MERRIMACK - The Merrimack Rotary Club is hosting the annual Rotary 4 Way Speech Contest for Merrimack residents who are students in grades 9-12. The contest goals are to develop the study, and communication of the Rotary Four Way Speech Test as a moral and ethical model for behavior, decision making and life practice through a speech contest for high school students. This will involve broad participation in the contest by students, teachers, schools, parents, Rotarians and others. Competition is open to public, private and home school students.

The competition will be held at Merrimack High School on January 9, 2013 at 7 PM in the Little Theater. The local winner will then compete at Finals later in the Spring.

Applications and rules can be obtained by contacting Patrick McGrath, Merrimack Rotary 4 Way Speech Co-Chair. Deadline for applications is December 31, 2012 at 5 PM. Contact Patrick McGrath for more details or questions at 603-880-1568.

The Rotary Club of Merrimack is a volunteer organization of business people and professionals supporting the community. Merrimack Rotary projects have included scholarships, reconstruction of Kids' Kove Playground, support for Merrimack flood relief, the Merrimack July Fourth festivities, the Rotary 4-Way Speech Contest, Interact Club, lighting at Reeds Ferry fields and more. The club works with other clubs on international projects like eradication of polio, Pure Water for the World, and hurricane relief in Honduras. To RSVP for a breakfast meeting or for information about membership, contact Chris Christensen at 603.424.2542or Chris@ChristensenNH.com or visit www.merrimackrotary.org.