Veterans Creative Arts Festival
October 22-28, 2007
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American Legion Auxiliary
Department of NY
112 State St.  Suite 1310
Albany, NY 12207

REPORTING
One of the most important responsibilities of
Unit
Committee Chairmen
is to report the activities and
 work
on their programs.

This comprises all of the
work
done by the more than 53,000 members in our
Department.

The Unit Chairmen report to the County Chairmen who in turn
report to the Department
Chairmen.

The Department's report to
National
is the factor that makes the outstanding reports at the
National Convention.

Chairmen are encouraged to
 enter all contests.

National Security

How much do you know about the projects encompassed by the National Security Committee? National Security includes support of our troops and their families, participation in crime prevention and knowledge of and participation in civil preparedness programs. There is so much that we can do in our units and counties to make a difference in the security and well being of all American Citizens, including our military.

If your unit doesn't have an active National Security committee, now is the time to do it. Just do it! Following you will find information on areas of interest in the National Security committee. It is by no means exhaustive and you are sure to have many ideas of your own.

E–ALERTS AND E–NEWSLETTERS

A great way to increase communications between the National organization, Units, National Chairman and Auxiliary members is to increase the number of members that signed up on the Auxiliary Web site for the e-newsletter. www.legion-aux.org It’s easy. Just click on the tab and enter your e-mail address and name. You will receive a monthly e-newsletter and e-alerts throughout the year pertaining to national Auxiliary events and functions.

Do you get the newsletter from the Department of New York? The subscription form is/was in the Plans of Work. The Empire Newsletter is also available on our Department Website http://www.deptny.org/Empire_State_News.htm  There is a world of information available through our Website. I truly encourage everyone to utilize this wonderful tool we have.

PUBLIC RELATIONS is a vital committee. We truly need to inform the public of our Purpose. Let’s get our accomplishments published. Struggling for members? Through publicity we can spark interest and perhaps gain new members.

What is newsworthy? Fund raisers, profiles of interesting people, special projects in your Units, Counties, dinners, parties and ceremonies. Promote your educational programs, your scholarships, poppy education. Promote President Carol’s Project for our Veteran’s, and our National President’s Project for the "Children of Warriors." Help all our committee chairmen get out the news on what is happening with their program endeavors. We must communicate with each other in order to communicate with the public.

Mary T. Geer
Public Relations Chairman
Department of New York

Click on Plans of Work from National Security Dept. Chairman for more information!

Quick references: 

COUNTY AWARD: JANE CUNION PLAQUE:

To the COUNTY National Security Chairman doing the most outstanding work on the program. Entry to include a narrative of the past year's work, not to exceed 500 words, completed National Security Report Form and related newspaper publicity and photos. Cover sheet to include Name and Address of Chairman and Name of County.

UNIT AWARDS: IRENE TANNER PLAQUE:

To the UNIT National Security Chairman submitting the most outstanding report of overall National Security Activities. Report must be typewritten, not to exceed 1,000 words, double-spaced and contain a cover sheet with the Unit Name and Number, Unit Membership, and Name and Address of Chairman. News articles and photos may be included.
 

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD:

To the UNIT National Security Chairman conducting the most Outstanding Special Project relating to any program and/or activity encompassed with-in the National Security Committee. Report is to be typewritten, not to exceed 1,000 words, double-spaced. News clippings, photos, and publicity may be included. Cover sheet to include Name and Address of Chairman, Name and Number of Unit and Name of County.
 

Deadline Dates:
All award entries must be received by the Department National Security Chairman on or before May 10, 2007.

Mail to Chairman:   Ann Geer

Contact Department Office for chairman's physical address

NATIONAL PRESIDENT'S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE Award Criteria: Unit program must meet all required elements as stated in the National Plan of Work, including participation in CERT, POW/MIA, Support the Troops, Month of the Military Child, National Military Appreciation Month, and Legislative support on behalf of military families. Follow instructions as stated on the universal Award form and submit to the National Chairman by June 1, 2008. Please contact the Department Chairman for more information.

MILITARY SUPPORT AWARD:

A citations plaque presented to a unit in each division that reports the Most Outstanding Overall Program supporting military families with special emphasis on enhancing quality of life and helping them through times of family member deployment and/or injury (severely wounded). Entry must be typewritten in narrative form, not to exceed 1,000 words. May include pictures (no more than 5) and news articles. Must be postmarked and sent to the Department Chairman by May 10, 2008. Cover sheet must include name of entrant, unit name and number, and county.

ALA ROTC/JROTC PROGRAM CERTIFICATES:
Certificates to unit chairman reporting the Most Outstanding Promotion of the ROTC/JROTC Program through the ALA in the department. Entry must be typewritten in narrative form, not to exceed 1,000 words. May include pictures (not more than 5) and news articles. Must be postmarked and sent to the Department Chairman by May 10, 2008

Send entries to: Chairman:   Ann Geer

Contact Department Office for chairman's physical address

Unit Chairmen:  Please send reports to reach your County Chairman by November 1, 2007, March 1, 2008 and May 1, 2008.

County Chairmen:  Please send reports to reach the Dept. Chairman by November 10, 2007, March 10, 2008 and May 10, 2008.

Note: Form is in (PDF Format ) and can be filled out using your computer keyboard. You cannot save data typed into any  forms. Please print at least 2 copies of your completed form, save one for your records.