(Joseph S.) Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Chairman:

John H. Killian

Address:

4689 Birmingport Rd, Maytown, AL 35118-9527

e-mail:

johnhkillian@charter.net

Phone:

205-780-2580

Contest Due Date:
Details

Dates of Local SAR Chapter contest vary; contact Chapter Chairman or Chapter President.  Generally, you should notify the Chairman or Chapter by mid-October.  Chapters submit their winning contestant to State Chairman by January 31^st of each year.

January 31, 2012 (To State Chairman, Oration Contest)

February 25, 2012 (State Judging at ALSSAR Convention)

June 8, 2012 (ALSSAR Committee Chair Submits not later than this date to National)

Judging Details

All contests – Chapter, State, and National levels – are judged using the same procedures as noted on the contest information page on the National website.

Winner Information - Chapter

Chapter prizes can and do vary.  Winner and runner-up(s) of chapter contests generally receive cash prizes determined by the Chapter.  The first place winner also receives an Olympic-size medallion (Chapter level).  Meal expenses at the Chapter contest are generally provided for each contestant.  For accompanying coaches, advisors, or parents, the standard meal cost may be charged.  Some Chapters also invite the chapter winner and family to attend an annual chapter banquet.  Mileage and meal expenses up to a certain amount are sometimes paid for the first place chapter winner to attend the state contest.  Some chapters require receipts.

Winner Information - State

1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd Place winners are selected and cash prizes are awarded to all participating contestants.  These prizes are $400 (1^st), $300 (2^nd), $200 (3^rd) and $150 for 4^th place.  The 1^st Place winner and parents (or total of 3) traditionally attend the ALSSAR Convention Banquet (February 25, 2012) where they are the guests of the Alabama Society.  In addition to the $400, the first place winner also receives a certificate and an Olympic-size (State level) medallion.  The State does not reimburse any contestant for travel expenses to the State Convention.  However, the Alabama Society will reimburse traveling expenses incurred by the winning state contestant and one accompanying adult to attend the national contest.  This amount may vary, for example, between $500 and $1000, and is determined annually.  The reimbursement amount for 2012 would be for Phoenix, AZ.  No receipts are required; the amount is presented after the contestant’s participation. The 1st place National award is $3,000, 2nd place is $2,000; 3rd place is $1,000.

Chapter Information

Notify State Chairman of Chapter Chairman.  Ensure Chapter Chairman is listed on website. 

State

Chairman Information

Obtain Oration medallion (for 1^st Place), and certificates (for all Places) and certificate folder for all Places from SAR Merchandise. Send certificates to Chapters for presentation.  Request reimbursement of expenses, including postage, etc. from ALSSAR Treasurer.  If State 1^st Place contestant attends the national contest, ensure room reservation is made if parents cannot do so in timely fashion.