Americanism

Americanism Stan Oren Received November 28, 2022

Americanism & Government Test 2022: All A&G test winners should have been sent to your County Council or your County representative.

The County winners should be forwarded to District Americanism Commissioner, Stan Oren, 1267 Road I, Leipsic, OH 45856 by December 9th.

The Department winners will be chosen at Mid-Winter Conference, January 20-22, 2023. Department winners will be given an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington D.C. is March 5-10, 2023. On March 8th, they will lay the wreath at Arlington National Cemetery.

I have a supply of the new Americanism lapel pins for A&G winners. They are $5.00 each. If interested, call or text me at 419-306-1185.

Oratorical Contest 2023: The Great First District’s Oratorical Con test will be held February 5, 2023, at 12:30 p.m. at Post 265, 1105 N Shoop Ave, Wauseon. Districts will submit both first and second place winners. If there are less than eight first place winners participating, the second place winners will participate.

The Department contest will be held on March 5th at Department head quarters and National will hold their contest April 21-23, 2023.

This is a great opportunity for high school students personally and academically with a possibility to earn some great scholarships. For full details for participating in the program can be found at www.legion.org/oratorical.

Educator of the Year: The Educator of the Year is out of the First District. The winner is Chris Lyons, Metamora, OH. The award will be given at Department Mid-Winter Conference Awards Banquet, January 21, 2023.

Eagle Scout of the Year: Winner will be announced at Department Mid-Winter January Conference, 20-22, 2023