USO Camp Dodge: Independence Day Door Decorating Competition

This event last took place on Jul 2nd, 2021
2:30 PM CST (1430S)

Get in the Patriotic Spirit and decorate your office door for the week leading up to Independence Day! Judging will start at 1430 on Friday, 2 July by USO staff and military leadership. The Facebook “Like” portion of the competition will be posted Friday afternoon and conclude on Tuesday, 6 July at noon. Winner will be contacted via email to coordinate prize, a luncheon for your office provided by the USO.

Rules of Engagement: *This event is open to offices and workspaces of currently serving military service members (Active Duty, Guard, or Reserve) with valid military ID *Must register to be considered *Must be an office/workspace on Camp Dodge or JFHQ *Must respect OSPEC *Categories on judging will be creativity, patriotisms, and overall appearance. Bonus points will be awarded based on the number of likes your submission receives on the USO Iowa Facebook page.
*May not use political, religious, or offensive materials *One entry per office

Bonus Facebook Points *Most Liked: 50 Points *2nd Most Liked: 40 Points *3rd Most Liked: 30 Points *4th Most Liked: 20 Points *5th Most Liked: 10 Points

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