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FREE ESSAY CONTEST

ESSSAY CONTEST "WHY I AM PROUD TO PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG" OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS: GRADES 5TH – 8TH

The San Rafael Elks Lodge #1108 invites all children who live or attend schools in Marin County to compete in a National Essay Contest. There is no cost to enter the competition.  Participation awards will be distributed and monetary prizes for winners.

Children will compete, by grades, 5th/ 6th and 7th/8th divisions. The Top 3 Winners from each group will be advanced forward to a District-wide competition and then to the National Competition in February 2012.

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** Contest starts November 1st 2011 and final deadline to submit essays is January 7th 2012!  All essays can be mailed directly to the San Rafael Elks Lodge. Elks, PO Box 150789, San Rafael, 94915.

Download the Entry Form and Rules - www.elks1108.org or more information from Monica McMillan - mcmillanclan@earthlink.net

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