Student Speakers Contest

NOTICE!

STUDENT SPEAKERS CONTEST DIRECTIVES

Due to the directives being placed on the citizenship of the US the Student Speakers Committee and the Executive Committee of the Council of Governors have come up with the following rule adjustments and suggestions for the successful completion of the current Student Speakers Contests occurring throughout the state.

We understand the concerns and are taking every precaution to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 without completely cancelling the 2020 Student Speakers Contest.

Each District has the authority to cancel or continue with the contest.

DIRECTIVES:

Institute a Social Distancing Limited Audience for your contests. (For example-students are to have only 1 representative with them during the contest) The possibility for doing an online presentation is possible as long as the medium is not broadcast out to the rest of the state. (For example-using a Go To Meeting or Skype. Facebook Live will not qualify as that is open to everyone.)
Double up jobs – Tellers can be Timers and Door Guards so you are limiting the number of people attendance.
Utilize the Minimum number of judges (3). In the event the chair is having difficulty acquiring willing outside participation of judges, youmay utilize a Lion that does not have a contestant participating in the contest.
Extension of Deadlines • Zone Contest must be completed by April 12, 2020 • Region Contest must be completed by April 20, 2020 • District Contest must be completed by May 9, 2020
Permission - Students participating will have to have a signed permission slip from their parents approving their participation. (Included with these directives)
Each chair will make the determination of when and where the contests will be held using these provisions to the best of their ability.

Thank you for your support and cooperation during this challenging time.

MD4 Student Speakers Committee and 2019-2020 Council of Governors

Permission Form

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.

TOPIC

"Homelessness in California: What is the Solution?"

MD4 California Lions Student Speakers Contest

2019-2020 CONTEST

Club Locator

Student Speakers Packet Order CLUBS ONLY

Order Packet Here

ZONE, REGION, DISTRICT, AREA PACKETS WILL BE DELIVERED AT YOUR FALL, OR OTHER, DISTRICT MEETING. THEY WILL BE ISSUED TO THE DISTRICT GOVERNOR OR DESIGNEE AT THE MD4 FALL MEETING IN REDDING OCTOBER 25-27, 2019.

PLEASE TRY TO ATTEND FOR Q&A WITH YOUR DISTRICT CHAIRPERSON.

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