2021-2022 AMERICANISM / LOYALTY DAY/POW-MIA PROGRAM
AMERICANISM:
Awards
will be presented to the top Post in each division based upon the total number
of creditable Americanism projects reported. There will be 4 divisions based
upon your Posts April 30, 2022 membership. Divisions:
I 10-65
II 66-125
III 126-225
IV 226-over
All Post Commanders will be provided
with one free citation to be issued to any person, organization, or business
that properly flies the American flag. Additional citations will be available
from Emblem & Supply Merchandise Catalog.
The
Department will make a special award to the Post that promotes Americanism in a
new or unique fashion. A detailed report of this project must be submitted to
the Department Director prior to April 30, 2022. This will be awarded at the
State Convention in June 2022.
Posts must be reported in
Americanism every month on the Department Activities report to meet All-State
requirements.
POW–MIA:
All those who fought and served
their country when they received the call, were men and women of courage, judgment,
integrity and dedication. Where does dedication end? You can never put an end
to dedication. After all, those who remain Prisoners of War or are still
Missing in Action are still serving with never ending dedication. We can never
let their sacrifices, or them, be forgotten.
The following are the days that the
POW-MIA flag should be flying:
Armed
Forces Day – 3rd Saturday in May Independence
Day – July 4
Memorial Day – Last Monday in May POW-MIA Recognition Day – 3rd Saturday in September
Flag
Day – June 14 Veterans
Day – November 11
All POW-MIA donations must be sent
into Department.
All POW-MIA reports should be
submitted to:
James Fernandez, Director
5622 King Rd.
China, MI 48054
810-459-8315