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It shall be the duty of this committee to prepare and follow through to execution an educational program whereby the general public and youth of the state are apprised of the endeavor of The American Legion to promote patriotism and respect for law and order.. Citizen classes, flag instructions, and speakers on patriotic programs should be arranged. Copies of the Americanism Handbook should be placed in the hands of proper officers at every Post. This committee shall act in an advisory capacity for all inter-post activities coordinating the county activities along these lines.
Chairmans Message coming soon
email - f.landis@njamericanlegion.org
2024 coloring contest shall be distributed to students in the 4th and 5th Grades by various Posts throughout the state. The coloring of the picture will be attested to by the student's teacher. Neatness and accuracy in coloring the picture are most important in this undertaking.
Posts will judge their own contests. First place winners will be turned over to the County Americanism Chairman who will select the first place county winner to be turned over to Department Chairman.
Click here for Coloring Contest Information and Drawing.
Awards For 2023-2024
New Jersey Department Finals
1st Place Gold Medal and $300 check
2nd Place Silver Medal and $200 check
3rd Place Bronze Medal and $100 check
Time frame for all awards is March 1-2023 to February 29-2024, inclusive.
The Good Samaritan of the Year Award
Unarmed Public Safety Personnel Dedicated
The Spirit of Americanism Award
Fire Fighter of the Year "Valor Award"
First Responders Lifetime Achievement Award
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) / Team of the Year Award
Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Valor Award
Individual Educator/ School Team of the Year Award
Deadline for posts to submit entries to the County by March 15, 2024
Deadline for counties to submit entries to the Department post marked no later than
March 22, 2024.
PHONE: 609-695-5418
EMAIL: information@njamericanlegion.org
ADDRESS: 171 Jersey Street, Bldg 5 second FL, Trenton, NJ 08611
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