2009-2010 Optimist International Essay Contest

This contest is sponsored by Optimist International to give young people the opportunity to develop their own views around a central idea. In addition to the opportunity for written expression, participants have the chance to win a college scholarship of up to $6,000. The contest is open to youth under age 19 as of December 31, 2009.

2009-2010 South Texas District Essay Contest

Winner will receive a

$2,500 College Scholarship

South Texas District Essay Contest Chairperson for 2009-2010:
Greg Lester - Phone (281) 597-1300
galester@sbcglobal.net

Click here for an application with rules (one page)
Click here for a Club Chair Packet (fourteen pages)

All entries MUST be RECEIVED by the District Chair by February 28, 2010.
This is an OI rule not a District rule.

All of the following items must be submitted to the District Essay Chair with the club’s winning essay:

• Completed District Essay Contest Entry Form
• Copy of Birth Certificate
• Your Club’s Winning Essay
• Entry Fee - Check for $10 payable to South Texas District

The District Chair is required to report the District Essay Contest winner’s Social Security number on the Winner’s Information Form signed by the District Governor and the District Chair and submitted to Optimist International with the District’s winning essay. For this reason the Club Chair should obtain their Club Essay Contest winner’s Social Security number prior to sending the above information to the District Chair. The District Chair will ask for this information from the winning club only. Proof of the District Winner’s Social Security Number such as a Social Security Card will be required. Failure to provide the number and proof in a timely manner will result in disqualification.

The Club Chair must submit their Club’s winning essay documents as follows:
By regular mail or by delivery (UPS, FedEx, etc.) to: Greg Lester
14549 Misty Meadow
Houston, Texas 77079

By certified mail to:
Greg Lester
P. O. Box 79766
Houston, Texas 77279

PRIOR SOUTH TEXAS DISTRICT ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS