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Galeton VFW Kicks off Annual Youth Scholarship Essay Competition

Galeton, PA - Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 6611 Commander Ronald Danner, Jr. is proud to announce the kick-off of the VFW’s annual Patriot’s Pen youth essay competition. Middle school students in grades 6-8 in this area have the opportunity to compete and win their share of nearly $1 million in local, state and national level awards.

The VFW enacted the Patriot’s Pen competition in 1995 to encourage young minds to examine America’s history, along with their own experiences in modern American society by composing a 300- to 400-word patriotic-themed essay. The theme for the 2026-2027 competition is “What a Veteran Taught Me About America.” Students begin by competing at the local Post level. Post winners advance to District competition with District winners advancing to the state competition. State first place winners compete for their share of thousands of dollars in awards, and the national first place winner is awarded the top prize of $5,000.

Each year, more than 60,600 students participate in the competition worldwide. Deadline for student entries is Oct. 31, and interested students and teachers should contact their local VFW Post 6611 by phone at [phone] or email the Post at [email protected] for more information.

For more details on the program or to download this year’s entry form, visit vfw.org/PatriotsPen.

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About the VFW: The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is the nation's largest and most established major war veterans organization. Founded in 1899, the congressionally chartered VFW is comprised entirely of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, Guard and Reserve forces. With more than 1.4 million VFW and Auxiliary members located in nearly 6,000 Posts worldwide, the nonprofit veterans service organization is proud to proclaim “NO ONE DOES MORE FOR VETERANS” than the VFW, which is dedicated to veterans’ service, legislative advocacy, and military and community service programs. For more information or to join, visit our website at vfw.org.

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The Community is invited to join us for Breakfast with Santa on December 17, 2022 from 8am to 10am. Tickets are only $7.00each and children 3 and Under are free.

Breakfast will include:

2 eggs, scrambled

Bacon or sausage

Waffles or Pancakes

Sausage Gravy and Biscuit

Fresh Fruit

Coffee, Milk, or Juice

Sign-ups will be available at the Galeton VFW, A Stroll Down Memory Lane, and the Galeton Public Library.

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Veterans Day is coming up and that means our Annual Veterans Day Dinner at the Galeton VFW.

Veterans and 1 Guest are free. Widows and Widowers of Veterans are also free. General Public tickets are $15.00 each.

You can RSVP for the event on our website www.vfwpost6611.org or in person during our operating hours at the Post.

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Did you know that in the fall of every year the VFW does 2 youth scholarship programs? That's right, your middle and high school students can win a scholarship just for answering a short writing prompt or giving a 3 to 5 minute speech.

For more information on the Voice Of Democracy program for high school students visit https://www.vfwpost6611.org/voice-of-democracy

For more information on the Patriot's Pen program for Jr High students visit https://www.vfwpost6611.org/patriots-pen

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Join us on Thanksgiving day for a free Thanksgiving Dinner. It is open to anyone and membership is not required, but highly encouraged!

We will be serving Turkey and Ham and all the fixings from 2 until 7 or while supplies last. Bring your favorite dish to pass if you wish.