BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20251027T160000Z DTEND:20260322T160000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:North Central Kentucky Region Civics Bee DESCRIPTION:Calling all middle school students!\n\nShare your ideas and flex your civics knowledge in the \n\nNational Civics Bee .\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\nABOUT THE BEE\n\nThe Bardstown-Nelson County Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to host a nonpartisan civics competition that encourages young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Participating 6th\, 7th and 8th graders will flex their civics knowledge for a chance to win recognition and cash prizes. Finalists will be invited to Washington\, DC to compete in the National Civics Bee National Championship in Fall 2026.\n\n \n\nWHY CIVICS?\n\nThe Bardstown-Nelson County Chamber is participating in the National Civics Bee because we believe that informed and active citizens make for a strong country\, a strong economy\, and a strong workforce\, and that our continued prosperity depends on the strength of all three. Through the Bee\, we are promoting greater civic knowledge in Kentucky and celebrating our civic pride.\n\n \n\nHOW TO ENTER\n\nAny 6th\, 7th\, or 8th grade student residing in Kentucky with an idea about using civics to improve their community may submit their application to participate in their state. All applications must be submitted by Tuesday\, February 3\, 2026\, at 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Time. Visit www.nationalcivicsbee.org for the latest news on the application portal\, entry deadlines\, and resources.\n\n \n\nStudents should review the Contest Rules below and then apply using the following link: https://my.reviewr.com/NationalCivicsBee/site/NationalCivicsBee2026?utm_source=all&utm_medium=promos&utm_campaign=chambers\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nRESOURCES/ADDITIONAL INFO:\n\n\n Educator Toolkit\n Essay Application Guide\n National Civics Bee Highlights Video\n National Civics Bee Website\n Student Flyer\n 2026 National Civics Bee Contest Rules Phase 1\n\n \n\n \n\nLIVE EVENT INFO \n\n\n March 28th\, 2026 \n 9am - 12pm\n Thomas Nelson High School \n\n 150 Generals Blvd\, Bardstown\, KY 40004 \n 1st Place - $500\, 2nd Place $250\, Third Place $125\n\n\n \n\n \n\nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES \n\nAre you interested in showcasing your company's commitment to developing active and engaged citizens? For information about available corporate sponsorships\, please contact Elliott Newland at Elliott@bardstownchamber.com\n\n \n\n \n\nCONTACT US \n\nIf you have any questions or need additional information\, please contact Elliott Newland at Elliott@bardstownchamber.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

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\nShare your ideas and flex your civics knowledge in the
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\nABOUT THE BEE
\nThe Bardstown-Nelson County Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to host a nonpartisan civics competition that encourages young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Participating 6th\, 7th and 8th graders will flex their civics knowledge for a chance to win recognition and cash prizes. Finalists will be invited to Washington\, DC to compete in the National Civics Bee National Championship in Fall 2026.
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\nWHY CIVICS?
\nThe Bardstown-Nelson County Chamber is participating in the National Civics Bee because we believe that informed and active citizens make for a strong country\, a strong economy\, and a strong workforce\, and that our continued prosperity depends on the strength of all three. Through the Bee\, we are promoting greater civic knowledge in Kentucky and celebrating our civic pride.
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\nHOW TO ENTER
\nAny 6th\, 7th\, or 8th grade student residing in Kentucky with an idea about using civics to improve their community may submit their application to participate in their state. All applications must be submitted by Tuesday\, February 3\, 2026\, at 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Time. Visit www.nationalcivicsbee.org for the latest news on the application portal\, entry deadlines\, and resources.
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\nStudents should review the Contest Rules below and then apply using the following link: https://my.reviewr.com/NationalCivicsBee/site/NationalCivicsBee2026?utm_source=all&\;utm_medium=promos&\;utm_campaign=chambers
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\nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES \;
\nAre you interested in showcasing your company'\;s commitment to developing​\; active and engaged citizens? For information about available corporate sponsorships\, please contact Elliott Newland at Elliott@bardstownchamber.com
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\nIf you have any questions or need additional information\, please contact \;Elliott Newland at Elliott@bardstownchamber.com. \;
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\n LOCATION: UID:e.2912.3424 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260519T072521Z URL:https://members.bardstownchamber.com/events/details/north-central-kentucky-region-civics-bee-3424 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR