AMVETS
White Clover
The White Clover, meaning, “remember me” is the official flower of AMVETS, it
symbolizes the states from which the U.S. Armed Forces were drawn
and the worldwide battlefields on which they fought. (It is a four-leaf
clover.)
Since 1946, AMVETS throughout America have brought the White Clover
into their communities to benefit and assist the needy-both veterans
and the general public. The White Clover program is an excellent
project to raise funds that will benefit veteran’s service activities.
Ideal times for this traditional project are around Memorial Day,
Independence Day and Veterans Day. Be sure to obtain permission
and acquire permits where required by law. Most communities will
give full support for charitable activities such as a White Clover
drive, because the proceeds are used locally. White clovers are
available through the AMVETS
Quartermaster.
Brochure explaining/promoting the White Clover Program
may be downloaded.
Poster -for reproduction
Can cover - Ideal for standard 1lb Coffee can. Print on sticker paper, available at any office supply store. Print, Peel, Stick.
What is a White Clover Medal? The White Clover Medal is a National
award that was developed and approved a number of years ago. It
is recognition for an AMVETS member who exemplifies service to
veterans, most often service to our hospitalized veterans. There
is not one specific set of criteria; in fact various Departments
have differing criteria.
However, it is frequently used to recognize a Post Service Officer or an individual
who has performed some special task(s) in the line of service to
hospitalized veterans.
Some departments/posts award it to the person
leading the most successful “White Clover Drive” since the money
raised is frequently used for the benefit of patients at the Veterans
Affairs Medical Centers.
Some department/posts award it to the person who
represents their “AMVET of the Year,” again based on individuals
impressive accomplishments in service to veterans. Typically, departments/posts
using this recognition make one award per year.
The Medal is available from the AMVETS Quartermaster.
The White Clover Princess Program – A few AMVETS
departments also conduct a program where they select a young lady
to represent AMVETS and promote the White Clover Program throughout
the year at various AMVETS and public venues. This is a great way
to showcase the campaign but more importantly bring attention to
what is being done on behalf of our veterans with the funds secured
through the program.
For more information, please call the AMVETS National
Programs Dept.
Beryl W. Love,
Programs Director
Phone: 301-683-4030
Email: blove@amvets.org
Tiffany Hilton,
Programs Associate
Phone: 301-683-4031
Email: thilton@amvets.org
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