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Wednesday, 9 November 2016

MHR Youth Activities 2016-7

 
Rotary Youth Events 2016-17
The Wheel Deal!


Youth Speaks                        Entries by Thursday 12th January 2017. 
Local heat Thursday 19th January 2017 

This popular and long-established public-speaking competition has been entered by many local secondary schools and other groups in previous years.  We plan to hold a single heat but will hold 2 on the same evening one essentially for Brookmans Park/Potters Bar, the other for Welwyn/Hatfield if there are sufficient entries.

Teams of three are needed, a main speaker, a chairperson and a proposer of a vote of thanks.  There are two age groups, Intermediate (approximately Key Stage 3) and Senior (approximately Key Stage 4 & 5).  The local competition winners can progress to district, regional and national stages of the competition.  Teams may speak on any subject with the exception of those directly concerning party politics, race or religion. Details are at http://ribi.org/what-we-do/youth-competitions-and-awards/ribi-youth-speaks   


Young Chef                             Entries by Friday 20th January 2017
                                                            Cook-off Saturday 4th February 2017

This well-established competition is sponsored by Waitrose and Filippo Berio.  Entrants have to submit a menu and the judges then select the best six.  (We would encourage schools to hold their own competition with our help, in which case the school winner will get automatic entry to the cook-off.)  The six selected competitors then cook their menu at a cook-off at Monks Walk School on Saturday morning 4th February 2017 within a two-hour time limit.  The competitors are provided with a voucher to cover the cost of ingredients and the winner goes on to district and potentially regional and national finals.  Details are at http://ribi.org/what-we-do/youth-competitions-and-awards/ribi-young-chef   The deadline for entries is Friday 20th January 2017..  Entries via email to midhertsrotary@ymail.com 


Young Citizen Awards           Proposals by Friday 13th January 2017

The Rotary Young Citizen Awards, which have been going for some 10 years, have recently received some publicity on television as they are now sponsored by the BBC News channel.  We are keen to recognise the achievements of your students in school or in the local community.  If you have individuals or groups who you feel are worthy of wider recognition, please email us at midhertsrotary@ymail.com.  It may be that they qualify for the national Rotary competition, details of which are at http://www.rotarygbi.org/what-we-do/youth-competitions/ , in which case we will be pleased to put them forward.  Proposals are needed by Friday 13th January 2017 so that they can be endorsed by your local Rotary Club and forwarded to our national organisation, RIBI, by the deadline.


Young Photographer                        Entries by Thursday 12th January 2017

Competitors have to submit a portfolio of 3 photographs on the theme of “Reflections” in colour or black and white on photographic paper.. Each print should be submitted separately and, including any mount should be no larger than A4 size, with a 50 word description of what inspired them.  The competition runs in three age groups, Junior (approximately Key Stage 2), Intermediate (approximately Key Stage 3) and Senior (approximately Key Stage 4 & 5).  Competitors have to submit 3 different prints along with digital copies and a short description. Details are at http://ribi.org/what-we-do/youth-competitions-and-awards/ribi-young-photographer     Entries via email to midhertsrotary@ymail.com


Technology Tournament                  Tuesday 28th February 2017

This competition has been running successfully for many years and most of the local schools have entered.  Teams of four have to design, build and document a solution to a problem posed on the day.  At the end of the day the various solutions are demonstrated and winners chosen.  Details are at http://ribi.org/what-we-do/youth-competitions-and-awards/ribi-technology-tournament     Entries via email to midhertsrotary@ymail.com


Young Writer                                    Entries by Friday 24th February 2017

This year young authors are being asked to produce a written or typed story in prose entitled Reflections. An A4 page or 500 hundred words is a suggested suitable submission.
The competition runs in three age groups, Junior (approximately Key Stage 2), Intermediate (approximately Key Stage 3) and Senior (approximately Key Stage 4 & 5).  Further details are at http://ribi.org/what-we-do/youth-competitions-and-awards/ribi-young-writer  Entries via email to midhertsrotary@ymail.com


Welwyn Hatfield Rotary Walk        Sunday 17th April 2017

This event is open to all individuals and groups who wish to raise money for a charity or project through a sponsored walk, an ideal way of raising money without the hassle of having to organise the walk yourselves!  There is a choice of 7-mile or 11-mile routes, or a 2-mile suitable for very young or disabled participants, all starting at Campus West car park in Welwyn GC and following a gloriously scenic route through Sherrardswood, Brocket Hall park, bluebell woods and along the River Lea.  75% of what you raise goes to your chosen project and 25% to Rotary charities.  Why not organise a group to come and take part?  An excellent social activity as well as a fund-raiser.  Or perhaps a warm-up hike for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award?  Details at http://www.whwalk.org.uk/  


Young Artist                           Entries by Friday 9th June. 
                                                            Exhibition & judging Saturday 24th June.

This competition encourages young people to express their ideas through any artistic medium other than photography, and to use artistic skill, imagination and and creativity in theirr response to the theme, this year "Reflections".  There are three age groups, Junior, Intermediate and Senior.  Let us know that you have an entry at midhertsrotary@ymail.com


Rotary Young Leaders Award        Applications by mid-May
                                                                                     A weekend in late June/early July 2017

A weekend “Outward Bound”-type experience run by the RAF Regiment at RAF Henlow for 18-30 year olds sponsored by their local Rotary club. Perhaps you have students or ex-students who would benefit from this?  Let us know at midhertsrotary@ymail.com




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