Constitution Contest Prizes and Judges Announced

To commemorate the signing of the Constitution on September 17, 1787, Congress designated September 17 of each year as Constitution Day and September 17 – 23 as Constitution Week.

This year the Calaveras County Taxpayers Association will reach out to all Calaveras County public and private schools to celebrate the U.S. Constitution, known as the “supreme law of the land”, with a creative art, essay, and video contest.

The Association believes that by promoting a better understanding of the Constitution, we will help preserve our free and prosperous society far into the future.

Besides prizes winners receive media recognition, an award presentation and recognition from Congressman Tom McClintock at a public luncheon on October 19, 2011.

Students in grades one to five may submit a poster; grades six to eight, an essay and high school students, an essay or a short video. All contestants will receive a pocket constitution.

Cash prizes are: grades 1-5, $25; grades 6-8, $50 and high school, $100.  Winners will also receive merchant coupons for free yogurt and zip line rides for students weighing more than 90 pounds.

Contestants must register online by Constitution Day September 17, 2011 and submit their entries by October 3, 2011.

Contest website is: ConstitutionDayContest.wordpress.com

A panel of six prominent Judges will score the student’s knowledge of the chosen Amendment, communication skills, originality and creativity of presentation.  The judges are:  

Gary Kuntz, Calaveras County Sheriff
Steve Fairchild, Owner, Moaning Cavern Park
Jean Turpen, Business Professional
Judy Wilmot, Artist & Teacher

Eric Du Temple, Superior Court Judge

Chuck Milazzo, Bank President

The Calaveras County Taxpayers Association is a non-partisan, non-profit citizen advocacy group founded in 2007.  For more contest information or to offer a cash donation: ConstitutionDayContest.wordpress.com