VFW NC District 6 Ladies Auxiliary

September 2010 Patriot Pen Promotion

Posted at 07:00 PM on Wednesday, December 31, 1969 by ladiesdist6

PATRIOT’S PEN

Does Patriotism Still Matter?

 

A youth-essay writing contest that gives students in grades 6th, 7th, and 8th.  the

opportunity to write essays expressing their views on democracy.  Contestants write a

300-400 word essay based on the above theme.  The first place winner receives a $10,000

savings bond and an all expense paid trip to Washington D.C. 

 

Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen application forms are available here on the National VFW website.  (Programs- VFW Scholarship Programs)

 

Mark all deadlines and please ensure they are met for students and Post/Auxiliary.

 

 VOICE OF DEMOCRACY AND PATRIOT’S PEN

November 1, 2010                  Student entries to the Post

November 15, 2010                Completion of Post Judging

December 6, 2010                  Completion of District Judging

January 7, 2011                      Completion of Department Judging

January 15, 2011                    Department winners due at VFW National Headquarters

 

Our Strength Lies in Unity”,  let us show we are  “United by Love for our Veterans and Country” and guide our youth in the right direction.

 

Loyally With Love,

Farres Upton, Department Chairman

653 Haynes Road, High Point, NC 27262   336-889-4133 email: farreshupton@aol.com