Updated 04Oct2017
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AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Department of the Year 2018-2019
What is a Project?
A project is an ACTIVITY that is carried out for a known NEED and it BENEFITS the recipients or enhances a program. ALL projects must have PRIOR approval by motion, second, and majority vote at a meeting.
Service programs are divided into five categories:
Child Welfare--A project benefiting children ONLY
Community Service--A project benefiting adults only or adults & children
Hospital--Projects at VA hospitals, community hospitals, medically staffed nursing homes.
Americanism--Projects promoting patriotism & citizenship and/or to bring cheer to active military personnel
Scholarship--Promotes learning and higher education, providing funding to established scholarships, other assistance to encourage education