ToastmastersEmpower Your Message!
Deliberate and repeated public speaking can lead to clear and impactful messages and help people from all walks of life achieve effective and performant communication in the most situations of daily life.
The contest empowers all participants and gathers the winners of the Toastmasters Areas in Division G (Denmark & Skåne Area) in the categories of International Speech Contest, Table Topics, and Evaluation, as well as a keynote and lots of fun!
When
Saturday, May 2nd, 2020 from 11:00 to 16:30. Contestant, judges, and role bearers from 10:00.
Where
Online on Zoom. We have sent emails with the meeting information to all registered participants.
Gallery
Here are a few pictures from the event!
Keynote
Meet our distinguished keynote speaker!
Speaking with Impact in Challenging Times
Aditya Maheswaran, DTM
1st runner up, 1st Indian representing India, and 3-time representative at the World Championship of Public Speaking. Distinguished Toastmaster since 2010
Aditya is a sought-after keynote speaker and thought leader in leading in the VUCA world, purpose-driven leadership, executive presence, mindfulness, and personal excellence. He is known to combine the eternal wisdom of the human thought with modern research on leadership, giving him a unique advantage of engaging an audience.
He was placed World #2 at the World Championship of Public Speaking 2015 held at Las Vegas from over 35.000 public speakers around the World. He is the 1st Indian representing India to have entered the finals of the championship. He is a 3-time representative at the World Championship of Public Speaking.
Aditya is a 2-time TEDx speaker and was bestowed the Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) in 2010 by Toastmasters International. He is a regular columnist with "The Hindu" daily and several other publications. He has addressed audiences in over 15 countries and 25 cities across continents.
Aditya is an Engineer by qualification and holds a Post Graduate Degree in Management (MBA) from the Indian School of Business (ISB), specializing in Strategy and Marketing. He is passionate about history, leadership, Advaita Vedanta, and physics.
Program
The Program is subject to minor changes
Contest Briefing Nina Gheorghiță, Contest Chair
Contestants, Judges, and Role Bearers prepare for the contest.
Networking and Settlement Rina Yahya, Master of Ceremony
Audience joins the online contest and settles in to start.
Contest Start
Practicalities and Agenda Rina Yahya, Master of Ceremony
Rina kickstarts the conference with an overview of the day.
Opening Words Asit Dalai, Division Director
A warm welcome to the 2020 D95 Division G Contest.
Contest Theme Nina Gheorghiță, Contest Chair
"Empower Your Message!"
Intro to the Keynote Rina Yahya, Master of Ceremony
An intro to the Keynote Speaker and his speech.
Keynote and Q&A Aditya Maheswaran, DTM
"Speaking with Impact in Challenging Times"
Break: Lunch
Intro to the Speech Contest Rina Yahya, Master of Ceremony
An introduction and a few basic rules before starting the contest.
International Speech Contest Thierry Morel, DTM, Contest Master
Contestants compete for a place at the District Contest and onward.
Break: Socializing and Taking Pictures
Intro to the Evaluation Contest Rina Yahya, Master of Ceremony
An introduction and a few basic rules before starting the contest.
Evaluation Contest Thierry Morel, DTM, Contest Master
Contestants compete for a place at the District Contest and onward.
Short Break: Fun and Meditation
Intro to the Table Topics® Contest Rina Yahya, Master of Ceremony
An introduction and a few basic rules before starting the contest.
Table Topics® Contest Thierry Morel, DTM, Contest Master
Contestants compete for a place at the District Contest and onward.
Long Break: Get Festive Fancy!
Division Award Ceremony Asit Dalai, Division Director
Asit announces the Division Awards.
Contest Award Ceremony Thierry Morel, DTM, Contest Master
We announce the winners of the Division Contest and take a photo.
Closing Words Nina Gheorghiță, Contest Chair
Fun facts and closing remarks about the Division G Contest.
A Warm Thank You Rina Yahya, Master of Ceremony
A warm thank you and an invitation to the District 95 Contest.
Frequently Asked Questions
For anything else, contact us!
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Where can I find the Zoom online meeting information?
We have sent emails to all participants by using the email used when registering for the contest. We sent one email from MailChimp and one from GMail, in an attempt to pass any overprotective spam filters. The emails contain the Zoom online meeting link, ID, and password.
Kindly check whether any of the two mails arrived in your inbox, social/promotions/updates/forums tabs (for GMail users), or in the spam/junk folder (for any overprotective email clients).
If you could not find any of the two emails in any of these locations, kindly send us an message at our contact email address below, and we will assist you.
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Will I receive a refund if I paid for an 🦆 Early Bird or a 🦢 Regular ticket?
Absolutely! Your payment will be reimbursed in full, and your ticket will convert to a guaranteed 🕊 Free Bird instead! Do not hesitate to contact us if you encounter issues with the transfers etc.
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As a Contestant, what equipment do I need to compete?
We recommend a high-quality camera, a good microphone, and above all, a fast and stable internet connection. For a detailed resource on the online meeting and contest, please visit the FAQ section here.