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American Legion of West Virginia Hands Out Challenge Coins to Attendees of Boys State

Posted by Lapel Pins Plus | Tuesday September 13th, 2011 | Topic: Custom Challenge Coins
The American Legion was founded in 1919 by veterans returning from Europe after World War I.  It was founded to benefit those veterans who served during a wartime period as defined by the United States Congress.  Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, and with offices in Washington, D.C., the group has nearly 3 million members in over 14,000 Posts worldwide. Boys State Challenge Coins Bring Back Memories American Legion Boys State is a program that teaches young people how government works while developing leadership skills and cultivating an appreciation for their rights as a U.S. citizen. Participants learn how to run for office, speak in front of an audience, create and enforce laws, and actively participate in all phases of creating and running a working government.  The young men who take part in the program build confidence and friendships with other participants around the world. At the state level, the American Legion is organized into "departments", which run annual civic training events for high school juniors called Boys State. Two members from each Boys State are selected for Boys Nation.  The custom challenge coin you see pictured here was to be given to all the boys that attended Boys State. Custom Challenge Coins Are Versatile and Long Lasting With so many events held yearly, the American Legion has many different chances to hand out custom coins.  These items make perfect keepsakes because they are able to display a multitude of information about the event that was attended as well as images.  Other less substantial keepsakes are easily lost or discarded but because our coins are thick and solid, one will want to keep his or her custom coin forever. Keepsake Items Worth Hanging Onto Keepsake items like the ones pictured here are rich in sentimental value.  That’s why so many people hang onto them long after an event is over.  The high schoolers that make it to Boys State can look back on their custom coins and remember every detail of their athletic careers.  They’ll remember their coaches and fellow players as well as the most exciting moments in the games that they played. Visit http://challengecoinsplus.com to see samples of coins we’ve created in the past.  You can also email info@challengecoinsplus.com or call 1-800-252-0904 with your design ideas.  We’ll be more than happy to come up with artwork for your coins free of charge.  We’ll even send you a full color digital proof to look over.  This allows you to see what your product will look like before you ever order it. Scott Hayes is a Challenge Coins Plus Sales Manager whose years of e

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