Posts by Heather Neumann

Introducing Kaitlyn Butts, National Champion, Lasting Impact! Coach

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We are always thrilled to have amazing people part of our Lasting Impact! team! We thought you might want to get to know one of our newest coaches a little better. Kaitlyn Butts is from North Carolina. She has had an amazing Speech and Debate career-a few of her highest accomplishments include 2016 National Apologetics Champion, 2017 National Biographical Narrative Champion, and 2017 National Sweepstakes Champion…

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Your Season’s Over… Now What?

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For some competitors the last Qualifier or Regionals may be their last stop in their "Speech Journey". Other students might have the opportunity to compete at a National Championship. Regardless of when the competition ends... It will end, and the season will be over. Now what? Not everyone can walk away a "champion". In fact, when you think about it- the riding off into the sunset with a first place trophy at Nationals doesn't happen to everyone. But is this why you started this journey in the first place- a big trophy? Were you motivated to learn about a certain subject? Did you have something to share? I challenge you to remember where the journey started and why...Where did your Speech begin? Why did you write it?

Your Speech does not have to stop at your last Qualifier, Regionals, or even Nationals! Was your Speech only made for competition? I doubt it! I bet there are many audiences that would benefit from hearing your Speech!

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Partnership Series- Duo Interpretation, part 1

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Awe! Summer… Speech season is over! It’s time to relax, take a breather… No wait! You need to secure the ultimate duo or debate partner!! Ask people in your club, your state, even someone out state!? Time is of the essence… You need someone, anyone… Even though you have a sibling you could choose!? You need to find them NOW!  (This paragraph reminds me is Veruca Salt, in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl, she wanted anything, it didn’t matter at what cost. Ultimately she ended up down the nut shoot. Don’t be a Veruca Salt)!…

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Apol Ambassador Summer Prep Picks…

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Swimming? Family vacation? A summer job? Camp? What are you looking forward to most this summer? In the midst of all the fun and busy-ness, stop to consider your walk with the Lord and stay faithful in your study of His Word! Below we have compiled a list of fantastic apologetics resources for you to enjoy over the next few months. Our Apologetics Ambassadors Elizabeth, Rachel, and Kaitlyn gave their top picks for summer prep.

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The Value of Summer Speech and/or Debate Camp

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Tis the season… to go to camp? Fa-lala-la-la…. Wait a minute- it’s summer!  Aren’t we all on break? No one is thinking of Speech and Debate now, right? WRONG! As I was sitting in my living room last week, with some Speech and Debate friends,  I heard multiple reasons for NOT going to a Speech and/or Debate Camp…

If you must know, it was a friendly debate… And I think I won. But I didn’t just want to convince them, I wanted them to believe it!

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It’s HERE!!! Lasting Impact! Vol. 1

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You asked for it! It’s here!! All of our articles, tips, advice, encouragement from 2016-2017 in one book. It’s categorized, ready to be held, and over 200 pages!

Through out the year, members asked if they could have all our articles available, in one easy place- like on their book shelf! We compiled all our articles and put them in easy to find categories, so you can have them at your finger tips! Categories include…

Speech and Debate

Interps

Platforms

Limited Prep

Delivery/Presentation

Tournaments

Inspiration/Encouragement

Judges

Coaches

There are over 75 articles for students, parents, coaches, and clubs to use and implement. Some articles included in Vol. 1 have never even been published! There are awesome pictures to be inspired by! This book would not possible with out the love and support of so many people!

Kristi says, “We don’t propose to lay out a curriculum or a “how to” book.  We propose to share the stepping stones Heather and I, along with the help of so many, found along the way. We hope these articles inform and inspire you as you learn and grow on your speech journey.”

How do you get copy?

Want a copy? Want it now? Ebook version available NOW! Only $19.95!

Want a copy sent to you? We can do that too! Only $29.95 (introductory price, for a limited time).

MEMBERS– You will recieve $5.00 off with any purchase! Code will be available when you go to check out.

What people are saying about Lasting Impact! Vol. 1…

“I can’t wait to use this as a resource for my club.” ~ parent/coach

“I feel like we have Kristi and Heather on the couch with us in our living room. Their enthusiasm and coaching styles makes us feel like they are guiding us right along in our speech journey.” ~ student and parent

“After reading the first article, it was well worth the value!” ~ parent/coach

“I love the pictures!! Thank you for including them!” ~ parent

Thank you to all for your support and enthusiasm for Lasting Impact! And to all of those who contributed to Lasting Impact! Vol. 1. We can’t wait to see what God has in store next!

 

Guest Post- The Lie We Tell Students, By: Rebecca Frazer

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Be intelligent. Apply yourself. Go to Patrick Henry, Grove City, Kings College, Cedarville, Hillsdale, or some other conservative liberal arts giant and study as hard as you can. Study the humanities. Study medicine. Study government. Learn argumentation skills. Get yourself in places of influence. Learn to write flawlessly, dress professionally, and speak persuasively. Change the world. We are relying to you. We need skilled young conservatives with good values to rise up and lead this nation. We need you to save the world. And we know if enough of you infiltrate, we can do it.

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Lasting Impact! – Happy 4th and 100 Articles!!

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Happy 4th of July everyone!! It’s a little crazy to think where the journey started, but now we are here… To God be the Glory! Less than a year after starting Lasting Impact! we have 100 posts/articles posted on our site! These articles are not just from Kristi and I, they are from friends, alumni, professionals- all devoted to helping students to become better communicators for Christ! We support, encourage, help students, parents, coaches, and clubs. If you haven’t seen what Lasting Impact! is all about… Check it out!!

*Weekly articles for your “Speech Journey”

*Coaching

*Online Programs

*Script Assessment

*Videos

*Online Community

We are also so excited for what God has in store for next year… We have even more articles, new writers, video blogs, resources, and so much more! To God be the Glory for what He has been doing through us, Lasting Impact!, and you!

If you aren’t a member yet- in honor of the 4th and our 100 articles, you can receive $5 off a Lasting Impact! membership!! Just type in JULY4 in the coupon code. Offer is good this week- tell your friends! 

Click here to become a member!

More Videos Coming Soon!

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Now that the 2016-2017 Speech Season is over we are so excited to be adding new videos to our Video Gallery. Do you have a video that you think we should add to our site? We are looking for high quality videos for our members to learn from. Presently, we have 20 videos, and our hope is to double our inventory! These videos can be used by our members to help in clubs, as well as for personal use. Great videos can be from years past, various leagues, and don’t have to be National Champions. Our goal is to provide you with videos that provide excellent examples of great Speeches, regardless of placement. Please contact us if you have something that you would like to share. Remember our site is secure, and only members can access the Video Gallery.

To become a member, click here.

To contact us about a video –  admin@lastingimpact.info

Guest Blog- When There is No Next Season, By: Matthew Harper

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My first exposure to speech and debate was six or seven years ago. My dad judged Lincoln Douglas debate while my ten-year-old self and my little brother huddled in a corner, awed by the big kids in suits. They possessed so much more swag than me. As they discussed weighty concepts, wrestled with philosophical objections, and tried to persuade my dad to vote for their side, I said to myself: this is so boring! At least the hospitality food’s good.

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Guest Blog- A Letter to the Disappointed, By: Anna Johansen

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This article was originally posted on ethosdebate.com by Anna Johansen. Anna is an NCFCA Alumni with a great perspective! She wrote this article after a Regional Championship.  I am blessed to be able to share her message with you all… I think this is a message that needs to be shared, especially after Nationals…

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Interns Wanted…

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Calling all Juniors, Seniors, and High School Grads! Lasting Impact! is growing!!

Do you want to be a part of a team?

Do you want to make an impact?

Do you want to be able to use some of your giftings to add to your high school or college transcripts?

Lasting Impact! is all about encouraging students, parents, coaches, and clubs, and that includes you! We are looking for writers, designers, videographers, and photographers, as well as people who are interested in marketing, publicity, and social media. No previous experience required, but may be helpful. Ideal candidates will motivated, self starters, enthusiastic, and have passion towards helping others.

Candidates should send an email and/or resume to admin@lastingimpact.info by July 1, 2017. Some summer internships will start right away, most will be a yearly commitment. All positions are volunteer. Lasting Impact! will provide letters of recommendation.

Please note- A limited number of internships are available. We are looking to have a balanced team, with interns from multiple leagues nation-wide.

If you have questions or inquiries, please contact us! If you know someone that would bless others in the noted areas above, please send them our way!