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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.
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email - f.landis@njamericanlegion.org
2025 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 2024-2025
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 1-2024 to February 28-2025, inclusive.
Click on the forms tab above to download all forms!
Deadline for Counties to submit entries to the Department by March 8, 2025
Deadline for counties to hand submit entries to the Department no later than March 22, 2025.
PHONE: 609-695-5418
EMAIL: information@njamericanlegion.org
ADDRESS: 171 Jersey Street, Bldg 5 second FL, Trenton, NJ 08611
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