Sons of the American Revolution

Texas Society

Outstanding American History Teacher Contest
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The Tom & Betty Lawrence Outstanding American History Teacher Award is the result of a national contest in which local SAR Chapters select their candidates for the State Society Contest (in this case, TXSSAR) for which there is a State Award.  The winner of the State contest is submitted for consideration at the National (NSSAR) level.

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Texas Society Contest Rules -

General

The NSSAR Tom & Betty Lawrence American History Award rules will apply to the Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution Outstanding American History Teacher.  The Texas Society Outstanding History Teacher will be automatically entered in the NSSAR contest.  The rules are also available on the NSSAR web site www.sar.org under the Youth/Education tab.

Texas Society Awards

The winner of the TXSSAR Outstanding American History Teacher Award winner will receive a $1500 bond or a trip to the Freedom Foundation Graduate Workshop in Valley Forge, PA. 

How to Enter

1. Carefully read the entry rules for the Tom & Betty Lawrence American History Teacher Award.
2. Submit the required forms and letters.
3. Contact the nearest local SAR chapter by logging on to www.txssar.org or email contest chairman Peter Baron.
4. The local chapter will judge their entries and send the chapter winner information to Peter Baron who will
   form a committee to judge the state winner.

Entry Package

1. Complete the Tom & Betty Lawrence American History Teacher Award entry form.
2. 500 word essay.
3. Two signed letters of recommendation.
4. One page bio.
5. Release & Discharge form (attached).
6. All materials must be typed/printed on 8½” x 11” paper.
7. All materials will remain the property of the NSSAR.

Travel Expenses

The Outstanding American History Teacher Contest winner will be reimbursed according to the Travel and Convention Expense Allowance schedule for travel to the TXSSAR state convention.

Award recipients are responsible for any/all other costs including additional meals.  If there are any questions about reimbursements, please contact the Chairman of your respective contest.