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Topic for the 2018-2019 School Year is:
“Is There a Fine Line Between Optimism and Reality".
Date: May 10-11, 2019
(SWIS Conference, award received)
Josh Zaidel: 262-993-2516 joshzaidel@me.com
Jo'El Pearlman 262-620-1588 eventplanner2000@hotmail.com
Awards: 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners receive a $2,500, $1,500 and $1,000 college scholarships
Eligibility UPDATE: Contestants under the age of 18 as of October 1, 2018. 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.
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 Winners 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:
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Poise (appearance, personality) 20 points
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Content of speech 35 points
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Delivery and presentation 35 points
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Overall effectiveness 10 points
Schedule:
Club Contests January, February and March
Zone Contests March and April
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Scheduled and organized by Lt. Governor of zone
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Minimum of 3 contestants per Zone Contest
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Must be completed by April 15, 2018
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Zone winner information must be submitted by April 16, 2018 to SWIS District Chair.
Jo'El Pearlman, Oratorical Coordinator, is COORDINATING ALL HOTEL and LUNCH RESERVATIONS for the YOUTH WINNERS and FAMILIES. PLEASE CONTACT Jo'El at 262 620 1588 or via email eventplanner2000@hotmail.com.
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