Public Speaking Competition Guidelines 2017 for Area Conferences JCI Philippines

1. Date: July 3, 2017
To: Area Vice Presidents
Area Conference Directors 2017
Fr: 2017 NC for Public Speaking
Re: Public Speaking Competition – Area Conferences
Good day.
Public Speaking competition offers JCI members a unique opportunity to exercise
and showcase their abilities and to share ideas on important local, national and even
global issues. Public speaking is a critical skill of a leader who can motivate people
toward positive change. This competition requires a special kind of public speaking
and this challenges participants to express their creative ideas in a clear and
captivating manner.
The aforesaid competition is one of the most anticipated events during the Area
Conference as the winner of each area will become its representative for the National
Competition in October. In connection, attached herewith are the rules, guidelines
and criteria patterned from the JCI Asia Pacific Conference Public Speaking
Competition that your Area Chair for the said event can utilize as guide and
reference:
RULES:
1. The contestants shall address a given topic at the JCI Area Conferences.
2. A Local Organization may enter only one of its members at the JCI Area
Conferences.
3. The Local Organization and the contestant must be in good standing with JCI
and the contestant must be of JCI age.
4. The contestants should use the English language and must be in business
attire during the competition.
5. Previous winners of JCI Public Speaking competitions (area, national, Asia
Pacific and world) are not allowed to join.
6. The contestants shall speak for a minimum of five (5) minutes and maximum
of seven (7) minutes. A contestant is disqualified if he/she speaks for less
than five (5) or more than seven (7) minutes.
7. The contestants must be registered for the Conference in order to participate.
GUIDELINES:
Entry
Local Organizations may enter one contestant to the Area Conference
Championships. The winners from the JCI Area Conferences will automatically
participate in the JCI National Championship.
Speaking Format
The speaking format will be decided by the Chairman of the competition by drawing
the names of the contestants randomly. The first name drawn will correspond to the
first speaker, the second name drawn to the second speaker and so on, until all
names have been exhausted. This procedure, known as the “Speakers Draw," shall

2. take place at a date, time and place chosen by the Chairman of the competition to be
announced at the Opening Ceremony.
JCI
JCl Area Officers and AreaCon committees will be responsible for organizing the
venue, judges and other procedural and logistical matters for the competition.
Judging
The contestants will be judged by three (3) adjudicators/judges based on the criteria
provided by the Chairman of the competition. Deliberation among the judges must
be done in case of a tie. The chair shall deliver the verdict of the said panel to the
Chairman of the Public Speaking competition and/or AreaCon Director. The decision
of the judges is final and irrevocable.
Winners
There will be two (2) winners: champion and runner-up. The champion will be given
the privilege to participate in this year’s JCI Philippines National Public Speaking
Competition. In case the champion cannot make it to the National Competition, the
runner-up shall take over his/her place. The champion will be given a trophy and
certificate while the runner-up and other contestants shall receive certificates.
Chairperson of the Championship
JCI Area Officers will appoint a person to Chair the proceedings of the
competition. The Chairperson will be responsible for the smooth and efficient running
of each competition. The Chairperson shall be responsible for the appointment and
training of suitable judges. The Chairperson alone shall appoint the Chairperson of
the Judging Panel. Utmost confidentiality and prudence shall be observed at all
times.
Depending on the number of entries, the Chairperson of the competition may decide
for the Championship to be held over a series of rounds with all contestants
participating in the first round and only four contestants participating in the Final
Round, which may be held at the General Assembly. The Chairperson of the
competition shall have absolute discretion in deciding whether rounds will be
employed.
General
Coaching and use of photographic flashes are not allowed during the contest proper:
Cellular phones and other gadgets must be switched off or in silent mode during the
speeches.
During the contest proper, the contestants must be in the holding area an hour before
the competition. The contestants should be provided with wired or wireless
microphone during the competition. The contestants are free to move on stage
during the performance depending on the speaking styles and gestures. The
contestant’s number should be worn conspicuously on his/her outfit for identification.
The contestants shall be introduced by their designated numbers, not by the name of
their local chapters.

3. CRITERIA FOR JUDGING
Contestants shall be rated from 1 (poor) to 5 (superior) in three different categories
below:
A. Content
a. Development: Does the speech have a well established opening, body and
conclusion? Is it arranged logically in such a way that the message can be
understood well by the audience?
b. Effectiveness: What is the context and purpose of the speech? Does the
speaker accomplish the purpose? Does the speaker consider the audience
and occasion?
c. Value: Does the speaker’s message have substance? Are the ideas original
and though-provoking so as to stimulate the listener’s thinking as well as stir
their emotions?
B. Delivery
a. Body Language and Gestures: Does the speaker have a good posture? Do
gestures, eye control and body movements complement words and
messages? Does the speaker establish rapport to the audience through eye
contact?
b. Voice: Are the words clearly spoken and audible enough to be heard by the
audience? Do the pitch and rate vary? Does the voice show appropriate
emotions intended for the message?
C. Language
a. Appropriateness: Are the words appropriate for the occasion? Can the
message be understood well by the audience?
b. Correctness: Does the speaker have the facility of the English language?
Does the speaker use correct grammar, diction, pronunciation and
enunciation?

4. JCI PHILIPPINES
Area Conferences 2017
PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION
(Judge’s Score Sheet)
Speaker Number: __________________
Area Poor Fair Good Excellent Superior
CONTENT
Development 1 2 3 4 5
Effectiveness 1 2 3 4 5
Value 1 2 3 4 5
DELIVERY
Body Language/ Gestures 1 2 3 4 5
Voice 1 2 3 4 5
LANGUAGE
Appropriateness 1 2 3 4 5
Correctness 1 2 3 4 5
GRAND TOTAL: _________
Remark’s/ Comments:
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Judge’s Name and Signature