Americanism

2017-18 Essay Contest Theme: “What can I personally do to promote Americanism in my school or community”

All department adjudicated entries must be sent by the department chairman to her national division chairman or postmarked by April 15, 2018

(Grades 3 & 4, 5 & 6, 7 & 8, 9 & 10, 11 & 12)

Handwritten or typed, signature of student at end. Grades 3 & 4 should not exceed 250 words.
Grades 5 & 6 should not exceed 300 words.
Grades 7 & 8 should not exceed 400 words.
Grades 9–12 should not exceed 500 words.
Essays will be judged on material, originality and neatness.
First place winner in each category will receive a certificate and medal.
Entries must include National cover sheet completed.

Units to send entries to Department Americanism Chairman by April 1st.

(Note: This Revolving Trophy expires in 2026)

Awarded annually to the Unit that reports the “Best All Around” Americanism Activities. Sponsored by North Miami Unit 257 (Unit Charter Surrendered).
Entry to be typed, 8½˝ x 11˝ paper, double spaced, narrative form, not to exceed 1,000 words, submitted in a loose leaf folder.
May include pictures, newspaper clippings inserted in back of entry only.
Must be submitted to the Department Americanism Chairman by thirty (30) days prior to Department Convention.
Unit must have at least one subscription to the Dispatch, and have made a contribution to Freedoms Foundation Seminar.
Unit must have sponsored at least one girl to Girls State.
Report to include Americanism Activities only.
Title page to include name and number of Unit, location of Unit, Department of Florida, name of Unit President, name and address of Unit Americanism Chairman.