Congressional Medal of Honor
Society
• Membership is made up exclusively of the living
MOH recipients
– Currently there are 81 living
• Mission of the Society is to protect, preserve, and perpetuate the legacy of the
MOH
Congressional Medal of Honor
Foundation
• Founded as the fundraising arm of the Society
• Mission is to perpetuate the legacy of the MOH through outreach and education
– Living History Video Project
– Publish Medal of Honor:
Portraits of Valor Beyond the
Call of Duty book
– Character Development
Program

The purpose of the Conventions are to:
– Reunite the recipients of the Medal of Honor
– Educate the community about the Medal of Honor
– Perpetuate the legacy of the Medal of Honor
– Honor Veterans
– Celebrate freedom

The 2014 Knoxville Convention Draft Itinerary
Tuesday
• MOH Society Board of
Directors Meeting
• MOH Society Board of
Directors Dinner
Wednesday
• MOH recipients and guests arrive in Knoxville
• Private reception and dinner for recipients and guests

The 2014 Knoxville Convention Draft Itinerary
Thursday
• Opening Ceremony breakfast
• MOH Society Convention
• Veterans Appreciation
Luncheon
• Character Development
Program Awards Dinner
• Knoxville Community
Welcome Reception
Friday
• Family Day
– Private Activities for the MOH recipients and their families
• Celebration of Freedom
Concert

The 2014 Knoxville Convention Draft Itinerary
Saturday
• MOH Society Memorial
Service
• Sponsor luncheon
• MOH book signing
• CMOH Foundation Board
Meeting
• Patriot Gala

6 Pillars of Character
• Courage
• Commitment
• Sacrifice
• Patriotism
• Integrity
• Citizenship
Educator Training & Resources
• Training is provided to all educators
– MOH recipients sometimes attend training
• The curriculum, materials, and training are 100% FREE to teachers and school districts
• www.cmohedu.com

1. Contact the Veterans organizations in your community and tell them about the convention
2. Promote the Character Development Program to your local school districts
3. Recruit Veterans to attend the convention
4. Identify sponsors

1. Contact me - Joe Thompson
1. 865-777-5849
2.
jthompson@mohknoxville.com
2.
www.mohknoxville.com
3.
www.cmohedu.com