Patriots Penn and Voice Of Democracy Scholarship awards

Veterans Of Foreign Wars (VFW) National Scholarship Programs

PATRIOT'S PEN

Each year more than 125,000 students in grades 6-8 enter the VFW’s Patriot’s Pen youth essay contest. The first-place winner from each state competes for national awards totaling $50,000, with each first-place state winner receiving a minimum of $500 at the national level. The national first-place winner wins $5,000 and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C.

The essay contest encourages young minds to examine America’s history, along with their own experiences in modern American society, by drafting a 300- to 400-word essay, expressing their views based on a patriotic theme chosen by the VFW Commander-in-Chief.

THE 2016-17 THEME IS: THE AMERICA I BELIEVE IN 
Due October 31, 2016

Go here for more info.

http://www.vfw.org/PatriotsPen/

VOICE OF DEMOCRACY Scholarship for 9-12 grades

Each year, nearly 40,000 high school students from across the country enter to win a share of the $2 million in educational scholarships and incentives awarded through the VFW’s Voice of Democracy audio-essay competition.

THE 2016-17 THEME IS: MY RESPONSIBILITY TO AMERICA 
Due October 31, 2016

Go here for more info.

http://www.vfw.org/VOD/

I hope you will pass this information on to all of your friends and family that have students in the 6-8th grades or the 9-12th grades.  Give them time to think about the themes and really work on some great essays.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

Scout Of The Year Award

SCOUT OF THE YEAR

Some of the VFW's earliest ties to the community involve youth groups and perhaps none are stronger or more lasting than the relationship between the VFW and America's scouting organizations. In fact, VFW's partnership with the Boy Scouts of America dates back to 1915 when VFW Post 2100 helped to establish Troop 1 in Everett, Washington.

Through the VFW's Scout of the Year program, members of the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts who display standout citizenship, patriotism and love of country have the opportunity to be rewarded with college scholarships of up to $5,000.

HOW TO ENTER:

Scouts should submit the completed VFW Scouting Scholarship form, resume of high school activities, scouting record, community service record and letters of recommendation to a local VFW Post no later than March 1. Locate your local Post here.

Note: A Scout can enter through ONE VFW Post only.

Go here for more info.

http://www.vfw.org/Scout/

I hope you will pass this information on to family and friends who are involved in Scouts and lets get them awarded for their great acheivements.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice 

Teacher Of The Year!

Do you know an Awesome Teacher who teaches Americanism and Patriotism?

 The Veterans Of Foreign Wars (VFW) is seeking nominees for Teacher Of The Year. Needs to be turned in by February 15, 2016

This is a national program.

TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Without our nation’s veterans, America wouldn't be the great nation it is today. Our youth deserve to learn about our rich history, traditions and the role of our veterans in creating and shaping America.

The VFW Teacher of the Year award contest recognizes three exceptional teachers for their outstanding commitment to teaching Americanism and patriotism to their students. Each year, a classroom elementary, junior high and high school teacher whose curriculum focuses on citizenship education topics—for at least half of the school day in a classroom environment—can be nominated for the Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award. Winners receive:

A $1,000 award for professional development expenses.

A $1,000 award for his/her school.

Two award plaques: one for the teacher, the other for his/her school.

An all-expenses-paid trip to attend a VFW conference to receive their award.

GO here for more info.

http://www.vfw.org/TeacheroftheYear/

I hope you will pass this on to friends and family members who have school age children and lets get those great teachers nominated and rewarded for such great work.

Happy Scrappin',

Jancie