Dept. Hubmaster Announcements - Nov. 2010

From the desk of:   DEPARTMENT HUBMASTER MEMBERSHIP TARGET DATE:   November 26th-----------75%                                                                December 31st------------85% The below needs to be brought up at your next regular meeting:   I.  Department Education Award-----is designed to recognize those Post or District level individuals that excel in promoting the education programs of The American Legion.  The Department will present  a certificate to the top entry from each District and will nominate  the top two Department entries  to the National Headquarters, for the Nation "Education Program--Certificate of Achievement". Form for this particular award is attached for your convenience.  The deadline for submitting the  forms is FEBRUARY 1st.  All entries must be in the Department Headquarters or postmarked by  this date. II. "JIMMY D. LEMLEY MEMORIAL AWARD" (FOR THE OUTSTANDING POST         ADJUTANT)      III. Junior shooting contest reminder.....All Posts are reminded that the Junior Shooting Contest  is fast approaching.  Information packets will be mailed this month to all Posts and Certified Jr.  Shooting Chairmen.  Target sets must be ordered by January 31st.  All preliminary round target  sets must be returned to the National Headquarters by February 28th.  If Posts need materials;  contact Dept Hdqtrs. IV. VA VOLUNTEER AWARD.....The American Legion VA Volunteer Award program is  designed to recognize those individuals providing exceptional VA Volunteer Service.     The Depoartment will present an award to the most outstanding candidate from each Division  based upon the information submitted.   Please help us to recognize these individuals from  your your posts since usually you are the only ones who know       about them.  The from must be postmarked by December 31st. V.  MID-WINTER CONFERENCE.....All posts are reminded that the Department  Mid-Winter will be held January 19th to 23rd at the Omni in Austin, TX.  ALL MEMBERS  ARE ENCOURGED TO ATTEND!  You will find it rewarding.