ROTARY DISTRICT 5240 2009-2010 The 4-Way Test and Me Essay Contest

							                                  ROTARY DISTRICT 5240
                                         2009-2010
                                  “The 4-Way Test and Me”
                                       Essay Contest
Nine students will win up to $1,500 in the 2009-2010 Annual Rotary District 5240 essay contest.
Students must submit an original essay on the meaning of the Rotary 4-way Test. Everyone is
included. There are three categories, grade school, middle school, and high school.

Entries should be submitted to the local Rotary club by no later than March 19, 2010. One winning
paper from each school level will then go to the District level for final reading by April 2, 2010.
District winners will be announced to local clubs by April 23, 2010 so they can announce the winners
and make financial awards to their schools before the end of the school year.

Attached is the official information sheet and contact information if you have any questions or would
like any assistance. Please contact your local schools and make sure that your local area students have
a chance to receive these awards and recognition.


District 5240 Vocational Service Committee

Frank Ortiz, RC Santa Maria Breakfast
Vocational Service Chair
phone:        (805) 925-0776 (home)
e-mail:       frankortiz910@comcast.net

Bill Dutton, RC Santa Barbara
phone:        (805) 963-3303 (work)
e-mail:       billdutton5@msn.com

Steve Jones, RC Goleta Noontime
phone:        (805) 964-8875 (work)
e-mail:       jon0533@cox.net

Jinny DeAngelis, RC China Lake
phone:       (760) 375-9787 (work)  
e-mail:      vdeangelis@dartontarget.org

Ken Parker, RC Santa Maria South
phone:       (805) 938-8930 (work)
e-mail:      kparker@orcutt-schools.net
                                     ROTARY DISTRICT 5240
                                           2009-2010
                                    “The 4-Way Test and Me”
                                         Essay Contest

                            THE 4-WAY TEST OF THINGS WE THINK, SAY OR DO

   1.   Is it the truth?
   2.   Is it fair to all concerned?
   3.   Will it build good will and better friendships?
   4.   Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

Goal
To encourage students to think about the meaning of “The 4-Way Test.” This can be done by writing
their thoughts in an essay which expresses clearly and creatively how the principles of the test impact
their daily lives. Essays should be at least: 150 words for grades 1-6; 200 words for grades 7-8;
and 250 words for grades 9-12.

Who
All grade school (1-6), middle school (7-8) and high school (9-12) students are eligible.

Awards: (1st, 2nd, and 3rd at each level: grade school, middle school, high school)

               First Place            $250
               Second Place           $175
               Third Place            $75

Winners (1st, 2nd, and 3rd) from each division will be selected by a district review team for the listed
cash award. The cash awards will be distributed by the club president or by a representative from the
District.

Schedule
Each club should conduct its own contest to be completed by Friday, March 19 th , 2010. Schools
in the local area of the club should be invited to participate with students at each school level
providing essays. The club team will then select one winning paper from each school level: one
grade school winner, one middle school winner, and one high school winner. These winning entries
to be submitted by Friday April 2nd, 2010 to:

District 5240 4-way Test Contest
C/O
Bill Dutton                                  phone: (805) 963-3303
6297 Parkhurst Dr.                           e-mail: billdutton5@msn.com
Goleta, CA 93117

Please provide a contact name and phone number for reporting the results.

The district review team will conduct its review and announce the winners in each school level by
April 23 rd , 2010 to allow the clubs to announce to their schools before the end of the school year.
                                    ROTARY DISTRICT 5240
                                          2009-2010
                                   “The 4-Way Test and Me”
                                        Essay Contest
                            THE 4-WAY TEST OF THINGS WE THINK, SAY OR DO
   1.   Is it the truth?
   2.   Is it fair to all concerned?
   3.   Will it build good will and better friendships?
   4.   Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

                       Essay Entry Cover Sheet
Sponsoring Rotary Club

__________________________________________ __________________________
Club Name                                                  City

__________________________________________ __________________________
Contact Person, Name                                       Phone Number

                                                           __________________________
                                                           e-mail address

Applicant Information

________________________________________                   Elementary/ Middle/ High
Student Name, Last      First                              (Please circle one)

________________________________________                   __________________________
School Name                                                School Phone Number

________________________________________                   __________________________
Teacher’s Name                                             Grade

Rotary District Contact Information - Questions
Frank Ortiz, Vocational Service Chair
910 Cossa Ct
Santa Maria, CA. 93454
       phone: (805) 925-0776 (home)
               (805) 451-7603 (cell)
       e-mail: frankortiz910@comcast.net

The district review team will conduct its review and announce the winners in each school level to the
local sponsoring Rotary club by April 23 rd 2010 to allow the clubs to announce to their schools
before the end of the school year.


                 Due Friday March 19, 2010