Roger Taylor
Rotary Speech Contest:
Embracing the 4-Way Test!

Engage, Inspire, and Grow:

An Affordable Service Project for Your Club

Unleash Great PR and Membership Opportunities

 

BENEFITS TO CLUBS

Empowerment Through Literacy Projects
Effortless Involvement
Affordable Participation ($75/student)
Amplified PR Opportunities
Engage & Involve Members & Potential Members

BENEFITS TO STUDENTS

Fosters Critical Thinking
Nurtures Ethical Decision Making
Hones Public Speaking Skills
Empowers Advocacy for Passionate Causes
Free Entry & Chance to Win $1000

HOW IT WORKS:

  • Students are invited to craft a powerful, 5-7 minute speech akin to TEDtm, tackling an ethical issue using the Rotary 4-Way Test.
  • Club-level contests select winners by April 4, 2025, district support is available!
  • The journey continues at the Semi-Finals to be held via Zoom on April 12, 2025 leading to the finals (ultimate face-off) on April 26, 2025 (location TBD).
 

IMPORTANT POINTS:

  • Open to ALL high school students (not just INTERACTORS) to share their passionate voices.
  • For schools lacking a sponsoring club, we’re dedicated to finding the right sponsor.
  • Should a school have a single participant, they must present to the club before advancing to the Semi-Final level.
  • Clubs can send a maximum of two students, with potential for two from each school if sponsoring more than one school.
  • Schools with numerous participants may consider internal selections to streamline club entries.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTS:

Start Here 

CONTEST FLYER

For Students & Schools

DETAILED SPEECH RULES

ENTRY FORM

For Clubs

HOW TO HOLD A CONTEST

SEMI-FINAL ENTRY FORM

Contest Forms

JUDGES SCORING SHEET

JUDGE TALLY SHEET

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?

For more information, or for a short presentation at your club about how to participate, please contact the Speech Contest Committee at [email protected].

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