Thanks to Lion Bob Carlson for providing this summary.

2008-2009 Lions District 2-E2 Youth Contest Opportunities

Peace Poster Contest (November 15, 2008)

·         Theme:  Peace Begins with Me

·         Ages:  11, 12, or 13 as of November 15, 2008

·         Prizes (3 places, savings bonds):  $100, $75, $50

·         Requirements:  Hand done, greater than 13x20 inches, smaller than20x24 inches, no mat or frame, no lettering or numbering, 2-dimensional

Drug Awareness Council Poster Contest (December 29, 2008)

·         Theme:   The Dangers and/or Consequences in the Use of Drugs or Tobacco

·         Divisions (4), Grades:  3-4, 5-6, 7-9, 10-12

·         Prizes (3 places in each division, savings bonds):  $200, $100, $50

·         Requirements:  hand drawn, poster board, 14x22 in.

·         Judging Criteria:  Quality, Clarity, Originality, Spelling

Rules and Applications for Youth Contests.  These two documents are required for Speech, Essay and OSY Contests in addition to those listed below.

Drug Awareness Council Speech Contest (mid-January)

·         Theme:  Drug Abuse - Paradise Lost

·         Grades:  Junior or Senior

·         Prizes(3 places):  $1000 scholarship, $500 savings bond, $250 savings bond

·         Requirements:  5-7 minute speech (text recited from memory)

Diabetic Essay Contest (mid-January)

·         Theme:  Type I Diabetes - Prospects For A Cure

·         Grades:  Junior or Senior

·         Prizes (3places, scholarships):  $1000, $500, $250

·         Requirements:  Up to 1500 words

·         Judging Criteria:  Content (60%), English (15%), recitation (25%)

Outstanding Youth Contest (mid-January)

·         Grades:  Junior or Senior

·         Prizes (2 places, scholarships):  $1000, $500

·         Requirements:  Three letters of recommendation, transcript, interview, biography

·         Judging Criteria:  Grade point (20%), biography (5%), letters of recommendation (15%), community service/leadership (30%), interview (30%)