Fall is a great time to sow poppy seeds for spring and summer blooms. This annual grows in full sun, with 12-inch to 30-inch blooms from April to June. Order a seed packet or two from the VFW Store and be prepared for next spring. Click https://www.vfwstore.org/products/32478.
Scholarship Opportunities
Entry deadlines are just days away for VFW’s Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy.
The Patriot’s Pen is an essay contest for students in sixth through eighth grade. The national first place winner receives $5,000.
The Voice of Democracy is an audio-essay contest for high school students. The national first place winner receives a $35,000 scholarship paid directly to the recipient’s American university, college or vocational/technical school.
The VFW Store offers promotional materials like brochures with entry forms and posters for both contests.
You may also choose to gift the entrants with tokens of appreciation such as notepads, pens, backpacks and more, which are also available at the VFW Store.
To shop the selections for the Voice of Democracy, go to vfwstore.org/category/programs/voiceofdemocracy and for the Patriot’s Pen, go to vfwstore.org/category/programs/patriotspen.
Elections
Nov. 3 is Election Day. Promote the vote with posters and buttons. Click https://www.vfwstore.org/searchresults?q=get%20out%20the%20vote.
To shop for other items online, go to vfwstore.org. Need help with an order? Call the Member Service Center at 1.833.839.8387.