2020 Veterans Day Picture and Essay Contest

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ATTENTION ARTISTS AND WRITERS! (CONTEST EXTENSION)

Requesting submissions for a Veterans Day photo competition and essay contest. American Legion Post 2001 is looking for creative talent amongst our community. We would like your single captivating photo or consolidated photo collage that represents what Veterans Day means to you, along with a 200 – 500-word essay describing the meaning of the photo/collage. Submissions open at midnight on Thursday, October 1st 2020 and close at midnight on Monday, November 30th 2020.

Please email your submission to adjutant@ashburnlegion.org. Include the words PHOTO CONTEST in the subject heading. We will confirm email receipt and send you the photo release form for signature.

 The winners will be announced on Thursday, December 3, 2020.

 

1st Place – $100 Visa gift card + American Legion social media feature + certificate

2nd Place – $75 Visa gift card + social media mention.

3rd Place – $50 Visa gift card + social media mention.

 

Rules and Regulations

  1. Original photography preferred (.jpg, .png, or .pdf format).
  2. If re-purposing a non-original photo, please acquire appropriate permissions.
  3. If re-purposing a non-original photo, please add your own creative flare (looking for at least 90% originality).
  4. You may submit 1 photo or 1 consolidated photo collage.
  5. Photo can be in any color, combination of colors, or applicable filters.
  6. Photo must be emailed with a 200 – 500-word description of the photo/collage significance as it relates to Veterans Day. Microsoft Office document format.

 

*We reserve the right to partner with local media and promote the competition.

AL Post 2001 Presents Hockey Sponsorship Award

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In an ongoing effort to support our youth with sports programs, on October 29, 2020, American Legion Post 2001 presented a sponsorship check to the Ashburn Xtreme Hockey Club. Hockey Director Troy MacCormick and Sponsorship Coordinator Shannon Lauterstein accepted the award (see photo).

The Xtreme was formed during the spring of 2002 with the intent of putting forth a hockey experience that concentrates on skill development. Some principles of the Xtreme include pursuing a greater practice-to-game ratio, forming a sense of “community” within the club and helping its participants become better hockey players and better people.

Xtreme teams are members of the Capital Beltway Hockey League and compete in USA Hockey’s Tier II classification. All practices and home games are played at the Ashburn Ice House . The Xtreme’s CBHL schedules, in addition to strong Tier I-oriented non-league schedules, form a competitive environment in which to test its participants.