Four-Way Speech Contest Leadership Announcement
With the 4-Way Test Speech Contest Semi-Finals approaching quickly, I want to encourage every club to send a student to the District Finals. That entails working with your schools in encouraging students to participate.
SEMI-FINAL DATES:
Area 1–6: March 14, 10 AM, River Valley Senior Living, 101 Oakview Dr, Trumbull
(registration due date 3/11)
Area 7–12: March 21, 10 AM, Norwich Free Academy, Sydney Frank Hall, 305 Broadway, Norwich (registration due date 3/17)
I kindly ask each club to hold its own local contest within the next few weeks so that your winning student is ready to advance to the appropriate Area Semi-Final.
The District Finals will be held on April 25 at 10 AM at Stratford High School, 245 King St.
WHY STUDENTS SHOULD PARTICIPATE IN THE ROTARY 4-WAY SPEECH CONTEST:
The 4-Way Test Speech Contest is one of Rotary’s most meaningful youth programs because it challenges students to think deeply about ethics, leadership, and the impact of their choices. Participants gain:
• Confidence in public speaking
• Stronger critical thinking and communication skills
• Experience presenting ideas to community leaders
• Recognition for their hard work and insight
• A powerful addition to college and scholarship applications
Most importantly, the contest gives young people a platform to explore how the 4-Way Test can guide real-world decision-making. Every year, students tell us how transformative the experience was — how it helped them find their voice, refine their values, and feel seen and supported by their community.
I encourage each club to reach out to your local schools, youth organizations, and Interact clubs as soon as possible.
Thank you for your partnership and commitment to our youth programs. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or if you need support organizing your club-level contest.
Warm regards,
Nancy
Nancy Morin
Rotarian Peacebuilder
Rotary District 7980 Area 10 Assistant Governor
Old Saybrook Rotary Past President (2024 - 2025)
203-209-6875
