TESTING, ONE, TWO, THREE…..
HOW TO HOLD A FOUR-WAY TEST
SPEECH CONTEST
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By Mike Pope, Chair
2012 DISTRICT 5790
4-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?
GOALS
 To acquaint a large number of youth with Rotary and
the Four-Way Test Speech Contest
 To demonstrate and enhance Rotary’s commitment to
youth
 To heighten awareness of Rotary among youth,
parents, schools, and community
 To recognize, encourage, and reward hard work and
accomplishment among youth
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
 Any High School student in grades 9-12
 Not a previous District 5790 winner
 Students from both public and private high schools or
home schools in your community
 Three (3) Judges
 One (1) Scorekeeper
 One (1) Timer
 Master of Ceremonies
 Stopwatch, judge’s score sheets, summary score sheet
 Numbers for contestants to draw
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
 Line item in club budget
 Club Awards for contestants
 Provide contestants and coaches lunch
 Recommend five (5) maximum contestants for club
program (remember to start a little early)
 Time Required – 30 minutes
SPEECH CONTEST RULES
 Subject: “What the 4-Way Test Means To Me”
 3” x 5” index cards are allowed
 No scripts or props of any kind
 Time line of five (5) minutes maximum
 Judged on content, delivery, and organization
DATES
AND
TIMING
 November – Contact schools to verify school
participation and forward literature to school
representative
 December – Schedule club contest for February
 January 1 – Club Coordinator identified and contact
information submitted to the District Coordinator
 January 15 – Verify the club contest date with the
school
DATES AND TIMING
 February – Hold your club contest
 March 1- Submit the Regional Participation Form to
the District Coordinator
 Late March/Early April – Two Regional Contests are
held
 May – District Conference/Final Contest
CLUB
COORDINATOR
 Fill out and submit all forms before the due date
 Make sure deadlines are met
 Ensure that your students can participate!
IMPACT
 Promotes Rotary and its values
 Provides more exposure for contestants and local
Rotary Club (through photos and articles in your local
newspaper, ask reporter to attend as guest)
 Demonstrates how Rotary supports community youth
and values
IMPACT
 Provides opportunities to showcase contestants and
local Rotary Club on YouTube, Facebook, and other
social networking media
 Helps identify potential candidates for RITE,
Ambassadorial and cultural scholarships
*FORMS
 CONTEST RULES
 CLUB PARTICIPATION FORM
 REGIONAL PARTICIPATION FORM
 JUDGES SCORE SHEET
*A Word document for each of the above forms
follows this PowerPoint presentation.