Speech Contest - etiquette side
I'm putting together the agenda and have some questions.
We are running the humorous contest, then the table topics contest. I understand from the rules that the one contest must be "officially adjourned" before starting the second contest.
What does "officially adjourned" look like in reality? A motion to adjourn the contest, a 2nd, and a vote? Or the Contest Chair stating "The xyz Speech Contest is officially adjourned."
Does the Chief Judge need to collect the ballots after the 1st contest ? Or just one collection time after the 2nd contest is complete ?
We have a Contest Toastmaster who will run the awards ceremony. Who should hand out the awards? The President of the club or the Contest Chair? Both?
When do we give the non-placing participants certificates? & What do we say?