Scabbard and Blade Alumni Volunteer Service Programs An integral part of Scabbard and Blade is an organization of volunteers who instruct and support the member cadets and midshipmen in high school JROTC and college SROTC departments.  The following is a complete outline of this organization from the national level to the school level .                    Volunteer Service Recognition Award Icons   Call to Action Young cadets and midshipmen today are preparing themselves to server our nation very soon as leaders in the front lines of the Global War on Terrorism.  Your help is vital for their enhanced professional development.  Contact us today for recommendations on how you may donate or volunteer to support this effort. S&B Volunteer Organization    National Volunteer Effort                   The national volunteer organization is bolstered by volunteers recruited for their professional expertise in the areas of association work. As outlined in the National Constitution, these members are appointed by the National Officers within sixty days of a convention of the Society. National Advisory Council Chair, National Advisory Council – coordinates the activities of the national council, reporting to the national officers. Membership Advisor – addresses the planning and coordination of growth of the Society through the establishment of junior and senior Scabbard and Blade companies throughout the nation. Advises the national officers in setting goals, policies and procedures for membership and coordinates support for regional advisory councils in establishing new companies and sustaining existing companies. Programs Advisor -- addresses identification, development and coordination of existing and new programs of work for the Society. Advises the national officers on all aspects of programs to include interpreting potential and results of such efforts. Special Projects Advisor -- addresses special projects to include celebrations, conventions, and awards. Advises the national officers in plans for and potential of special projects. SABER Advisor -- addresses fiscal issues and concerns of the Society. Advises the national officers concerning resources for Society efforts at the national, regional, state and school level, and is their liaison with the SABER foundation. Public Relations Advisor -- addresses information issues to include the public image of the Society. Advises the national officers on appropriate public relations methods and techniques. Other members as determined by the National Officers and the Chair of the National Advisory Council.  Regional Volunteer Effort                   Ten regional organizations corresponding to the Scabbard and Blade organized regions will be established in due course to plan, organize, and implement with the help of other organizations regional events such as conventions, drill meets and other competitions, and awards. Regional Advisory Council Chair, Region Advisory Council -- coordinates the efforts of the Regional Council, reporting to the Chair of the National Advisory Council Membership Alumni Advisor -- addresses the issue of membership expansion within the region, assisting in planning and in obtaining resources from the National headquarters for the State Councils. Programs Regional Advisor Special Projects Regional Advisor SABER Regional Advisor Public Relations Regional Advisor  State Volunteer Effort                   For each state in which one or more Scabbard & Blade companies (both Senior and Junior) are active, a state-level coordinating organization will be established with alumni and other volunteers. These volunteers will promote and coordinate state-wide events such as campus visits, conventions and other meetings, drill meets, and awards. State Alumni Advisory Council Chair, State Advisory Council Membership State Advisor Programs State Advisor Special Projects State Advisor SABER State Advisor Public Relations State Advisor  School Volunteer Effort                   An alumnus volunteer may serve as advisor to more than one school or company, both senior and junior to include a combination of each since a volunteer advisor’s effectiveness can be greater when distance is less of a factor. In fact, a volunteer advisor at this level likely will be involved in organizing senior and  junior Scabbard and Blade companies within a geographical area of a given state. The size of this area obviously will be influenced by the population density. The Alumni Advisory Council officers will monitor and assist with the activities and areas of responsibility of school-level advisors.   Recognition of Volunteer Effort Service Recognition Awards Associate Membership: Membership in the Society is a basis for volunteer service at all levels. Many deserving individuals who never had the opportunity to join Scabbard and Blade become interested in volunteer service. In such cases, Associate Membership may be awarded very early into the service career of qualified volunteers.             Recognition Icons (for Profile and Featured Alumni portraits)         Icon Service recognized Points    Annual Volunteer Service Award 50  Special Volunteer Service Award 100 One-Star Volunteer Service Award 200 Two-Star Volunteer Service Award 300 Three-Star Volunteer Service Award 400 Four-Star Volunteer Service Award 500 Five-Star Volunteer Service Award 600 Eagle Volunteer Service Award 700 Saber Volunteer Service Award 800 Distinguished Service Award 1,000         Points System                 As is the standard for many volunteer organizations, a point system has been devised to serve as a guide in deciding when to present the various awards to volunteers.                 Volunteers should record and report the following activities and points as indicated: Attend a national convention, 20 pts. Establish a senior or junior Scabbard and Blade Company, 50 pts. Speak to a junior or senior company event, 10 pts. Serve as a regional or state advisor for one year, 50 pts. Serve as an alumni advisor to a junior or senior company for one year, 50 pts. Coordinate a state veterans’ recognition event, 25 pts. Coordinate a state or regional convention, or drill meet, 50 pts. Coordinate a campus day visit, 25 pts. Questions and Applying to be a Volunteer                 We urge you to apply for an alumni volunteer position today, using the NSSB Alumni Volunteer Application on this site. You also may direct questions to the Society Executive Director by calling 405-377-4279, or through email. References Constitution of the National Society of Scabbard and Blade, 1994 edition. Scabbard and Blade Programs Manual Junior Scabbard and Blade Manual for Company Officers Senior Scabbard and Blade Manual for Company Officers The manual for Scabbard and Blade alumni advisors and other volunteers may be obtained from the National Headquarters, 1018 S. Lewis St., Stillwater, OK 74074, Phone 405-377-2237.

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