Sons of The American Legion Detachment of Maryland

Sons of The American Legion Detachment of Maryland

Squadron Certification Form Squadron Name and Number: Home Post’s Address and Phone: Meeting Night and Time: Squadron Commander’s Name: Squadron Commander’s Address: Squadron Commander’s Phone: E-Mail Address: Squadron Adjutant’s Name: Squadron Adjutant’s Address: Squadron Adjutant’s Phone: E-Mail Address: Squadron Chairman’s Name: Squadron Chairman’s Address: Squadron Chairman’s Telephone: E-Mail Address:

I certify that the above information Is correct to the best of my knowledge

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Certified officers for administrative year 20___- 20___.

Please mail form to: Sons of The American Legion Detachment of Maryland 3115 Orchard Ave Baltimore, MD 21234

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP Sons of The American Legion Date______________ RECEIPT

Detachment of____________ Squadron No.__________________________ Birth Date_________________________________ Date_________________

Name_____________________________________________ Recruited by___________________________________________ Received from: (First) (Initial) (Last) (Initial) (Last)

Address _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________ (Street) (City) (State) (Zip) (Telephone)

Veteran through whom eligibility is established __________________________________________________________________ $ __________________ (a) Above is a member in good standing of Post No.___________________ Department of _____________________________ OR (b) Above is a deceased veteran who served honorably from _______________________ to ___________________________ for payment(c) Relationship of Applicant to Veteran ________________________________________________________________________ Has Applicant previously been a member of the SAL? ___________________ Where? __________________________________ Squadron _________ I hereby subscribe to the Constitution of the Sons of The American Legion, apply for membership, and

Email Address__________________________________________ Transmit $_____ Detachment of ____________

Signed_____________________________________________ Eligibility certified by _________________________________ By Applicant or Parent) Online version (2012)





Veteran through whom eligibility is established __________________________________________________________________ $ __________________ (b) Above is a member in good standing of Post No.___________________ Department of _____________________________ OR (b) Above is a deceased veteran who served honorably from _______________________ to ___________________________ for payment(c) Relationship of Applicant to Veteran ________________________________________________________________________ Has Applicant previously been a member of the SAL? ___________________ Where? __________________________________ Squadron _________ I hereby subscribe to the Constitution of the Sons of The American Legion, apply for membership, and







Veteran through whom eligibility is established __________________________________________________________________ $ __________________ (c) Above is a member in good standing of Post No.___________________ Department of _____________________________ OR (b) Above is a deceased veteran who served honorably from _______________________ to ___________________________ for payment(c) Relationship of Applicant to Veteran ________________________________________________________________________ Has Applicant previously been a member of the SAL? ___________________ Where? __________________________________ Squadron _________ I hereby subscribe to the Constitution of the Sons of The American Legion, apply for membership, and



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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION OFFICIAL HISTORY CONTEST RULES

I. CATEGORIES:

1. Squadron 2. Detachment

II INTRODUCTION: Point Value 15

1. Title Page: a. History of Squadron/Detachment b. Name of Historian c. Administrative Year (i.e., 2001-2002)

2. Forward or Dedication.

3. Picture (5x7), black and white or color, of commander.

4. Prayer (selected by Squadron/Detachment).

5. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.

6. Preamble to the Constitution of the Sons of The American Legion.

III. HISTORICAL CONTENT: Point Value 50

1. List of Elected Officers of Squadron/Detachment.

2. List of Squadron/Detachment Committee Chairmen.

3. List of any Detachment (for Squadron) or National (for Detachment) awards received at the previous year’s convention, or during the administrative year.

4. The History should be written as a narrative, beginning with the installation of officers and ending with the close of the year.

5. The signature of the Squadron/Detachment Commander and Historian are to immediately follow the final paragraph of the history.

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IV. INDEX: Point Value 10

1. The Index should be the last page of the history, and be in alphabetical order and double spaced.

V. APPEARANCE: Point Value 15

1. Cover: The binder should be for loose leaf or 3 hole paper, and have a Sons of The American Legion emblem on the cover.

2. The paper should be plain white bond 8.5” X 11”.

3. All Information should be typed or neatly handwritten, neatly spaced with no errors.

VI. ARRANGEMENT: Point Value 10

1. Written in third person.

2. Correct Spelling.

3. Original and different in thought and presentation.

4. Clear and grammatically correct.

VII. DEADLINE:

All Histories must be received 30 days prior to the opening of the National Convention. In the event a Detachment’s convention is held at a date restricting this deadline, the National Adjutant, or The National Historian should be notified. Extensions can be given.

VIII. SUBMISSIONS:

All entries are to be sent to: National Headquarters, The Sons of The American Legion P.O. Box 1055 Indianapolis, Indiana 46206. Registered Mail, Return Receipt is suggested. Return Address should be included, as all Histories will be returned after judging.

Adopted by the National Executive Committee on May 7, 2000.

Helpful Hints For Putting Together Your

SAL Community Service Scrapbook

When the National Sons of the American Legion Community Service Committee judges your Community Service Scrapbook, they are looking to see your Squadron/District/Detachment involved in Community Service. Here are some guidelines regarding what you should include and why:

You should only include pictures of your Squadron/District/Detachment performing Community Service in the scrapbook. This is a Community Service Scrapbook, not a Commander’s

yearbook. Don’t include pictures of a function that do not show your members helping the community. Pictures should be arranged in chronological order, and have descriptions with dates so that the viewer can tell what is going on.

You should include newspaper articles that report what your squadron is doing for the community. Letting the public know what the Sons of the American Legion does is an important

part of Community Service, and you should publicize your good work whenever possible. Having newspaper articles in your scrapbook shows the judges that you are working to make people aware of what our organization is about.

Include copies of thank‐you letters, awards, certificates, or letters of acknowledgement that you have received for your

Community Service work. These will show the appreciation of your squadron’s work to the viewer.

Your scrapbook should be bound securely so that no items or pages will fall out. The cover should have an SAL emblem and the first page should be a cover page with the full name of

your squadron/district/detachment and the address of the person who assembled the scrapbook. Make sure your information is typewritten or neatly handwritten and that your spelling and grammar are correct in the picture descriptions and any other information in the book.

For more information contact: Joe Gladden ‐ National Community Service Chairman at [email protected]

2013 – 2014 Individual Recruitment Award

PINS WILL MAILED AT THE END OF EACH MONTH

The National Membership Committee offers a recruitment pin award for those members recruiting five (5) new members into the Sons of The American Legion within a membership year. This pin is suitable to wear upon your cover or lapel. You must meet and complete the requirements listed below.

Recruit five (5) new members into the S.A.L., no renewals All information must be clearly printed or typed. Non-readable forms will not be processed The new members membership record must be received at the Detachment and National

Headquarters This form must be postmarked prior to midnight of August 31, 2013 Only one (1) award pin per member regardless of the total new members recruited American Legion Family members are also eligible for this award No Abbreviations. Information must be spelled out and complete

National Recruitment Award

Recruiter’s Name ___________________________________ Member ID#_________________ Address____________________________ City________________ State____ Zip Code_______ Full Squadron Name and Number _______________________________ Detachment_________ Email___________________________________________________ Phone________________

Unless specified different, the pin will be sent to the address stated above New member information

#1 Name_____________________________________ 6 Digit Sequential Card # _________________ #2 Name_____________________________________ 6 Digit Sequential Card #__________________ #3 Name_____________________________________ 6 Digit Sequential Card #__________________ #4 Name_____________________________________ 6 Digit Sequential Card #__________________ #5 Name_____________________________________ 6 Digit Sequential Card #__________________

CERTIFICATION SIGNATURES

[ ] SQD [ ] POST COMMANDER_________________________________ DATE__________________ [ ] SQD [ ] POST ADJUTANT____________________________________ DATE__________________ SQUADRON ADVISOR (required) _______________________________ DATE__________________

RETURN COMPLETED FORMS TO: (Regional Membership Chairman) East – Gary Denmon 503 Page Ave, Endicott, NY 13760-3941 South – John Waite 1034 Main St. N. Walpole, NH 03609 Western– Mark Severance 3095 Ocelut Circle Corona, CA 92882 Central – Matthew Christie 250 N. Mozart St. Palatine, IL 60067 Mid-West – Charles Keith P.O. Box 433 Lander, WY 82520-0433

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Sons of The American Legion Detachment of Maryland