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Earl Friedman Oratorical Contest
Sponsored by the Farmington / Farmington Hills Breakfast Optimist Club
Club Number: 17150

Contest Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 7:30am (arrive by 7:15am to register)

Location: First Presbyterian Church of Farmington
                26165 Farmington Rd.
                Farmington Hills, MI 

(Northwest corner of Farmington Road and 11 Mile)

Application Deadline: Applications must be received by midnight, Friday, March 1, 2024.

Mail to Jill O’Hara P.O. Box 2203 Farmington Hills, MI 48333-2203 or email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Application form is available by clicking HERE.

Title/Topic: “How to Change the World with Optimism”

Length of Speech: The speech must be at least four minutes but not more than five minutes to avoid penalty points.

Age Qualification: The contest is open to contestants under the age of 19 as of October 1st of the current Optimist International contest year (October 1-September 30) and who have not yet completed secondary school or its equivalent. There is no minimum age limit. A copy of the contestant’s birth certificate or passport must be submitted at the time of the contest.

Prizes: Medallions and monetary prizes will be given to the winner (first-, second- and third- place). Certificates of participation will be given to all contestants.

Further (next level) competition: Only one contest winner will be selected by the judges to represent the club at the next level of competition.

Contestants and family members or guests are welcome to attend the contest. A light breakfast will be served.

For additional information please contact Jill O’Hara Optimist Oratorical Contest Chair at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or send correspondence to our P.O. Box 2203 Farmington Hills, MI 48333-2203.