PEACE POSTER CONTEST
	IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE UNITED NATIONS
The Peace Poster Contest was created in 1988 to give young people between the ages of 11 - 13 the opportunity to creatively express their feelings for world peace and share their visions with the world. Approximately 350,000 children from more then 65 countries participate in the contest annually. Local Lion Clubs sponsor the contest in schools or organized youth groups such as Scouts, YMCA and Boy & Girl Clubs within their communities. Participants are asked to draw, sketch or paint their interpretation on the annual contest theme. One winner for each contest sponsored by a Club is chosen to advance to the District for judging, then State and International. During the final judging 23 merit award winners and one grand prize winner are chosen to represent the entries from throughout the world. The grand prize winner receives a trip to the United Nations; and engraved plaque and a $2,500 cash award. The 23 merit award winners each receive a certificate and $500 cash award. This contest provides local Lions with the chance to interact with young people as well as a vehicle for obtaining positive publicity within their community. Our proposal is for every Lions Club to meet with your local elementary or middle school administrator over the summer. Target schools with grades six and seven. Ask if the teachers could explain and promote the Lions UNICEF Peace Poster Competition to the students in early September for poster completion by mid October. Additionally, provide the school teachers with the DVD presentation (English only) that explains the Program as well as promotional posters, flyers and brochures that they could utilize in their schools. Consider local Lion Club recognition of the participants and winners. Cash is nice – but getting the poster in the newspaper would be great for both the participant and Lionism. Remember, it’s not over when you select one poster to send up to District. The artist of poster you selected is now on pins and needles waiting to know if they make it to the finals. Keep them informed – but do tell them the time table. Lions clubs interested in sponsoring the Lions International Peace Poster Contest can order a Peace Poster Contest kit (PPK-1) from the Club Supplies Sales Department at International Headquarters. The cost of the kit is US$9.95 + shipping, handling and applicable taxes. You order kits from the Club Supplies Sales Department at International Headquarters from January 15 to October 1. To order a kit, call Club Supplies Sales at (630) 571-5466 or 1-800-710-7822. For more information about this program please visit the Lions International website