Q: How do I order the Portfolio Packs?
Q: What is the cost of the Portfolio Packs and does my Chapter discount apply?
Q: Why are certain phases of the YSG now downloads?
Q: Will the YSG Training require an adult leader or does a student work through it independently?
Q: I was unable to attend the Sponsor Training for this that was offered at the MASTERS conference. Will there be other training opportunities for Sponsors?
Q. We are currently planning a Phase III presentation night with a couple of our student leaders who are finishing up Phase III. What are some suggestions for planning a special ceremony?
Q. I’m having trouble finding material for an interpretation. Help?
How do I order the Portfolio Packs?
A: You may order your Portfolio Packs by calling the ICC office at 615-494-5023 or visiting the ICC Store.
Q: What is the cost of the Portfolio Packs and does my Chapter discount apply?
A: Because this is a program designed exclusively for Chapters, they are already priced accordingly and the Chapter quantity purchasing discount does not apply. There are three (3) Portfolio Packs, one for each phase of the series.
Phase 1 - $15
Phase 2 - $20
Phase 3 - $25
You save when you purchase the 3-pack together: Package Price - $50
Q: Why are certain phases of the YSG now downloads?
A: The Young Speakers Guild is undergoing a revision that will integrate all aspects of our communication training. These upgrades include critical thinking skills and limited preparation activities. Until the revision is complete and printed, ICC will be making available a non-transferrable PDF download that can be purchased for each student.
Q: Will the YSG Training require an adult leader or does a student work through it independently?
A: While the work is self-paced, it is important for it to be done under the guidance of adult leadership. The six-step approach to preparing presentations is a critical element and we really want that process to be carefully guided. It is at the heart of how the process trains for character as well as competence. We are expecting that our Guild members have had the benefit of this guidance within the context of the Chapter setting.
Q: I was unable to attend the Sponsor Training for this that was offered at the MASTERS conference. Will there be other training opportunities for Sponsors?
A: Yes! UPDATE: Sponsor training to be offered at 2011 Summer Camp, Flood the Five Events, and Tour Conferences
Q. We are currently planning a Phase III presentation night with a couple of our student leaders who are finishing up Phase III. What are some suggestions for planning a special ceremony?
A. For the Induction Ceremony, we have had Chapters invite other local Chapters, people from the community that had previously attended ICC events, and personal guests of the Inductees which were recognized during the ceremony. Other Chapter Student Leaders were included in the ceremony with the result of having a truly ‘ICC community’ celebration ‘in the local community.’ Inductees have had display tables at the ceremony, showcasing their community speaking experiences, including their YSG notebooks. Please see our Induction Ceremony Program Template for further ideas. The Induction happens in the local Chapter by the Chapter Sponsor with people who are most connected to the Inductee. National recognition of the Induction happens at an ICC event.
Q. I’m having trouble finding material for an interpretation. Help?
First, we would encourage your students to remember that Oral Interpretation (the Phase I interpretation event that we’d recommend for new students) has a maximum time limit of 5 minutes. That isn't a significantly long amount of time! There's no requirement to translate Dickens or Shakespeare in order to tell a good story. Here are a few further suggestions to aid you in your preparation
1) What is a story that you already know and love? Do you have a favorite Dr. Seuss book? A book of collected short stories that you've read ever since you can remember? What about that section of childish but witty tales in the 2nd-grade-reader section of your library that you've always had a soft spot for in your imagination? Considering the amount of time that you have to prepare, it's always helpful to interpret a story that you're already familiar with, that you already have imagined characters for in your mind, and maybe even have already retold a time or two.
2) What resources do you already have? Many of my favorite interpretations have come from the World Encyclopedia, my literature books, poems out of my little brother's children's stories, dramatic readings of Scripture passages that God has used in my life, entries into boy-scout magazines, the Chicken Soup For the Soul volume that has sat on my mother's shelf for years, and even my grandmother's cookbook of family memories and recipes. Stories surround us!
3) Do you still feel like you're searching for buried treasure? Follow the map! Ask your pastor where he found the illustration that he used in last week's sermon, look up the title mentioned in that radio broadcast, ask your librarian to write down the title of the story she read during storytime, or simply find a collection of politically correct fairy tales, plays, object lesson skits, etc. and pick your favorite jewel to retell. Chances are, you might even come up with more material than you have time to share.