Pennsylvania Key Club

International Oratorical Contest

The subject for all orations is to be predetermined and can be found on Key Club International’s Website (http://www.keyclub.org). The subject matter of the oration and the presentation must be original and completely developed by the each orator.

The 2012 oratorical contest topic is "How can the average Key Clubber bring a global campaign, such as The Eliminate Project, to their school and local community?"

Note: A Key Clubber must attend the International Convention to participate. Time and place of contest will be announced at the convention.

2012 International Guidebook Rules - Pages 39 and 40

  1. The subject for all orations is to be predetermined and distributed to the clubs via general mailing.
  2. The subject matter of the oration and the presentation must be original and completely developed by each orator. These factors will be considered equally in determining who is to receive the awards.
  3. Each orator will be allowed a maximum of five minutes for his/her presentation. Exceeding the time limit may result in a penalty.
  4. Each orator must be an official member in good standing with Key Club International and his/her local club.
  5. Judging and awarding points will be based on the following criteria:
    1. SPEECH–75 Points
      1. Clarity of message and projection of idea…….. 20 Points
      2. Depth........................................................... 10 Points
      3. Originality...................................................... 10 Points
      4. Organization.................................................. 20 Points
      5. Reference...................................................... 5 Points
      6. Grammar/word choice................................... 10 Points
    2. DELIVERY–25 Points
      1. Posture (composure and gestures)............. 10 Points
      2. Voice (tone, effectiveness/pronunciation).....10 Points
      3. Attention of audience.................................... 5 Points
  6. During the convention, elimination trials will be held (time and place to be announced in the convention program), and no more than three orators may be selected to appear before the entire convention.
  7. The three outstanding orators will receive suitable awards and recognition for their excellence in public speaking.
  8. Oratorical finalists may be expected to address the convention.
  9. The decision of the judges is final and no changes, alterations or regradings will take place after the results have been certified by the judges, the chair of the contests and the board counselor of this contest.

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