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Happy Member Appreciation Week!
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We want to extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation for amazing speech and debate coaches like you! Not only do you demonstrate exemplary contributions to your profession, but you continually provide high-quality opportunities for students in speech and debate programming. Your continued dedication to speech and debate makes a significant difference in the success of your students and your school.
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This important activity is made possible due to your hard work and tremendous investment in your students. Thank you for all that you do.
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Recognize Academic and Competitive Excellence
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The prestigious Academic All American award recognizes high school students for academic and competitive success. To be eligible, students must have:
- Earned the degree of Superior Distinction (750 points)
- Completed at least 5 semesters of high school
- Demonstrated outstanding character and leadership
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Earned a GPA of 3.7 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent)
Students who meet the points requirement are marked with a yellow box that says AAA? on your Student Roster. It's free and easy to submit a nomination, and the award makes an excellent addition to resumes or scholarship applications.
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Simplify Your Lesson Planning or Practice Prep
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Your membership includes access to expertly crafted lesson plan collections designed to introduce speech and debate events to any grade level. Our Start Here curriculum features a mix of mediums proven to engage students and is highly rated by new and expert coaches alike. Use the lessons in full or borrow activities or assessments to supplement existing curriculum.
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Pitching Sponsorships to Businesses
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As you consider funding sources for this school year, consider offering team sponsorship packages in exchange for special promotional opportunities. Local businesses in your area may be looking for more exposure in the community through supporting a great cause like speech and debate. When you're ready to reach out, use this template letter from a student to connect!
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Host an Honor Society Induction Ceremony
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Induction ceremonies are a great way to celebrate new members of your team! As you consider planning an event, access free templates for invitations and programs, as well as a sample script for the event. Plus, find ideas for how to decorate the venue and gifts to recognize achievement.
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Access Final Round Videos
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Our final round videos are one of our most popular tools! Students and coaches alike can pick up on new trends, examine stylistic choices and speech structure, or just learn more about events. The archive is available to all members and dates back decades.
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