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Elks Drug Awareness Program. Essay Contest Rules for 2013-2014 Reno, Nevada. Purpose of Essay Contest. Involve children, schools and parents in the Elks Drug Awareness Program Create an opportunity for a State DAP to gain National Recognition
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Elks Drug Awareness Program Essay Contest Rules for 2013-2014 Reno, Nevada
Purpose of EssayContest Involve children, schools and parents in the Elks Drug Awareness Program Create an opportunity for a State DAP to gain National Recognition Great publicity for Local Lodges & State Associations
Who Can Participate? This contest is for boys and girls in grades 6 – 8 This is not a contest for High School Students
How to Judge Essays Is it based on the theme? Is it original? Is it neat? Is it grammatically correct?
What Size Should the Essay Be? The Essay should be written on standard 8-1/2 by 11 inch paper The Essay should contain no more than 500 words The Essay should be handwritten but type written Essays should not be excluded
What Is Needed Beside Essay? Name of the Student Age & Grade of the Student Home Address of the Student Name of the Student’s School
Additional Info Needed Name and Number of Sponsoring Lodge Parental Form (Hold Harmless Waiver)
When Does This Contest Run? The contest runs from September 1, 2013 until April 1, 2014 Send entries to: Gerry Kirkland 3376 Richards Crossing Fort Mill, SC 29708
Prizes? Each girl and boy state winner will receive $100. There will be one National winner who will receive an electronic media device from the Drug Awareness Program (value = $300)
This Year’s Theme “Down with Drugs…. Up with Awareness”
Remember HAVE FUN!