2025-26 District Speech Contest
This year’s theme for our Rotary speech contest: |
This contest is open to all students in grades 9-12, attending school and residing within the 5190 boundaries. Each Area will hold individual contests before April 15th. The District level contest will be held the morning of May 2, 2026 at the Grand Sierra Hotel in Reno, Nevada.
Below are the materials for the speech contest. Please do not hesitate to contact Speech Contest Chair Dave Zybert if you have any questions or need further clarification. We wish you the best success as we continue to promote the Youth in our District, Areas and Clubs.
2026 DISTRICT 5190 SPEECH CONTEST MATERIALS
Section 1: Preparation (See links in left column)
Includes the following documents:
Includes the following documents:
- Instructions to Club Presidents
- Instructions to Assistant Governors
- Club and Area Chairs Information
Section 2: Instructions/Entry Form (See links in left column)
Includes the following documents:
- Checklist
- Instructions for Teachers and Students
- Contest Rules
- Student Entry Form
- School Promo Flyer
Section 3: Letters and Contact Information Form (See links in left column)
Includes the following documents:
- Judges Information
- Sample Letter to Judges
- Speech Contact Form
- Sample Letter to Winners
Section 4: Judge/Teller Instructions and Score Sheets (See links in left column)
Includes the following documents:
- Checklist
- Teller's Instructions
- Judge's Ballot
- Tie Breaking Ballot
- Timekeeper's Instructions
DISTRICT SPEECH CONTEST CHAIR
David Zybert (Claire)
Rotary Club of International Exchange
Rotary Club of International Exchange