Department of Arkansas Americanism Program
PROGRAM GOALS
Flag Education
Promote Patriotism
This Program is one of the easiest to promote in our Auxiliaries. We demonstrate patriotism in our daily lives, we are leading by example.
Americanism is defined as "an unfailing love of country, loyalty to its institutions and ideals; eagerness to defend it against all enemies; undivided allegiance to the Flag; and a desire to secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and posterity.”
Patriotism is defined as "devotion to one’s country.” As the relatives of Patriotic Veterans, we understand the sacrifices made for these values, so let our actions as VFW Auxiliary members not only reflect these principles but strive to instill them in others.
Patriotic Instructors: Make sure you are up to date on the VFW Auxiliary Ritual and the Federal Flag Code. Teach your members the traditions of our Auxiliary Ritual and the Auxiliary ceremonies. Hold at least one training session to show the proper salute, the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance, how to stand at ease, and the meaning of the gavel raps.
NEW AWARD THIS YEAR Promote Patriotism by Promoting Lesser-Known Patriotic Holidays
Loyalty Day - May 1 Purple Heart Remembrance Day – August 7
Constitution Day – September 17 POW/MIA Recognition Day - September 19
Day of the Deployed – October 26
Always Promote well-known Patriotic Holidays
Loyalty Day, May 1 Armed Forces Day. May 15 Memorial Day, May 30
Flag Day, June 14 Independence Day, July 4 Patriot Day, September 11
Gold Star Mother & Family Recognition Day, September 27 Veterans Day, November 11
Pearl Harbor Day, December 7 National Vietnam War Veterans Day – March 29
Please look in the
Members Only Aux Tab for the report form
