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The Optimist Club of Des Plaines will once again accept at-large essays for judging in the 2007-2008 International Essay Contest. The topic for 2008, chosen by the International Board of Directors and the board of Junior Optimist Octagon International is “Today’s Choices Shape My Future”
An at large essay is one from any Illinois area where there is no Optimist club, or the local one does not participate in the contest.
The essays, which must be between 400-500 words are judged by a panel of three, and must be received by the Optimist Club of Des Plaines no later than February 1st, 2008.
The state (District) winner will receive $650.00 and a plaque, the top three finishers internationally receive plaques and prizes of $6,000, $3,750.00 and $2,250.00.
This contest is open to anyone who will be under 19 as of 12/31/07. For complete rules, visit the Optimist International websiteOptimist International website.
Please mail completed essays to:
Zachary Ladner
197 N. Warrington Rd.
Des Plaines, IL 60016
If you have questions, you may phone him at 847-827-1444 or email him at mailto:my_dog_bit_me@yahoo.com