National Society Sons of the American Revolution
The recognition program
is designed to encourage and recognize those compatriots, chapters and
societies that participate in local, state, national and international events
which publicly educate, and recognize, honor, and celebrate the events and
heroes of the period surrounding the American Revolution. Participation
involves the planning and execution of these events, as well as attendance. The
medal covers any event celebrating and promoting the 250th Anniversary. This
therefore will cover any public events celebrating and promoting the 250th
Anniversary in the period from 2014 to 2033. Forms may be submitted for
multiple years Scorekeeping is the responsibility of each compatriot and awarding authority. The awarding authority
for each medal is as follows. The Bronze Medal is authorized and recorded by
the local chapter. The Silver Medal is Authorized and recorded by the state
society. The Gold Medal only is authorized and recorded by the NSSAR 250th
Anniversary Committee. Only Gold
Medal applications should be submitted to the NSSAR 250th
Anniversary Committee using the email address below:
Upon approval of the Gold Medal an email
will be sent to the individual authorizing them to purchase the 250th
Anniversary Gold Medal from merchandising.
Ø Awards are based
on activity and the awarding of
points for each type of activity:
a.
Directing,
chairing or co-chairing an event or
sub-committee for the duration of the event. (20
points)
b.
Participation in the planning, financing,
promotion or conduct of an event other than directing, chairing,
or co- chairing an event. Those that do direct, chair or
co-chair and event and also serve as a
regular member of a committee or sub-committee in a non-leadership role, may
also earn points. (10 points)
c.
Attending
an Event (3 points)
d.
Attending
an event in Colonial Attire (5 points)
Points are
cumulative. The maximum points that can be awarded for any one event is 28
points.
Ø SAR Members may be
awarded the Medals for achieving the following
levels:
a.
Bronze
Medal: 25 promotion points as certified by his chapter, state.
b.
Silver Medal: 60 promotion points as
certified by his state society.
c.
Gold Medal: 150 promotion points as
certified by the NSSAR 250th Anniversary Committee.
Ø Non-SAR members
may also be awarded these medals:
a.
The chapter
may present bronze awards to its Partners in Patriotism, and may
recommend its Partners to the state or national society for higher recognition.
b.
The state and district may present silver
awards to its Partners in
Patriotism, and may recommend its Partners to the national society for higher recognition.
c.
The
national society may present gold awards to
its Partners in Patriotism.
Ø Streamer. Streamers are available for chapters, state
societies and districts to present to Partners in Patriotism for attendance or
participation in a 250th Anniversary Event. i.e. Scouting Units, DAR
Chapters, etc. They are available for
purchase from merchandising at a cost of $5.00 each.
Please complete
this form with as much information as possible. If for a SAR member it is
important that the name, national number, chapter, and state society be
completed. If the form is being submitted on behalf of someone else, please
make sure the contact information of the submitter and the candidate are
entered. This form may be used by chapter and state societies to keep track of
the awards authorized. Please show the total points on the first page. Only
Gold Medal submissions should be submitted using the link above. Subsequent
pages may be added to accurately list the events if needed.
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Committee/ Sub-Committee |
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Chairman |
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Planning/Non- Leadership |
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Attend Event |
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Attend in Colonial Attire |
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