Effective Speaking
The Squadron participates in the Air Cadet League's Effective Speaking program. In this program, 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 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 two cadets 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 LT Hadwen or CV Bryan.
Meetings are held on Friday evenings from 1830 to 2000 hours October to February at LHQ.
Local Competition: Saturday 29 February 2020
Regional Competition: Saturday 28 March 2020
Provincial Competition: Saturday 25 April 2020
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 LT Hadwen or CV Bryan.
Meetings are held on Friday evenings from 1830 to 2000 hours October to February at LHQ.
Local Competition: Saturday 29 February 2020
Regional Competition: Saturday 28 March 2020
Provincial Competition: Saturday 25 April 2020
2020 Speech Topics
- How do you live with integrity as a leader?
- What doe bravery mean to you?
- What are the positive or negative effects of AI?
- What are the health and social effects of vaping?
- Canada's role in international affairs.
- What are the greatest challenges facing the Canadian aviation industry?
- How do you remember the sacrifices made on our behalf by our nation?
- Describe a historical event of note, and what it meant to Canada.
- Describe a true Canadian hero, and the difference he/she made to our nation.
- 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.)
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Lesson Powerpoints
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