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PROGRAMS |
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JULY |
Squadrons should cooperate with the
sponsoring Post in observance of Independence Day, July 4. |
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AUGUST |
The month will be
devoted mainly to outdoor activities and athletics. SAL
members participating in the Ten Ideals Program may wish to show
their proficiency in portions of the ideals of "Health" and
"Training. Installation of squadron officers in many areas
will take place this month. |
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SEPTEMBER |
With the opening of a new school
year, the squadron should turn its attention to occupations.
Guest speakers may be invited to visit the squadron meetings to tell
about the various occupations in which the SAL members may be
interested. |
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OCTOBER |
Squadrons may
participate in the annual observance of American Education Week.
Contact the Nebraska American Legion for information on Operation
"School Talk." |
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NOVEMBER |
Veterans Day observances:
Squadrons should observe Veterans Day with appropriate ceremonies
and through participation in the observances as planned by the
sponsoring post. Study program this month should emphasize
Legionism with proper instruction provided by informed Legionnaires. |
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DECEMBER |
The squadron can
be of valuable assistance to it sponsoring Post in the performance
of such services as distribution of Christmas baskets to needy
families, helping in any seasonal charity fund raising drive, etc.
Many posts plan special visitations to hospitalized veterans at this
time. |
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JANUARY |
A formal initiation meeting should
be planned during January. Appropriate entertainment, and
short speeches should precede the initiation. Invite public
officials, local civic leaders, American Legion dignitaries and
members of the sponsoring Post to attend. Study emphasis
during the month should be devoted to "Citizenship" as required for
point number 2 of the Five Star Program. |
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FEBRUARY |
Through the
observance of the birthdays of two great presidents this month, it
is an appropriate time for a study of "Patriotism" and "Discipline"
in both the Ten Ideals and Five Point Programs. |
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MARCH |
This is the birthday month of The
American Legion and an appropriate time to study "Legionism"
covering such items as the organization and history of The American
Legion, its national programs and local community service projects,
as well as the Preamble of the SAL Constitution. |
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APRIL |
The program of
study for this month should emphasize "Leadership" as required for
point number 4 of the Five-Point Program of Service. Also,
those SAL members participating in the Ten Ideals Program should be
using this time toward the successful completion of the ideals of
"Courtesy" and "Reverence." |
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MAY |
The squadron should be an active
participant in its sponsoring Post's memorial Day ceremonies.
Members of the squadron should assist the Post in decorating the
graves of veterans. Memorial Day is the last Monday in May.
Study emphasis this month should be given to "Patriotism" in both
the Ten Ideals and Five-Point Programs, "Citizenship" in the Ten
Ideals Program, and "Citizenship" and "Leadership" in the Five Point
Program of Service. |
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JUNE |
June 14 is Flag
Day. The squadron should assist its sponsoring Post whenever
and wherever possible in the promotion of Flag display in the
community. Special plans should be made for an impressive
"Awards Night" for presentation of the Ten Ideals and Five-Star
Awards which have been earned during the year. This "Awards
Nigh" could be part of the Father and Son Banquet. |
