VFW Post 2438 - Texas - Philip H. Parker

10/06/2026

Patriot’s Pen is for any 6-8 grader in public school, private school or homeschool
Voice of Democracy is for any 9-12 grader in public school, private school or homeschool
For more information reach out to VFW Post 2438 or message here.

Texas students: entries for Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy must reach a participating VFW Post by midnight on October 31, 2026.

Patriot’s Pen | Grades 6–8
Written essay competition • National first prize: $5,000

Voice of Democracy | Grades 9–12
Audio essay competition • National first prize: $35,000 scholarship

Both competitions share this year’s theme: “What a Veteran Taught Me About America.”

Connect with a participating Texas VFW Post now to get entry information, confirm how to submit, and finish your application before the deadline.

📍 Find a Post near you:
https://www.texasvfw.org/find-a-post-near-you/

Parents, teachers, and VFW members, share this reminder with a student whose voice deserves to be heard!

10/06/2026

Join us for a good time!! Activities for the kids, food trucks, silent auction, a raffle, booths. Come on out. Head north on 60, we are on the right.

10/03/2026

Join us Sunday evenings for a fun time playing Bingo. Come early and visit. We are done with bingo about 8:00pm. Hope to see you there.

09/27/2026

Come out ever Sunday afternoon.

09/19/2026

POW MIA Day presentation.

09/19/2026

Every Sunday Join us at Bay City VFW who serves Matagorda County for their Charitable Bingo. Support your local Veterans.

09/19/2026

D Day Presentation

09/19/2026

Remembrance Day ceremony

09/18/2026

Auxiliary Buddy Poppy Art Program entry

09/18/2026

Join us for our Fall Festival Oct. 17th.