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PUBLIC SPEAKING
Public Speaking provides members with the opportunity to develop and present a speech on a topic. This competitive event consists of a presentation component.
Event Overview
Division: Collegiate
Event Type: Individual
Event Category: Presentation
Event Elements: Speech
Presentation Time: 5-minute presentation time
NACE Connections: Career & Self-Development, Communication, Critical Thinking, Professionalism
Equipment Provided by Competitors: None
Equipment Provided by FBLA: None
State
Eligibility
· FBLA membership dues are paid by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on February 1st of the current program year.
· Members must be registered for the SLC and pay the state conference registration fee in order to participate in competitive events.
· Members must stay in an official FBLA hotel to be eligible to compete.
· Each chapter may submit one entry per event.
· Members on the state level may enter up to three different events in the following combinations:
o Three objective tests OR
o Two objective test and one production OR
o Two objective tests and one performance OR
o One objective test, one performance, and one production
· In addition, on the state level, a member may compete in one chapter event (Community Service Project or State of Chapter Presentation).
· Only competitors are allowed to plan, research, prepare, and set up their presentations.
· Each competitor must compete in all parts of an event for award eligibility.
· If competitors are late for an objective test, they may be either disqualified or permitted to begin late with no extension of the time as scheduled. If competitors are late for a presentation time, they may be disqualified or placed later in the schedule. The decision is solely up to the judges.
· Participants must adhere to the Florida FBLA dress code established by the Florida Board of Directors or they will not be permitted to participate in the competitive event.
Recognition
· The number of competitors will determine the number of winners. The maximum number of winners for each competitive event is 5.
Event Administration
· This event has two rounds: preliminary and final presentation (speech) round. If there are less than 15 competitors registered, the presentation component will proceed directly to the final presentation round.
Preliminary Presentation Information: The Speech
o Presentation Time: 5 minutes (one-minute warning)
o The presentation is judged at the NLC. Preliminary presentations are not open to conference attendees. The presentation will take place in a large, open area.
o Competitors/teams are randomly assigned to sections.
o The speech must be of a business nature and must be developed from one or more of the FBLA goals.
o When delivering the speech, competitors may use notes prepared before the event.
o No other reference materials such as visual aids, props, handouts or electronic devices may be brought to or used during the event.
Final Presentation Information
o Presentation Time: 5 minutes (one-minute warning)
o An equal number of competitors from each section in the preliminary round will advance to the final round.
o Final presentations are not open to conference attendees. The presentation will take place in a large, open area.
o The speech must be of a business nature and must be developed from one or more of the FBLA goals.
o When delivering the speech, competitors may use notes prepared before the event.
o No other reference materials such as visual aids, props, handouts or electronic devices may be brought to or used during the event.
Scoring
· The preliminary presentation score will determine the finalists.
· The final presentation score will determine the winners.
· If only one section, the final presentation score will determine the winners.
· Judges must break ties. All judges’ decisions are final.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
· FBLA meets the criteria specified in the Americans with Disabilities Act for all competitors with accommodations submitted through the conference registration system by the registration deadline.
Recording of Presentations
· No unauthorized audio or video recording devices will be allowed in any competitive event.
· Competitors in the events should be aware FBLA reserves the right to record any presentation for use in study or training materials.
Penalty Points
· Competitors may be disqualified if they violate the Competitive Event Guidelines or the Honor Code.
National
Be sure to see the National guidelines at https://www.fbla.org/divisions/collegiate/pbl-competitive-events/
FBLA Goals
· Develop competent, aggressive business leaders.
· Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work.
· Create more interest in and understanding of American business enterprise.
· Encourage members in the development of individual projects that contribute to the improvement of home, business, and community.
· Develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism.
· Encourage and practice efficient money management.
· Encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty.
· Assist students in the establishment of occupational goals.
· Facilitate the transition from school to work.