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2023-2024 Americanism Committee
It is laid out in the Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion Auxiliary. Americanism is not only one of the four pillars of the organization, but woven into the fabric of everything we do and we recommit ourselves to it when we recite the Preamble each time we meet: • To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of American. • To foster and perpetuate a 100 percent Americanism. • To safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom, and democracy. How to live and promote these ideals in your community: • Promote the Americanism Essay Contest in your local schools. • Promote respect for the American Flag, including Flag Etiquette, proper handling and disposal, and standing for the National Anthem. • Work with your American Legion Post and other veterans organizations in your community to speak to school age children and youth about what the flag and freedom mean to them. Beyond the school walls, reach out to local youth organizations, such as Boy and Girl Scouts, 4-H and Boys and Girls Clubs. This may tie into projects or badges that they are working on. • Encourage ALA Junior members to work toward earning their Americanism program patches. • Encourage voting in your community and show your children and grandchildren the importance of voting by taking them with you when you vote. • Educate localities about the Freedom Flag and promote flying it in your communities. • Promote patriotism in today’s children and youth by promoting the “Star Spangled Kids” program. • Co-Promote with The American Legion High School Oratorical Contest with your American Legion Post. Please share how your Unit shows their pride and patriotism with me and you might get featured in a newsletter or on-screen at a Conference or Convention! JPG format pictures are preferred. All mid-year reports are due December 1, 2023 and end of year reports are due April 15, 2024. Please mail your reports to 10 Jamestown Road, Farmville, VA 23901 or email them to [email protected] . ________________________________________________________
AMERICANISM COMMITTEE
Chair: Erica Evans Email Address: [email protected] Vice Chair: Judy Gallagher Advisor: Dawn Thomas, PDP
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Every year the American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Maryland, Inc. sponsors the Americanism Essay Contest in our area. Prizes are awarded on Local, District, State, and National levels. The contest runs from November 1 to January 31 of the following year. Locally the contest is sponsored by Clopper-Michael American Legion Auxiliary Unit #10 in Boonsboro, Maryland. Students in grades 3-8 are eligible.
Group I – Grades 3 & 4 (150-200 words)
Group II – Grades 5 & 6 (250-300 words)
Group III – Grades 7 & 8 (350-400 words)
Group IV – Students with special needs (word count to corresponds to grade level)
- Students with special needs are defined as: those in special education classes, a student recommended for special education for classes, but has not been admitted due to a waiting list or various other factors, a child identified as having a disability, but not in a special education class due to lack of facilities, identification contingent upon discretion of school officials.
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Americanism Essay Contest
AMERICANISM AND CITIZENSHIP
About the contest
The American Legion Department of Illinois,
American Legion Auxiliary and Sons of The American Legion are cosponsors of this AMERICANISM ESSAY CONTEST.
It's purpose is to aid the schools of Illinois in the teaching of AMERICANISM and GOOD CITIZENSHIP.
Eligibility
CLASS I - 7th and 8th grades
CLASS II - 9th and 10th grades
CLASS III - 11th and 12th grades
All contestants must be a lawful permanent resident of the United States of America and a bona fide student in a Junior or Senior High School. Home schooled will be competing at their own grade level according to age.
Eligible participants in the contest shall be citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States.
Competition will be at Naperville Post 43 and continue on to the Auxiliary District and Division level.
Contest Rules
Essay entry must include:
Title page with Essay subject name on it
Students name and home address (including city and state)
Grade in school
Name of school
Name of sponsoring Post (Post 43)
ALL the above information MUST PRECEDE THE ESSAY!
The essay shall be no more than 500 words in length (not counting a, an, and, the).
The essay may be either typed or written in ink on regular theme paper.
No decorative borders, pictures or other graphics.
Pages must be numbered at the center bottom, starting with the first page of the essay and paper clipped together. (PLEASE No staples
All essays must be submitted to a local American Legion Post.
"Why am I proud to be an American"
BASIS FOR JUDGING - points
1. Content
A. Originality and Presentation 25
B. Relation to topic 15
C. Essay must be factual 10
2. Organization of Subject Matter
A. Unity (avoid irrelevant matter) 10
B. Emphasis (good proportion and arrangement of parts) 10
C. Coherence (clearness) 10
3. Correct Usage
A. Choice of words (free from overused expressions) 10
B. Effective sentences (correct grammar, spelling, punctuation and neatness) 10
TOTAL 100
The essay must reach the local American Legion Post by:
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
All Illinois School students in the 7th and 8th grades and Junior and Senior High School are invited to participate in this contest.
The contest is divided into the following three classes.
CLASS I - 7th and 8th grades
CLASS II - 9th and 10th grades
CLASS III - 11th and 12th grade
How to Submit
Thank you for your interest in the Americanism Essay Contest .
The essay must reach the local American Legion Post:
Submit electronically in either Word or pdf format to:
Or by mail to:
American Legion Post 43
Americanism Essay Contest PO Box 4 Naperville, IL 60566
Neal Kemp Chairman
Americanism Essay Contest For Grades 7–12
FRA sponsors an annual essay contest to promote the spirit of Americanism and patriotism among our country’s youth. FRA's Americanism Essay Contest is open to all students, grades 7 through 12, including those who are home schooled. Students are invited to submit a 350-word essay through an FRA member or local FRA branch before the December 1st deadline . Local winners are forwarded for competition at the regional level and regional winners compete for national prizes. The grand national winner receives $1,500. Other winners receive $1,000 for first place, $750 for second place, and $500 for third place. Each national winner will receive an attractive plaque citing his/her achievement, and every entrant judged at the national level receives a certificate of recognition. Prizes may be awarded to students winning at local and regional levels of competition.
Find a Sponsor: Find the branch closest to you in the drop down list and click "select" to see the address. This is where you will send your completed essay and cover sheet.
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Download the flyer 2024-2025 from the link below (you can fill out the contact information on your computer before you print it!) and post it proudly wherever appropriate--high schools, on-base education offices, commissaries, exchanges, on-base community centers, etc.--to get the word out (you may need permission to post in some locations).
Essay Contest Poster 2024-2025 Essay Cover Sheet 2024-2025 Essay Rules 2024-2025 Congratulations to the 2023–2024 FRA Americanism Essay Contest Winners!
OVERALL WINNER : AMMARA SARWAR, Branch 214, NE/NENG Region
Grade 7 Winners 1 st place: Jasen Ajello Branch 226, Northeast New England Region 7th_Grade_1st_ Jasen Ajello 2 nd place: Makayla Marcel Branch 101, West Cost Region 3 rd place: Izabella Wynn; Branch 015, Southeast Region
Grade 8 Winners 1st Place: Adeline Maynes Branch 097, Northwest Region 8th_Grade_1st_Adeline Mayness 2nd Place: Genevieve Miranda Branch 070, Southwest Region 3rd Place: Victoria Senyo Branch 024, East Coast Region Grade 9 Winners 1st Place: Caleb Wilhelm Branch 298, North Central Region 9th_Grade_1st_Caleb Withelm 2nd Place: Katherine Labao Branch 302, Southwest Region 3rd Place: Collins Murphy Branch 264, South Central Region Grade 10 Winners 1st Place: Alexander Zhang Branch 230, West Cost Region 10th_Grade_1st_Alexander Zhang 2nd Place: Michael Meng Branch 124, Northeast New England Region 3rd Place: Adrian Orellana Branch 208, East Coast Region Grade 11 Winners 1st Place: Conner Stevens Branch 223, North Central Region 11th_Grade_1st_Conner Stevens 2nd Place: Luke Ruiz Branch 101, West Cost Region 3 rd Place: Lillian Commeree Branch 174, Northwest Region
Grade 12 Winners 1st Place: Ammara Sarwar Branch 214, Northeast New England Region 12th_Grade_1st_Amara Sarwar 2nd Place: Chloe Havener Branch 055, Northwest Region 3rd Place: Annikka Fetro Branch 101, West Cost Region
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The Annual Vet's Car Show, Crab Feed, Veterans Craft Faire, Halloween Party, and New Year's Eve Daytime Party are local favorites. The proceeds from these public events help support our programs for veterans and the community. Our Member's Lounge serves great drinks, has comfortable seating, and a pool table. Click on links to events and rentals on the left side of the page. Be sure to check out Current Events .
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Essay entry must include: Title page with Essay subject name on it. Students name and home address (including city and state) Grade in school. Name of school. Name of sponsoring Post (Post 43) ALL the above information MUST PRECEDE THE ESSAY! ESSAY. The essay shall be no more than 500 words in length (not counting a, an, and, the).
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Events & Rentals. Post 419 is a great Legion Hall for any kind of event requiring a hall and a bar to rent. We are located at 958 Homestead Road, Santa Clara, between Lafayette and Washington, about a half mile from El Camino Real. The parking lot and building are handicap accessible. See Contact Us & Location on the left side of this page for ...
Arrangements for contests leading up to the department finals shall be the responsibility of each American Legion department. For competition prior to the department finals, the contest rules and regulations are not mandatory; they are offered as guidelines. However, all department finals contests shall conform with national contest procedures, rules and regulations.
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