Rotary International District 5300 Four Way Test Speech

Rotary International District 5300 Four Way Test Speech Contest "Of the things we think, say or do: Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned? Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?

2017 -2018 Theme

Levels • Clubs – (67) • Areas (14) • Regional (5) • District 5300

Club Contest Area and Regional District Winner

Begin with Club Level then Area level coordinate thru Assistant District Governor Altadena Pasadena Area 1 Pasadena After Hours San Marino South Pasadena

After Club Level • No Social Media of the Winner! None! • The winner will be disqualified if name picture and club sponsoring is posted on ANY social media place. • Notify the Area Host the students name that won. • Let the student that won know date and time of your Area competition.

Contest Progression Area 1 California West Area 2 Area 3 Area 4 Area 5 California East District 5300 Area 6 Area 7 Area 8 Victor Valley Antelope Valley Area 9 Area 10 Area 11 Nevada Area 12 Area 13 Area 14

Prizes! Clubs Budget for Prize Money Area level clubs participating decide amount Regional again clubs participating decide 2017 -2018 District Level (1)$5, 000 (+/-) (3) $1, 000 (+/-) Depending on club participation

Club Level Contest Happy Host • We need a host for each level of the contest! • Clubs host their own contest which may not be combined with other clubs. • This is the only level where clubs hold competitions during their regularly scheduled weekly meetings.

Area Level hosting A Club in your Area should volunteer to Host the Area competition. • Club 4 WT Chairs within the area may contact each other to determine location for Group Contest. • Your Assistant Governor for your area should assist in finding the host club. • Notify your Regional Chair of date, time and location. • Clubs participating or the host club should invite the Judges.

Regional Level • Regional Chair may select a location to host the Contest Happy Host competition but is open to suggestions. • Once the winner of your region has been selected, Regional chair must report the following information to District 4 WT Chair • Winning Contestant’s; Name E-mail and phone number Names of family members that will be attending conference (up to 2) any additional family members will be at the expense of the family or the hosting club

Host Responsibilities Club Group • Judges (not Rotarians) • Prizes • Students • Meal • Contact • Thank you gift for Judges • Meal/snacks • Prizes for Contestants • Judges (not Rotarians) • Winning Contestant contact info provided to Regional Chair Regional • Judges (not Rotarians) • Thank You gift for judges (? ) • Meals/snacks • Prizes for Contestants • Winning contestant contact info to District 4 WT Chair

Places First Place First Runner-Up Second Runner-Up

Timeline July and August Pick a date in February for the Club contest

Deadline for Registration 4 -Way Test Speech Contest Registration Deadline is February 15, 2018. $275 per club. All money is to be sent to the District Administrator. No need to print, Club Entry forms are to be filled out on-line through 4 WT page on District website ( no other forms will be accepted). A copy will be automatically sent to District 4 -Way Test Chair Tricia Vagt at TVagt@covinaescrow. com

January 1 -31 Calendar Club level 4 Way Test Speech Contest for February. Line-up students and judges.

February 1 -28 Hold Club level Four Way Test Speech Contest.

March/April Area Level Competition (by the end of March) Regional Level Competition (by April 15 th)

Final Contest 2018 District Conference! th th May 18 - 20 , 2018

www. district 5300. org Once you’re in the website click on Service then Youth Service then 4 Way Test This is what you will find Contestant Manual Club Entry Form Helpful Hints Contestant Biography Form Judging Manual Flyer Article for Club Newsletters Power. Point Presentation Certificates for Competition Winners Club Level Area Level Region Level

I’m here to help! Tricia Vagt 2017 -2018 District 4 -Way Test Chair 818 -512 -7763 TVagt@covinaescrow. com