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A.L.I. Oratorical Contest

Oratorical Contest

The Charles E. Williams II Advanced Leadership Institute is sponsoring an Oratorical Contest for the 24th Southwestern Black Student Leadrship Conference. Leaders are taking steps towards redefining the preconceived notions of what a leader looks like, the qualities possessed by them, and the way they effectively reach their followers.

 

 The Oratorical Contest is aimed at challenging and stimulating the minds of its participants as well as providing the opportunity to display their talent of speaking and interpreting their ideas on a specific subject. 

 The SBSLC Advanced Leadership Institute’s Oratorical Contest has truly become one of the conference’s most paramount events. This Oratorical Contest is entitled "The Great Debate"- NOT to be confused with an actual debate. With its new name, this year’s contest is sure to raise the bar.

 

2012 Topic

"The Great Debate"

 In today’s society Black Americans are often faced with challenges due to their inability to better themselves as individuals. Budget cuts, the quality of schools, teacher salaries, student academic preparation, disciplinary issues, and students’ home lives are a few of the challenges manifested in our nation’s school system. In what ways can the American educational system be refined?




Contest Rules and Guidelines:

Interested persons are required to send notification to Travonte' Bodwin of their desire to participate in the contest prior to December 5, 2011. There will be a prescreening of participants Friday, January 20, 2012, evening prior to the conference entertainment. Participants should bring to the prescreening the following:

 

  • A maximum of 10 note cards
  • Five copies of their speech outline
  • A list of references used in the speech

Participants must submit a packet in a manila folder up arrival containing: their note cards, five copies of their speech, and a list of references. The speech should be 6 to 9 minutes. Participants will be judged on their creativity, content, research, and overall presentation. Plagiarism is grounds for expulsion from the contest. Please site you sources both in you outline and orally.

The top THREE participants will deliver their speeches during the Oratorical Contest. Upon arrival each participant will be given a W-9 form, which must be turned back in before the closing banquet Saturday night. This is required in order for the winner to receive their prize. The winner will receive a $300.00 prize, a first place plaque, and the honor of introducing the keynote speaker at the closing banquet.

Please contact, Travonte' Bodwin at 979-845-4565 or ali.direct1@gmail.com if you have any questions.