Posted: June 28, 2009
Founded:
PENNSYLVANIA
ELKS STATE ASSOCIATION
AMERICANISM COMMITTEE
Chairperson: Ruth Owen
Sayre Lodge No. 1148 (NE)
499 Seely Lane, Gillett PA 16925
Phone: (570) 596-4733
Vice Chairman:
Sam
Rizzardo, Homestead Lodge No. 650 (M)
Hilary B
Harry, Bellefonte Lodge No. 1094 (NC)
Carol
Gerber, Bloomsburg Lodge No. 436 (NEC)
Ronald E Dixon, Ridgway Lodge No. 872 (NW)
Steven C West, West Chester Lodge No. 853
(SE)
Karen Bradshaw, Columbia Lodge No. 1074 (SC)
Barbara
Madura, Sharon Lodge No. 103 (W)
Lisle George, Indiana Lodge No. 931
(WC)
2007-2008
Americanism Essay Contest
Essay Theme:
"What
is an American?"
- Eligible participants must
be Students enrolled in the 5th, 6th, 7th or 8th grade at the time of the
contest.
- Essay length is now not to exceed 250 words.
- Essay
must be typed or legibly printed in ink.
- 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.
There are two divisions for
judging of the essays.
Division 1
(combined 5th and 6th grades)
Division 2
(combined 7th and 8th grades)
PROCEDURES FOR LODGE AMERICANISM
CHAIRMAN.
Essay should be submitted to local Elks
Lodge on/before January 10, 2008.
The Essay
Contest Cover Sheet must be completed for each level of competition and remain
attached to the Essay.
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