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r. -'National Americanism AwardMARINE CORPS LEAGUE2017Criteria and FormatAll the books will be Bound Books, Scrap Books or Albums, (Americanism Report). The reports for 2017will be based on events during June 1, 2016 to May 31, 2017. The books are to be arranged accordingto sections with appropriate documentation. Each section will have a cover sheet detailing thecontents of that section. Use only the sections your Detachment participated in. Not all books willhave all the sections completed. This uniformity will assist the committee with giving credit for allactivities reported.All Americanism Reports must be hand delivered to the Americanism Committee b y 1500 onTuesday of the National Convention. All Americanism Reports (Albums) will be returned and receipted toyour Representative following judging and presentation of awards.Judging will begin following the close of Business on Tuesday.Competition for awards will be based on TOTAL Detachment strength as of 06-30-17 (for the 2016-2017)Americanism Report. Awards will be based on Detachment strength as follows:Category I (Platoon Size)Strength of 15 to 50Category II (Company Size)Strength of 51 to 100Category III (Battalion Size)Strength of 101 and aboveFirst, Second and Third place winners in each category will receive a plaque.All other entries will receive an Americanism Certificate.The overall top award, the Gil Gray Award, will receive a special plaque.Note: Newly formed Detachments will be competing in Category I, regardless of strength.All Americanism Reports MUST be organized in sections.Activities and Photos in the album shall be limited to the events during the judged year only. Useappropriate captions (names, occasions, etc.) to relate photos with Section activities.The Gil Grey Award is the most distinguished award the winning Detachment can obtain that shows theirhard work and Esprit de Corps. As the "Marine of the Year" is the most prestigious award for an individualmember, so is an Americanism Award for the Detachment. It exemplifies the dedication and contribution tothe strength and integrity of our beloved Marine Corps League and is dedicated to all the members of thewinning Detachment. R eceiving this award is an achievement to be treasured.Committee: Robert Larson, Lynn Sable, and Jonathan S. VanTol, ChairmanAny questions contact:Jonathan S. VanTol3433 Fairway DriveBay City, Michigan 48706989-225-5047E-Mail: jvantol@svsu.edu
National Americanism AwardMarine Corps League2017Section CriteriaDetachment: Name:#Department of Total Detachment Strength June 30, 2017The Americanism books will be organized in sections with the appropriate documentation.Each section will have a cover sheet explaining the contents of that section. Not all Detachmentswill cover every section.The Detachment Commandant and Americanism Chairman MUST sign this page.This will be the first page in your book.Your Americanism book MUST BE HANDED INTO THE Americanism CommitteeNo later than 1500 on TUESDAY of the Convention. (Location to be announced atConvention)Judging will commence at the end of business on Tuesday. Books will be available to pickupafter the Americanism Awards are presented, usually Thursday of the Convention.For information and clarification please contact:Jonathan S VanTol3433 Fairway DriveBay City MI 48706989-225-5047Email: jvantol@svsu.eduDetachment CommandantDetachment Americanism ChairmanTHIS FORM MUST BE IN THE FRONT OF YOURAMERICANISM BOOK AND SIGNEDRevised October 2017
Section 1Parades or special events to celebrate National Holidays;1 ( ) Independence Day2 ( ) Veterans Day3 ( ) Armed Forces Day4 ( ) Memorial Day5 ( ) other National Holidays6 ( ) Detachment also participated in other patriotic eventsRevised October 2017
Section 2Honor Guards/Funeral DetailsDetachment has;1 ( ) Honor Guard2 ( ) Firing Squad3 ( ) Bugler4 ( ) Color GuardServices are provided for;5 ( ) Members only6 ( ) all Marines7 ( ) all VeteransRevised October 2017
Section 3YouthDetachment organized or supported;1 ( ) a Young Marine Unit2 ( ) a scouting unit3 ( ) participated in the Eagle Awards program4 ( ) provided Scouting Leadership assistance5 ( ) supported Youth Physical Fitness6 ( ) other Youth programsRevised October 2017
Section 4Americanism ProgramsIn the schools by;1 ( ) conducting classes on folding the flag2 ( ) flying the flag3 ( ) providing flags to schools on request4 ( ) teaching classes on Military historyRevised October 2017
Section 5Charity DrivesDetachment participated in;1 ( ) local Toys for Tots2 ( ) Combined Federal Campaign3 ( ) United Way4 ( ) other local charitiesRevised October 2017
Section 6Assisting VeteransDetachment participated in;1 ( ) VAVS activities2 ( ) State Veteran Nursing Home activities3 ( ) activities for Veterans at other nursing homes4 ( ) other activities assisting VeteransRevised October 2017
Section 7ScholarshipsDetachment Supports1 ( ) MCL National Scholarship program2 ( ) Department Scholarship program3 ( ) sponsor a Detachment Scholarship programRevised October 2017
Section 8The Detachment:1 ( ) nominated candidates for the Chaplains of Four Chaplains2 ( ) supported other programs for Veteran childrenRevised October 2017
Section 9Conventions and Mid-Winter RalliesThe Detachment Commandant or his representative;1 ( ) attended Department Convention2 ( ) attended Mid-Winter Rally3 ( ) attended Division Conference4 ( ) attended National Convention5 ( ) attended National Mid-Winter6 ( ) participated in Department meetingsThe Detachment;7 ( ) hosted a Department meeting8 ( ) hosted a Department Convention9 ( ) hosted the department Mid-Winter Rally10 ( ) hosted their Division Conference11 ( ) hosted the National ConventionRevised October 2017
Section 10Military Expos/Legislative CorrespondenceThe Detachment:1 ( ) had members attend Marine Military Expos2 ( ) volunteered at Military expos3 ( ) actively endorsed via correspondence with NationalLegislatures on legislation to benefit Veterans4 ( ) actively endorsed via correspondence with State LegislaturesOn legislation to benefit VeteransRevised October 2017
Section 11Helping MarinesThe Detachment participates in programs promoting:1 ( ) the Fallen Marine Program2 ( ) the Marine for Life (M-4-L) Program3 ( ) the Marines Helping Wounded Marines Program4 ( ) other programs helping MarinesRevised October 2017
Section 12DetachmentThe Detachment:1 ( ) New Member Recruiting program that resulted in% increase in members this year2 ( ) Detachment recognizes members on their anniversary date3 ( ) recognizes member achievements at its annual Awards Ceremony4 ( ) recognizes the Americanism/Historian Program5 ( ) sponsors or ( ) participates in the Marine Corps Ball6 ( ) honors a member as the Detachment Marine of the Year at theAnnual Awards Ceremony or Marine Corps Birthday Ball7 ( ) supports a Marine Corps League Auxiliary Unit8 ( ) supports a Devil Dog PoundList and explain other activities that your Detachment supports thatwere not covered in an earlier section.Revised October 2017
E-Mail: jvantol@svsu.edu. National Americanism Award Marine Corps League 2017 Section Criteria . participated in the Eagle Awards program 4 ( ) provided Scouting Leadership assistance 5 ( ) supported Youth Physical Fitness . activities for Veterans at other nursing homes 4 ( ) other activities assisting Veterans _ .
