1. 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?"

2. Theme

3. Levels
Clubs – (65)
Groups (14)
Regional (5)
District 5300

4. Begin with Club Level Altadena Pasadena Pasadena After Hours Group 1
San Marino
South Pasadena

5. Club Winners Proceed to Group Level Group Winners Proceed to Regional Level
District 5300
California West
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4
California East
Group 5
Group 6
Group 7
Group 8
High Dessert
Group 9
Group 10
Southern Nevada
Group 11
Group 12
Group 13
Group 14

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

7. We need a host for each level of the contest!
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

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

9. 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
address 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

10. 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

11. Places First Place First Runner-Up Runner-Up

12. July and August Pick a date in February for the Club contest
Timeline
July and August Pick a date in February for the Club contest

13. Deadline for Registration
4-Way Test Speech Contest Registration Deadline is February 17, 2017.
$275 per club. All money is to be sent to the District Administrator. No need to print Club Entry forms. Fill out the form on-line on the 4-Way Test page on the District website (Service/Youth Service/4-Way Test Speech Contest/Registration).
A copy will be automatically sent to District 4-Way Test Chair Ted Ebenkamp, address is:

14. January 1-31
Calendar Club level 4 Way Test Speech Contest for February. Line-up students and judges.

15. Hold Club level Four Way Test Speech Contest.
February 1-28
Hold Club level Four Way Test Speech Contest.

16. Regional Level Competition (by April 15th)
March/April
Hold Group Level Competition (by the end of March)
Regional Level Competition (by April 15th)

17. 2017 District Conference May 19 -22, 2017 PALM SPRINGS, CA
Final Contest
2017 District Conference May , 2017 PALM SPRINGS, CA

18.
Once you’re in the website click on Service then Youth Service then 4 Way Test. This is what you will find:
Club Entry Form (Registration Form) PowerPoint Presentation (Contest Overview)
Flyer
Contestant Manual
Contestant Biography Form
Judging Manual
Helpful Hints
Article for Club Newsletters
Sample Certificates for Competition Winners
Club Level
Group Level
Region Level

19. 2016-2017 District 4-Way Test Chair
I’m here to help!
District 4-Way Test Chair
TED EBENKAMP
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