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lEA AMERICANISM CONTEST
Essay to Lodge Monday, December 15, 2025
Lodge to District Saturday, January 31, 2026
District to State Saturday, February 28, 2026
State to Grand Lodge Tuesday, March 31, 2026

IEA LADY OF THE YEAR
Lodge to District Monday, December 01, 2025
District to State President Monday, December 15, 2025

lEA ELK OF THE YEAR
Lodge to District Sunday, March 15, 2026
District to State President Wednesday, April 01, 2026

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Lodge to District Sunday, March 15, 2026
District to State President Wednesday, April 01, 2026

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Lodge to District Wednesday, April 15, 2026
District to State Chairman Thursday, April 30, 2026

DRUG AWARENESS
Enrique Camarena Award
State Chairman Saturday, November 15, 2025
Poster Contest
State Chairman Monday, December 15, 2025
Essay Contest
State Chairman Monday, December 15, 2025
Statistical Report
State Chairman Wednesday, April 01, 2026


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