Contest organizers, the following is one way (not the only way) to organize a successful Speech Contest. It works at either the Area or the Division level.

1. As soon as possible, with your Area or Division Council, determine the date, time and location for the contest.
2. As soon as possible, with your Area or Division Council, determine how the contest tasks will be divided. Below is a checklist for completing the general tasks for getting the job done. It is perfect for dividing the tasks between 4 Clubs or 4 Areas. If you have more than 4 clubs or areas, assign weaker clubs or areas to work on one of the harder tasks with a stronger Club or Area.
3. FOLLOW-UP!! FOLLOW-UP!! FOLLOW-UP!! As Kent Jones pointed out, during his training session, you must never assume that everyone is doing his/her job, you must make sure with follow-ups and reports.
4. We have found that this method makes it very simple for you to put on a successful contest, without getting caught up in the details that will drive you crazy and burn you out. Your job is to lead; not to do.

Speech Contest Checklist