Of the things we think, say or do:
- Is it the Truth?
- Is it Fair to all concerned?
- Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
- Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
- Contestants must be students in grade 7 or 8 within District 7610.
- Each contestant may submit only one entry.
- The length of the essay must be between 500-1500 words.
- Entries must be typed, double spaced, and submitted on both a CD disk (*.doc extension) and hard copy.
- All four of the Four-Way Test questions must be addressed in the essay entry
- Each winning Club entry must include a cover page signed by the sponsoring Rotary Club President for submission to 2nd Tier to be scored by different judges.
- Envelope containing the Club’s winning entry must be postmarked on or before entry deadline: February 26, 2010.
Entries will be judged and scored by each participating Rotary Club. Each participating Club should have a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner to be honored at a club meeting.
Winners should be awarded cash prizes (determined by the sponsoring Club) and plaques or certificates with family members and school faculty present at award ceremony.
Rotary Clubs should submit only their best essay with $100 entry feeto the District Essay Contest Chair for District Finals to be judged and scored by different judges.
Deadline is February 26, 2010. All entries must be postmarked on or before this date.
The district winner will be honored at the District Conference at Kings Mill Resort, April 29 to May 2, 2010.
1st Prize = $1000
2nd Prize = $500
3rd Prize = $250
- Adequate treatment of ALL Four-Way Test questions: maximum of 10 points.
- Understanding of the concept: maximum of 10 points.
- Sincerity and originality: maximum of 10 points.
- Quality of writing: maximum of 10 points
Maximum Score = 40
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