2008 "That's My Dad" Essay Competition

Charles Richardson from the Vincent Family Resource Center asked us to help promote the annual "That's My Dad" essay competition here on the Harambee Blog. If you have any questions regarding the competition, please contact Charles at the Vincent Center located at 2610 N Martin Luther King Drive.

This essay contest is based on the positive impact fathers have had on the lives of their children.

Contest Rules:

• Deadline: May 16th, 2008.


• Essay should be based on the positive impact your father or father figure has had in your life.


• Each entry form must be filled out completely; attach completed essay to the entry form.
  Please write boldly and clearly in pen (May be typed).


• Essay will be judged by age of contestants (writer).


• Entries must not have been previously published and must be the original work of the contestant.


• Please keep essay at 500 words or less.


• You must include your name, home address and phone number.


• There are four categories, so anyone can enter. Categories Age of Fathers: 16-19, 20-29, 30-42, 43 and up.

Mail all entries to the Vincent Family Resource Center 2610 North Martin Luther King dr. Milwaukee, WI 53212 (Essay, Attention; Charles Richardson).

Entry can be written by the mothers or grandparents of children 5 and under.
ALL essays become property of The Milwaukee Fatherhood Collaborative.

First place Prizes will be awarded to one Father in each category
Awards will be presented at the That’s My Dad event on June 14th, 2008 at
Humbolt Park 3000 S. Howell Ave (Fathers Must attend event).



The entry form that needs to be mailed along with the essay is shown below.



Name: _____________________Age______________________

Address: ______________________________Phone #: _________

Father’s Name: _________________Phone#___________Age ______

Address: ____________________________________________

Title of Entry ___________________________________________________________