1. TESTING, ONE, TWO, THREE….. HOW TO HOLD A FOUR-WAY TEST SPEECH CONTEST
By Mike Pope, Chair DISTRICT WAY TEST SPEECH CONTEST 1

2. FOUR WAY TEST The 4-WAY TEST
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?

3. 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

4. WHO IS ELGIBLE? 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

5. WHAT YOU WILL NEED WHAT YOU WILL NEED
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

6. WHAT YOU WILL NEED Line item in club budget
Club Awards for contestants
Provide contestants and coaches meals at club
Recommend five (5) maximum contestants for club program (remember to start a little early)
Time Required – 30 minutes

7. 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

8. 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

9. DATES AND TIMING February – Hold your club contest
March 1- Submit the Regional Participation Form to the District Coordinator
Late March/Early April – Two or More Regional Contests are held
May – District Conference/Contest Finals

10. CLUB COORDINATOR Fill out and submit all forms before the due date
Make sure deadlines are met
Ensure that your students can participate!

11. 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

12. 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

13. *FORMS CONTEST RULES CLUB PARTICIPATION FORM
REGIONAL PARTICIPATION FORM
JUDGES SCORE SHEET
*A Word document for each of the above forms may be found on the district website.