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AMERICANISM ESSAY CONTEST FOR 5TH TO 8TH GRADERS

Theme "Why Is It Important to Vote?"

By Informational Post December 4, 2016
Elks Lodge are hosting an "Americanism Essay Contest" for teens and middle schoolers in 5th thru 8th Grade, now thru December 16, 2016. The contest seeks to promote patriotism among young people.

Essay should be submitted to your nearest local Elks Lodge with this years theme: "Why Is It Important to Vote?" as the core theme of contest essays along with the form.

Submit essays to:

Santa Ynez Valley Elks Lodge #2640
1095 Meadowvale Road Ste. F
Santa Ynez,CA 93460


Santa Barbara  Elks Lodge #613 
150 N Kellogg Ave
Santa Barbara, CA 93111-1648

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 300 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.
Download the forms and get more info at http://www.elks.org/programs/americanism.cfm