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ANNUAL VETERANS DAY COMMEMORATION
Call for Nominations
Save the date! This year’s Veterans Day Commemoration will take place on Thursday, Nov. 5 at the Downtown Clubhouse. The MAC will honor the Veteran of the Year, a retired or former member of the U.S. military from
the St. Louis area who demonstrates support of veterans and the U.S. in everyday life, who serves as a role model for other citizens, and who is respected for his or her service to veterans. If you know a deserving veteran,
nominate him or her for Veteran of the Year. To nominate an individual, complete the nomination form located online under My MAC > Communication > Documents and submit to Katie Maurer by Friday, Aug. 21.
NOMINATION FOR HONORED VETERAN OF THE YEAR Nominee’s Name: Home Address: City: State: Zip: Phone Number: (Home) (Work) (Cell) E-mail Address: Occupation: Place of Employment: Nominated by: Address: Phone Number: E-mail Address: CRITERIA FOR SELECTION A retired or former member of the U.S. military nominated for the MAC honored veteran award should meet the following criteria: F A veteran who demonstrates support of veterans and the U.S. in everyday life. F A veteran who serves as a role model for other citizens. F A veteran who is respected for his or her service to veterans. F An individual who has served in the United States military on Active Duty or in the National Guard or Reserve and is respected for his or her military accomplishments. F Nominee must live or work in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Franklin County, Jefferson County, or the Metro East area. F The individual selected is expected to attend the MAC Veterans Day Luncheon. SUBMISSION PARAMETERS F Attach a brief description describing why your nominee should be selected for the MAC Honored Veteran of the Year. 14 F Cherry Diamond F AUG 2020
F Be specific in describing the military service, civilian and/or military achievements of your nominee, i.e. length of service, grade/rank, a list or description of specific accomplishments, activities while in the military service and in support of military members and veterans, and the numbers of people impacted by the service etc. F List of decorations and awards received. F Self nominations will not be considered. F Typed nominations are preferred and limited to two pages. F Letters of recommendation are helpful, but not necessary. F If available, include a copy of the nominee’s DD 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. F Obtain the permission of your nominee to submit his or her nomination. F Submit nomination forms to Missouri Athletic Club c/o Katie Maurer, 405 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63102 by Friday, August 21, 2020. Or, email to kmaurer@mac-stl.org. F The MAC Veterans Day Committee will review the nominations and select the individual to receive the award based on the criteria listed in the Criteria section of this nomination form.
