Oratorical Contest

Topic for 2004: "Thinking, Working, & Expecting the Best"

When: March 20, 2004 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 705 W. Patrick Street, Frederick MD
            Entries must be post marked by March 10, 2004

Who: Young people who have not attained the age of 16 years prior to or on January 1 of the current school year and are educated in the United States, Canada, or the Caribbean.

How To Enter: Contact Chairperson Oratorical  Contest.

Photo Release: The Optimist Club of Frederick uses photos of events to let the residents of Frederick County know the accomplishments of area youth.  In addition these photos may be used as parts of press releases, on www.frederickoptimist.org, the Frederick Optimist's web site, and in other publications to let Frederick County youth know the opportunities available to them through the Optimist Club. 

Please include a copy of the photo release form - Youth   (This release is not required to enter or win.  Pictures taken may be used on the clubs web site and/or in newspaper announcements)

The Optimist Oratorical Contest gives youngsters that chance to speak to the world. More than $159,000 are awarded annually in scholarships to youth.

The second most popular of Optimist International's suggested annual activities, the Oratorical Contest was first conducted in 1928.

The winners at the club level receive medallions and zone winners receive a plaque. Districts have the opportunity to provide two $1,500 scholarships or a first place scholarship of $1,500, a second place scholarship of $1,000, and a third place scholarship of $500.

The Zone 2 Oratorical contest was held at the Dan Dee restaurant on April 15, 2003. 

For More Information Contact:

Optimist Club of Frederick
P.O. Box 1398
Frederick, MD 21702
Internet: Chairperson Oratorical

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