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? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?"

Theme

Levels Clubs – (67) Groups (14) Regional (4) District 5300

District Winner Club Contest Group Regional

Begin with Club Level Group 1AltadenaPasadena Pasadena After Hours San Marino South Pasadena

Contest Progression District 5300 California West Group 1Group 2Group 3Group 4 California East Group 5Group 6Group 7Group 8 High Dessert Group 9 Group 10 Southern Nevada Group 11Group 12Group 13Group 14

Prizes! Clubs Budget for Prize Money Group Regional District (1)$5,000 (+/-) (3) $1,000 (+/-) Depending on club participation

Club Level Contest 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 Happy Host

Group Level hosting Club 4WT Chairs within the group may contact each other to determine location for Group Contest. Your Regional Chair may assist if needed.

Regional Level Contest Regional Chair may select a location to host the competition but is open to suggestions. Once the winner of your region has been selected, Regional chair must report the following information to District 4WT Chair Winning Contestant’s; Name 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 Happy Host

Host Responsibilities Club Judges Prizes Students Meal Contact Group Judges (not from contestants clubs) Winning Contestant contact info provided to Regional Chair Region Judges (not from clubs) Gift card for judges (?) Meals/snacks Winning contestant contact info to District 4WT Chair

Places First Place First Runner-Up 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, $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 4WT page on District website ( no other forms will be accepted). A copy will be automatically sent to District 4-Way Test Chair Raghada Khoury at

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

Final Contest 2015 District Conference! May 14 th -17 th, 2015

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 PowerPoint Presentation Certificates for Competition Winners Club Level Group Level Region Level

I’m here to help! Raghada Khoury District 4-Way Test Chair