Mother registration costs $185.00 for Active Mothers and Associates, and $165 for Life Members. This includes general sessions, the Town Hall, a souvenir, and the option to attend up to three workshops on Thursday and Saturday. Please note that the Friday Night Event incurs a separate fee.

Teen and Middle School registration costs $130.00 and includes general sessions, workshop attendance, and a souvenir. The Friday Night Event is not included in the registration fee and is a separate cost.

Yes, but you must first seek permission from the Regional Director to ensure there is available space. If you cannot attend your designated cluster on the scheduled date, please complete the Out of Cluster AWD Attendance Request Form.

Payment is by credit card only. If you are a new member and have already paid your chapter, you will need to submit a voucher for reimbursement to your chapter treasurer. If your chapter typically covers your registration, you must present the registration confirmation invoice and request reimbursement. Any exceptions to this policy require approval from the Regional Director and Regional Treasurer.

Refunds are not permitted. However, substitutions for "Like" registration types (e.g., Mother to Mother, Teen to Teen) are accepted. All substitution requests must be received by October 11, 2024. Contact support@eventsibles.zendesk.com for any substitution requests.

Yes, substitutions for "Like" registration types (e.g., Mother to Mother, Teen to Teen) will be accepted until October 11, 2024. Please submit the names of those requesting substitution to support@eventsibles.zendesk.com. All monetary transactions must be handled between the two parties. After October 11, 2024, substitutions will no longer be accepted.

Registration is open until October 11, 2024, or until it sells out, whichever comes first. If registration closes, a waiting list will be established.

Business casual attire is appropriate for the day.

Members must attend the opening session and a minimum of two workshops to receive 1 in 4 credit. Attendance will be tracked through the sessions you registered for. Details on how to confirm your attendance will be provided during Area Work Day.

To change your workshop selections, email support@eventsibles.zendesk.com with a detailed request. Changes are subject to availability, and you will be notified once your registration record is updated. Please note, changes only apply to your individual registration record and do not include adding another registrant. Changes will be accepted until October 11, 2024.

Hotel reservations can be made at the Sheraton Valley Forge King of Prussia and the Element Valley Forge King of Prussia through our registration site. The last day to reserve a room through the group block is October 4, 2024, for the Sheraton and October 11, 2024, for the Element.

During the registration process, you can select "Souvenir Journal" and choose the ad size. Payment and camera-ready art must be submitted by October 4, 2024. Ad placement is on a first-come, first-served basis. You can purchase ads directly through the registration site:  https://www.eventsibles.online/ERAWD2024SJ

Yes, during the registration process, you will have an opportunity to indicate whether your teen would like to participate in the oratorical competition. The deadline to register your teen is October 3, 2024. There will be NO DAY OF COMPETITORS.  Please note that the teen must be 13 by the date of the cluster to participate. 
 
There are two Divisions:

• All participants must be registered to attend the Area Work Day.  
• It is important that once you register your child that your child participates. Please speak with your child prior to submitting the form to ensure their commitment.
• The Oratorical Competition for Delaware Valley AWD will take place on  Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 6:30-8:30 PM.

To participate in the Oratorical Competition, you must indicate on the registration site by October 3, 2024, 11:59 PM.

There will be NO DAY OF COMPETITORS.
It is important that once you register your child that your child participates. Please speak with your child prior to submitting the form to ensure their commitment.
 
Contact RS Niya with any registration questions.
jjeasternrsniya@gmail.com
 
Contact Gavel Chair Mechelle Olidge-Evans with any Oratorical Competition questions.  
jjeasternrcmechelle@gmail.com

 **ALL ORATORICAL CONTEST FIRST PLACE WINNERS MUST BE REGISTERED FOR THE TEEN CONFERENCE IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE REGIONAL ORATORICAL COMPETITION**

Oratorical Competition Rules
The Jack and Jill Oratorical Competition will be completed in two phases. The first phase of the competition, the cluster level event as described in this document, is conducted prior to all Eastern Regional Cluster Area Workdays. First place winners at the area workday cluster advance to the regional level. The final phase of the competition takes place at the Eastern Regional Teen Conferences. All first place winners must be registered for the Regional Teen Conference in order to participate in the Regional Oratorical Competition.
 
THE JUDGES DECISIONS ARE FINAL AT BOTH LEVELS.
 
Phase I – Cluster Area Work Day Level
(PHASE II IS COMPLETED AT THE TEEN REGIONAL CONFERENCE)
This is an activity for teens at the Cluster Level. Teens from each chapter registered for Cluster Area Work Day, will participate in either Division I (13 to 15 years) or Division II (16 to 19 years) competition. Regional Teen Officers and Regional Teen Appointees cannot participate. A panel of competent, non-partisan judges will select one winner from each division. Parents of participating teens may not act as judges, nor may they be in attendance during judging. The Cluster division first place winners will compete on the Regional Level.
 
Speeches are to be researched, prepared, written, and developed ONLY by the teen contestants. However, they may be coached and/or advised in final preparation for the competition.
 
The 2024 Oratorical Competition Theme is: We Will Not Be Silenced.

Speech/Spoken Word Guidelines

Competitors must state their topic, prior to commencing the speech. A five (5)-point penalty is deducted by the timekeeper for failure to comply. Any salutation to judges, audience members, etc., should precede the announcement of the topic. No special props, costumes, clothing, or prompts are permitted. Competitors who do not comply are disqualified.

Three (3) minutes are allowed for each speech. A speech may not be less than two and a half minutes (150 seconds) or more than three minutes (180 seconds) in length. Participants who fail to meet the time parameters will be penalized one (1) point for each two second time block (or fraction thereof) under or over the allocated time. Timing of the speech begins immediately after the speaker gives the topic. Timing stops when the speaker finishes. The official timekeeper will make all determinations regarding the actual length of the speeches.

The timekeeper’s decisions are final.
 
Competitors may use notes.

Scoring
Personal factors – maximum 20 points.
Appearance, personality, poise, body language, and positioning on screen will be considered.
 
Organization of Material – maximum 30 points.
Subject/theme, adherence to competition subject/theme, logic, and value will be considered.
 
Presentation and Delivery – maximum 30 points.
Voice quality, enunciation, pronunciation, gestures, projection, and emphasis will be considered.
 
Overall Effectiveness – maximum 20 points.
Appeal, effect, polish, and showmanship will be considered.

Awards
Regional Level, Division I and II

Certificate of Participation to all contestants.

The winners of each cluster area workday for Division I and II will receive $250.00 off their registration for Teen Conference and a $50 gift card at the cluster area workday.
 
Winner of Division I at Teen Conference (13-15 Yr. Old)
$500.00
 
Winner of Division II at Teen Conference (16-19 Yr. Old)
$750.00