If you haven’t checked out this years membership Awards, here is a list from the Department of Iowa website.
Recruiting Awards & Incentives
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP AWARDS
“I GOT ONE” PIN
Awarded to any member that signs up one new member. X and V attachment also available for 5 and 10 new members. Order from Post Adjutant.
IOWA MEMBERSHIP PIN
Awarded to any member that signs up 5 new members or 10 renewals or combination thereof. Order from Post Adjutant.
SILVER BRIGADE
Any member who recruits 25 to 49 NEW members into The American Legion before the May target date will qualify for this award. A silver pin and certificate will be awarded. Certification forms are available from Department Headquarters.
GOLD BRIGADE
Any member that signs up at least 50 new members before the May target date will be enrolled in the Gold Brigade. First time qualifiers receive: a “Gold Brigade” cap pin, certificate, a Gold Brigade patch, and choice of a jacket, or sweater, or polo shirt with the “Gold Brigade” logo. Special recognition is given in American Legion publications and by the National Commander at the National Convention. Certification forms are available from Department Headquarters.
DEPT. RECRUITER OF THE YEAR
Awarded to the person in the Dept. of Iowa that enrolls the most new members before the May target date. Winner will be awarded a Plaque with his/her accomplishments inscribed thereon. Certified by Post Adjutant.
NATIONAL RECRUITER OF THE YEAR
Awarded to person nationally that signs- up the most new members before the May target date.
TARGET BASEBALL CAP
Each member of a target post present at Mid-Winter Conference will receive a baseball cap.
BOB KERSCHENSKE DEPARTMENT RECRUITER MEMORIAL AWARD
Awarded to person who recruits the most NEW members, 30 days prior to State Convention.
POST MEMBERSHIP TROPHIES
COMMANDER’S MEMBERSHIP SWEEPSTAKES
Awarded to the two posts that show the greatest numerical increase over their previous year’s membership.
R.J. LAIRD TROPHY
Awarded to the post with the highest percentage of average membership for the previous four years. For communities of less than 500 population.
B.A. WEBSTER TROPHY
Awarded to the post with the highest percentage of average membership for the previous four years. For communities with from 501 to 1,000 population.
C.B. ROBBINS TROPHY
Awarded to the post with the highest percentage of average membership for the previous four years. For communities with from 1,001 to 2,000 population.
R.A. McGINNIS TROPHY
Awarded to the post with the highest percentage of average membership for the previous four years. For communities with from 2,001 to 3,000 population.
DANIEL F. STECK TROPHY
Awarded to the post with the highest percentage of average membership for the previous four years. For communities with from 3,001 to 4,000 population.
B.L. HALLIGAN TROPHY
Awarded to the post with the highest percentage of average membership for the previous four years. For communities with from 4,001 to 5,000 population.
RAY MURPHY TROPHY
Awarded to the post with the highest percentage of average membership for the previous four years. For communities with from 5,001 to 10,000 population.
JAMES F. BARTON TROPHY
Awarded to the post with the highest percentage of average membership for the previous four years. For communities with from 10,001 to 50,000 population.
SERVICE CLUB OF DES MOINES TROPHY
Awarded to the post with the highest percentage of average membership for the previous four years. For communities with over 50,000 population.
POST AWARDS
TARGET STARS
Three per post. Sent to Post Adjutant when post reaches target. Commander and Adjutant will also receive 100% pins.
POST GROWTH AWARD
Awarded to any post that has had 1 or more members than the last year for 10 years or more. Figured 30 days prior to State Convention.
ROAD-RUNNER PLAQUE
Awarded to post that reaches 105% of target. Awarded at Spring Conference. (June 30)
POST HONOR RIBBON
Awarded to post whose current year membership matches or exceeds their membership on June 30, by December 31. Awarded at Spring Conference.
ALL-TIME HIGH RIBBON
Awarded to post that exceeds previous all time high membership, awarded at Spring Conference.
CERTIFICATE OF MERITORIOUS SERVICE
Awarded to post that exceeds previous all time high membership by December 31. Awarded at Spring Conference.
5-YEAR ALL-TIME HIGH AWARD
Awarded to post that has achieved five or more consecutive years of all time high membership. Figured 30 days prior to State Convention. Awarded at State Convention.
COUNTY AWARDS
TARGET STARS
Three per county. Sent when county reaches target.
BLUE RIBBON
Awarded to each post of a county after all posts reach target. Awarded at Spring Conference.
DISTRICT AWARDS
TARGET STARS
Three per district.
DISTRICT HONOR RIBBON
Awarded to each district exceeding its previous year’s membership by the number of posts in its district by May target date.
DISTRICT MEMBERSHIP TROPHIES
ROBERT W. COLFLESH TROPHY
Awarded to the district with the highest percentage of assigned target by November 11. Awarded at Mid-Winter Conference.
REAR OF THE HORSE AWARD
Awarded to the Commander of the first district to reach its assigned target. Awarded at Department Convention.
SPAFFORD TROPHY
Won by the district and presented to the post which has the highest percentage of its four year average by 30 days prior to the Department Convention.
FRONT OF THE HORSE AWARD
Won by the district and earned by the Dept Vice Commander with the highest percentage of assigned districts.