MD4 STUDENT SPEAKER FOUNDATION

Announcing...

2012 Student Speaker Contest Topic: "What Could the America of Yesterday Teach the America of Tomorrow?"

Gabriel Gonzalvez is our recent 2011 contest winner. Gabriel represents District 4-C6 and was sponsored by the West San Jose Campbell Lions Club.  He is a member of the Class of 2011 at Archbishop Mitty High School.

MD4 Student Speaker Web Site:  http://studentspeaker.md4lions.org/

There is now a web site where students and parents can find information related to preparing for the contest:  An abridged version of the "Rules" just for contestants.  Tips for writing and giving speeches. 

Also, there is a special link for clubs to download club materials.  (password protected... contact your district contest chairperson for password.)

Updated donation information/forms is posted on the "Making Donations" page of this website. [September 21, 2010]

Save your old cell phones and inkjet cartridges.  Bring them to any Council of Governors meeting.  The funds received from recycling will be credited to your district.  Questions?  Contact: PDG Al Ohrmund, Foundation President by phone (909)-598-0554 or by Email.

Read letter from a recent contest winner, Eric Brewster:  "2008-2009 Winner"

Welcome...

The "Lions Fourth District Student Speakers Foundation, Inc." is a California nonprofit corporation administered by a board of directors and 15 trustees. The purpose of the Foundation is to provide scholarships to augment the prizes awarded to the winners of the California Multiple District Four Student Speakers Program.

This year the Foundation will provide scholarships totaling $103,500.00. From this amount, each of the fifteen District winners will receive a $4,500.00 scholarship, each of the four Area winners will receive an additional $6,500.00 scholarship and the winner of the Multiple District Four Contest will receive an additional $10,000.00 scholarship.

The assets of the Foundation are invested primarily in federally insured, term accounts to provide the highest rate of return obtainable with maximum guaranteed security for the assets of the Foundation. With this investment policy and with additional income provided through contributions to the Foundation, the Lions Fourth District Student Speakers Foundation, Inc. will be able to continue its annual support of the scholarship awards program.

Please visit our MAKING DONATIONS page for donation suggestions and forms.