Mailbox Contest

What Are the Mailbox Contests?

How Do I Participate?

2024-2025 Mailbox Contests Details

Mailbox Contest Entry Form

Additional Mailbox Contest Information

Basic Instructions for All Entries

• 1.

  All entries must be the child's work.
• 2.

  Leaders and parents may teach writing or drawing principles, but no "hands-on" help or word suggestions.
• 3.

  Typed entries are best for writing entries; however, legible, handwritten work is acceptable. When computer enhancements are utilized, they must be done by the child.
• 4.

  Adults may type final entries, but should not change any text, grammar, or spelling.
• 5.

  Plagiarism is not allowed in any form in a Master Clubs event.
• 6.

  Please attach (glue, tape, or staple) a Mailbox Contest Entry Form on page 12 to each entry.
• 7.

  Entries cannot be returned, so make copies before mailing them.
• 8.

  We will award a badge to the Top Ten entries in each age or grade. First, second, and third place entries will receive a badge and a beautiful rosette ribbon. These awards will be mailed directly to your church, accompanied by a complete list of winners. This same list of winners will be posted here on our site for others to view.

Leader Instructions

• 1.

  Begin promoting these events in Master Club immediately. Notice that all four contests offer something for each age group.
• 2.

  Understand that every event will not appeal to every child. Focus on those who are interested rather than get discouraged by those who are not.
• 3.

  Try to allow the children to begin working on their project one month before the deadline. Leaders may copy additional "practice sheets" from any of the material we send for these competitions. You may also download them from our website.
• 4.

  Keep the parents informed of these contests. Many of them will encourage the children "if they know about them."
• 5.

  You may desire to have your own competition at your church, then enter your top winners in this contest. Consequently, you can reward the children for their effort locally even if they do not win at the national level.
• 6.

  If you suspect extreme parent or sibling "help" on any entry, please investigate. You know your children and their abilities. We cannot make those judgment calls once we receive the entries, and everyone wants to keep the judging as fair as possible.
• 7.

  Please copy the enclosed "Mailbox Contest Entry Form" on page 12 and attach (glue, tape, or staple) one copy to each entry before mailing. Each blank must be completed. This will serve as a reminder to include all essential information. Dozens of entries are disqualified every year because of a lack of information.
• 8.

  Please respect the due dates on these contests; entries must be postmarked by the due date. Our goal is to judge all entries and mail the awards to you within 30 days of the deadline.
• 9.

  Instructions for each contest are also posted on our website at www.masterclubs.org in the Events section.
• 10.

  Package all entries together and mail to our Milford address which is listed below.
• 11.

  All Mailbox Contests are free!
• 12.

  Encourage Clubbers to enter the Mailbox Contests, then enter those same entries again in the Regional Competition when applicable.
• 13.

  If we can help, please call us at 513-239-2261 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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