2023
* The All-American Contest A Committee is rewarding the top three essays with checks for $100 (1st), $75 (2nd), and 3rd ($50) in addition to what the Grand Lodge may reward next summer (see below) *
Essays must be handed in at the club room prior to December 14th or text Tim Luby @ 314-486-2675 who may pick up at your home. Essays can be from 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th graders on the topic of, “What the Bill of Rights Means to Me” ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Bill_of_Rights ), are to be typed (or written), not to exceed 300 words, and must be submitted by December 14th.
Of the 72 Lodges in Missouri Let’s submit the most essays in the State!
Americanism Essay Contest, “Theme: “What the Bill of Rights Means to Me.”
Rules; 1. At the time of the contest, eligible participants must be Students enrolled in one of these four divisions: I-5th grade; II-6th grade; III-7th grade; or IV-8th grade. 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 Grand Lodge for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place for national winning essays in Divisions I, II, III, and IV. Monetary awards will be disbursed for each grade level for 1st Place – $1,000; 2nd Place – $500; and 3rd Place – $250.
Winners will be announced at the Grand Lodge Session in Austin, TX, June 30– July 3, 2024.
Let’s get at least 10 essays (hand in at the bar) which will eventually end up in the coffers of the Contest A Group who’ll judge and award the best three from #9. We’ll be awarding $100 for the 1st, $75 for the 2nd, and $50 for the 3rd. I’m expecting all Antlers (more on that in January) to submit essays and remember, “Ask not what your Lodge can do for you – ask what you can do for your lodge.
2022
2021
The Americanism & Youth Activities Committees are excited to announce the 2021-2022 Essay Contest topic is, “What Does it mean to love your country?” Entrees are due on or before December 15th. Contact Tim Luby with any questions.
Activities Chair
trluby@gmail.com
314-486-2675 = mobile
2021 – 2020
“How can Patriotism be Demonstrated?”
Rules
- Eligible participants must be Students enrolled in the 5th, 6th, 7th or 8th grade at the time of the contest.
- Essay length is not to exceed 300 words.
- Essay must be typed or legibly printed in ink. Also, Essay must be submitted as written (or typed) by the entrant.
- Essay must be submitted for judging to the Elks Lodge nearest to the address of the entrant.
- Participant must be identified by name, grade, school attending and sponsoring Elks Lodge on the Essay.
Awards
Plaques awarded by the Grand Lodge for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place for national winning essays in Division I and Division II. Plaques will be sent to the respective State Associations for presentation to the winning Local Lodges.
Application Packet
Click the large button to the right of this year’s theme to download the application materials. All applications must include the cover page to identify the student and local Elks Lodge it is submitted to. Essay should be submitted to your nearest local Elks Lodge on/before December 15, 2020.
To located the Application packet use the hotlink below then hit the ‘Click here to Download Application Packet.’
https://www.elks.org/programs/americanism.cfm