DEPARTMENT OF WISCONSIN
nATIONAL sECURITY
Karen Runk, Dept Chairman
Email: kmrunk4@gmail.com
The purpose of National Security is to maintain and promote a strong national defense by strengthening and supporting military service members and their families. This program includes development, implementation and monitoring programs and activities that contribute to the practical, emotional and social well-being of military service members and their families.
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This program also includes all activities promoting law and order in our communities, as well as interest in the security of our country. Suggested activities include donations to the USO, promoting safety in the streets, respect for laws and law enforcement personnel, emergency planning, blood donor program, ROTC/ JROTC recognition programs, POW-MIA awareness, supporting the Gold Star/Blue Star banner program, and participating in Operation Homefront and welcome home celebrations.
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Units are encouraged to honor all enlisted service members and to submit nominations for the Salute to Servicemember Award to the National Security Chairman by the established deadline.
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Resources:
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How to Support Troops and their Families on Military Installations
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Information on sending coupons for overseas military commissaries
www.grocerysavingtips.com/p/military-family.html
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POW/MIA
2024-2025 District Chairmen:
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District 1 - Vacant
District 2 - Carol Szudrowitz
District 3 - Vacant
District 4 - Sue Hembrook
District 5 - Vacant
District 6 - Phyllis Schultz
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​District 7 - Vacant
District 8 - Vacant
District 9 - Nellie DeBaker
District 10 - Chrys Porter
District 11 - Vacant
District 12 - Vacant
2024-2025 National Security Program Awards Deadlines and Submission Requirements
Thank you for taking the time to share a favorite story about the positive impact you or someone you know has had on our mission! Your story may inspire another member into service. It also helps us tell the world who we are, what we do, and why we matter.
Here are the national awards for this committee:
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DEADLINES/IMPORTANT DATES
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April 1st: Submit National Security Unit narrative reports to the Department of Wisconsin. Narrative reports will be copied & distributed to the department chairman.
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June 1st: To be considered for a national award, the unit must submit their entry on-line through the ALA National Website - National Security Program Awards (legion-aux.org).
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June 1st: Units submit Salute to Service Member nominations on-line through the ALA National Website - Salute to Servicemembers Award Form (legion-aux.org).
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As a courtesy, please inform your department chairman of these submissions to National for Unit and/or Service Member recognitions.
Authorization to Release Personal Information:
Award submissions become property of the American Legion Auxiliary. Through submission of reports and award entries, the submitter grants non-exclusive reproduction and publication rights to the materials submitted and agrees to have their names and submission published for ALA use or commercial use without additional compensation or permission.
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Please fill out the information as completely and accurately as possible. Award certificates will be completed using the information provided on the entry form, so please be sure to complete it in its entirety. Please refer to the webpage for the specific criteria such as photographs, narrative length, submission deadline, and point of contact. All awards will be mailed to the department office after ALA National Convention.