FRED HILBURN ACTIVITIES PLAQUE

 SUNNYSLOPE ACTIVITIES PLAQUE

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Fred Hilburn Plaque to Unit with membership of 151 and over

Sunnyslope Plaque to Unit with membership of 150 and under

Awarded by the Community Service Chairman.
  
RULES:

1. Any Unit in the Department of Arizona may receive one of these awards in their membership classification.

2. The plaque shall become the permanent property of the Unit winning it for three consecutive years. The      permanent winner will place another plaque in the Department for competition, rules and name              remaining the same.

3. The judging of the Unit reports for the awarding of these plaques shall be made prior to the Department      Convention by a Committee of three appointed by the Department Community Service Chairman.

4. The Unit report submitted must include a narrative of not more than 1,000 words typewritten.

5. To qualify in competition for these plaques, the Unit must report some activity on each of the requirements    on the scoring system below. The purpose of the award is to stimulate interest and activity in a well          rounded program.


      Community Service       10%     Past Presidents Parley      5%
      Veterans Affairs &                Foreign Relations          5%
      Rehabilitation           10%     Juniors                    5%
      Children & Youth         10%      Legislative                5%
      Girls State               5%      Public Relations            5%
      Membership            10%     Additional points for
      National Security         5%      outstanding activities        5%
      Poppy                  5%      Appearance & arrangement
      Americanism & Music    10%     of Narrative                5%



(revised 1989)

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ZEITA M. JOHNSON MEMORIAL PLAQUE

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To be awarded for outstanding Community Service to older citizens. Judging to be done by the Community Service Chairman and a committee of two appointed by the Community Service Chairman.


RULES:

1. Any Unit in the Department of Arizona may receive this plaque.

2. This plaque shall become the permanent property of the Unit winning it for three consecutive years. The    permanent winner will place another plaque in the Department for competition, rules and name            remaining the same.

BASIS OF AWARD:

The most outstanding report covering:

Overall help of aging such as visits, day-care center for those living with family, taking to get groceries, or to medical appointments, or any other services given.

A narrative typewritten of not more than 1,000 words giving a description of the main program or most unique service to elderly, especially those NOT institutionalized.

Furthering of education of those thought too old to learn new skills. Provision of easy part-time work for older people, "Foster Grandparents", work in connection with the Federal program, assisting Medicare Nurses, and gifts and supplies for the aging.



(revised 1989)
 

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CARLOTTA PACE COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

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The merits of the Carlotta Pace award shall be based upon the National program for
Community Service with the following rules applying in the Department of Arizona.

1. At least one project for community improvement in each Unit each year. Emphasis
  Is to be given to projects completed with the American Legion Post of the Unit.
  (Projects may be in cooperation with other organizations or they may be done
  independently.)

2. ALL undertakings beneficial to the welfare of the community are to be appraised.
   The size of the Unit and community and conditions in the area must be considered.
   Any Unit regardless of size may compete for this plaque.

3. A narrative must be typewritten, not to exceed 1,000 words, on the accomplishments
   of "Our Unit" in community service. It must be on 8 1/2 x 11 inch white paper and a fly
   leaf page must state: The Department of Arizona, the name , number, location and
   membership of the Unit, the name and address of the Unit Chairman.

   THE DEPARTMENT OF ARIZONA ENTRY CAN INCLUDE newspaper clippings,
   pictures of the project and persons participating to illustrate the project.

   THE ENTRY FOR NATIONAL COMPETITION CANNOT include newspaper clippings,
   pictures of the project, only the report form and narrative.

Keep the back up material totally separate of the narrative.

4. The Carlotta Pace Community Service Award shall NOT become the permanent
   property of any Unit at any time.

5. Unit entries shall be judged by the Department Chairman of Community Service
   and her committee, consisting of two other persons interested and experienced in
   community undertakings. Reports and narrative must be in the hands of the
   Department Community Service Chairman by date specified by the Chairman.

6. SCORING:
          Project completed with post in one year                   30%
          Project completed with other organizations                20%
          Project completed                                     10%
          Best work and publicity coverage of program
          to include improved education, health, recreation
          and safety                                            25%
          Best overall report                                     15%


(revised 1989) 

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