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Charleston
Chapter Military Officers Association of America
ROBERT J. LAHM AWARD
Purpose:
The Robert J. Lahm Award has been established
to honor the memory of Lieutenant Colonel Robert J. Lahm
(USAF, Retired),who served as Chapter Secretary from January
1997 to April 2003. Lt.Col. Lahm made many significant contributions
to both the community and to this Chapter. The Award recognizes
the efforts of an individual in providing outstanding service
to the Charleston community and Charleston Chapter MOAA
1. Eligibility: Any chapter member (including Honorary)
making a significant contribution to this Chapter and/or
the Charleston Trident Community is eligible. Any chapter
member may nominate a member of the Charleston MOAA Chapter,
or a non-member in the following category, for this award.
Eligibility will be considered for non-members, on a case-by-case
basis, who have clearly demonstrated outstanding service
regarding the purpose of this chapter.
2. Frequency of award: Annual or as determined by the Board
of Directors, Charleston MOAA Chapter, but not more than
annually. Nominations are to be submitted to the Chapter
Director of Awards not later than 31 October of any year.
3. Selection: The Board of Directors shall meet at the call
of the President and a quorum of 50% is required to be present,
including the President or the 1st Vice President or the
2nd Vice President. Award approval shall be reached when
a minimum of three quarters (75%) of those present at the
session decide in favor of a nominee.
4. Recipient names will be added to a permanent trophy.
5. Award to be presented at pre-announced member function.
6. Staff actions required, including presentation of nominees
to the Board and an annual reminder of the award to Board
and membership, is the responsibility of the Director of
Awards.
7. Restrictions:
(a) Sitting Chapter President not
eligible.
(b) Normal duties of office performed
by Board members are not deemed significant contributions
and thus are not eligible for this award.
MOAA
ROTC Medal Award
Throughout the years, the Charleston
Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America has
recognized the need for a strong ROTC program populated with
bright young talent to be trained to lead our Armed Forces
in the future. To that end, the Chapter established and maintains
an Awards Program to recognize those individuals of the ROTC
and JROTC in our area who show great potential for a military
leadership career.
The criteria for awards are as follows:
An ROTC medal, (with service ribbon and presentation certificate),
will be presented to one cadet from each service unit. The
unit's senior instructor selects the recipient best meeting
the following criteria:
The selectee must:
(1) be in the next-to-last
year of the ROTC program - typically the Junior year.
(2) be in good academic standing.
(3) be of high moral character.
(4) evince a high order of loyalty to his/her unit, school
and our country.
(5) demonstrate exceptional potential for military leadership.
| Universities |
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Medal
Award |
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Charleston Southern
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No Award |
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| Citadel (A) |
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Courtney W. Carnegie |
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| Citadel (N) |
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Kyle N. O'Donohoe |
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| Citadel (AF) |
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Carlos J. Bersabe |
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MOAA
JROTC Medal Award
An ROTC medal, (with service
ribbon and presentation certificate), will be presented
to one cadet in each unit. The unit's senior instructor
will select the recipient best meeting the following criteria:
The selectee must:
(1) be in the next-to-last year of the JROTC program
- typically the Junior year.
(2) be in good academic standing.
(3) be of high moral character.
(4) evince a high order of loyalty to his/her unit, school
and our country.
(5) demonstrate exceptional potential for military leadership.
MOAA
JROTC Outstanding Cadet Award
The outstanding cadet of each unit will
be presented a $50 monetary award. This award is to recognize
the cadet deemed to be most outstanding, i.e., "Cadet of
the Year", regardless of class year, cadet rank or other
leadership position. Selection will be made by the senior
instructor based upon criteria developed within the unit.
The only qualification imposed by the chapter is that the
selectee be in good standing academically and within the
unit.
2002-2003 Awardees
| High
Schools |
Medal
Award |
Check
Award |
Baptist Hill
Berkeley
Burke
Colleton
Cross
Fort Dorchester
Garrett Academy
Goose Creek
Hanahan
Holly Hill - Roberts
James Island
North Charleston
Saint John's
Stall
Stratford
Summerville
Timberland
Toole Magnet
Wando
West Ashley |
Chenelle Duffy
Jelani H. Middleton
Shaquinna McNeil
Latina Washington
Sam Monroe
Janokeil Clark
No Award
Erline Williamson
Katelyn Platney
Ebony Busby
Ashley Armstrong
Catherine Demchenko
Shavon Capers
Carrie Kemeling
Zachary Qunell
Christina Roberts
Katie Wright
No Award
Inna Miller
Blythe Wooten |
Chenelle Duffy
Shelley N. Johnson
British Rivers
Rachel McCall
Brittenay E. Turner
Michael Sydney
No Award
Lakheeta Allen
Katelyn Platney
Brittney Hayes
Kwame Maybank
Robert Chapman
Jessica Burch
De'Ontay Winchester
Scott Lewis
Harold Knupp
Monique Montgomery
No Award
Roderick Thomas
Lynette Bussey |
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