HOMETOWN
HEROS BANNER
PROGRAM
City of Huntington Beach
As a joint effort between the City and American Legion Post 133, this program is to honor the contribution and sacrifice of active duty military person with Huntington Beach ties by permitting the uniform display of banners of the serviceperson's name, military photo, and branch of service.
Eligibility Requirements:
The designated honoree depicted on the banner must be an active duty member of the U.S. Armed Forces or a service person that has given their life in the most recent military conflict; and either current Huntington Beach resident or an immediate family member of a current Huntington Beach resident (parent, sibling, spouse, registered domestic partner, child, grandparent, and grandchild).
Banner Locations & Fee:
Banners may be displayed on Main Street from Beach Blvd. to 6th Street and Yorktown from Main Street to Florida Street. All banner locations will be determined by the City on a first-come, first-served basis. Banners shall be displayed for one year, at which time the banner will be replaced with another service member's banner and returned to the sponsor. A $160 fee is required for each banner application submitted. Fee includes the production of the banner, installation, and removal.
How to Apply:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. For more details and the application information, visit www.huntingtonbeachca.gov/hometownhero or contact the City Manager's Office at (714) 536-5202.
Proof of Huntington Beach residency for serviceperson or immediate family (i.e. copy of utility bill or driver's license)
Verification of active duty status (i.e. copy of military orders or military ID) Check for a fee of $160 made payable to: American Legion Post 133 (with "Hometown Hero" and serviceperson's name in the note). Ad ditional
donation/sponsorship towards the program are welcome.
Mail or drop off the completed application along with payment and supporting documents to: City of Huntington Beach
If accepted, email a high-resolution digital photograph of the honoree in full military uniform to the email address provided below.
It is suggested that the sponsor/applicant provide an official military portrait of the honoree. There must be no additional people or objects in the photo except an American flag in the background.
Please complete this application form and submit along with the following:
Attn: Hometown Hero Program
2000 Main Street, 4th Floor, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
HOMETOWN HEROS BANNER
PROGRAM APPLICATION
City of Huntington Beach
Please submit the name of the serviceperson as it should appear on the banner, and indicate the branch of service below:
Date of Application Submission: _________________________________________________ First Name of Hometown Hero: ___________________________________________________ Last Name: ____________________________________ Suffix (if any): ___________________ Branch of Service (please choose one):
Army Navy
Air Force Marines Coast Guard
Sponsor Name: _________________________________________________ ______________
Relationship to Hometown Hero: __________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________ Phone: _________________________________ Email: _______________________________ [
] By checking this box, I hereby grant the use of the attached photograph in the Huntington Beach Hometown Heroes Banner Program without payment or other consideration. I take full responsibility that all information provided on this form is accurate and correct.
Signature __________________________________ Date: _________________________ Contact or Questions:
Sandie Frakes at (714) 536-5249 or by email at [email protected].