Winner of F.U.N. Sunset Rotary Club Speech Contest Announced

From the F.U.N. Sunset Rotary Club

Sohabe Mojaddidy of was the winner of the F.U.N. Sunset Rotary Club’s Youth Speech Contest, which was held on February 23, 2012 at the in Union City.

The speech contest is held annually by the clubs in Rotary District 5170, and this year’s topic was “Reach Within to Embrace Humanity,” and Mojaddidy’s speech was based on the premise that to embrace humanity we must respect humanity.

One of the essential requirements of the contest is that each speech incorporate Rotary’s 4-Way Test that serves Rotarians as a guide for everyday living.

Rotary’s 4-Way Test

Of the things we say and do:

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

Rotary Clubs of District 5170 sponsor the Richard D. King Annual Youth Speech Contest with three objectives in mind:

• To help young people know the importance of speaking effectively before a group;
• To expand public knowledge, especially among young people, of what Rotary is and does throughout the world;
• To allow high school students the opportunity to compete for $1,550.00 in prize money. The money is awarded with “no strings attached,” but it is hoped it will be used to further the student’s education.

Mojaddidy won a $100 prize from the F.U.N. Sunset competition, and will now advance to the Rotary’s Area Speech Contest where he will compete against other Rotary local contest winners for a First Place prize of $200.00, and Second Place prize of $100.00.

The Area Speech Contest will take place on Thursday, March 1, at 12:15 PM at Washington Hospital West.

The winner of the Area contest will move on to the Regional contest March 23 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose. The top two finishers will then have an opportunity to compete in the District Finals on April 4 at the Doubletree Hotel in San Jose.

The second place winner was Michael Xu, and Kelsey Glenn finished in third place. All three competitors are students at James Logan High School, and participate in the nationally-renowned Forensics program led by teacher Tommie Lindsay.

About the F.U.N. Sunset Rotary Club

The Rotary Club of Fremont-Union City-Newark (F.U.N.) Sunset meets every Thursday evening at 7:00 PM at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Union City. The “small but mighty” club was founded in 2004, and now has 16 members and is growing. The club is currently led by President Joseph Palafox, an architect based in Newark. Guests and prospective members are welcome to visit, and should contact Membership Director Elaine Wong-Bigel at (510) 381-9989 for further information.