2024-2025 Contest
“What Does Patriotism Mean To Me?”
RULES:
1. Eligible participants must be Students enrolled in the 5th, 6th, 7th or 8th grade at the time of the contest.
2. Essay length is not to exceed 300 words.
3. Essay must be typed or legibly printed in ink. Also, Essay must be
submitted as written (or typed) by the entrant.
4. Essay must be submitted for judging to the Elks Lodge nearest to
the address of the entrant.
5. Participant must be identified by name, grade, school attending and sponsoring Elks Lodge on the Essay.
AWARDS:
Plaques will be awarded by the Grand Lodge for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place for national winning essays in Division I and Division II. Winners will be announced at the Grand Lodge Session in Kansas City, Missouri in July, 2025.
ENTRY DATE:
Essay should be submitted to local Elks Lodge on/before December 15, 2024.
The Essay Contest Cover Sheet must be completed for each level of competition and remain attached to the Essay.
Sponsoring Elks Lodge:_______________________________No._______________
Address:_________________________________________________________________
Contact Person:__________________________________________________________
Phone No._______________________________________________________________