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AFR Announces 72nd Annual Youth Speech Contest Dates and Guidelines
Wed, 19 Oct 2016 10:26:23 CDT
Hundreds of Oklahoma youth will have the chance to sharpen their speech presentation skills during the 72nd annual AFR Youth Speech Contest. The annual event begins with the southwest district contest Nov. 3 and concludes with the state contest, Dec. 3 in Stillwater.
"This is a great opportunity for students to develop basic skills and expand their knowledge," said Micaela Danker, AFR youth development coordinator. "Over the years, many of the speech contestants have gone on to successful careers in agriculture and business.
District contest registrations will begin at 4 p.m. and the contest briefing will begin at 4:30 p.m. Judges and speakers will then disperse to assigned classrooms for competition. Immediately following competition, a meal will be served. Awards, special recognition and final comments will conclude the contest.
2016 Speech Contest Dates
Southwest Thursday, Nov. 3 Cache High School
Northwest Tuesday, Nov. 8 Autry Tech Center, Enid
Central Thursday, Nov. 10 Tecumseh High School
Northeast Monday, Nov. 14 Lone Star School, Sapulpa
Southeast Tuesday, Nov. 15 EOSC, Wilburton
State Finals will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2016, at OSU-Stillwater, Classroom Building, Room 313. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the contest will begin at 10 a.m.
Divisions and Categories
Novice Division -- Students in grades 4, 5 and 6. Time Limit: 2-4 minutes.
Novice speakers may only compete in the AFR/OFU Category.
Junior Division -- Students in grades 7 and 8. Time Limit: 4-6 minutes.
Intermediate Division -- Students in grades 9 and 10. Time Limit: 4-6 minutes.
Senior Division -- Students in grades 11 and 12. Time Limit: 4-6 minutes.
NOTE: Changes have been made this year. Agriscience & Natural Resources have been combined.
AFR/OFU * Participants may speak on the history or current activities of American Farmers & Ranchers/Oklahoma Farmers Union, and its fight to support agriculture and rural families through legislation, cooperation and educational opportunities.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS * Participants may choose any current issues that deal with their student organization. Topics such as leadership, personal development and growth, goal setting and team work, community activities, competitions, etc. Organizations should be limited to 4-H, FFA, FCCLA, TSA, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.
SCIENCE & NATURAL RESOURCES * Participants may choose any current issues such as soil, water, air, rural water, wildlife, forestry, aquaculture, conservation, recreation, recycling, energy, environment, agronomy, biotechnology, genetics, engineering, farm safety and food production. Participants may also choose an animal science related topic dealing with dairy, equine, poultry, sheep, swine, beef, specialty animals, etc.
AGRIBUSINESS * Participants may choose any current issue that deals with topics such as cooperatives, value-added products, sales, service, entrepreneurship, marketing, finance, commodities, advertising, international trade, economic development, politics, animal rights/animal welfare, etc.
Speeches pertaining to SQ 777, Right to Farm, may be made to fit in any category.
A complete list of rules can be found, here.
For more information please contact: Micaela Danker, Youth Development Coordinator, (405) 218-5561 or by e-mail mdanker@afrmic.com
Source - American Farmers & Ranchers
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