Now Accepting Applications
Remember and honor the brave men and women who have served our country. We have a special opportunity to pay tribute to our loved ones through the Hometown Hero Banner Program by Friends of Exeter Police.
Imagine seeing a beautiful banner, featuring your hero, proudly displayed on a street light pole in our community. This is a heartfelt way to show our gratitude and ensure their legacy is recognized by all who pass by.
Let us create a custom banner in their honor. These banners will be displayed throughout our Exeter, reminding everyone of their bravery and sacrifice. Let's make this by honoring our heroes in a visible and meaningful way. Join us in this tribute and let their memory shine brightly for all to see.
Details:
Banners will be hung along Perkiomen Ave in Exeter Township.
Design of banners will be controlled by the Friends Committee to ensure consistency and uniformity. 24” x 48” double sided, heavy gauge vinyl material. Includes Nominee name, photograph and other pertinent affiliation information and dates. Banner background/design will be assigned by committee.
Spaces/locations are based on availability and discretion of Friends Committee.
Banners will remain hanging at the discrection of the Exeter Township Supervisors and can be removed at their discrection.
Qualifications to Apply:
Nominee must live, have lived, work or have worked in Exeter Township.
Nominee must serve or have served in the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, National Guard or Coast Guard or work(ed)/volunteer(ed) as a First Responder (Fire, Police, Medical). If military, then must have been honorably discharged or died in the line of duty.
All applications are subject to first come first served and must be approved by the “Friends of the Exeter Township Police Department” HHBP committee.
Process:
Complete application below.
Generate an email to "friendsofexeterpolice@gmail.com and include the following:
A 5"x7" (or bigger) photo that is in as high resolution/quality as possible.
A copy of proof of service (i.e. military separation paperwork or certificate (a DD214 form is preferred).
Mail $200 check made out to "Friends of Exter Police" to PO Box 4462, Reading, PA 19606.
Once application is reviewed and approved by the Friends Committee, and $200 check is recieved, you will recieve status of submission processs.
Please allow 90+ days for the full process to complete.
Banners will be displayed for 1 year and are guaranteed for that period for wear and tear issues, not vandalism, theft or damage due to extreme weather.
Initial fee is $200 which includes production and installation of the banner.
The option to renew for additional years is strictly subject to space availability and is $125 per renewal year (no material warranty after year one).
Banners will be mounted on the Perkiomen Avenue lamp posts, subject to availability. Location will be randomly selected and may not be requested. After removal of a banner, it will be available at the Exeter Township Administration building to be picked up by the Nominating individual within 90 days of removal or becomes property of Exeter Township.