Americanism - VFW Post 1736

AMERICANISM

The Americanism Program for 2024 deadline will be 31 October 2024. The post chairman must have your entry no later than that date. There will an awards program in the spring of 2025. Winners will be notified with the date, time and location.

Please look for the 2024 program information when school starts in August 2024.

Educating our youth about patriotism and Americanism is worth every effort we undertake. The program incorporates age-appropriate coloring, drawing, or an essay, beginning at kindergarten and encompassing students through the fifth grade

CATEGORY 1: Open to all students enrolled in Kindergarten

      A coloring of the American Flag (Provided Here) printed on paper no larger than 9" x 12"

CATEGORY 2: Open to all students in 1st and 2nd grades

      A drawing of the American Flag on paper no larger than 9" x 12"

CATEGORY 3: Open to all students in 3rd and 4th grades:

      A drawing of a historical event on paper no larger than 9" x 12"

CATEGORY 4: Open to all students in 5th grade

An essay contest based on the title "HOW I HONOR VETERANS"

(300 words or less). This essay can be handwritten, typed, or computer generated.

School Deadline for all Categories is: OCTOBER 31 of the current year.

One Winner in each category from each Post shall be forwarded to the District Chairman for judging.   Any questions contact our :

Americanism Chairman

Linda Kieffer