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Multiple District 4 California Lions

Student Speakers Packet Order CLUBS ONLY

Order Your 2023 Packet NOW!

They will be mailed to you in October and available online digitally.

Oct 1 is always the deadline to order a free packet.

ONLY CLUBS NEED TO ORDER A PACKET. 

ZONE, REGION, DISTRICT, AREA PACKETS WILL BE MAILED AUTOMATICALLY.

  • THE JOINT COUNCIL OF GOVERNORS MEETING HOLDS THE FINAL CONTEST (JUNE 11, 2022 this year; next year 2023 is TBD)

  • THE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING (THE FIRST WEEKEND IN AUGUST This year the meeting will be August 19-21) HOLDS A DISTRICT STUDENT SPEAKERS CHAIRPERSON TRAINING AND Q&A. 

  • THE FALL MEETING (NOVEMBER) WILL BE VIRTUAL SO THE PACKETS FOR THE DISTRICTS AND AREAS WILL BE MAILED WHEN AVAILABLE.

  • THE MID-WINTER MEETING AND MD4 CONVENTION (FEBRUARY 24-26): A STUDENT SPEAKERS SEMINAR FOR ALL IS PRESENTED AT MD4CON; ANY EXTRA MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE TO BE PICKED UP FREE. 

If you miss the October 1st deadline and need a Club packet, please send a request with a $25 check to MD4, 129 Los Aguajes Ave., Santa Barbara, CA 93101 

Topic Suggestion

MD4 California Lions Student Speakers Contest

2022-2023 CONTEST

Club Locator 

Contest Dates and Locations

Click here to enter a Student Speakers Contest Location.

Please make sure you include the identifiable name of the contest: i.e. The _______Lions Club Contest; The __________Zone; The ___________Region; and The ____ District Contest.

No Club Student Speaker Contest can be held before TBD, 2022

 

Helpful Links

click ► The Fourth District Student Speakers Foundation 

The Foundation is the financial base for the scholarships awarded to Student Speaker Contest winners.  We appreciate your support.

click ► Find a Lions Club near you 
(not all Lions Clubs participate in the contest)  Contact your high school counselor or principal.
The internet is a great resource for aspiring public speakers.  Here are a few helpful links.  Remember, the Lions contest does not allow visual aides, uniforms, costumes, props.  Begin by reading and fully understanding the Student Handbook (rules)

click ► Toastmasters International - 10 Tips for Public Speaking

Feeling some nervousness before giving a speech is natural and even beneficial, but too much nervousness can be detrimental. Here are some proven tips on ...
www.toastmasters.org

click ► Public Speaking Tips

Public Speaking Tips - a public speaking, communication, and presentation skills resource covering preparation, speech writing, audio and visual aids, ...
www.speaking-tips.com

click ► How to Write a Speech | eHow.com

Overview of Organized Speech Writing. Following structure is key in being an organized speechwriter. Get tips on the basics of… More ...
www.ehow.com

Contest Deadlines

Club: on or before February 21st

Zone: on or before March 21st

Region: on or before April 11th

District: on or before May 2nd 
Note:  CHSSA will be April 29-May 1

Area: on or before May 23rd

Final: June 11th,  San Jose Holiday Inn – Silicon Valley

Lions Clubs Materials For the Contest and Schools

The 2021 4th District Student Speakers Contest Winner and Contestants  Scholarships awarded by the Student Speaker Foundation

WINNER: Alexandre Widman

Sponsored by the District 4-A2 Cutler Orosi Lions Club Area 3

  • Student Speakers Contest Topic: "Distance and Online Learning; Pros and Cons." 

Contestants were:

Alexandre Widman Area 3

Cassandra Gorman Area 1

Hailey Pasley Area 2

Nieves D'Souza Area 4