News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 23, 2011
Jefferson County Republican Woman is hosting an October Fest Luncheon Fund Raiser for their annual Young Patriots Essay Contest.
On Thursday October 6, 2011 at the Ann Starrett Mansion 744 Clay Street, 12 noon. $25 donation and everyone is welcome. Call 385 3205 for your reservation.
The Republican Women of Jefferson County seek to deliver a message of patriotism through the words of America's youth and will be sponsoring their annual contest consisting of an essay on the topic “What is the meaning of the Preamble of our US Constitution.” The essay must have a minimum of 500 words and the following questions need to be answered such as: what did the writers of our Constitution have in mind when they wrote “in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity.” Should the United States Constitution be part of a new American citizenship education?
The winning prize is $500 and the contest is open to all 12th graders across Jefferson County. The Republican Women of Jefferson County realize the need to inspire and strengthen the American spirit so that we can prevail and protect our Republic. JCRW also believe in America's youth and supports to improve literacy and education. Our next generation of American leaders is currently being educated in today's high schools. It is important at that these young people reflect on what it means to be a free American. We are confident that Jefferson County’s public, private, parochial and home-schooled teens will submit excellent essays.
Entries must be mailed to GOP Essay Contest-JCRCC, P O Box 704, Chimacum, WA 98325 and must be postmarked not later than February 01, 2012. The entries will become property of the Republican Women of Jefferson County and the decision of the judges is final. The writer of the winning essay will be announced at the Republican Lincoln Day Luncheon (to be announced) where the winner will be presented with a $500.00 check.
Contact Edel Sokol 385 9002 for further information and contest rules.
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