Elks Drug Awareness Program

Essay ContestRules for 2013-2014

Reno, Nevada

Purpose of EssayContest• Involve children, schools and parents in the Elks Drug Awareness Program

• Create an opportunity for a State DAP to gain National Recognition

• Great publicity for Local Lodges & State Associations

Who Can Participate?

• This contest is for boys and girls in grades 6 – 8

• This is not a contest for High School Students

How to Judge Essays

• Is it based on the theme?

• Is it original?

• Is it neat?

• Is it grammatically correct?

What Size Should the Essay Be?

• The Essay should be written on standard 8-1/2 by 11 inch paper

• The Essay should contain no more than 500 words

• The Essay should be handwritten but type written Essays should not be excluded

What Is Needed Beside Essay?

• Name of the Student

• Age & Grade of the Student

• Home Address of the Student

• Name of the Student’s School

Additional Info Needed

• Name and Number of Sponsoring Lodge

• Parental Form (Hold Harmless Waiver)

When Does This Contest Run?

• The contest runs from September 1, 2013 until April 1, 2014

• Send entries to:• Gerry Kirkland• 3376 Richards Crossing• Fort Mill, SC 29708

Prizes?

Each girl and boy state winner will receive $100.

• There will be one National winner who will receive an electronic media device from the Drug Awareness Program (value = $300)

This Year’s Theme

“Down with Drugs….Up with Awareness”

Remember

HAVE FUN!