Effective Speaking Club
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The Squadron participates in the Air Cadet League's Effective Speaking program. In this club, cadets learn about public speaking, and how to do so in an effective manner. The aims of the program are to:
To provide an opportunity for Air Cadets to increase their self confidence; and increase their ability to reason, organize and express ideas;
To promote the citizenship component of local squadron training;
To provide a focus at the Local, Regional/Wing, Provincial/Territorial, and National levels, to promote and encourage Air Cadets to participate in an optional activity that will provide them with an opportunity to acquire effective speaking skills through instruction and practice in a structured and competitive environment;
To increase public awareness regarding the citizenship and leadership aspects of the Air Cadet program at the national, provincial and local levels.
Pins awarded for participation in the Regional competition.
Cadets in the club will participate in classes learning about effective speaking fundamentals and practicing prepared speeches. Cadets will then have the opportunity to compete at the Squadron level, with one cadet participating in the Regional competition.
The winner of the Regional competition goes on to the Provincial competition, with the winner of that competition going to Nationals.
Cadets interested in participating may contact OCDT Hadwen.
Meetings are held on Friday evenings from 1830 to 2000 hours at LHQ.
Local Competition: Saturday 9 February 2019
Regional Competition: TBD
Provincial Competition: Saturday 27 April 2019
The winner of the Regional competition goes on to the Provincial competition, with the winner of that competition going to Nationals.
Cadets interested in participating may contact OCDT Hadwen.
Meetings are held on Friday evenings from 1830 to 2000 hours at LHQ.
Local Competition: Saturday 9 February 2019
Regional Competition: TBD
Provincial Competition: Saturday 27 April 2019
2019 Speech Topics
- What is a Canadian?
- 3D Printer Technology – how will it impact our future?
- Should the voting age be lowered to 16?
- How is today’s technology causing gaps in communications?
- How will legalizing cannabis affect our society?
- Why should cadets be involved in fundraising for the program?
- The positive and negative effects of advances in technology.
- What happened to the Avro Arrow and is it time for a new one?
- Peer pressure amongst today’s youth – fact or fiction?
- What is the importance of gender equality in today’s youth?
- How could the cadet program fill the gap in the aviation industry?
- Cadet’s Choice: the Cadet’s Choice must fit into one of these categories: Cadet Life, Science and Technology, Aviation, Canadian History or Citizenship.
Meeting Resources (Powerpoints, Handouts, etc.)
| Introduction to Effective Speaking.pptx |
| Impromptu Speech Methods |
| Rules and Regulations |
Lesson Powerpoints
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