Effective Speaking

Effective Speaking on Sunday from 1-3 (1300-1500) at Minto

Effective Speaking is open to all interested cadets regardless of level. While many cadets participate simply for the experience, most decide to compete. Competitions are held each year at the local (squadron), Provincial, and National levels. Individual squadron competitions are normally held in January. The squadron’s top speaker (or two if justified) is selected to represent 220 Squadron at the Provincial competition in February. The winner of the Provincial competition (and a guardian) travel to represent Manitoba at the National Competition in May/June. This year, the travel will be simple because Manitoba is hosting the National Effective Speaking Competition in conjunction with the National Air Cadet League General Meeting here in Winnipeg in June 2017.

Interested cadets should bring a paper and pencil/pen, as well as already have a good idea of which topic they plan to use for their prepared speech.

Topics For The National Effective Speaking Competition 2017

Here are this year’s topics:

• The 150th Anniversary of Canada’s Confederation
• Why the Air Cadet Program is important to Canada
• Canada’s changing role as a peace-keeper
• Drones – progress or threat?
• Environmental stewardship of Canada’s waters.
• Women in Aero-space
• How do you balance your Cadet career with the rest of your life?
• How did Vimy Ridge contribute to Canada’s recognition as a nation?