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Join us in affording military families the opportunity for their children to attend American Legion Boys State, building relationships with partners to support their education and future endeavors. Connect with Iowa National Guard, Reserves, and local community leaders to shape young minds into future leaders. Be a part of a life-changing experience for young men, providing them with valuable skills and opportunities for growth. Let's make a difference together!
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American Legion Boys State Affording the Opportunity to Military Families And Actively Pursuing Their Attendance
Affording the Opportunity to Military FamiliesAndActively Pursuing Their Attendance • Relationships and Partnerships • Iowa National Guard • Reserves • Operation: Military Kids • School Boards, Civic Leaders • County Veterans Affairs Officers
Affording the Opportunity to Military FamiliesAndActively Pursuing Their Attendance • 10,665 Kids to be affected by this deployment • Timing – April, May, June – preparation for deployment months • Only a couple weeks of school left, or the school they were coming to/from was done. • Haven’t even had time to make new friends lately – Friends that they’ll stay in contact with the rest of their lives
Affording the Opportunity to Military FamiliesAndActively Pursuing Their Attendance • September 2010 vs. June 2011 • A lot of time in-between those months. • START NOW building/re-establishing your relationships and partnerships • Open up new doors – Alumni Association members! • QUESTIONS?
Affording the Opportunity to Military FamiliesAndActively Pursuing Their Attendance • Results • Seven young men were afforded the opportunity to attend American Legion Boys State. • A week that shapes a lifetime!