The department commander and department membership chairman may earn checks up to $1,000 based on a points system for meeting national target dates and other target areas. Each department must accomplish its goal by the May target date, using traditional methods, to be eligible for awards.
An additional $1,000 is awarded to the department for meeting all target dates.
The membership office will record traditional accomplishments on the transmittals received and processed at National Headquarters by the close of the target date business day.
Points Key
| Target I | (September) | 50% | 5,000 points |
| Target II | (October) | 55% | 5,500 |
| Target III | (November) | 65% | 6,500 |
| Target IV | (December) | 75% | 7,500 |
| Target V | (January) | 80% | 8,000 |
| Target VI | (February) | 85% | 8,500 |
| Target VII | (March) | 90% | 9,000 |
| Target VIII | (April) | 95% | 9,500 |
| Target IX | (May) | 100% | 10,000 |
Post and district commanders should place particular emphasis on renewing current members and reinstating those whose membership has expired, even while actively recruiting new members throughout the year.
For complete information on the National Awards Points Program, Target Dates, and information on other important membership goals and dates other than these target dates, see the National Awards Points Program Manual.