2020 Area 7 Speaking Events

Joel Bush

Contest Date- May 15, 2020

Registration – 2:30 pm

Judge arrival time – 2:00 pm

Contest starts – 3:00 pm

Entry Fee - $30

 Manuscripts and Statement of Originality must be submitted by Tuesday, May 12, 2020 by 5pm to judgingcard.

 Late document uploads incur a $25 late fee, (this includes correct statement of originality), with the exception of substitute entries manuscripts for Prepared Public Speaking (Jr. Prepared, Sr. Prepared and Soil and Water Stewardship only). Follow APA style manual (6th edition) for manuscript composition and format and for developing and citing references and bibliography (see checklist)

 Awards: 1^st place (Plaque); 2^nd-10^th place (Pennant)

All contests will follow state rules as listed on the Texas FFA Website

 JR Prepared Public Speaking

Two contestants from each district are eligible to participate in the area contest

 SR PREPARED PUBLIC SPEAKING

One from each district, in each division (Animals Science, Plant Science, Natural Resources, Agribusiness, Ag Policy, and Ag Science) for Sr. Prepared Speaking is eligible to compete at the area level.

SOIL STEWARDSHIP PREPARED PUBLIC SPEAKING

Two contestants per district are eligible to compete at the area level.

EXTEMPORANEOUS PUBLIC SPEAKING

Two contestants from each district are eligible to participate in the area contest