Program Reporting
District 3	POST 8547	Submitted Date 2026-11-09
Date of Activity 11/9/2026
Program Community Service
Activity Patriot`s Pen
Hours 6
Miles 12
Members 3
Dollars Spent/Donated 150
Dollar Value 446.1
Total Dollars 596.1
Description
VFW Alessandro Post 8547 participated in the 2026–2027 Patriot's Pen Youth Essay Competition. The Post received one entry from a 7th-grade student. This was the only entry submitted and the student was selected as the Post's Patriot's Pen winner. Although participation was limited to one entry the Post is pleased to recognize the student's initiative and willingness to participate in this important patriotic essay competition. The Patriot's Pen program encourages middle school students to explore their understanding of patriotism American history and civic responsibility through written expression. Moving forward the Post will focus on increasing awareness of the program among local middle schools strengthening relationships with educators and encouraging greater student participation in future competitions. Total Entries: 1 Grade Level: 7th Grade Winners: 1 Program Status: Post-level competition completed