Elks Drug Awareness Poster Contest

The theme for the 2008-2009 contest is: “Get Smart…Don't Start.”

Rules

The contest is open to all 3rd, 4th, & 5th grade students.

Poster paper: Poster submitted must be no larger than 11 by 24 inches in size. (Please contact local Elks Lodges for more details)

Judging will be based on the following:

Closeness to the theme
Neatness
Originality
Correct grammatical structure

Copyrighted characters are prohibited. Entries containing copyrighted material will be disqualified.

Due date: Please contact your local Elks Lodge or Elks State Association for more details.

Winners: Each lodge will select a winner in each grade, using the criteria listed above. The lodge will notify winners. Winning essays will be forwarded to District Competition. District winners will be forwarded to State Level Competition. All winning entries become the sole property of the State Elks Association, and may not be returned.

The State Drug Awareness Chairman will choose one overall winner. This winning poster will be submitted for entry into the annual National Elks Coloring Book.