Area XX�FALL 2026�ONLINE SPEECH CONTEST
MM/DD/2026
00:00am/pm Central Time
Pledge of Allegiance
I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
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Online Speech Contest Statement
By attending this online Area, Division, or District speech contest, you agree to the privacy policy of Toastmasters International as well as the unassociated online hosting service. Some of your personal information, such as name, image, and any shared messages may be shared with other meeting participants and will be recorded by Toastmasters International who may use the recording in the future as it sees fit. Your online attendance hereby discharges Toastmasters International from all claims, demands, rights, promises, damages, and liabilities arising out of or in connection with the use or distribution of said video recordings, including but not limited to any claims for invasion of privacy, appropriation of likeness or defamation.
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Agenda
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Contest Start/Welcome
Name, Education Level
Introduction of Contest Master
Name, Education Level
Opening Remarks
Name, Education Level
Online Speech Contest
Name, Education Level
Indefinite Silence for Judges to Tally Votes
Name, Education Level
Fall Event Announcement
Name, Education Level
Division & District Annoucements
Name, Education Level
Meet the Contestants
Name, Education Level
Declare the Winners and Adjourn
Name, Education Level
Contestant Speaking Order
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Indefinite Silence
DATE: �Saturday, November 14, 2026��LOCATION: �Hyatt Place Garland & Firewheel Conference Center (5101 N. George Bush Hwy Garland, TX 75040)�
Fall Forward
Into the Future
DISTRICT 50 UPCOMING EVENT!!
DISTRICT 50 UPCOMING EVENT!!
�WHAT TO EXPECT:�Education Sessions | Connections and Networking�Innovative Workshops | Club Inspiration | Signature Panels …and looking ahead to the future!�
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Division & District Announcements
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Division Online Contests
District Online Contest – Friday, November 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM
**All Area and Division Contest Metals and Trophies will be presented at the Fall Conference
Division | Date | Time |
Metro | Friday, October 23, 2026 | 6:30 PM |
Ozark | Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 9:00 AM |
Frontier | Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 12:00 PM |
Southern | Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 3:00 PM |
Eastern | Saturday, November 07, 2026 | 9:00 AM |
Plains | Saturday, November 07, 2026 | 12:00 PM |
Town North | Saturday, November 07, 2026 | 3:00 PM |
THANK YOU TO ALL HELPERS!
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Contest Chair – Name, Ed Level
Chief Judge – Name, Ed Level
Judges – Anonymous
Timers – Name, Ed level
Name, Ed Level
Sergeant at Arms – Name, Ed Level
Ballot Counters – Name, Ed Level
Name, Ed Level
WINNERS OF THE ONLINE CONTEST ARE….
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THIS CONTEST IS NOW ADJOURNED!
Debrief
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