Optimist International Scholarship Contest dates announced for the PNW District

Optimist International Scholarship contests are underway and the chairpersons for the Essay and Oratorical Contests have provided the dates that Optimist Clubs need to know for their club planning.

Essay Contest
Topic: "How my Education is the Key to a Successful Future"
Click here for information and entry form. 
DEADLINE: Clubs must have their contest completed and first place entry to Fred Wallace, Chair no later than February 28, 2011. Call 503.668.1145, 503.704.7388 or email cougar_17047 [at] msn.com for more information.

Oratorical Contest

Topic: "If I were leader of the Free World, the First Issue I would Address Would be..."
Click here for information and entry form.
DEADLINE: Clubs should complete the club level contest by March 19. Lt. Governor should hold the zone level contest by April 2. Regional contests must take place on or before April 16. Contact Cathy Cena, Chair at  778.329.5584 or ccena [at] shaw.ca for more information.

The District Oratorical Contest and Communications Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (CCDHH) will be held on April 30 in Salem, Oregon. More information is forthcoming on the CCDHH contest.