VFW Post 6464 continues to promote Safety Program; to provide and promote programs designed to safeguard our communities. The VFW is actively conducting and participating in six major categories under which any drug or safety activity will fall.
The
six programs which our post can sponsor upon request by community groups are: (Allow
60 days advance notice before requested date of support, to obtain program
materials required.)
Highway Safety
Any
activity intended to improve individual driving skills and awareness or
activities associated with improving safety in our vehicles and on our
roadways.
Pedestrian Safety
Any
worthwhile activity intended to improve individual awareness
and visibility of non-motorized vehicle riding skills, awareness and
responsibility.
Recreational Safety
Any
organized activity associated with improving the skills and responsibilities of
those individuals engaged in recreation activities with children and/or adults.
Home/Fire Safety
Activities
designed to promote and inform individuals within the community about
protecting their homes, possessions and lives.
Drug Awareness
Any
program designed to inform and protect your community from the influence of
substance abuse, to include prescription drugs.
Recognition/Other
A program to bring public recognition to the people of the community who spend their work day protecting the lives and property. Recognizing the heroism/or safety achievements of those individuals in the community. This category may also be used to report an activity that does not fit into any of the above categories, including cooperation with other groups and organizations besides the VFW. (Life Saving Award, Law Enforcement Officer, EMT/Paramedic, Firefighter of the Year Award, Distribution of various safety related materials)
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PUBLIC SERVANT AWARD CITATIONS
Posts are encouraged to
submit their candidate(s) to their Department Safety Director no later than
January 1, 2022. Submissions can be made by email at ds@vfwmi.org or mailed to Jessica Wright: 7468 N. Johnson Road Lakeview,
MI. 48850. Awards will be presented to all 3
winners at the 2022 State Convention.
Qualifications:
EMT: Any individual, who
actively gives emergency medical treatment, provides rescue service or civil
disaster assistance as a member of any public or volunteer company organized to
give emergency medical care, provide rescue and civil disaster assistance to
our nation’s citizens.
Law Enforcement: Any
individual who serves in a municipal, county, state or federal unit tasked with
enforcement of the laws pertaining to their area of responsibility. This award
does not apply to individuals employed by private companies or security
services.
Firefighter: Any individual who actively fights fires as a
member of any public or volunteer company organized to fight fires and give
assistance to our nation’s citizens.
Criteria for these
awards:
1. Recognition by their
colleagues or those they serve
2. Consistent excellence in
the performance of their duties
3. Consistent dedication to
their official responsibilities over a period of years and continuous growth in
responsibilities and skills within their profession.
Documentation required
for all Candidates:
1. Post Entry Form: containing the candidate’s name, title,
address, telephone number and identifying the award for which the individual
should be considered. This fillable form is found on the Department of Michigan
web page under Programs and Safety (highlighted in blue) (blank copies
available via email or hard copies can be mailed to your post at your request)
2. Nomination letter containing
candidate’s name, title, address, telephone and identifying the award for which
the individual should be considered.
3. One (1) page resume of
the candidate’s overall background
4. One (1) page resume of
the candidate’s background in their field
5. One (1) page listing of
the candidate’s accomplishments and awards in their field
6. Photograph Head and
Shoulder.
**Late entries will not be accepted.
**Incomplete packets
will be returned to the sender with instructions on what needs to be corrected
in the packet.