SAFETY PROGRAM
VFW Posts throughout the state have
involved themselves in a variety of Safety Programs, which cover
virtually every possible activity. The VFW is actively conducting and
participating in six major categories under which any drug or safety
activity will fall. Virtually any drug or safety activity conducted by a
Post can be reported within the six categories. Credit is given only
once for each activity.
The Program Reporting period is May 1st to April 30th.
Samples of the activities are listed below:
Drug Awareness This covers a wide spectrum of events such as:
D.A.R.E. Contact your local State Police or County Sheriff and set up a seminar
PTA Attend local meeting and present your program
A/A Invite local spokesperson to your post to speak
Scouting Present program to all levels of the Scouting Program
Highway Safety Click it or Ticket
State approved Driving Course
Pedestrian Safety Lite-a-Tike, Bicycle Safety, Lite-a-Bike, Halloween Safety Bags
Recreational Safety Hunter Safety, Water Safety, Outdoor Safety (camping, etc.)
Roller Safety (skateboards, roller blades)
Winter Sports (Snowmobiles, Snowboards, Ice Skating, etc.)
Home & Fire Safety Home protection (outdoor and indoor)
Fire protection (outdoor and indoor)
Recognition/Other Life Saving Awards, Firefighter Awards, Police Awards, and the distribution of
various safety related materials
Each Post may nominate for each of the following. Firefighter
award, Emergency Medical Technician award and the Law Enforcement award.
Points will be awarded in the All-State program for submitting entries.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING TO DEPARTMENT CHAIRMAN IS January 1st.
Let's be committed to Drug Awareness and Safety in the Great State of Idaho.
