of The United States
CAPTAIN
JOHN L. WEEKS
POST 3142
North Charleston, SC
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Buddy Poppy
Among all the flowers that evoke the memories and emotions of war is the red poppy, which became associated with war after the publication of a poem written by Col. John McCrae of Canada. The poem, "In Flander's Field," describes blowing red fields among the battleground of the fallen.
For more than 75 years, the VFW's Buddy Poppy program has raised millions of dollars in support of veterans' welfare and the well being of their dependents. The VFW conducted its first poppy distribution before Memorial Day in 1922, becoming the first veterans' organization to organize a nationwide distribution. The poppy soon was adopted as the official memorial flower of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. It was during the 1923 encampment that the VFW decided that VFW Buddy Poppies be assembled by disabled and needy veterans who would be paid for their work to provide them with some form of financial assistance. The plan was formally adopted during the VFW's 1923 encampment. The next year, disabled veterans at the Buddy Poppy factory in Pittsburgh assembled VFW Buddy Poppies. The designation "Buddy Poppy" was adopted at that time. In February 1924, the VFW registered the name "Buddy Poppy" with the U.S. Patent Office. A certificate was issued on May 20, 1924, granting the VFW all trademark rights in the name of Buddy under the classification of artificial flowers. The VFW has made that trademark a guarantee that all poppies bearing that name and the VFW label are genuine products of the work of disabled and needy veterans. No other organization, firm or individual can legally use the name "Buddy" Poppy. Today, VFW Buddy Poppies are still assembled by disabled and needy veterans in VA Hospitals. The minimal assessment (cost of Buddy Poppies) to VFW units provides compensation to the veterans who assemble the poppies, provides financial assistance in maintaining state and national veterans' rehabilitation and service programs and partially supports the VFW National Home for orphans and widows of our nation's veterans.
For more info: Veterans of Foreign Wars Capt. John L. Weeks Post 3142 Attn: Buddy Poppy Chairman 3555 Dorchester Rd North Charleston, SC 29405-7617 E-mail: Commander@vfwpost3142.com Call: (843) 744-9260 Volunteer |
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Teacher of the Year Award The VFW's National Citizenship Education Teachers' Award recognizes the nation's top elementary, junior high and high school teachers who teach citizenship education topics regularly and promote America's history and traditions. Nearly 1,000 teachers are from every state, the District of Columbia and overseas. Fellow teachers, supervisors or other interested individuals can submit nominations by November 1 to your local Post.
VFW's National citizenship education teacher awards include:
For more info: Veterans of Foreign Wars Capt. John L. Weeks Post 3142 Attn: Youth Programs 3555 Dorchester Rd North Charleston, SC 29405-7617 E-mail: Commander@vfwpost3142.com Call: (843) 744-9260 Volunteer |
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| VFW Scholarship Programs Scholarship Deadlines:
In addition, the VFW honors an outstanding scout through the VFW Scout of the Year Scholarship program. Besides the VFW's outstanding scholarship programs, Posts and Auxiliaries across the nation work with youth in scouting, sports, ROTC and military cadet programs. By providing leaders, funding, sponsorships and other resources, the VFW and its Auxiliaries encourage millions of America's young adults to higher ideals and greater personal achievement. |
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Voice of Democracy 2010-2011 Theme "2011-2012 Theme "Is There Pride in Serving in Our Military" ?" Entry Deadline Nov. 1, 2011 Created in 1947, the Voice of Democracy (VOD) scholarship program is an audio-essay contest for high school students in grades 9-12 that annually provides more than $3 million in scholarships. The first-place winner, who competes with all the first-place VFW Department winners, receives a $30,000 scholarship that is paid directly to the recipients American university, college or vocational/technical school. Besides competing for the top scholarship prize, as well as other national scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $16,000, each Department's first-place winner receives an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., March 3-7, 2012. The National Association of Secondary School Principals has placed this program on the NASSP National Advisory List of Contests and Activities for 2010-2011. The Voice of Democracy program is designed to foster patriotism by allowing students the opportunity to voice their opinion in a three to five minute essay based on an annual theme. How to Enter: Students can enter by submitting the required entry form Student Entry Form, along with their essay and recording to a local VFW Post. For more info: Veterans of Foreign Wars Capt. John L. Weeks Post 3142 Attn: Youth Programs 3555 Dorchester Rd North Charleston, SC 29405-7617 E-mail: Commander@vfwpost3142.com Call: (843) 744-9260 Volunteer *Historically, the theme (annually chosen by the VFW commander-in-chief) is purposely kept broad in scope to allow the participant flexibility in interpretation to encourage originality. Since the VFW is a patriotic organization, the annual theme always will be related to patriotism. |
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Patriot's Pen 2011-2012 Theme"Are You Proud of Your Country?" Entry Deadline Nov. 1, 2011 Patriot's Pen, a youth-essay writing contest is a nationwide competition that gives students in grades 6,7 and 8 the opportunity to write essays expressing their views on democracy. Annually, more than 115,000 students participate in the contest. The National Association of Secondary School Principals has placed this program on the NASSP National Advisory List of Contests and Activities for 2010-2011. The Patriot's Pen program is designed to foster patriotism by allowing students the opportunity to express their opinions based on an annual theme. Contestants write a 300-400 word essay based on an annual patriotic theme. The first-place winner receives a $10,000 savings bond and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington D.C. The top national winners each receive a savings bond anywhere from $1,000 to $10,000. Student Information: Students can enter by submitting the required entry form, Student Entry Form along with their essay, to a local VFW Post. Note: Current 2010 eighth grade students are ineligible For more info: Veterans of Foreign Wars Capt. John L. Weeks Post 3142 Attn: Youth Programs 3555 Dorchester Rd North Charleston, SC 29405-7617 E-mail: Commander@vfwpost3142.com Call: (843) 744-9260 Volunteer | ||
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| VFW Scout of the Year Scholarship
HOW TO ENTER:
Note: All applicants still in high school who reach their 18th birthday during the nomination year remain eligible if otherwise qualified. A scout only can enter through ONE VFW Post. To enter, download and complete the VFW Scouting Scholarship form and submit to a local VFW post by March 1, 2012. For more info: | ||
The VFW Scout of the Year Scholarship program provides a $5,000 award to an outstanding scout who is the recipient of a Boy Scout Eagle Award, a Venture Scouting Silver Award or a Sea Scout Quartermaster Award. Second-place winner receives a $3,000 award. Third-place winner receives $1,000.