Welcome to the District 2 VOD/PP Web Page

For updates to this page, please contact Greg Smith gmsmith@snet.net(203) 675-4663.

2010-2011 Chairmen:

• Mel Hewston
• Ruth Hewston

Voice of Democracy:

• Theme - "Does My Generation Have a Role in America's Future?"
• Student Entry Form - http://www.vfw.org/resources/pdf/VOD Entry Form.pdf

Patriot's Pen:

• Theme - "Does Patriotism Stil Matter?”
• Student Entry Form - http://www.vfw.org/resources/pdf/PP Entry Form.pdf

Deadlines:

• Local Post - November 1, 2010
• District 2 - November 15, 2010
• State of Connecticut - December 6, 2010
• National - January 15, 2011

National Links:

• Voice of Democracy - Information about the program and additional links
• Patriot's Pen - Information about the program and additional links
• National Scholarship Programs - Brochure about VFW Scholarship Programs

Document Samples and Templates:

• Scholarship Program Info - General information regarding the programs
• Contact Sheet - Keep track of your contacts
• Introductory Letter for Schools - Inform area schools about the programs and request their help in implementing them
• Introductory Letter for Judges - Inform potential judges about the program and request their help in judging the entries
• Initial Press Release for Newspapers - Inform the public about the programs (probably the best method for reaching students and parents for participation)
• Patriot's Pen Score Sheet - Judge entries on Theme Knowledge, Theme Development and Clarity of Ideas
• Voice of Democracy Score Sheet - Judge entries on Originality, Content and Delivery
• District Submittal Letter - Inform your district that you have participated and will be submitting entries from your post
• As Invitation for Students - Invite the winning and/or participating students and parents to your local post as
• As Invitation for Judges - Invite the judges to your local post as
• Winner Certificate Template - Certificate to present to students along with any other as (looks best when printed on certificate parchment paper)
• Follow-up Press Release - Inform the public about their local winners
• Patriot's Pen Report Form - Submit form to State informing them about your posts winners, etc.
• Voice of Democracy Report Form - Submit form to State informing them about your posts winners, etc.

Please download whatever documents you need and save them locally. Inside the documents please change all entries with < > to meet your individual criteria. If you have questions, please email one of the above contacts with any questions.

Words from the Chairmen

Dear Post Commander and Madam President,

The Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen Program Report November 1, 2010 deadline is approaching. Please encourage the student's your area to participate in this very rewarding program.

If your post or auxiliary is not able to participate in a more active manner, you can still make a $25 monetary donation for the VOD and the PP to help fund the scholarships. Your contribution will count as participating in the VOD/PP programs, and you’ll be doing your share for the kids.

Make your checks payable to District 2 Quartermaster and mail your donations and entries to:

Mel and Ruth Hewston
District 2 VOD/PP Chairmen
6 Haller Place
Wallingford, CT 06492

Best regards,

Mel Hewston                                     Ruth Hewston
VOD/PP Chairman                            VOD/PP Chairman
District 2                                              District 2