Patriot's Pen 2010-11 theme: "Does Patriotism Still Matter?"

Voice of Democracy & Patriot's Pen November

Posted at 07:48 on 2010-Oct-26 by Patriot's Pen

 

VOICE OF DEMOCRACY AND PATRIOT’S PEN

NOVEMBER, 2010

 

 

 

Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen student entries must be to the VFW Post no later than November 1, 2010 for judging.  Local judging should be completed by November 15, 2010, and sent to the District Commander or District Chairman.  District judging should be completed by December 6, 2010, with the winning entries being sent to the Department chairman.

 

The Voice of Democracy District winner must be in the hands of the VFW Department Chairman, Russell Burleson no later than December 10, 2010.  The Voice of Democracy Department judging will be held December 11, 2010.  Please mail your District winner to Russell at, 1830 Beech Glen Road, Mars Hill, NC 28754.

 

The District Commander or District Chairman must submit a cassette or a CD of the speech, a copy of the written speech, a head shot of the District winner, and all paperwork must be completed in regard to the winner, along with the District summary of all VFW Post/Auxiliaries who submitted entries for District judging.

 

The Patriot’s Pen District winner must be sent to the VFW Department Chairman Mike Ayscue immediately after the District judging.  Mike’s address is 545 Rocky Ford Road, Louisburg, NC 27549-7723.

 

When sending a copy of the winning essay, the District Commander or District Chairman must submit a head shot of the winner, all paperwork must be completed for the winner, along with the District summary.

 

Many of you are committed to the Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen scholarship program, giving many hours of your time, and doing whatever is necessary to make these programs a success.  The efforts you put forth provide benefits to your community, its families and young people.  Many thanks to each of you.

 

If you have questions, or if I can assist you in any way, please do not hesitate to contact me.

 

Loyally With Love,

Farres Upton, Department Chairman

653 Haynes Road

High Point, NC 27262

336-889-4133

Email-Farreshupton@aol.com

September Patriot Pen Promotion

Posted at 10:25 on 2010-Aug-12 by Patriot's Pen

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