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:20231017T030000Z DTEND:20240220T040000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:West Central Kentucky Region Civics Bee DESCRIPTION:Calling all middle school students!\n\nShare your ideas and show off your citizenship skills in the National Civics Bee.\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 first-of-its-kind 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 inaugural National Civics Bee national championship in Fall 2024. \n\n \n\nHow to Enter\n\nIf you are a middle school student with an idea about using civics to solve a problem in your community\, review the rules and guidelines on the submission form.\n\nComplete the submission form\, including contact information for your parent or guardian\, and submit your 500-word essay for consideration.\n\nDeadline: Submit your essay by February 19th @ 11:59 p.m.\n\nClick This Link Below for Application Portal\n\nhttps://my.reviewr.com/NationalCivicsBee/site/KY/BNCC\n\nWhy Civics?\n\nThe Bardstown-Nelson County Chamber of Commerce 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\nStudent and Parent Guide Click Here \n\nGraphic Organizer for Students Click Here\n \n\nPrizes\n\nEach finalist will receive a certificate. In addition:\n\n\n The First Place Winner will receive a $500 cash prize.\n The Second Place Winner will receive a $250 cash prize.\n The Third Place Winner will receive a $125 cash prize.\n\n\nImportant Dates\n\n\n Essay Submission Window Opens: November 13\, 2023 \n Essay Submission Window Closes: February 19th\, 2024 @ 11:59 p.m. CST \n Notify Local Finalists: February 27th\n Confirm Local Finalists: \n West Central Kentucky Regional Competition: March 23rd\, 10:00am - 12:00pm @ Thomas Nelson High School\, 150 Generals Blvd\, Bardstown\, KY 40004 \n State Event: TBD - \n\n\nWest Central Kentucky Regional Competition of the National Civics Bee\n\n\n\n9 Counties in WCK Region (highlighted in purple): Oldham\, Jefferson\, Shelby\, Bullitt\,\n\nSpencer\, Anderson\, Nelson\, Washington\, Mercer\n\n SPONSORSHIP 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 the chamber at Bardstown@bardstownchamber.com. \n\n \n\nCONTACT US \n\nIf you have any questions or need additional information\, please contact Elliott Newland or Lisa Thomas at (502-348-9545). X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Calling all middle school students!
\nShare your ideas and show off your citizenship skills in the National Civics Bee.
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About the Bee

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The Bardstown-Nelson County Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to host a first-of-its-kind 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 inaugural National Civics Bee national championship in Fall 2024. \; \;

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\nHow to Enter

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If you are a middle school student with an idea about using civics to solve a problem in your community\, review the rules and guidelines on the submission form.

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Complete the submission form\, including contact information for your parent or guardian\, and submit your 500-word essay for consideration.

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Deadline: Submit your essay by February 19th @ 11:59 p.m.
\nClick This Link Below for Application Portal
\nhttps://my.reviewr.com/NationalCivicsBee/site/KY/BNCC

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Why Civics?

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The Bardstown-Nelson County Chamber of Commerce 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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Student and Parent Guide \;Click Here \;
\nGraphic Organizer for Students \;Click Here

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Prizes
\nEach finalist will receive a certificate. In addition:

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Important Dates

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West Central Kentucky Regional Competition of the National Civics Bee
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9 Counties in WCK Region (highlighted in purple): Oldham\, Jefferson\, Shelby\, Bullitt\,
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Spencer\, Anderson\, Nelson\, Washington\, Mercer
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 \;SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES \;
\nAre you interested in showcasing your company'\;s commitment to developing​\; active and engaged citizens? For information about available corporate sponsorships\, please contact the chamber at Bardstown@bardstownchamber.com. \;

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CONTACT US \;

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If you have any questions or need additional information\, please contact \;Elliott Newland or Lisa Thomas at (502-348-9545). \;

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