The Muscogee (Creek) Nation 4-H Program will host the first annual speech contest Tuesday, May 12 at 4:30 p.m., at the College of the Muscogee Nation in Okmulgee.
The event is open to all Native and non-Native 4-Hers in Creek, Hughes, McIntosh, Muskogee, Okfuskee, Okmulgee, Tulsa and Wagoner Counties.
Youth will be divided into three age groups, and five speaking categories that include: speech, illustrated presentation, extemporaneous, Power Point and first year ritual.
Awards will be given to the top five individuals in each age group and category.
4-Hers are encouraged to pre-register by Tuesday, May 5, but are not required to pre-register in order to participate.
The contest is free to enter.
To pre-register for the contest, or for more information contact MCN 4-H Program Manager Billy Haltom at: 918-732-7628.