Oliver Hudson Kelley Public Speaking Award

It’s a requirement for most jobs to be a good communicator”. John Brady

All people need to develop the ability to speak in front of a group of people, to organize their thoughts and convictions and to effectively present them.  

The ability to speak publicly is partially obtained through practice.  Therefore the Youth development department will provide opportunities for people of all ages to practice their Public Speaking skills.  There are several ways to practice Public Speaking skills: Impromptu speech, Prepared speech, Elevator Speech….

Oral communication skills are needed in all walks of life, a future president of the United States of America may obtain or improve their oral communication skills through this program.

The Public Speaking program will be divided up into age categories as follows: 13-19; 20-29; 30 plus years.  Junior Grange members and Grange members may enter the program.  The age of the contestant at the first elimination will determine the age group.

Sapphire: Prepare and present a speech to your Grange or another group.  Your Subordinate youth chairman or Master may verify your participation by writing a confirmation letter, which is to be sent to the National Grange Youth Development Director .

Emerald: Present your speech at a Pomona Grange activity or meeting or other county activity.  Your Pomona Youth chairman or Master may verify your participation by writing a confirmation letter and sending it to the National Grange Youth Development Director.

Silver: Participate in your State Grange’s Public Speaking program.  State Youth Directors will apply for this Achievement Award for participants. All state winners will compete at the regional program, which will be held at the regional youth conferences.

Ruby: Participate in your regional Public Speaking program.

Gold: Prepare and present a workshop on Public Speaking for your local Grange or another group.  Obtain a letter of confirmation from the Master or person in charge of the group and send it to the National Grange Youth Development Director.