4 (Sakeshraj Narajah)

Contestant No. 5 (Mithiran A/L Suppaya)

Before we begin, let me explain some house rules.

ELIGIBILITY OF CONTESTANTS

All contestants must be members in good standing in a Club in good

standing.

TOPIC

All contestants shall receive the same topic, which shall be of a general
nature, and shall speak for two (2) minutes.

The topic shall not require a detailed knowledge but should lead to an
opinion or conclusion.

TIMING

Speeches shall be two (2) minutes long. Contestants who speak for less
than 1 minute or more than 2 minutes 30 seconds shall be disqualified.
Upon being introduced, the contestant shall proceed immediately to the
speaking position at the front here.

Timing will begin with contestants’ first definite verbal or non-verbal

communication with the audience. This usually will be the first word
uttered by the contestant, but would include any other communication
such as sound effects, a staged act by another person, etc.

Timers shall provide warning signal lights which will be clearly visible to
the contestants only.

a) The green light will be switched on at 1 minute and will remain on for
one minute.
b) The amber light will be switched on at 1 minute 30 seconds and will
remain on for 30 seconds.
c) The red light will be switched on at 2 minutes and will remain on until
the conclusion of the speech.
d) No signal shall be given for the overtime period.
e) In the event of technical failure of the signal, a speaker is allowed 30
seconds extra overtime before being disqualified.

Chief Judge, are the Judges ready?

Contestants, are you ready?
Audience, are you ready?

Then let the Table-Topics Contest 2017/2018 begins.

I shall now call upon the Chief Judge to pick the topic. (Prepare 3 Topics
in 3 envelopes) Chief Judge take away two envelopes.

Contestants kindly surrender your mobile phone to Sergeant-At-Arms.

Sergeant-At-Arms please keep all mobile phones and escort all
contestants except for Contestant No. 1 out from this room and ensure
they are out of hearing zone (SAA 2 escorts the contestants out from the
room, SAA 1 stays at entrance in the room).

Contestant No. 1
Name:
Topic:
Topic:
Name:

Kindly observe the 1 minute of silence.

Contestant No. 2
Name:
Topic:
Topic:
Name:
Kindly observe the 1 minute of silence.

Contestant No. 3
Name:
Topic:
Topic:
Name:

Kindly observe the 1 minute of silence.

Contestant No. 4
Name:
Topic:
Topic:
Name:

Kindly observe the 1 minute of silence.

Contestant No. 5
Name:
Topic:
Topic:
Name:

Kindly observe the 1 minute of silence.

Kindly observe the 1 minute of silence.

Ladies and Gentlemen, we have concluded the Table-Topics Contest.

SAAs please return mobile phone to the contestants.

Thank you very much for your cooperation in adhering to the house
rules.

I shall now invite our Organising Chair (TM Chloe Phuah) to the lectern.
OC Thank you, Contest Toastmaster for the Table Topics Contest
Competent Communicator Nurmiza Nabilah Bushran.

We can now relax and have fun. Please help me to welcome our
Interviewer, TM Gan Zhi Han to conduct the next session.

Inter Start the interview session.

viewer Now I shall pass the control of lectern back to SAA TM…..
SAA Now it is time for certificate presentation.

International Speech Contestants Certificate Presentation

Let’s welcome International Speech Contest Toastmaster – Advanced

Communicator Bronze Chandra Appavoo to the stage to present
Certificate to the contestants.

Contestant no. 1 (Name)

Contestant no. 2 (Name)

Contestant no. 3 (Name)

…… (contestants receiving certs stay on stage for group photo session)

Group Photo Session

Thank you Advanced Communicator Bronze Chandra Appavoo and all

contestants.

Table Topics Contestants Certificate Presentation

Let’s welcome Table Topics Contest Toastmaster Competent

Communicator Nurmiza Nabilah Bushran to the stage to present
Certificate to the contestants.

Contestant no. 1 (Name)

Contestant no. 2 (Name)

Contestant no. 3 (Name)

…… (contestants receiving certs stay on stage for group photo session)

Group Photo Session

Thank you Competent Communicator Nurmiza Nabilah Bushran and all

the contestants.

Role Players Certificate Presentation

Let’s welcome Organising Chair, TM Chloe Phuah to the stage to

present Appreciation Certificate to all the Role Players.

Contest Toastmaster for : ACB Chandra Appavoo

International Speech Contest

Contest Toastmaster for : CC Nurmiza Nabilah Bushran.

Table Topics Contest

Chief Judge : ACS, ALB David Wong

and her appointed

Panel of Judges

Sergeant-At-Arms : TM Naziela

TM Fatin Natijah Llias

Timers : CC, CL Sung Li Yun

TM Abdalrhman Usama

Ballot Counters : TM Tan Ley Hong

CC Prem Kumar Ganeson

Interviewer : TM Gan Zhi Han

Photographer :

Lastly I would like to invite Area G1 Director to give away Certificate of

Appreciation to Organising Chair, TM Chloe Phuah.

All Role Players please come to the stage to take group photo with Mdm
President and Organizing Chair.

Group Photo Session

Thank you to Mdm President and all Role Players. Now I shall pass the
control of lectern back to Organising Chair, TM Chloe Phuah.
OC Thank you SAA TM Naziela.

Now the moment we have all been waiting for has arrived.

Chief Judge, may I have the results, please? Thank you.

Is there is any time disqualification?

I shall now invite Madam President, to the stage to give away the
awards to the winners.

The Second Runner-Up for the Table Topics Contest is…

The First Runner-Up for the Table Topics Contest is…

The Champion of the Table Topics Contest 2017/2018 is….

(Group Photo Session)

The Second Runner-Up for the International Speech Contest is…

The First Runner-Up for the International Speech Contest is…

The Champion of the International Speech Contest 2016/18 is….

(Group Photo Session)

Thank you, Madam President. Congratulations to all the winners!

We have come to the end of the speech contests. I would like to thank
all the appointment holders for making this contest a success. A
special thanks goes to all of you for guiding me throughout the
preparation of the contests.

Also, once again, our heartiest congratulations to all the winners.

Both the Champions will represent Area G1 at the Division G Contest

which will be held on 21/4/2018. Please give your support to them.

That’s all. Thank you and Good Night.

Please stay back for Group Photo session.