National Flag Day Foundation

I pledge allegiance to

the flag of the United

States of America and

to the Republic for

which it stands, one

nation under God,

indivisible, with

liberty and justice

for all.

2012 Valentine's Dinner Auction:

Saturday February 11th, 2012

     Americanisms center
     4200 Valley View Dr.
     Waubeka WI.

For more information contact: Jack Janik at 262-692-9111

2012 Essay Contest:
"What Our Flag Means to Me"

The essay contest is open to all students grades 4-12. Grades 4-8 must submit a minimum 250 word essay. Grades 9-12 must submit a minimum 500 word essay. First prize is a $250.00 cash and award plaque; Second prize a $125.00 cash and award plaque. Both prizes will be awarded for each age bracket. Please submit 3 blind copies of the essay, each with cover sheet including the contestants name, grade, name of school, home address, and phone number.

ALL entries must be post marked by May 5, 2012 and sent to:

     National Flag Day Observance 2012
     PO Box 55
     Waubeka, WI 53021

For more information contact:
Bob Rathsack at 262-692-2503
or Jack Janik at 262-692-9111

2011 Essay Contest Winners

The National Flag Day Foundation wishes to thank each of the nearly 200 stuents
who submitted essays for this years contest. The response was greater than
ever, with entries recieved from all over the United States.

All of the essays were well done, making selection of only two per category
difficult. The students expressed very thought-provoking reflections on the
personal significance of the American Flag. All contestants are to be applauded
for their outstanding effort. Special thanks to all of the contestants and our
panel of judges at Northern Ozaukee School led by Dr. William Harbron, Northern
Ozaukee School District Superintendent.

Winners of the 2011 Essay Contest are:
1st place - Grades 4-8: Megan Stewart, Grade 7, Burlington Washington
1st place - Grades 9-12: Elanee Smythe, Grade 12, Hilsboro, Oregon
2nd place - Grades 4-8: Abigail Hillner, Grade 5, Grafton, Wisconsin
2nd place - Grades 9-12: Sharyn Bloudoff, Grade 11, Menteca, California

Sunday, June 10, 2012:
National Flag Day Observance
This year's theme is "Strength in our Communities" honoring police, fire, and emts.

The Program begins at 12:00 noon at the Americanism Center.
The Parade begins 1:30 leaving the Americanism Center after the program.
Family Day begins after the parade (approximately 3:00pm) on the Americanism Center grounds and features ...

     Fun, Games, and Prizes for the kids
     Hayrides
     Music by "Rumor"
     Fireworks at dusk

The day's activities are FREE. Come and celebrate our flag's birthday.