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National's Scouting Program Handbook
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Few youth programs provide a greater benefit to a Post than involvement with a Scouting or JROTC unit. Both programs annually produce individuals with an appreciation for patriotism, civic responsibility, and the likelihood of future military service. As Boy and Girl Scouts, Sea Scouts, Venture Scouts and JROTC cadets, these individuals are often a tremendous asset to a Post by helping with Post projects such as placing flags on graves on Veterans Day and Memorial Day, helping with Post maintenance and fix-up efforts, helping distribute "Buddy”® Poppies, providing color guards and assisting with VFW public events.
As young adults, participants in these programs are much more likely than others of their age group to enter the military and, ultimately, become eligible for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
CRITERIA:
Criteria for Civil Air Patrol and Naval Sea Cadets
HOW TO SUBMIT:
· Youth Cadet Awards Programs
o Cadet awards may be initiated by the local VFW Post or directly by the cadet’s unit. In either case, documentation should come from the unit as follows:
§ Naval Sea Cadets: from the unit commanding officer in a letter with copy to NSCCHQ.
§ Civil Air Patrol Cadets: from the candidate’s squadron by submitting a CAPF-120.
§ JROTC/SROTC Cadets: from the unit by submitting a letter documenting the criteria.
· Scout of the Year Program
o The following documentation should be submitted to your local VFW Post:
§ 3x5 photograph of the Scout - in correct, complete uniform for their current rank.
§ High School Participation Record - a single page, one sided resume of the candidate’s school activities indicating academic achievement, offices held, honors received and significant participation in other activities.
§ Scouting Record - maximum of three pages, one side only, listing of all Scouting participation beginning with Cub Scouts/Brownies - years of participation, unit numbers and sponsors. Also include when Eagle, Gold, or Quartermaster Award was received and Palms. Identify leadership positions held at all levels, participation in Scouting activities (jamborees, Order of the Arrow conferences, etc.) and the candidates Eagle Scout, Girl Scout Gold Award, Venture Summit or Sea Scout Quartermaster Project.
§ Community Service Record - a single page, one-sided resume listing participation in community and religious service organizations (excluding Scouting and school), noting leadership positions held and any recognition received.
§ Letters of Recommendation - submit three letters, no more than two pages in length from:
· A scout leader.
· A community member.
· A teacher/faculty member (If homeschooled, a parent letter is allowed.)
· In addition, you may include one or two additional letters, no more than two pages, from local community members who have special knowledge of the candidate's abilities and accomplishments.
o Find the Entry Form at vfw.org/Scout.
DEADLINES:The following deadlines shall be adhered to:
ALL-AMERICAN REQUIREMENTS: No requirement.
ALL-STATE REQUIREMENTS: No requirement.
AWARDS:
· National
· Department