Oratorical Topic:
“The Moment I Realized I Belonged — My Definition of Community”
Oratorical Contest Club Planning Guide
Iowa Oratorical Contest Information
Contest Deadlines:
Club Contest Deadline: TBD
Zone Contest Deadline: March 28, 2026
Zone Contests via Zoom: March 28, 2026
Regional Contest Deadline: April 4, 2026
Regional Contests via Zoom: April 4, 2026
District Contest [In-Person]: April 18, 2026
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Oratorical Contest Information – Optimist International
Oratorical Contest Chair – Jeff Schmatt
Phone: Cell (319) 895-8776
