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2016 Department Middle School Essay Contest Winners

The following winners of the Department of Virginia Middle School Essay Contest were selected at the Department Spring Conference in Virginia Beach, VA:

1st place Madilyn Newlon Post 148

2nd place Maryn Carpenter, Post 79

3rd place Whitney Craig, Post 88

 

2016 Department Middle School Essay Contest Winners

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2022 Department Membership Standings
Current as of: September 16, 2021

Western Region: 60.74%
Northern Region: 57.64%
Eastern Region: 56.17%

Overall: 55.66%

Next Goal: 55% of 2022 Goal

Needed To Meet 2022 100% Goal: 17,092

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    August 27, 2021 - September 2, 2021  
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    September 1, 2021

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    September 11, 2021

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    September 16, 2021

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    September 17, 2021

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Whats New?
  • 2021-2022 Middle School Essay Contest Information
  • Department of Virginia Children & Youth Message
  • 2021 Department Fall Conference Registration Packet (Corrected)
  • 2021 Department of Virginia Ten Pin Bowling Tournament
  • Renewal Notice Dues Error

Older News Items
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  • 2022 Department Membership Report – September 16, 2021 (9/17/2021)
  • 2022 Department Membership Report – September 9, 2021 (9/9/2021)
  • 2022 Department Membership Report – September 3, 2021 (9/4/2021)
  • 2022 Department Membership Report – August 26, 2021 (8/26/2021)
  • 2022 Department Membership Report – August 18, 2022 (8/20/2021)

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