Essay Writing Competition for 5th graders
Definition of essay:
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This is a new VFW Auxiliary Americanism Program in 2020. All 5th grade students in the Brainerd area are invited to write 250 words or less on patriotism. The subject is, "What the American Flag Means to Me."
For information and to enter and contact:
Saundra Swearingen saundra.swearingen@gmail.com 218-330-6530
or Dawn Garin bdkgarin@hotmail.com 218-821-3361
The easiest is to send entries by email. They can also be sent via the mail or on a thumb drive to the Brainerd VFW, 309 South Sixth Street, Brainerd, MN 56401, Attn: Auxiliary. The deadline is November 1, 2020. Be sure to include a complete name, address, name of parent or guardian, phone number and email address.
Saundra Swearingen saundra.swearingen@gmail.com 218-330-6530
or Dawn Garin bdkgarin@hotmail.com 218-821-3361
The easiest is to send entries by email. They can also be sent via the mail or on a thumb drive to the Brainerd VFW, 309 South Sixth Street, Brainerd, MN 56401, Attn: Auxiliary. The deadline is November 1, 2020. Be sure to include a complete name, address, name of parent or guardian, phone number and email address.
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First place prize is $20.00
Second place gets $15.00
Third place receives $10.00
First place prize is $20.00
Second place gets $15.00
Third place receives $10.00
6th to 8th graders participate in the Patriot's Pen Competition
Students in grades 9 - 12 are eligible to compete in the VFW's Voice of Democracy
Scouts K-12 compete for the Scout of the Year Award
Students in grades 9 - 12 are eligible to compete in the VFW's Voice of Democracy
Scouts K-12 compete for the Scout of the Year Award
