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
am@vfwmi.org
