Colorado American Legion Oratorical Contest, 2013 State Final – March 2, 2013 Location – Devry University 1870 W 122^nd Street Westminster, Colorado 80234

PURPOSE

To develop a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the Constitution of the United States on the part of high school students. Other objectives of the contest include the development of leadership qualities, the ability to think and speak clearly and intelligently, and the preparation for acceptance of the duties and responsibilities, the rights and privileges of American citizenship.

HOW TO ENTER –

Click on APPLICATION to download and print an application. You can enter information and print the application but not send it. You may also contact either of the Colorado chairmen listed below for assistance.

Legion Posts, click on CERTIFICATION to obtain your post’s Certification Form.

CONTACT INFORMATION

The Department Co Chairs for the Year 2012 contest are Paul Talafuse and Tom Bock. If you want information about the 2011 Contest or are a Legion member who would like to help, you can contact them at:

Paul Talafuse	970-692-1926	berthoudlegion@hotmail.com
Tom Bock	303-366-5201	pncbock@coloradolegion.org

Information about the national contest is available from the American Legion National Headquarters (www.legion.org).

Information concerning this site is available from Mike Kanner.

September 21, 2012