Category: PFRW

SUNACRW encourages you to support our troops and veteran on Armed Forces Day.

ArmedForcesPOSTERproofFINAL_3613Saturday, May 17, 2014 is Armed Forces Day.

President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country.  On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force Days.  The single day celebration stemmed from the unification of the Armed Forces under the Department of Defense.

The SUN Area Council of Republican Women will host a booth at the Middlecreek Valley Antique Association’s Spring 2014 show.  Please stop by where children may color a picture for our troops and veterans.  Adults may also write a note of thanks and encouragement.

In the past SUNACRW has delivered pictures from children and notes from adults to our veterans in hospitals and also sent words and pictures of encouragement to our troops oversees.  They are so appreciative that are thinking about their sacrifices for our freedom.

We hope you can stop by Friday night, May 16, 2014; Saturday all day, May 17, 2014; or Sunday, May 17, 2014.

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Are you in grades 7 – 12? If so, your essay needs postmarked by April 1sts

Loretta M. Sprenkle Memorial Essay Contest

 

Loretta M. Sprenkle was a founding member of SUN Area Council of Republican Women.  She passed away suddenly in early 2012 leaving a legacy of love of God, Family and Country.  Loretta was committed to educating youth on the importance of Americanism.

 

2014 Topics:

 

Grades 10-12  Why did our founders choose a republic over a democracy?

 

Grades 7-9      My American Hero

 

Rules:

 

Students, grades 7-12, who attend public, private, parochial or home schools may submit one essay each.

 

Students must live in Snyder County, Union County or Northumberland County.  Students who live in surrounding counties, but attend school in a SUN county are not eligible.

 

There are two grade divisions.  Each division will award a first place prize of $50 and a certificate.

 

Grades 10-12              400 word minimum – 500 word maximum

 

Grades 7-9                  250 word minimum – 300 word maximum

Awards will be presented at the May 1, 2014 SUNACRW meeting to read more . . .