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Americanism Essay Contest
This contest is geared towards students in 5th through 8th grades to promote patriotism among young people.
"Why I am Proud to Pledge Allegiance to Our Flag"
Use this as the core theme of your essay.Rules
- Eligible participants must be Students enrolled in the 5th, 6th, 7th or 8th grade at the time of the contest.
- Essay length is not to exceed 250 words.
- Essay must be typed or legibly printed in ink. Also, Essay must be submitted as written (or typed) by the entrant.
- Essay must be submitted for judging to the Elks Lodge nearest to the address of the entrant.
- Participant must be identified by name, grade, school attending and sponsoring Elks Lodge on the Essay.
Awards
Prizes awarded by the Grand Lodge for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place for National winning essays in Division I and Division II will be announced at the Grand Lodge Session in Austin, TX, July 1-5, 2012 as follows:
| Division I 5th & 6th Grades |
Division II 7th & 8th Grades |
|
|---|---|---|
| 1st Place | $1,000 US Savings Bond | $1,000 US Savings Bond |
| 2nd Place | $500 US Savings Bond | $500 US Savings Bond |
| 3rd Place | $250 US Savings Bond | $250 US Savings Bond |
Application Packet
All applications must include the coverpage to identify the student and lodge it is submitted to. You can find a local lodge to submit your essay to using our lodge locator. All essays should be submitted to local Elks Lodge on/before January 10, 2012.
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