Speech Contest

High School Speech Contest

Cash Prizes Up To $1,750

Topic:  
How can a Rotary-School partnership increase respect, tolerance & understanding? –  Prepare & Deliver a five-minute speech which relates this topic to your life, school and Rotary values. High School Age Students Only. Memorization not required.  Refer to contest documents below to register.
 
Rotary Values:
  • Service Above Self - philosophy of unselfish volunteer service
  • Fellowship
  • Integrity
  • Leadership
 
Rotary also believes in the Four Way Test-
  1. Is it the TRUTH?
  2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
  3. Will it build GOODWILL and better FRIENDSHIPS?
  4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
 
Meaning…. what would happen if you take the fundamental ideals of Rotary (Service, Fellowship, Integrity, Leadership) and apply them in a school setting.  How would that change your (and everyone else’s) outlook on interactions between you and your friends, other students you meet for the first time, your teachers and school administrators.  How would these simple questions shape your interactions with others. Think about it, and come up with a Five-minute speech on how these ideals would increase respect, tolerance and understanding for one another. 
 
Club Round 1 – Prize $200 – Compete against other South Burlington residents on Thursday, February 20th at 7:00 pm at the South Burlington High School Library
 
Area Round 2 – Prize $300 – Round 1 winners compete against area students.  Time & location TBD (prior to March 28, 2025 in Northern Vermont).
 
District Round 3 – Prize $500 for the two finalists – Up to eleven other contestants from other Areas’ Round 2 Contests.  Saturday, April 12 at 10:00 am.  Location TBD.
 
District Round 4 – Prize $750 Winner – Two Contestants from Round 3 will speak at District 7850 Conference.  A $500 Runner-Up prize will also be awarded.  Saturday, May 31 at 11:00 am.  Location is Cranmore Resort, N. Conway, NH
 
Speech Contest Rules, Registration Form and Other Contest Documents can be found at:
 
South Burlington Rotary Club contact Charlie Lawrence:
Call or Text 802-261-7916 Email at geochazman@gmail.com
Rotary District Contact Dona Bate:   
Call or Text 802.229.1111   Email at dbatespeaking@gmail.com
 

Contest Documents

 
Contest Poster - Basic information about the contest.
Contestant Registration Form - Fill this out and send it to Charlie Lawrence
Contest Rules - Details of the contest, Pay Attention!
Contest Judge Sheet - This is how contestants will be determined