American Legion Auxiliary Department of Michigan.

Participate in the promotion of American Legion Americanism programs. IDEAS: Member. Support American Legion Baseball. Help with statistics. Work the concession booth; Donate to a team; Contact local sports shops and ask if they would be willing to make donations toward a fundraiser of affer a discounted price to purshase needed items.

U.S. Flag protocol. The American Legion educates youths on U.S. Flag etiquette to build patriotism and create respect for the flag. The Legion provides education materials that cover a range of topics such as the proper ways to fold, display and dispose of U.S. Flags.

The Sons of The American Legion (SAL), created in 1932, is an organized program within The American Legion. It is made up of boys and men of all ages whose parents or grandparents served in the United States military and became eligible for membership in The American Legion. Together, members of The American Legion.

Each year, more than 4,000 high school students from across the country participate in the VFW Auxiliary’s Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest. The contest began in 1979 to recognize up-and-coming artists and encourage patriotism in youth. View the 2018-2019 state winners or all the previous first-place national winners.

The American Legion also conducts many programs designed to benefit the youth in our communities. Some of these programs include: American Legion Baseball, Keystone Boys State, High School Oratorical Contest, Essay Contest, Junior Shooting Sports Program, Scouting and State Police Youth Week.

The George S. and Stella M. Knight Essay Contest is open to high school students. You must submit an 800 - to 1200 - word essay discussing an event, person, philosophy, or ideal associated with the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the United States Constitution. Essays will be judged on historical accuracy.

Attached is the Americanism Supplement for 2019-2020 year. On the last page you will find the Essay Contest Cover page. Please make sure all Names, Addresses, and phone numbers are legible, even if you need to write them on the back of the page or attach a separate sheet to the cover page.

The Americanism Program promotes patriotism and responsible citizenship. About-the-Oratorical-Contest-2019-20.pdf. PDF Document.

My upbringing in 4-H, Boy Scouts, and family has instilled a strong feeling of patriotism for my country and my flag. A patriotic citizen stands quietly when the flag is passing, the national anthem is sung and proudly says the pledge of allegiance. Every Monday, as student body president, I lead our school in the pledge; it is a patriotic duty and privilege.

Entries for the Americanism Essay Contest are due to the Department of Kansas Americanism Essay Contest Chairman, Karen Scheaffer, by April 1: Entries for the Americanism Essay Contest are due to the National Centeral Division Americanism Chairman by April 15. Must be postmarked or e-mailed by 5:00PM EST on deadline date.

The American Legion was founded on Four Pillars. These pillars are Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation, National Security, Americanism, and Children and Youth. We are here to support our fellow veterans. We also serve our community and our young people with youth oriented.

American History Essay Contest. The American History Essay Contest was established to encourage young people to think creatively about our nation's great history and learn about history in a new light. This contest is open to students in public, private, and parochial schools, and registered home-study programs. Students in grades five through.