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Four-Way Test Speech Contest

Grand Monadnock Rotary is sponsoring a Speech Contest based on the Rotary Four-Way Test - top prize $250.

The Rotary Four-Way Test... 

Of the things we think, do, or say . . .

1. Is it the truth?

2. Is it fair to all concerned?

3. Will it build good will and better friendships?

4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

High School students in any school within the Conval School District can enter to win. All you have to do is plan and deliver an original 5 to 7 minute speech applying Rotary’s Four-Way Test to everyday relationships - particularly when there is an ethical dilemma.

Who is eligible to enter? Any high school age student from towns in the Conval School District, including home-schoolers and private schoolers, is eligible to participate.

Rules for the speech:

1. Subject: the speech must be original in content and apply the Rotary Four-Way Test (ALL FOUR QUESTIONS) in our everyday relationships with other people.

2. Delivery: the speech may be given from memory, it should not be read, although adequate notes are acceptable.

3. Length: the speech shall be no less than five (5) nor more than seven (7) minutes in length or it is automatically disqualified.

Develop your valuable skills in public speaking in a supportive atmosphere with straightforward scoring rules, prize money, and a chance to compete further at the Rotary District level (southern NH and VT).

Cash prizes for top three speeches:    
   1- $250      2-$150      3-$100 
 
Register by Midnight Tuesday, March 18th:  Click here to download rules and registration information.
 
Contestant Information TASC Talk: Wednesday, March 19th, 10:20am, Conval HS, (room tbd)

Qualifying Round: Wednesday, March 26th, 7 to 9 pm, Peterborough Town Library Classroom

Local Finals (Top 3 qualifiers)Tuesday, April 1st, 7:30-8:30 am, Noone Falls, MaXt Meeting Room (click for directions)

District Semi-final (Local Winner): Sunday afternoon, April 6, Henniker NH
 
District Final:  Saturday morning, April 26, Londonderry NH (Prizes substantially larger than local prizes)

For more info, click to email Bob MacDonald, Youth Programs, Grand Monadnock Rotary

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