Americanism is the common expression of love and loyal support of the American people for their Country. AMERICANISM is our attachment to this Country's land and people, admiration for its customs and traditions and devotion to its welfare. It fosters an attitude of oneness and membership in our Nation. This year’s theme, “Why Is It Important To Vote?” is a timeless subject in conjunction with the recent patriotic fervor.
The theme of course, will be, “Why Is It Important To Vote?”. The Kindergarten and First Grade U.S. Flag drawing contest theme does not change and will remain a Flag Drawing Contest. The essay must address the theme, may be in ink and IN THE STUDENTS OWN HANDWRITING, TYPED, OR COMPUTER GENERATED using the student’s own words (no photocopies). Entry DEADLINE for all students is February 15, 2007. All local Post contests must be completed, judged, and submitted to the District by April 1st. District should be completed and submitted to State Headquarters by May 1st. State Judging will be held in May.
LOCAL POSTS COMPLETE INFORMATION ON STATE ENTRY FORMS PRIOR TO DISTRIBUTION.
AMERICANISM
POST AND DISTRICT PARTICIPATION
1. All entries must be accompanied by the student’s Name, Address, and Phone Number (photo optional, so as to allow for possible publication). Be sure to get the proper address and zip code. FIRST Place Winner should be accompanied by parent’s full name, address and phone number. All winners will be contacted by phone to obtain the social security number. The Savings Bonds cannot be issued without this information.
Only the 1st Place Winners advance to the next level of competition.
2. Participating Posts are to conduct their own contests with local 1st Place winner advancing to the District by April 1st. A committee shall be established to judge the essays. (Committees shall be established on the local, District and State levels). Judging should be based on the following criteria:
A)
Adherence to theme
B) Originality
C) Literary
Composition
D) Neatness
(written in ink and in the students own handwriting, typed, or computer
generated, no photocopies). It must be legible;
neat and clear.
3. Those essays submitted by individual Districts will be judged by an awards committee setup by the Americanism Chairman and the State Department.
4. All material received will become the property of the AMVETS Department of Ohio for possible use in Departmental publications for the advancement of Americanism.
5. ANY ENTRIES SENT DIRECTLY TO STATE HEADQUARTERS WITHOUT PRIOR POST AND DISTRICT JUDGING WILL BE RETURNED TO THE DISTRICT COMMANDER.
6. ANY ENTRIES SENT DIRECTLY TO NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS WITHOUT JUDGING AT THE STATE LEVEL WILL BE RETURNED TO DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS.
“Why Is It Important To Vote?”
This contest is open to students in public, private and parochial schools, as well as rated home school programs. Three contests are available for participation – a flag drawing contest, an essay, and a poster contest.
Locals and Districts set up their own prize criteria and are encouraged to obtain as much publicity as possible for their winners.
ALL MATERIAL BECOMES
THE PROPERTY OF THE AMVETS DEPARTMENT OF OHIO
Encourage your School System to become involved in this program!
Separate contest for each grade mentioned
ALL ENTRIES MUST INCLUDE THE COMPLETED STATE ENTRY
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Ohio AMVETS Americanism Flag Drawing Contest
Rules
2006-2007
Who can participate?
All students in kindergarten and 1st grade who attend public, private, or parochial schools are eligible to enter.
Theme:
The theme is the American Flag with 50 white stars against a field of blue, with 13 stripes – 6 white and 7 red.
Contest Rules:
ã All students must address the theme.
ã Entries must be free-hand drawings, using pen, pencil, crayon, paint, or any combination of these materials.
ã A straight edge may be used to aid in drawing a straight line.
ã Gluing stars or other materials to the surface is not permitted.
ã Use of stencils or tracing is not permitted.
ã Entries must be no larger than 9” x 12”, using construction paper or poster board.
ã All entries must be submitted to the local Post by February 15th.
Criteria for judging of Posters:
* Artistic Ability * Adherence to the theme * Accuracy of drawing
Ohio AMVETS Awards:
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1st Place Winners |
2nd Place Winners |
3rd Place Winners |
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Kindergarten |
$150 bond, medallion & American Flag |
$100 bond, medallion & American Flag |
$50 bond, medallion & American Flag |
|
1st Grade |
$150 bond, medallion & American Flag |
$100 bond, medallion & American Flag |
$50 bond, medallion & American Flag |
Entry Form
Please print legibly or type
Applications and flag drawings should be returned to your local AMVETS Post or District
STUDENT INFORMATION:
Ohio Americanism Flag Drawing Contest in the grade category.
Name: Birth Date / /
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone #: ( ) -
Name of Parent/Guardian:
Name of School:
School Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone #: ( ) - Teacher’s Name:
A letter from the appropriate Post official must state that the attached 1st Place Flag Drawing is submitted for entry by:
AMVETS Post #: Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone #: ( ) -
Date Signature of AMVETS/Ladies Auxiliary/Sons of AMVETS
Post Americanism Chairman
This section must be completed and signed by the Department Americanism Officer or Executive Director. Flag drawing entries must be submitted to the designated Department official. Only 1st place Department entries can be submitted to National Headquarters.
This Americanism Entry is submitted by AMVETS Department of Ohio, 1395 E. Dublin Granville Road #222, Columbus, Ohio 43229.
Date Signature of Ohio AMVETS Americanism Chairman
Submit this entry to: Your local AMVETS Post or Americanism Chairman. If you are in need of address information, call 1-800-OH-AMVET.
Remember, winners will be contacted by phone to obtain social security number – bonds cannot be issued otherwise
Duplication of this form is encouraged.
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Ohio AMVETS Americanism Poster Contest Rules
2006-2007
Who can participate?
All students in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grades who attend public, private, or parochial schools are eligible to enter.
Theme:
The theme is “Why Is It Important To Vote?”
Contest Rules:
ã All students must address the theme.
ã Entries must be free-hand drawings, using pen, pencil, crayon, paint, or any combination of these materials. A straight edge may be used to aid in drawing a straight line.
ã Gluing pictures or other materials to the surface is not permitted.
ã The student’s description of the poster must be written on the back of the poster in 50 words or less. Descriptions that are firmly attached to the back of the poster will also be accepted.
ã Use of stencils or tracing is not permitted.
ã Entries must be no larger than 9” x 12”, using construction paper or poster board.
ã All entries must be returned to the local Post by February 15th.
Criteria for judging of Essays:
* Artistic Ability * Adherence to the theme * Neatness
Ohio AMVETS Awards:
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1st Place Winners |
2nd Place Winners |
3rd Place Winners |
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2nd Grade |
$200 bond & medallion |
$150 bond & medallion |
$100 bond & medallion |
|
3rd Grade |
$200 bond & medallion |
$150 bond & medallion |
$100 bond & medallion |
|
4th Grade |
$250 bond & medallion |
$200 bond & medallion |
$150 bond & medallion |
|
5th Grade |
$300 bond |
$250 bond |
$200 bond |
Entry Form
Please print legibly or type
Applications and posters should be returned to your local AMVETS Post or District
STUDENT INFORMATION:
Ohio Americanism Poster Contest in the grade category.
Name: Birth Date / /
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone #: ( ) -
Name of Parent/Guardian:
Name of School:
School Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone #: ( ) - Teacher’s Name:
A letter from the appropriate Post official must state that the attached 1st Place Poster is submitted for entry by:
AMVETS Post #: Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone #: ( ) -
Date Signature of AMVETS/Ladies Auxiliary/Sons of AMVETS
Post Americanism Chairman
This section must be completed and signed by the Department Americanism Officer or Executive Director. Poster entries must be submitted to the designated Department official. Only 1st place Department entries can be submitted to National Headquarters.
This Americanism Entry is submitted by AMVETS Department of Ohio, 1395 E. Dublin Granville Road #222, Columbus, Ohio 43229.
Date Signature of Ohio AMVETS Americanism Chairman
Submit this entry to: Your local AMVETS Post or Americanism Chairman. If you are in need of address information, call 1-800-OH-AMVET.
Remember, winners will be contacted by phone to obtain social security number – bonds cannot be issued otherwise
Duplication of this form is encouraged.
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Ohio AMVETS Americanism Essay Contest Rules
2006-2007
Who can participate?
All students in the 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grades who attend public, private, or parochial schools are eligible to enter.
Theme:
The theme is “Why Is It Important To Vote?”
Contest Rules:
ã All students must address the theme.
ã All essays may be written in ink, typed or produced on a computer.
ã 6th Grade students should submit essays of 200 words or less.
ã 7th and 8th Grade students should submit essays of 300 words or less.
ã 9th and 10th Grade students should submit essays of 400 words or less.
ã 11th and 12th Grade students should submit essays of 500 words or less.
ã All entries must be submitted to the local Post by February 15th.
Criteria for judging of Essays:
* Originality * Adherence to the theme * Literary composition
Ohio AMVETS Awards:
|
|
1st Place Winners |
2nd Place Winners |
3rd Place Winners |
|
6th Grade |
$250 bond & medallion |
$200 bond & medallion |
$150 bond & medallion |
|
7th Grade |
$300 bond |
$250 bond |
$200 bond |
|
8th Grade |
$300 bond |
$250 bond |
$200 bond |
|
9th Grade |
$500 bond |
$300 bond |
$250 bond |
|
10th Grade |
$750 bond |
$500 bond |
$300 bond |
|
11th Grade |
$1000 bond |
$750 bond |
$500 bond |
|
12th Grade |
$1000 bond |
$750 bond |
$500 bond |
AMVETS National will send all 9th Grade Department 1st Place winners to Freedoms Foundation. The AMVETS Department of Ohio will send our 1st Place winner, or 2nd Place winner, if our 1st Place winner is a winner on the National level. The AMVETS Department of Ohio Auxiliary will send the 3rd Place or 4th Place winner, depending on whether or not there is a National winner in this category. Districts or Posts may send their 1st Place winner to Freedoms Foundations, at the expense of the District or Post. All the 9th Grade - 1st Place Winners of the Essay Contest on the State Level are considered National Winners and receive AN ALL EXPENSE PAID TRIP TO Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania to attend a Youth Seminar. Individual Posts and Districts may sponsor a 9th grade participant for a trip to Valley Forge Freedoms Foundation, the approximate cost is $500.00. Arrangements can be made through the National Programs Director, call 1-877-726-8387, ext. 4030, the deadline is September 1st.
Entry Form
Please print legibly or type
Applications and essays should be returned to your local AMVETS Post or District
STUDENT INFORMATION:
Ohio Americanism Essay Contest in the grade category.
Name: Birth Date / /
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone #: ( ) -
Name of Parent/Guardian:
Name of School:
School Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone #: ( ) - Teacher’s Name:
A letter from the appropriate Post official must state that the attached 1st Place Essay is submitted for entry by:
AMVETS Post #: Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone #: ( ) -
Date Signature of AMVETS/Ladies Auxiliary/Sons of AMVETS
Post Americanism Chairman
This section must be completed and signed by the Department Americanism Officer or Executive Director. Essay entries must be submitted to the designated Department official. Only 1st place Department entries can be submitted to National Headquarters.
This Americanism Entry is submitted by AMVETS Department of Ohio, 1395 E. Dublin Granville Road #222, Columbus, Ohio 43229.
Date Signature of Ohio AMVETS Americanism Chairman
Submit this entry to: Your local AMVETS Post or Americanism Chairman. If you are in need of address information, call 1-800-OH-AMVET.
Remember, winners will be contacted by phone to obtain social security number – bonds cannot be issued otherwise
Duplication of this form is encouraged.