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Essay Contest
Rules for 2013-2014
Reno, Nevada
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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
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This contest is for boys and girls in
grades 6 – 8
This is not a contest for High School
Students
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Is it based on the theme?
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Is it original?
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Is it neat?
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Is it grammatically correct?
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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
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Name of the Student
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Age & Grade of the Student
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Home Address of the Student
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Name of the Student’s School
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Name and Number of Sponsoring Lodge
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Parental Form (Hold Harmless Waiver)
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The contest runs from September 1, 2013 until
April 1, 2014
Send entries to:
Gerry Kirkland
3376 Richards Crossing
Fort Mill, SC 29708
Each girl and boy state winner will receive
$100.
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There will be one National winner who
will receive an electronic media device
from the Drug Awareness Program
(value = $300)
“Down with Drugs….
Up with Awareness”
HAVE FUN!