Children and Youth Contest
Become an Ambassador of Europe and the European Union at Your School
Austin Polish Society encourages Texas students (ages 6-18) enrolled in accredited schools to consider participating in an exciting competition sponsored by the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Los Angeles (http://www.losangeleskg.polemb.net/index.php?document=59).
Background
Poland is now at a half way point in serving as the Presidency in the Council of the European Union. Various important events have already passed while others still await. The financial crisis of the Euro zone, the summit of Eastern Partnership and the situation in the Middle East are issues which have dominated the thinking about Europe in the past three months. Poland’s work within the Presidency is highly valued not only by the member countries but also by outside observers, among them, the USA. Nevertheless, the knowledge about Europe and the European Union, and therefore the Polish Presidency is far from widespread in the US. Therefore, the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Los Angeles aims to publicize it throughout the western Consular region of the United States.
The Challenge
In order to accomplish this ambitious task, we invite the younger generation to participate in this competition to expand the knowledge of Poland’s current status in the Council of the European Union to students and adults in the United States. Children and young people who are proud of their Polish roots who would like to serve briefly as “The Ambassadors of Europe” in the United States are encouraged to apply. More Details
The Prizes
The main prize is a week-long stay in Brussels for the winner in every age category (3 winners). Most probably, it will fall at the beginning of the summer holidays of 2012 (end of June/beginning of July). All the remaining awards will help the participants broaden their knowledge about Europe. All participants will receive commemorative diplomas.
Basic Requirements
Participants must reside in the Los Angeles Consular region (which includes Texas) must be enrolled in an accredited school, work with their school administration, and obtain parental permission to particpate. Please review the complete announcement on the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Los Angeles for an overview and contact information. The APS has links to the competition information letters, guidelines and forms. They are attached for your convenience.
Questionnaire Describing Presentation of EU
Questionnaire Regarding Presentation
Deadline
The deadline for this competition is February 29, 2012. All the competition reports should be sent no later than February 29, 2012 to the following address: Consulate General of the Republic of Poland, 12400 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 555, Los Angeles, CA 90025.