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Chapter Programs:
The Athens Chapter has
been active in the programs of the National Society, including the Eagle Scout Essay Contest, SAR Law Enforcement Commendation
Medal, the High School History Essay Contest, awarding ROTC Medals to both college and High Schools Programs, the Bronze Good
Citizenship Medals, and participation in the Georgia Society programs. In addition, the graves of several Revolutionary Patriots
have been marked with government headstones.
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ROTC AWARD:
The SAR awards the ROTC Medal to foster the principle of the "citizen-soldier",
exemplified by the Minutemen of Revolutionary War days. award is presented by a Chapter, a State Society, or the National
Society to ROTC or JROTC cadets who are selected for having a high degree of merit with respect to leadership qualities, military
bearing and general excellence. The recipients are selected by the Commanding Officer of the ROTC or JROTC unit, who should
be given full latitude in making the selection.
The
SAR ROTC Medal is approved by the United States Army, the United States Navy, the United States Marine Corps, and the United
States Air Force. Each service has notified its ROTC and JROTC units of this approval and has authorized presentation to its
cadets or midshipmen.
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Eagle Scout Scholarship:
Open
to all Eagle Scouts who are currently registered in an active unit and have not reached their 19th birthday during
the year of application. (The application year is the calendar year, 01 Jan. to 31 Dec.) The
year that Eagle was awarded is not restricted. College plans do not need to be completed in order to receive the
cash scholarship. Three cash scholarship awards are given: As the National First Place winner - $8,000.00; Runner-up
- $4,000.00; 2nd runner-up - $2,000.00. You may apply more than one year if you meet the age requirements
but no more than $8,000.00 total may be granted to any one Eagle Scout.
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Americanism Elementary
School Poster Contest:
This new contest is directed at students
in the 4th or 5th grades, depending on which grade year the American Revolution is taught in their educational
system. The National Society Elementary School Poster Contest will stimulate interest in American History in support
of the Fourth or Fifth Grade Curriculum. The topic for the Poster Contest will be set by the Americanism Committee
at each Spring Trustee�s Meeting for the upcoming fall school year. The contest will be judged at the National
Congress each year. A representative of the National Art Education Association (NAEA) will be invited to participate
in the poster judging
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SAR Law Enforcement Commendation Medal
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