[Psml] Merit Marks

[jeff at usps-atlanta.org]

Interesting.  I had always heard 12 hours spread over at least two events,
and been told that there is no firm documentation of the requirement.
Therein is part of the issue.

 

However, I agree on the writing style (did X requiring Y hours) is the most
effective.

 

Jeff

 

 

From: psml-bounces at usps.org [mailto:psml-bounces at usps.org] On Behalf Of Lu
Abel
Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 11:20 AM
To: jeff at usps-atlanta.org
Cc: United States Power Squadrons Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Psml] Merit Marks

 

Tom:

What I've always been told (and I'm sure it's "documented" somewhere in
USPS-land) is that a member must contribute at least 8 hours of work to earn
a merit mark.   The most effective Merit Mark recommendations are those
written to include hours as well as a description of work performed.   So,
to use a previous example, "set up and tore down for six squadron meetings"
is far less effective than a description with more detail and time spent
"set up 40 folding chairs and two folding tables and then tore down and
stowed same for six squadron meetings, requiring at least an hour's work for
each meeting."

Lu

Tom Roscoe wrote: 

Okay all;

 

Are there any written guidelines available for those recommending merit
marks?

 

As both PS/C and PD/C I was unaware of any.

 

Might be a bit helpful before we go "eliminating" positions.

 

Tom Roscoe

 

 

 



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