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From the Chairman
Program Notes Blue Star Service Banner to be displayed by families with members in the Armed Forces National Emblem Sales 1 888-453-4466 Item #72982 - $6.95 Family Support Network Hotline 1 800 504-4098 Easy way to thanks to our service personnel! Just click here! Purpose A national defense strong enough to guarantee the security of America from any aggressor has always been a concern of The American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary. Each Department should have an active National Security Committee to direct the work of its state and each unit should have a national Security Committee in charge the local activities.
National Security Work for Units
The Unit should acquaint all of its members with the existing situation in regard to national security by providing a study of the subject at Unit meetings. Every Unit should endeavor to give its members an understanding of the necessity of maintaining an adequate national security.
The American Legion Auxiliary recognizes that natural disasters and crime can also threaten our national security. Therefore, the national Security program, was expanded to include emergency planning and crime prevention.
While we cannot stop natural disasters from occurring, we can change the way America deals with them through Project Impact, a project of the Federal Emergency management Agency (FEMA). The goal is to reduce the personal and economic costs of disasters in a community by planning and preparation.
Crime prevention, neighborhood watch, support for police and fie departments help to strengthen our communities and contribute to the national security.
The American Legion Auxiliary annual Awareness Assembly held in Washington frequently has presentations of special interest to national security issues. Attendance is open to all American Legion Auxiliary members.
Information on National Security
Informative material on national security subjects can be obtained from Department Headquarters or the National Security Division of The American Legion, 1608 K Street, NW, Washington. Washington, D.C. 20006. These materials include suggested talks on national security, pamphlets, ad the program of national security activities recommended for the year. The objectives of The American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary for the year are outlined annually by the National Convention. Every Unit should familiarize itself with these objectives and give its full support to their achievement.
Awards Department Awards
The Ione Kubby Award will be presented to the Department Chairman reporting the most outstanding overall National Security program, including a Department Awareness Assembly. the Department entry shall be sent to the Division Chairman by June 1.
The Dorothy Pearl Civil (Emergency) Preparedness Award will be presented to the Department Chairman having the greatest percentage of Units participating in Civil (Emergency) Preparedness. The Department Chairman must include a copy of her annual report form with the entry, and shall be sent to Geri Greenwell.
Department National Security Program Award will be presented to the Department Chairman in each Division reporting the best overall National Security program activities. Entries are to be sent to the Division Chairman by June 1.
All entries shall be double spaced in narrative form and must not exceed 1000 words. First page should have chairman's name, address, department and name of award entry. Deadline for all narratives is June 1, 2003. No pictures, clippings, scrapbook, or folders are to be included. Reports will not be returned.
Unit Awards
Military Support Award will be presented to the unit Chairman reporting the best overall program in support of our Military with special emphasis on their quality of life. Entries are to be judged by the Department Chairman ad the winning entry should be forwarded to Lois Icenogle.
ROTC Program Award will be presented to the Unit Chairman reporting the most outstanding promotion of the ROTC program. Entries are to be judged by the Department Chairman and the winning entry should be forwarded to Karen Lowe.
Unit National Security Program Award will be presented to a Unit Chairman reporting the best overall National Security program. Entries are to be judged by the Department Chairman and the winning entry should be forwarded to Pat Sherman.
All entries shall be double spaced in narrative form and must not exceed 1000 words. First page should have Department, unit name and number, chairman's name, address, department and name of award entry. Deadline for all narratives is June 1. No pictures, clippings, scrapbook, or folders are to be included. Reports will not be returned.
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