72 nd ANNUAL VOICE OF DEMOCRACY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM DEPARTMENT OF PENNSYLVANIA VFW Why My Vote Matters"

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1 72 nd ANNUAL VOICE OF DEMOCRACY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM VFW Why My Vote Matters" Info To: From: Subject: Theme: Department Commander Thomas M. Hanzes Department President Charlotte Lopes Department VFW Officers and Department Auxiliary Officers Department Auxiliary Scholarships Chairman District Voice of Democracy Chairmen District Auxiliary Scholarships Chairmen Post Commanders and Post Auxiliary Presidents State Voice of Democracy Chairman Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Competition "WHY MY VOTE MATTERS Fellow Comrades and Sisters: Welcome to another exciting year of the Annual State Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Competition. I know that with all of your hard work and dedication to this program we will have a very successful year. The following information should help you to get started: Post and District Chairmen can access the program guides, find participating Posts, download student brochures or purchase them on line (Item #04420) from the National VFW website Students can also complete a Voice of Democracy entry form on the National website using the Voice of Democracy link. The Department website is where you will find the following Department information: Department deadlines and the student entry brochure, the Department of Pennsylvania Voice of Democracy Teacher of the Year information and nomination form and the Department Perpetual Scholarship information and donation form. *****CHANGES TO THE PROGRAM***** CASSETTE TAPES WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED FOR JUDGING. ONLY CD'S OR FLASH DRIVES. PLEASE BE SURE TO READ "HOW DO I ENTER" ON THE ENTRY FORM FOR COMPLETE DETAILS

2 State Deadlines for the Voice of Democracy Program are listed below: 1.) October 31, 2018 Student Deadline Entry is at Midnight 2.) November 17, 2018 Post judging completed 3.) December 2, 2018 District judging completed 4.) December 7, 2018 District Winner Entry Form, CD or flash drive of essay, typed essay, head and shoulders photo of good quality, District summary report and District participation report in the hands of the Department Chairman,. Address to 8563 RT 467 LeRaysville PA DO NOT MAIL TO DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS! 5.) December 9, 2018 Department judging (Time and location to be announced) 6.) January 15, 2019 Department Winner and Reports submitted to National Headquarters 7.) January 26, Annual Voice of Democracy Banquet (Double Tree by Hilton Cranberry 910 Sheraton Drive, Mars Pa 16046) The State Auxiliary Chairman is Joan Faddis. If you have any questions or concerns, Joan and I can be contacted as follows: Joan Faddis 8563 RT Melissa Lane LeRaysville PA Downingtown PA (570) (610) (814) (484) buck012@frontiernet.net tee3cubed@aol.com We are looking forward to meeting and talking with each one of you during this program year. I am also including this year's 21 st Annual PA State Voice of Democracy Teacher of the Year Program and Entry Form as well as the PA State Perpetual Scholarship Fund information and donation forms. Please make copies for your Post Chairmen, Auxiliary Chairmen and the Membership so that they can enter their favorite devoted teacher who promotes and works this very important Youth Activity. As you promote the programs, please encourage participation in the Perpetual Scholarship Fund. REMINDER: One of Commander Hanzes s requirements for All State Post is a Voice of Democracy entry or Donation to Department Scholarship Fund. Department Divisions 1-6 $ Department Divisions 7-10 $ Thank you! In Support of our Troops and Friendship in the VFW and Its Auxiliary, GLENN OWEN State Voice of Democracy Chairman

3 72ST ANNUAL VOICE OF DEMOCRACY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM VFW Why My Vote Matters" 21 th Annual Department of Pennsylvania Voice of Democracry Recognition Program for Educators Pennsylvania Voice of Democracy Teacher of the Year The Department of Pennsylvania wishes to recognize the contribution made by teachers in support of the Voice of Democracy Patriotic Essay Competition. The Department will again recognize one educator who has made an outstanding effort to promote the Voice of Democracy Program in their school. Posts are urged to nominate one teacher for this honor to the District V.O.D. chairman. The District will select one nominee to be sent to the Department level judging. The winning teacher will be invited to the State Voice of Democracy Banquet to be honored as the Pennsylvania Voice of Democracy Teacher of the Year. This program should not replace any existing effort (i.e.; National Citizenship Education Teacher Award) on the post and district level to reward the efforts of teachers but should be considered an additional incentive for the Voice of Democracy program. The deadline date for submission for teacher nominations will be the same dates as those for the V.O.D. program. Posts should use the enclosed nomination form for teacher nominations. Posts nominations should be in the hands of the V.O.D. District Chairman 5 days prior to the date set for the District judging. Post chairmen should contact the District Chairmen to check for the date and give notice of their nomination. The District Chairmen should schedule district competitions before December 2nd. District winning nomination must be submitted to the Department Chairman by December 7, District Chairmen will ensure that all Posts nominations have an opportunity to participate on a fair and equal basis. Due notice should be given to all Posts/Auxiliaries of the exact date, time and location of the District judging along with the instructions stating where, when and to whom the nominations should be submitted. Department Awards for Voice of Democracy Teacher of the Year include: Hotel and travel expenses to the State Voice of Democracy Banquet, January 2019 Banquet tickets for winner and guest Plaque and additional gifts. Plus tour with V.O.D. District Winners State V.O.D. Chairman 8563 RT 467 Le Raysville, PA Phone: (570) (h) (814) (cell) buck012@frontiernet.net

4 VOD TEACHER OF THE YEAR NOMINATION FORM Nomination Form - 21st Annual Dept. of PA. VFW Voice of Democracy Teacher of the Year Department of Pennsylvania Veterans of Foreign Wars Nominated Teacher First name MI Last Name Street Address City State Zip Home Phone ( ) Address Subject and Grade taught: Current School School Address School Phone ( ) School Address Jacket Size Name wanted on jacket (Mr., Mrs., Last name, or First name or Nickname) Please describe in 250 words of less why you feel your nominee should be selected for the Pennsylvania V.O.D. Teacher of the Year Award. (Separate sheet should be attached) Post/Auxiliary Chairman Person submitting entry: Address Phone Number ( ) City State Zip Address Post and/or Auxiliary # Signature of Post Commander/Chairman Post Address Post Phone ( ) District Chairman I certify that the entrant named on this form is the duly selected winner of the V.O.D. Teacher of the Year competition in this District and is our sole entry into the Department finals. District # District Chairman Name District Chairman Address District Chairman Phone ( ) District Chairman Address Signature of District Chairman

5 72TH ANNUAL VOICE OF DEMOCRACY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM VFW Why My Vote Matters " Info to: From: Department Commander Thomas M. Hanzes Department President Charlotte Lopes Department VFW Officers and Department Auxiliary Officers Department Auxiliary Scholarships Chairman District Voice of Democracy Chairmen District Auxiliary Scholarships Chairmen District Commanders and District Presidents Post Commanders and Post Auxiliary Presidents State Voice of Democracy Subject: Department of Pennsylvania Veterans of Foreign Wars Perpetual Scholarship Fund Dear Comrades and Auxiliary Members: The Department of Pennsylvania Veterans of Foreign Wars Perpetual Scholarship Fund was started a few years ago to give every District Winner in the state a minimum $500 cash. Because of declining interest rates, the fund is not financially self-sustaining. All 24 prizes have been sponsored. However, there are still many Private Party Individuals, Posts, County Councils, District VFW and Auxiliaries that have inquired about continuing to support the Perpetual Scholarship Fund. To give recognition to all of those who so generously donate, we have established a fund entitled DEPARTMENT OF PENNSYLVANIA PERPETUAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND TO THE VOICE OF DEMOCRACY PROGRAM. In order to become a member of this esteemed program, the minimum donation is $ or above. All of these donations will be acknowledged annually at the Voice of Democracy Banquet (both verbally and in the program booklet). Private Party Individuals, Posts, County Councils, District VFW and Auxiliaries that would like to donate $$ or below; your name or unit will become a PERPETUAL SCHOLARSHIP PATRON DONATION. All of these donations will be acknowledged annually at the Voice of Democracy Banquet. Please use the enclosed forms to make your donations. VERY IMPORTANT! All Perpetual Scholarships will remain open and additional donations can be added at anytime. Example Two $ donations will become a $1, Perpetual Scholarship Donation. State Voice of Democracy Chairman

6 PERPETUAL SCHOLARSHIP DONATION FORMS PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT $ AND ABOVE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS PERPETUAL SCHOLARSHIP DONATION TO THE VOICE OF DEMOCRACY PROGRAM AMOUNT OF DONATION $ CHECK NUMBER PLEASE BE SPECIFIC AS TO HOW YOUR DONATION SHOULD BE ANNOUNCED AND PRINTED IN THE AD BOOKLET OR ADD TO EXISTING DONATION $$ AND BELOW PERPEUTAL SCHOLARSHIP PATRON DONATION AMOUNT OF DONATION $ CHECK NUMBER PLEASE BE SPECIFIC AS TO HOW YOUR DONATION SHOULD BE LISTED AS A PATRON PERPETUAL SCHOLARSHIP DONATION OR ADD TO EXISTING DONATION MAIL FORMS TO: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS PERPETUAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 4002 FENTON AVENUE HARRISBURG, PA