JSMC 21st Annual Declamation Contest- April 5, 2020

We are exited to announce 21st Annual JSMC Declamation Contest during the Mahavir Janma Kalyanak celebration. Like every year this year we have thought provoking topics for you to prepare. We also have prizes for participants and winners.     For information please contact Education Secretary or General Secretary                                                                                         JSMC Thank                                      Dilip & Anita Shah family for sponsoring Declamation Contest.

Prizes in Group 1, 2 and 3 1st Place $101.00, 2nd Place $75.00, 3rd Place $51.00, 4th Place $41.00, 5th Place $31.00 (4th & 5th place prizes will be awarded, If we have more than 15 participants in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd group.) All other participants will be awarded $11.00 All participants will be awarded certificates Trophies  will be given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in all groups. Group 4 will not be given Cash Price Members are encouraged to award individual prizes to all the contestants. Participant Guideline * Each contestant is allowed a maximum of 5 minutes * A bell will ring after 4 minutes * There will be a substantial penalty for taking extra time * Contestants may deliver their speech in English or Gujarati or Hindi * Contestants will be judged based on criteria mentioned as below Categories Points Details/Notes Introduction 10 Points. Material 40 Points. (Jain Principles, understanding principles, Originality) Presentation 20 Points. (Speed, tone of voice, eye contact) Conclusion 10 Points. (Restating, concluding topic) Uniqueness 20 Points. Penalty for overtime (deducted from total points) 10 Seconds           Grace 15 Seconds          15 Points 20 Seconds          20 Points * A final score will be determined by adding 3 judges’ scores.

Registration deadline: Saturday March 28, 2020

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