SYNEPUXENT POST 166

AMERICAN LEGION POST 166

LEGIONNAIRE OF THE YEAR

 
  2021 - Bob Smith 2020 - John Granite
2019 - Jack Hyle 2018 - Ben Dawson 2017 - Joe Salafia
2016-Bill Wolf 2015 - Ed Hansen 2014-Martin Price
2013 - Sarge Garlitz 2012 - John Granite 2011 - Paul Hawkins
2010 - Nate Pearson 2009 - John Sauer 2008 - Charles Rummel
2007 - James Mills 2006 - Frank Hoover 2005 - Elmer Muth

HISTORY 2005 - 2018

During the 2004 /2005 American Legion Year, Nate Pearson recommended and later made a motion that the Board of Directors of Post 166, approve the adoption of the "LEGIONNAIRE OF THE YEAR" program.
He provided the Executive Committee with the selection Criteria which included the following:

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION:

1. Leadership in American Legion Activities and Functions.
2. Leadership in Department activities and events.
3. Leadership in District functions and Activities.
4. Devoting regular volunteer time in service in Post 166 activities & events
5. Service on a post 166 Committee.
6. Attendance & Participation in general membership meetings.
7. Attendance & Support in post 166 dinners, parties & functions.
8. Making positive contributions,& recommendations for Post 166 improvements.
9. Special involvement in Post 166 programs.
10.Hours devoted to working at post 166

NOTE: Not all these criteria will be required to become eligible for consideration. Legion members and Executive Board members may also recommend members for consideration.

COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION:

Initially, the selection committee will consist of three past commanders. Once established,, the committee shall consist of the most recent "Legionnaire of the Year ''serving as Chairman with two other Legionnaires of the year on the Committee with the Post Commander.

Recognition and Awards for Legionnaire selected:

1. The Name of the winner will be engraved on a Post 166 Plaque titled: LEGIONNAIRE OF THE YEAR.
2. A PHOTOGRAPH AND WRITTEN ARTICLE WILL BE DEVELOPED AND submitted to local newspapers for publication and also appear in the Post newsletter.
3. An engraved individual plaque will be presented to the winner at an appropriate American Legion or meeting.