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Each post is expected to engage in and report Community Service projects. All projects will be reported using the Department activity report form, using the guidelines set forth by the Activities Evaluation Director. The Program reporting period is May 1, 2011 through April 30, 2012.
Three (3) awards will be
given in each division for the most credited reports using the April 30, 2012
Department Activities Report. I 10-65 II 66-125 III 126-225 IV 226-OVER
Additional Department Awards Special Projects Award The Department will recognize all Posts and Districts that engage in unique, extraordinary community service projects that go above and beyond what is expected. These projects will then be submitted for consideration to the National VFW Special Projects Awards Program. All projects must meet the basic requirements set forth in the National Program to be considered. Projects should be nominated within 12 months of completion. Deadline for submission is November 1, 2011. Each Post that submits a qualified entry will receive one point towards All-State Honors. New Member Community Service Volunteer of the Year Award The Department will recognize three (3) “Outstanding Community Service” Posts The Department Community Service Committee is dedicated to provide you with the support and encouragement your Post/District needs for a successful year. Please send ALL reports to Department Headquarters at 924 N. Washington, Lansing, MI 48906. Robert Williams,
Director
Special Community Service ProjectsCommanders’ Special Project Gold Star Mother Program Gold Star Mothers is composed of American Mothers who lost a son or daughter during World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Beirut, Grenada, Panama, the Persian Gulf, Somalia, Bosnia, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Afghanistan, all Strategic Areas, or while in service to our country. Gold Star Mothers serve an important roll in our VA healthcare system. The Commander suggests supporting Gold Star Mothers through financial contributions. Contributions can be made from the Post Relief Fund. Contributions must be made through the Department of Michigan VFW and earmarked Gold Star Mothers to receive points toward All-State Honors. Blue Star Mothers Blue Star Mothers are composed of mothers that have a son or daughter serving in the Military today. The Commander suggests that we start working more with this organization by offering our Posts as meetings places for these mothers and helping them to send items to their loved ones. Points will be awarded for All-State for working with Blue Star Mothers. VFW Operation Uplink Help our servicemen/women call home. This VFW program has helped over 2.2 million servicemen/women and hospitalized veteran’s call home. Contributions must be made through the Department of Michigan VFW and earmarked Operation Uplink to receive points towards the All-State Honors. Fort Custer National Cemetery in Battle Creek Help the Fort Custer National Cemetery in Battle Creek complete the purchase of replacement flagpoles for American flags. Contributions must be made through the Department of Michigan VFW and earmarked Fort Custer National Cemetery. |
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