National Effective Speaking Competition 2012

1.  The National Effective Speaking Competition is held locally at each Air Cadet Squadrons in Canada. 

The winners of each squadron then competition compete at an area competition,

then at a regional and then at a National Air Cadet Competition.

2.  The Squadron competition will be held here at AY Jackson HS on 22 Feb 12.

3.  Open to all Air Cadets who have not aged out up to and including the day of return to unit from

the National Effective Speaking Competition, to be held in May 12.

4.  The competition has two parts: a prepared speech and an impromptu speech.

The allotted times for speeches are:

 a.   Prepared: Not less than five (5) minutes or more than six (6) minutes

 b.   Impromptu: Not less than two (2) minutes or more than three (3) minutes

5.  A timekeeper using time cards is to indicate the amount of time remaining in a

speech as follows:

      a.   Prepared Speech: 

i.    1 minute, after five (5) minutes into the speech; 

ii.    30 seconds, after five (5) minutes thirty (30) seconds into the speech; and

iii.   Time Elapsed, after six (6) minutes into the speech. 

       b.   Impromptu Speech: 

i.    1 minute, after two (2) minutes into the speech; 

ii.    30 seconds, after two (2) minutes thirty (30) seconds into the speech; and

iii.   Time Elapsed, after three (3) minutes into the speech.

6.   Dress for the competition is Winter dress with ribbons.

7.   A sign-up sheet will be available for the competition on Wed 14 Feb.

8.   Prepared Speech Topics can be chosen from the following:

          -The British Commonwealth Air Training Plan and What It Means to Canadian

            Aviation Today.

         -Using Cadet Leadership to Improve Your Community Environment.

         -Canada's Contributions to the International Space Program.

        -70 Years of Air Cadets.

        -My Greatest Air Cadet Achievement.

        -Why Is Giving Back to the Community Important?

        -What Leadership Skills Acquired in the Air Cadet Program Have Affected My

          Life and Future?

        -Social Media - Its Impact on Air Cadets. 

Note: The same speech can be used at the area, regional and national

competitions and can be improved / modified over time.

9.     The National Effective Speaking Competition 2012 website can be found using the following web link:  http://www.aircadetleague.com/en/infoforcadetsandsquadron/contestcompetitions/

10.  Questions should be directed to Capt Pelletier. H 613-721-3819 C 613-867-3819