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Revised 8/2016
Ruritan Community Service Committees
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Citizenship & Patriotism Committee
Purpose: To foster love of our country and pride in being a citizen by promoting
activities and philosophies which enable each of us to become more aware of our
unique rights and responsibilities which are ours because we are Americans.
The areas for consideration should include the following:
Community Pride, Holiday Observation, Voter Registration, Armed Forces,
Veterans Day, Community Flag Display
SUGGESTED PROJECTS
1. Promote good citizenship through workshops, programs, and
distribution of appropriate literature.
2. Promote appropriate observances of July 4th and other patriotic
holidays.
3. Sponsor several boys and girls to functions such as Boys State and
Girls State, Freedom Foundation at Valley Forge, Medal of Honor
Adventure etc.
4. Sponsor a patriotic poster, photo, or essay contest.
5. Extend proper recognition to members and veterans of the armed
forces.
6. Honor D-Day Veterans and give a donation to Ruritan’s partner, the
National D-Day Memorial . Hold a D-Day Veteran appreciation dinner
in your community or sponsor a D-Day Essay Contest in your schools.
7. Support a night-time (lighted) display of the American Flag in your
community.
8. Promote/Educate community on proper use of U.S. Flag.
9. Encourage voter registration and election participation.
10. Recognize “Family of the Year” or “Citizen of the Year.”
11. Appoint a “Welcoming Committee” to welcome newcomers to
your community.
12. Sponsor parades or participate in local parades.
13. Erect a monument to recognize heroes or historical events in your
community.
14. Use your club’s Rudy Bear to spread joy at the community July
Fourth parade.
LOOK AT YOUR
COMMUNITY
1. Do your citizens exhibit community pride and spirit?
2. Do you welcome new residents into your community?
3. Does your community have patriotic programs on July 4th and other
occasions?
4. Are community celebrations and parades held?
5. Are historical markers and monuments in your community properly
maintained?
6. What is the relationship between people that live in town and the
people that live in the community around the town?
7. How many organizations are there in your community through
which its members and volunteers can work to improve the
community?
8. Does your town have a radio station, TV station, or newspaper? Are
they helping to create good citizenship and pride in your community?
9. Are American Flags displayed on appropriate days? Are they
displayed at meetings, sports events, etc.? Are they displayed on Flag
Day, June 14?
10. What percentage of eligible voters are registered? Do they go to
the polls on election day? Do they vote only in certain elections such
as those for the presidency or state or local contests?
11. Are citizenship and patriotism emphasized in your schools?
12. Are members of the armed forces given proper recognition and
respect?
13. Are the Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem used at public
events?
Ideas For Your Community
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