Purpose

• To provide an opportunity for competitive public speaking among students.
• To stimulate self expression and independent thinking.
• To present to the public an insight into an issue surrounding the maintenance of a free nation.
• To consider the means at our disposal for meeting present and future issues in the world.

Rules of Participation

• The competition is open to any student in Grades 10, 11 and 12.
• The speech must be between 5 and 10 minutes in length.
• The speech must be approved by a member of the school faculty or the Lions liaison.
• A manuscript of the speech must be submitted prior to each level of competition.

Competition

• Competition will occur at the Club, Zone, District and State Levels.
• The winners from each level will participate in the next level.
• The speech may be amended, but not rewritten, for the Zone and District competitions.
• The speech may not be amended or rewritten for the State competition.

Awards

• Awards for the Club contests are raised and managed by individual clubs. The Arlington Lions Club awards a $50 savings bond to its winner and publishes the speech in its newsletter.
• The District winner receives $1,000; runners-ups $100 each.
• The State winner receives $1,500; runners-up $500 each.

Calendar for Arlington Lions Club Participation

• Registration Deadline is October 31st.
• The Arlington Lions Club contest will be held the second Tuesday of November.

For details or applications, please contact any club officer.