By Scott Hayes for Lapel Pins Plus (http://www.lapelpinplus.com)

Need a reason to create custom lapel pins?  Think again.  Here are several suggestions that can help you make February 2011 the most memorable month yet:

• Chinese New Year (Feb. 3rd) -Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with Chinese people worldwide.  The color red is symbolic because of its association with wealth.  Create custom lapel pins featuring the different animals of the zodiac and have 14 reasons to celebrate.
• Super Bowl Sunday (Feb. 6th)-Football teams can show appreciation for their players by designing and ordering custom lapel pins to give to them as gifts.  These small keepsakes can also be worn by fans as a way of showing support.
• Boy Scout Day (Feb. 8th)-With over 100 years of history under their belt, the Boy Scouts of America celebrates its birthday today.  Host a contest in your Troop and turn the winning design into a custom lapel pin.  Hand out these unique gifts to each attendee at the Boy Scout Jamboree or Pinewood Derby.
• Valentine's Day (Feb. 14th)-Make hearts melt by handing out custom Valentine's Day lapel pins at a luncheon or dinner featuring your guests of honor.  You can attach them to colored cardstock to use as place cards or even attach them to cloth napkins for added decoration.
• President's Day (Feb. 21st)-Honor past and present Presidents by creating and wearing patriotic lapel pins.  Some of the most popular symbols affiliated with this nation include the American Flag, the Bald Eagle, the Liberty Bell, and the Statue of Liberty.

With so many different ways to create custom lapel pins, few will dispute their effectiveness.  Whether rewarding an accomplishment or showing support for an elected official, one thing is certain.  Personalized pins make a great impression no matter how they are being used.