Topic for the 2021 2022 Year is:
"Staying Optimistic in Challenging Times"
Awards: 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners receive $2,500, $1,500, $1,000 and $500 College scholarships .
Eligibility UPDATE: Contestants under the age of 19 as of October 1, 2021. Interested students submit a speech on the topic to their local optimist club. Combined boy and girl contests at all levels (Club-Zone-District). No minimum number of contestants for Club Contests.
SUPPORTING Documents for SWIS CONTESTS:
SWIS Oratorical 2022 Guidelines: SWIS_2021_Guidelines.
Optimist International Contests: Winners at the District Level can participate in the Regional Contest for Scholarships. Winners at the Regional Contest can receive larger scholarships. (Previous District First Place Winners ONLY are NOT eligible to compete again). More information available on International Contests: click here.
Sponsorship: Club/Zone winners are sponsored by the club at the District Conference. The Oratorical Contest scholarships are sponsored by the Optimist International Foundation to give young people the opportunity to speak about their own opinions regarding the world in which they live.
Requirements: Speech is limited to 4-5 minutes.
Components:
- Poise (appearance, personality) 20 points
- Content of speech 35 points
- Delivery and presentation 35 points
- Overall effectiveness 10 points
Schedule:
Club Contests January, February and before March 31, 2022
Zone Contests March and before April 20, 2022
- Scheduled and organized by Lt. Governor of zone
- Minimum of 3 contestants per Zone Contest
- Must be completed BEFORE April 20, 2021
- Zone winner information must be submitted by April 20, 2022 to Jo'El Pearlman.
Jo'El Pearlman, Oratorical Coordinator, is COORDINATING ALL HOTEL and LUNCH RESERVATIONS for the YOUTH WINNERS and FAMILIES.
Oratorical Chair Coordinator:
Jo'el Pearlman, Oratorical Coordinator / CHAIR
Phone: 262-620-1588
E-mail: eventplanner2000@hotmail.com
Clubs Information: Optimist International Oratorical Scholarships
SWIS District Deadline: UPDATE - Submit winners to Optimist International by in MAY 2022
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