TRUTH ADVOCATES SPEECH WORKSHOP
Do you have a child who is shy, reluctant to speak in front of a group or even reluctant to meet new people? Or do
you have a child who is the life of the party, always interested in being up front, but needs to learn how to master
his skills to be effective.
Then consider taking the Truth Advocates Speech and Debate Club's SPEECH WORKSHOP. Registration form below.
Public Speaking Workshop (Two day-Ages 12-18 and One day-8-11)
Date: Friday/Saturday- July 31/August 1, 2009 (Ages 12-18-Two day - July31/Aug 1) ( One day-Ages 8-11 August 1)
Location: First Southern Baptist Church, 215 E. Ettels Lane. Clarksville, IN 47129 (Just over the bridge from
Louisville) Off of I-65 North at the Eastern Blvd. Exit #2 - turn left at the top of the exit ramp and go about a mile to
Ettels Ln (by a car wash on the left). Turn left and the church is on the right –less than a block.
Cost: $55 for 12-18 yr. olds, $30 for 8-11 yr. olds (Early Bird Discount-postmarked by July 10 is $50/2 day and $25/1
day)
Deadline to register –must be postmarked by July 21. and email the registration by July 21. (Late reg. after July 21
$65 for two day $40 for one day.)
Send inquiries to JoAnn Broaddus joann5broaddus5@gmail.com (502 267 7759) -will email you a registration form.
Truth Advocates Speech and Debate club is offering a one day Beginning Public Speaking Workshop for children
ages 8-11 (Aug 1 Saturday) and a two day Introduction to Speech Workshop for ages 12-18. (July 31 and Aug 1) 11
yr olds with prior experience can attend the two day workshop. Parents of students attend at no additional charge.
Learn:The Beginning Public Speaking students ages 8-11 will learn about everything from being a good audience to
giving speeches with props.
Students ages 12-18 will learn how to write a speech, persuasive speaking, expository speaking, impromptu
speaking, interpretive events, apologetics, how to compete in speech in the homeschool NCFCA and more. You
will have the opportunity to see your child perform in a fun setting with other students.
We will also offer parent/coaching sessions. We hope to see you there.
If you want someone to answer questions - contact Cathy Flowers 502 955 1475 or iewteach@gmail.com or
JoAnn Broaddus joann5broaddus5@gmail.com (502) 267 7759
One Day Beginning Public Speaking Students (ages 8-11) Saturday, Aug 1
Conference Assignment:
Bring: Should come prepared with a speech one minute or less. This could be a poem, verses, story or something
they have written themselves. They should also come prepared to tell a joke (parental approval advised)
Learn: Students learn about speaking with expression, about interpretation and using humor. They learn how to
construct speeches, such as expository, humorous, and impromptu. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m, and closing is
by 3:30 p.m. Parents are encouraged to come, and may attend free when accompanying a paying student.
Students are welcome to stay and watch closing fun skits presented by the two day workshop students.
Two Day Public Speaking Students (ages 11-18)Friday July 31and Saturday Aug 1. 8:3AM-5:45PM
Conference Assignment:
Bring: Should come prepared with two speeches 3-5 minutes long. (Any questions please contact JoAnn Broaddus joann5broaddus5@gmail.com (502) 267 7759)
One should be Interpretive. This could be a poem, verses, story or section from literature. Memorization is
preferred-but a script is fine.
The second speech should be something they have written themselves. It could be persuasive, original oratory on
any subject or an expository speech.
Learn: More in depth than the one day workshop, students learn about speaking with expression, about
interpretation and using humor. They learn how to construct speeches, such as expository, humorous, and
impromptu. Students will work on a group skit to present to their parents. Parents attend free when
accompanying a paying student. A parent should accompany their child or a chaperone with a signed release form.
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Dress
Modest casual attire. Students are required to follow the dress code.
Guys: Neat jeans and modest shirts are acceptable; please no tee shirts with offensive logo's or wording are
allowed. Thanks. No shorts please. No underwear showing or low hanging pants.
Young Ladies -modest clothing-Jeans OK. Please-no tight fitting jeans. Absolutely NO tank tops or shirts with
spaghetti straps are allowed. Ladies, please no tight shirts or cleavage showing or that show your midriff when
arms are raised. Skirts should be below the knee. No shorts-Capris below the knee OK.
Supplies
Provided by workshop:
- (Two day) A 3-ring binder containing the all lecture notes for the workshop.
- (One day) Lecture notes: - Pen
Lunches
On your own-we suggest bringing sandwiches.
If you need to buy a lunch -a parent will need to go 30 min before lunch to bring back food.
SPEECH CLASS REGISTRATION FORM
Date: Friday/Saturday- July 31/August 1, 2009
Cost: $55 for 12-18 yr. olds. (Early Bird Discount-postmarked by July 10 is $50 )
Juniors (8-11) Saturday only $30 (early bird discount $25 if postmarked by July 10)
(Late reg. after July 21 $65 for two day $40 for one day with permission from workshop director-JoAnn Broaddus.)
Accompanying parent's name ___________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________
Phone number -home_______________________ cell phone_____________________________
Email address_________________________________
ONE DAY WORKSHOP:Students Ages 8-11 (Please list the student's name and age)
__________________________________
____________________________________
TWO DAY:Students Ages 12-18 (Please list student's name, age)
____________________________________
_____________________________________
Deadline to register –must be postmarked by July 21. and email the registration by July 21 to kytourny@gmail.com
Please make checks payable to: Truth Advocates Speech and Debate Club
IMPORTANT TO REGISTER-DO THE FOLLOWING:
1. PLEASE SEND REGISTRATION FORM via email to: kytourny@gmail.com
2. Mail a copy of the registration and your check (made out to Truth Advocates) addressed to Truth
Advocates Workshop c/o Gina Bast 1104 Harry Hughes Rd. Charlestown, IN 47111
3. Any questions regarding chaperone-please email or call Joann Broaddus
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CHAPERONE AGREEMENT
I ________________________________________ have agreed to act as a chaperone for
________________________________ for July, 31 2009 and/or Aug 1, 2009 and I understand that
I am responsible for any needs that may arise on behalf of this student and that I am liable for his/her
behavior during the time specified above.
I/we have agreed that _________________________________ will act as chaperone for
____________________________________ for July, 31 2009 and/or Aug 1, 2009 while attending the Truth
Advocates Debate Workshop.
I/we further agree to take financial responsibility for any damage caused and/or resulting expenses incurred by
____________________________ while attending the Truth Advocates Debate Workshop and will hold
______________________________________________________
Who has agreed to act as chaperone, financially harmless for expenses incurred on behalf of our
student(s)____________________________
Parent(s) Signature________________________________________
________________________________________
Chaperone Signature _______________________________________