1. HOW TO HOLD A FOUR-WAY TEST SPEECH CONTEST
Rotary District 5790
HOW TO HOLD A FOUR-WAY TEST SPEECH CONTEST
By Janelle Kavanaugh, Chair ROTARY DISTRICT WAY TEST SPEECH CONTEST 1

2. THE 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 principles of the Four-Way Test
To demonstrate and enhance Rotary’s commitment to youth
To heighten awareness of Rotary among youth, parents, schools, and community
To provide participants the opportunity to speak before professionals, thus enhancing their self- confidence
To recognize, encourage, and reward hard work and accomplishment among youth
Learning about Rotary and what the Four-Way Test means to us
Students' consideration of what the Four-Way Test means in their lives
The opportunity to speak before a group of professionals
The added possibility to win a small monetary prize.
The opportunity to advance to the Regional and District level contests and
possibly earn additional prize money.

4. WHO IS ELGIBLE? Any High School student in grades 9-12
Not a previous District 5790 winner, but previous winners of Regional or Club contests are eligible
Students from both public and private high schools or home schools in your community

5. WHAT YOU WILL NEED Three (3) Judges One (1) Scorekeeper
One (1) Timer with time sheets
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 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
Subject: “What the 4-Way Test Means To Me”

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 submits Club Participation Form 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 or 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!
Attend the Regional Contest with your Club’s winner

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)
Gives student participants the opportunity to create a presentation and deliver it before professionals
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
JUDGE’S SCORE SHEET
PHOTOGRAPHY CONSENT FORM
*A Word document for each of the above forms may be found on the district website.