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Effective Speaking & Debating
We are gearing up for the Effective Speaking and De-
bating Program set to take place in April 2018.
It is necessary for the competitions to be run smoothly
and fairly and it is also important to present the program
at the squadron level so the Air Cadet League provides
an ES Handbook every year which is a great resource for
reference and guidance. In addition to the ES handbook,
other resources include:
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Neighbouring Squadrons that may want to create a
joint program and share resources
Relatives of Cadets who have experience in public
speaking ; other members of your community -
preachers, priests and ministers; school teachers and
principals or college professors; lawyers and judges;
mayor, city councillors and other politicians; television
or radio personalities and the Local Toastmasters
Club.
League Representatives including Directors and Re-
gional Team Leaders who may have suggestions; as
well as the Provincial ES Coordinator
TED talks, the National Air Cadet League Website, the
ACL Ontario Provincial Committee website, other
websites with tips on public speaking.
Left—Right: At time of photo, WO1 Justin Pymento, FSgt
Rebecca Olding, FSgt Michaela Gunn
FSgt Rebecca Olding—94 Newmarket Optimist won first
place. She chose the topic “Environmental Stewardship
of Canada’s Waters” for her prepared speech.
WO1 Justin Pymento—110, Scarborough came in second.
He delivered a speech on “Why the Air Cadet Program is
important to Canada”.
FSgt Michaela Gunn—812, Hanover placed third. She
picked the topic “Women in Aero-space”.
FSgt Olding represented Ontario in the National Effective
Speaking Competition held in Winnipeg on June 15,
2017.
More information will be communicated. In the meantime, remember that it’s never too early to plan and
prepare for participation in this wonderful program!
Left Photo—The Most Outstanding Debater
was a "2-way tie" between (Left to right) at
time of photo: Cpl Nathan Nambiar ,800,
Mississauga and FSgt Madison Santos 246,
Toronto With Fred Hopkinson Chair, OPC
Debating Committee
Right Photo—at time of photo—Sgt Joshua
Tondreau from 779 Black Knight Squadron,
Mt. Hope was the winner for The Top Speak-
er of the House in Debating with Joanne
Plaxton, Chief Judge.