• October:
  • Clubs should make contact with their schools.
  • Speech
  teacher should be sent a copy of the judging criteria and given the timetable for competition.
• December:
  • Follow up with schools to get some idea of how many participants to plan for.
  • Make club assignments for judging the local contest (where, when, time, etc.).
  • Notify school(s).
  • Mike Swatek has written a good introduction letter to the schools Go here to review/copy.
  • Roger Bates has prepared a 4 way test judging form download the form in adobe acrobat format here.
• January:
  • Hold local club contest to determine winner.
  • Invite winner to club program to give speech.
  • Award prize.
  •  Have winner make a video tape of speech for judging at the ADG Competition.
• February
  • Assistant District Governors hold contest among their club winners.
  • Regional competition held for (1) Arkansas, (2) Oklahoma, and (3) Missouri/Kansas ADG winners.
• March:
  • Tapes from 3 finalists from each region (total of 9) are taken to PETS for judging.
  • Determine 5 finalists.
• May:
  • 5 finalists attend District Assembly to present speeches.
• Winner receives $1000. Each Runner-up receives $350.
   
• Other thoughts:
  • Publicize club contests on radio and in local newspaper.
  •  Consider awarding 2nd and 3rd place prizes to encourage participation.
  • Increase amount of prizes.
  • Invite winner(s) to your annual banquet.
  • Have FUN.

For More information Contact:
Roger Bates (870-449-4575
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