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 O2 and Area I3 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 O2 and Area I3 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 Kim Kensler-Prager.

Times

9:00 AM

Access for contest officials

9:15 AM

Doors open for contestants and audience members

9:30 AM

Contestant briefing

10:00 AM

Contest gavel

All times are EST (UTC -5).

Zoom Meeting

Zoom meeting link

Area O2 & Area I3 Humorous & International Speech Contests – March 11, 2023

Meeting ID

834 1841 5294

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 454773 to join the meeting, or use the one-tap mobile numbers below.

Canada

+1 587 328 1099,,834 1841 5294#,,,,*454773#

US

+1 669 444 9171,,834 1841 5294#,,,,*454773#