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==== City of Portland Flag Challenge Coin ==== | ==== City of Portland Flag Challenge Coin ==== | ||
[[File:Portland Flag Challenge Coin.jpg|alt=Proof specs of the City of Portland Flag Challenge Coin.|thumb|400x400px|''Proof specs of the City of Portland Flag Challenge Coin.'']] | [[File:Portland Flag Challenge Coin.jpg|alt=Proof specs of the City of Portland Flag Challenge Coin.|thumb|400x400px|''Proof specs of the City of Portland Flag Challenge Coin.'']] | ||
The City of Portland Flag Challenge Coin | The City of Portland Flag Challenge Coin was intended as a coin to commemorate special visits to PBEM and recognize the work of City employees in bureaus other than PBEM, but later came into additional use as an award to NET volunteers. The reverse side of the coin is modeled from the official [[wikipedia:Flag_of_Portland,_Oregon#|City of Portland flag]]. | ||
Designed by Dave Blitzer, began issuing in August 2014. Now out of print. | '''Specifications:''' Double-sided, 1¾" in diameter, polished silver with color option. '''''Front:''''' City of Portland seal. '''''Reverse:''''' City of Portland flag; specifically, the white four-pointed star (a truncated hypocycloid) from which radiate blue stripes, each bordered by L-shaped yellow elements with a green field in the background. Along the edge on a black border, "PRESENTED WITH APPRECIATION FOR YOUR SERVICE". | ||
'''Background and Status:''' Designed by Dave Blitzer, began issuing in August 2014 with one print run of 500. Now out of print, and there are none available for re-issue. | |||
==== PBEM Bureau Challenge Coin ==== | ==== PBEM Bureau Challenge Coin ==== | ||
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PBEM Bureau Coins are the coins most often awarded to NET volunteers in recognition of excellent contributions to the NET program and community resilience. Each of these coins are individually numbered with the recipient's name, commendations, and award citations recorded on this page. | PBEM Bureau Coins are the coins most often awarded to NET volunteers in recognition of excellent contributions to the NET program and community resilience. Each of these coins are individually numbered with the recipient's name, commendations, and award citations recorded on this page. | ||
'''Specifications:''' Double-sided, 1¾" in diameter, polished silver with color option. '''''Front:''''' PBEM logo, with the coin number stamped just below. Along the edge, "PORTLAND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT" and "READINESS<big>'''·'''</big>RESPONSE<big>'''·'''</big>RECOVERY". '''''Reverse:''''' City of Portland seal. | '''Specifications:''' Double-sided, 1¾" in diameter, polished silver with color option. '''''Front:''''' PBEM logo, with the coin number stamped just below. Along the edge, "PORTLAND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT" and "READINESS<big>'''·'''</big>RESPONSE<big>'''·'''</big>RECOVERY". '''''Reverse:''''' City of Portland seal. | ||
'''Background and Status:''' PBEM began issuing these coins around February of 2014 with an initial print run of 300. They are still in print. | '''Background and Status:''' Designed in 2014 by Dave Blitzer (PBEM Ops Manager). PBEM began issuing these coins around February of 2014 with an initial print run of 300. They are still in print. | ||
A '''''commendation''''' indicates the category of recognition a coin is awarded for, and each coin is awarded for at least one commendation. However, some challenge coin recipients earn recognition more than once. In these cases, instead of issuing another coin, PBEM adds an additional commendation to the coin's number and updates the citation. Below is a table of possible commendations associated with a PBEM Bureau Challenge Coin: | A '''''commendation''''' indicates the category of recognition a coin is awarded for, and each coin is awarded for at least one commendation. However, some challenge coin recipients earn recognition more than once. In these cases, instead of issuing another coin, PBEM adds an additional commendation to the coin's number and updates the citation. Below is a table of possible commendations associated with a PBEM Bureau Challenge Coin: | ||
