Guild Induction

Overview and Benefits:

Guild membership will open the door to further ICC training programs and speaking opportunities such as:

~IMPACT- International Instructor

~Tour Internships

~Certifications

~National Instructor positions

~Guest Instructor roles

~Guild Instructor

Guild membership is a privilege, requiring speakers to continue to adhere to the highest ethical standards both on and off the platform.

Philippians 2:3 says, “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others as better than yourselves.”

The Induction Process:

The local Chapter Sponsor recommends the inductee and upon ICC approval, the local Chapter inducts with national endorsement. The Guild induction ceremony is distinctly a Chapter event involving one or more Chapters in an area, and honors individual inductees, with special presentations by each. ICC may recognize YSG inductees as a group at ICC sponsored events, such as the National Convention; they are recognized in special ceremonies.

Eligibility:

Speakers are eligible for induction into the Young Speakers Guild upon meeting the following criteria. Inductees must:

be a Chapter member in good standing.
be at least 13 years of age and not older than 19 years of age
have completed the Young Speakers Guild Training Series Phase I, II and III. The final Phase III presentation may be completed at the time of Guild Induction Ceremony.
have attended at least one ICC training event for ages 11+, participating in a minimum of 12 hours of instructional time, within the last 12 months.

Speaker responsibility:

Speakers will submit the following information as part of the application for induction.

Request your Chapter Sponsor's Letter of Recommendation
If you have a State Coordinator, request your State Coordinator's Letter of Recommendation
Completed Guild Agreement. Read and sign - please keep a copy for yourself as well.
An attachment that includes a photo, your name and Chapter name, Date of Guild Induction along with a brief statement as to what you found to be most beneficial or valuable lesson learned while working through the Young Speakers Guild Training Series
Submit above information to Chapter Sponsor for forwarding.

Sponsor responsibility:

Ensure Student has met eligibility requirements and has provided necessary information as stated above. Upon completion and Sponsor approval, forward all documentation to Area Coordinator.
When Letter of Acceptance is received from the Director of Guild Accreditation, you may order the Guild Induction Package online. Be sure to include the following in the comments box of the order form:
1. Name of Recommended Inductee as you want it to appear on the certificate
- 2. Mailing address of Inductee (although the certificate will be mailed to you, the Sponsor)
- 3. Scheduled date of Chapter Induction Ceremony

State Coordinator responsibility:

Submit Letter of Recommendation

Area Coordinator responsibility:

Review for completeness and accuracy. Upon approval, forward to Guild Accreditation Board. Email to: sherri@iccinc.org

*Please allow Guild Accreditation Board 30 days for processing and accreditation.