Elks Drug Awareness Program

Poster ContestRules for 2013-2014

Reno, Nevada

Purpose of Poster Contest• Involve children, schools and parents in the Elks Drug Awareness Program

• Create an opportunity for a State DAP to gain National Recognition

• Great publicity for Local Lodges & State Associations

Number One Reason:

POSTERS ARE USED TO CREATE THE ELK’S COLORING BOOK!

Who Can Participate?

This contest is for boys and girls in grades 3 – 5 • This is not a contest for High School

Students

How to Judge Posters

• Is it based on the theme?

• Is it original?

• Is it neat?

• Is it age appropriate?

What Size Should the Poster Be?

• The Poster should be drawn on standard 8-1/2 by 11 inch paper

• The Poster should contain an anti-drug message

• The Poster should not depict any copyrighted character or Trade Marks

What Is Needed Beside Poster?

• Name of the Student

• Age & Grade of the Student

• Home Address of the Student

• Name of the Student’s School

Additional Info Needed

• Name and Number of Sponsoring Lodge

• Parental Form (Hold Harmless Waiver)

• Students should be informed that their posters become the property of the BPOE

When Does This Contest Run?

• The contest runs from September 1, 2013 until March 3 1, 2014

• Submit selected posters to: • Gerry Kirkland• 3376 Richards Crossing• Fort Mill, SC 29708

What Happens Next?EVENTUALLY*, EACH POSTER MAKES IT’S WAY INTO AN EDITION OF THE COLORING BOOK

*”EVENTUALLY” BECAUSE THE COLORING BOOK ONLY HAS 20 PAGES

Prizes?• Boy and girl winners will receive $100.

• There will be one National winner who will receive an electronic media device from the Drug Awareness Program (value = $300)

• The National winner is also featured on the cover of the Coloring Book

Theme?

“Down with Drugs…. Up With Awareness”