4-WAY TEST SPEECH CONTEST
It's not too early to begin talking to your clubs about the 4-Way Speech Contest. Here's a suggested time table:
- October:
- Clubs should make contact with their schools.
- Speech teacher should be sent a copy of the judging criteria and given the timetable for competition.
- December:
- Follow up with schools to get some idea of how many participants to plan for.
- Make club assignments for judging the local contest (where, when, time, etc.).
- Notify school(s).
- Mike Swatek has written a good introduction letter to the schools Go here to review/copy.
- Roger Bates has prepared a 4 way test judging form download the form in adobe acrobat format here.
- January:
- Hold local club contest to determine winner.
- Invite winner to club program to give speech.
- Award prize.
- Have winner make a video tape of speech for judging at the ADG Competition.
- February
- Assistant District Governors hold contest among their club winners.
- Regional competition held for (1) Arkansas, (2) Oklahoma, and (3) Missouri/Kansas ADG winners.
- March:
- Tapes from 3 finalists from each region (total of 9) are taken to PETS for judging.
- Determine 5 finalists.
- May:
- 5 finalists attend District Assembly to present speeches.
- Winner receives $1000. Each Runner-up receives $350.
- Other thoughts:
- Publicize club contests on radio and in local newspaper.
- Consider awarding 2nd and 3rd place prizes to encourage participation.
- Increase amount of prizes.
- Invite winner(s) to your annual banquet.
- Have FUN.
For More information Contact:
Roger Bates (870) 449-4575
Contact Roger Bates
More information about Rotary's Four Way Test can be found on the Rotary International web site.