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Medal of Honor Organizations
Congressional Medal of Honor Society• Membership is made up
exclusively of the living MOH recipients– Currently there are 81 living
• Mission of the Society is to protect, preserve, and perpetuate the legacy of the MOH
Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation
• Founded as the fundraising arm of the Society
• Mission is to perpetuate the legacy of the MOH through outreach and education– Living History Video Project– Publish Medal of Honor:
Portraits of Valor Beyond the Call of Duty book
– Character Development Program
The Medal of Honor Convention
The purpose of the Conventions are to:– Reunite the recipients of the Medal of Honor – Educate the community about the Medal of Honor – Perpetuate the legacy of the Medal of Honor – Honor Veterans– Celebrate freedom
The 2014 Knoxville Convention Draft Itinerary
Tuesday• MOH Society Board of
Directors Meeting• MOH Society Board of
Directors DinnerWednesday• MOH recipients and guests
arrive in Knoxville• Private reception and dinner
for recipients and guests
The 2014 Knoxville Convention Draft Itinerary
Thursday• Opening Ceremony breakfast• MOH Society Convention• Veterans Appreciation
Luncheon• Character Development
Program Awards Dinner• Knoxville Community
Welcome Reception
Friday• Family Day
– Private Activities for the MOH recipients and their families
• Celebration of Freedom Concert
The 2014 Knoxville Convention Draft Itinerary
Saturday• MOH Society Memorial
Service• Sponsor luncheon• MOH book signing• CMOH Foundation Board
Meeting• Patriot Gala
Character Development Program
6 Pillars of Character• Courage• Commitment• Sacrifice• Patriotism• Integrity• Citizenship
Educator Training & Resources• Training is provided to all
educators– MOH recipients sometimes
attend training
• The curriculum, materials, and training are 100% FREE to teachers and school districts
• www.cmohedu.com
Medal of Honor Recipients in the Classroom
What Can I Do to Help?
1. Contact the Veterans organizations in your community and tell them about the convention
2. Promote the Character Development Program to your local school districts
3. Recruit Veterans to attend the convention4. Identify sponsors
For More Information
1. Contact me - Joe Thompson1. 865-777-58492. [email protected]
2. www.mohknoxville.com 3. www.cmohedu.com
