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District 2-S2 Youth Contests
District 2-S2 follows the MD-2 state guidelines for
the three youth contests each year. The three youth contests are:
- Drug Awareness Speech
- Diabetic Essay
- Outstanding Youth
When will the district contest be held?
Saturday, January 19, 2008 immediately following
the District 2-S2 Mid-Winter Conference at the Humble Civic Center 8223
Will Clayton Parkway, Humble, Texas 77338
When is the deadline for applications to the
district contest?
All applications are to be in by December 14,
2007. Send all applications to the attention of District Contest Chair
Lion Karina Blomquist 4813 Briarbend Dr. Houston, TX 77035
How does a club participate in the district
contest?
Each club “sponsors” a student to the district
contest. All contestants must be sponsored by a club.
How much does it cost to sponsor a student to the
district contest?
For each contest, the cost is $100. So, if a club
sponsors a student to each contest, the total cost is $300.
Where does the club get the student?
Each club is encouraged to have a local contest
following the same rules and procedures that will be followed at the
district contest and select their candidate through their local contest.
However, clubs may simply select a student or ask their local high school
for a candidate. The student then completes an application and follows
the rules for the particular contest they wish to enter. If a club is
unable to obtain a contestant from their local community, the District
Contest Chair may be able to match a student from another club’s contest
with the club.
What are the benefits to the club for holding
their own local contests?
Youth are the key to our future. Members will
observe and be motivated by the great intellectual work local students can
do. Club members will be more active locally – an active club is a happy
club and will ultimately attract new members. All of the students that
participate in your club’s contest have a parent that might be a
prospective Lion too.
How many Lions are needed on a committee to put on
a contest?
One motivated Lion can be the catalyst. It’s
always more fun when several Lions work together.
How would a club judge a local contest?
The club’s committee could narrow down the number
of contestants or even ask some local non-Lions or school personnel to
assist (think prospective members!), if needed. Take the top 3 or 4
students and have the students present their speech, essay, or be
interviewed, in front of the club and let the club determine who
represents the club at the district contest.
May a student participate in more than one
contest?
Yes. One student can participate in all three
district contests. However, a club may only sponsor one student per
contest and it can be the same student for all three contests.
May the club offer scholarship money to their
winners?
Yes. Clubs are encouraged to tie some of the
scholarship money they may award each year to these contests. Offering
scholarship money locally is a great way to encourage student
participation in your club’s contest.
Can a club sponsor a student if the club doesn’t
hold their own contest?
Yes. Participants in another club’s contest will
be matched with your club so the student can be sponsored and participate
in the district contest.
Can a club donate money for the district contest
even though they do not sponsor a student?
Yes. Money for the scholarships comes from the
sponsorship dollars. There were years in the past where there was not
enough student participants at the club level and the money available for
scholarships was very minimal. If every club would contribute at least
$100 to the district contest, whether a student was sponsored or not, the
district would be able to award meaningful scholarships.
How much scholarship money will be awarded at the
district contest?
The 1st and 2nd place winner
at each district contest in January 2008 will win a $500 scholarship.
Then, the 1st place student gets the first opportunity to
represent District 2-S2 at the MD-2 State Contest in June 2008. If the 1st
place student cannot go to the state contest, then the 2nd
place student gets that opportunity. Whichever student goes to the state
contest, another $500 will be awarded to that student as an incentive to
attend the state contest. Therefore, the 1st place winner at
the District 2-S2 Contest can potentially win $1000 total. If there are
enough students sponsored by the clubs in each contest, it is possible the
scholarship money could be increased through a 3rd place
winner.
What would be a good time frame for a club to hold
a contest?
The club may hold their local contests at any time
they deem necessary. However, please see the deadline for district
contest applications above. Clubs could have a program with each contest
in the months of October, November, and December with the following
schedule:
Drug Awareness Speech – Red Ribbon Week is in the
month of October.
Diabetic Essay – national diabetes awareness month
is November.
Outstanding Youth – early December.
Where does a club get the district contest rules?
Drug Awareness Speech
Diabetic Essay
Outstanding Youth
Where does a club get the applications for their
contestants?
Sample rules that may be modified as needed for a
club contest are included:
Contestant Application
Who can I call if I have any questions?
District Contest Chair Lion Karina Blomquist can
be reached at
713 376 7332 cell
keblomquist@hotmail.com
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