Speech contests 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 and organizing events outside their club.

Our 2023 contests will be held virtually, via Zoom. Join the representatives from our Area W1 and Area W2 clubs as they compete in their area-level Humorous & International Speech Contests!

See the Toastmasters International 2022–2023 Speech Contest Rulebook for eligibility requirements (and all other rules), and the District 28 contest resources page for more information on running, supporting, or competing in speech contests.

Logistics

• Each club in good standing in Area W1 and Area W2 can send up to two contestants for each contest.
• If you have any questions or are interested in serving as a functionary, please contact event chair Michael Shesterkin.

Times

12:00 PM

Access for contest officials

12:30 PM

Doors open for contestants and audience members

12:40 PM

Contestant briefing

1:00 PM

Contest gavel

All times are EST (UTC -5).

Zoom Meeting

Zoom meeting link

Area W1 & Area W2 Humorous & International Speech Contests – March 11, 2023

Meeting ID

893 2740 1313

Passcode

D28TM

Contestants are not permitted to compete without a video feed, and should use the information above to connect from a device with a camera. Audience members may call in if needed. To do so, find your local number and enter the call-in password of 636398 to join the meeting, or use the one-tap mobile numbers below.

Canada

+1 587 328 1099,,893 2740 1313#,,,,*636398#

US

+1 669 444 9171,,893 2740 1313#,,,,*636398#