THE OLDEST AND BEST CONTEST OF OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL
Topic: “Discovering the Optimism within Me”
District Contest Chair: Richard Bracknell
Email: Richard.Bracknell@carrolltoncityschools.net
Phone: 770 314 2425
Congratulations to our international winner! The Seventh Annual Optimist International World Championships took place at St. Louis University on July 21-22, 2022. Samiksha Gaherwar participated in the contest as the Oratorical winner from the GATEway District. Samiksha graduated from Lambert High School in Suwanee, Georgia and was the Valedictorian. She plans to attend Princeton University. She has been participating the the oratorical contest for 8 years.
The Oratorical Contest last year in the GATEway District was a near record winner with more clubs and contestants. It was an event that showed hope in our youth and dedication in our clubs. We look forward to yet a better contest this year. Our goal is to have 40 Clubs participate this year. Start now preparing for your club to send two contestants (gender neutral) up the “Oratorical Ladder” with the opportunity to win $22,500 in scholarships. Look to the District announcements for information and come to the District meetings to gather insight, suggestions, and hear of the joy of doing this for our kids!
The deadlines for the contest are:
Local Club contest winners received by the Lt. Governors: March 3, 2023
Zone contest: March 24, 2023
Area contest: April 8, 2023
District Contest: April 22, 2023
Again, we look forward, WITH YOUR HELP, having another record breaking year in both participants and clubs.
The contest is open to students under the age of 19 by October 1, 2022. Students must enter in the District in which they reside.
Your next step? Online Info: Planning Guide, application, and contest rules can be accessed: click on this link to the OI website.
Download: the Application and Contest Rules form, click here.