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SELECTED GREAT IDEA

Young Marines Talent Show

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Title of activity: YOUNG MARINE TALENT SHOW

Category: Youth and staff motivation, fun activity for families to attend

Submitted by: Joe Lusignan

Rank, Title or affiliation: Drug Demand Resource officer

Name of YM unit: Young Marines National HQs

Directions:

After being in the Young Marines for over 13 years, the most rewarding events I ever participated in were our annual talent shows. In truth I pilfered the idea from my friend Polly Weidenkopf after visiting her unit in Dallas, TX. Then I started thinking, how man are in choir? How many pass the free time at an encampment telling jokes to their peers?

MISSION The mission of the Young Marines is to positively impact America's future by providing quality youth development programs for boys and girls that nurtures and develops its members into responsible citizens who enjoy and promote a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. MOTTO Strengthening the lives of America's youth

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