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Commissions
and Committees
Advisory Committee to the National Commander
Americanism
Commission
Community
Service Committee
Children
and Youth Commission
Child
Welfare Committee
- Internal
Affairs Commission
Member Training and Development Committee
Convention Committee
Membership Committee
Sub Committee of the NEC
To serve co-extensively with the term of the National Commander
| The Resolutions Sub Committee is responsible for administrative handling of all resolutions brought before the Sons of the American Legion for possible adoption. | |
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Members
Clint Bolt (VA) Lester Crosby (MS) Dennis Theobold (IA) Alan Owen (TN) |
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Resolutions approved at the Fall 2007 NEC |
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Special Committee
Advisory
Committee to the National Commander
To
serve co-extensively with the term of the National Commander
| The Commander's Advisory Committee is a body made up of Past National Commanders who possess many cumulative years of experience and are able to provide counsel to the current National Commander on just about any matter before the organization. | |
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Members
Richard J. Kepler (AZ)
Alternates
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Americanism Commission
| The Americanism Commission concerns itself with the promotion of the "true spirit of Americanism" throughout our nation. In the past, this commission has promoted such projects as the placement of U.S. flags in schools, Get Out the Vote programs, Eddie The Eagle Gun Safety Program, assistance and scholarship programs and "Service to God and Country" programs. | ||
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Vice
Chairman
Anthony
Wright
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Members
Jim Ciaccio
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Chairman Hammerschmidt's Report What Donation and Hours you can report on the Annual Americanism Report | ||
Community Services Committee
(Reports to the Americanism Commission)
To serve until the close of the Fall NEC meeting 2008
| The Community Service Committee evaluates and recommends community-oriented programs that the Sons of The American Legion should sponsor and participate in. Community Service activities give the Sons of The American Legion the ability to get involved in their local communities. They also oversee the annual Community Service Scrapbook contest” “Some suggested programs are blood drives, Boy Scouts, adopt-a-highway programs, community food drives, working within the schools and many more . | |
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Carl Albern Jr. (NJ)
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Community Service Report Scrapbook Contest Judging Guidelines
Blue Star Certificates, Certificates of Honor, Service to America Certificates |
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Children and Youth Commission
| Few issues are more important to the members of the Sons of The American Legion than that of children and youth. The very existence of the organization is tied closely to the need to provide guidance and support for the youth of our nation. | ||
| Chairman | Vice Chairman
James Gelwicks
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Members
Jerry Leopold
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Chairman Towns' Report |
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Child Welfare Foundation Committee
(Reports to Children and Youth Commission)
To serve until the close of the Fall NEC meeting 2008
| The Child Welfare Committee is the link between the S.A.L. and
The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation. |
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Ronald R. Wyatt (MI)
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Chairman Frain's Report CWF Grants
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Child Welfare Foundation Donations |
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CMN Sub Committee
(Reports to Children and Youth Commission)
To serve until the close of the Fall NEC meeting 2007"Working Together To Help Millions Of Children", the Sons of The American Legion (S.A.L.) has joined the American Legion as a "Fund Raising Partner" of the Children's Miracle Network (CMN). As an integral part of the CMN, the S.A.L. is united with many other people and organizations dedicated to helping kids. We are proud to be a part of a most effective, efficient, and compelling example of people working together for kids. Every year CMN Hospitals treat 17 million children for every disease and injury imaginable. There are 170 CMN Hospitals dedicated to serving children in every community across the United States and Canada. Support for the CMN helps ensure that children have the specialized care they need and deserve. To locate your local Children's Miracle Network Hospital, log onto www.childrensmiraclenetwork.org and enter your zip code.
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Chairman Ed Magers
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Members
Butch Ray (IL)
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 2008 CMN Celebration of Champions Photos Photos of the 2007 CMN Celebration of Champions in Orlando Print CMN Donation Form
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Finance Commission
| The Finance Commission concerns itself with the budgeting and appropriation of the organization's funds. | ||
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Vice Chairman
Raymond Jarvis
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Members
Gary Semmell
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Chairman Alisot's Report |
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Internal Affairs Commission
| The Internal Affairs Commission concerns itself with the rules and inner workings of the national organization. This body is charged with the responsibility of overseeing resolutions, making sure they are received and considered in proper form. | ||
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Vice Chairman
Frank Gutschow
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Members
R. Bryan Meade
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Chairman Shea's Report |
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National Emergency Fund
Legion Family Members helping Legion Family Members
To read more on how you can help with donations or how to apply for benefits
visit The American Legion National Emergency Fund web page.
Member Training & Development Committee
(Reports to Internal Affairs Commission)
To serve until the close of the Fall NEC meeting 2008
| The Member Training and Development Committee designs and implements programs which assist members and officers gain leadership skills. The committee also oversees S.A.L. programs conducted at the regional National Information Conferences. | |
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Members
David Downey (NY)
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Convention Committee
(Reports to Internal Affairs Commission)
To serve co-extensively with the term of the National Commander
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Convention Committee expectations are to design agendas and programs
outside of the actual meeting agenda that will take place in conjunction with the annual National Convention. These are things to do in the host city with the whole family to keep the spirit of the Legion Family alive throughout the National Convention. The committee is also responsible for disseminating information about the convention and its surrounding activities |
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Chairman
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Members
Dave L. Russel (WA)
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Chairman Allen's Report Golf Tournament Entry Form
American Legion Night at the Ball Park |
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Membership Committee
(Reports to Internal Affairs Commission)
To serve until the close of the Fall NEC meeting 2008
| The Membership Committee is responsible for developing strategies and activities relating to new and renewed membership within the sons. This committee also maintains membership records and coordinates competitions and certifications. | |
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Members
Thomas W. Wigmore (MA)
National Vice Commanders
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Membership Introduction Booklet
Chairman Dew's Report
Membership Reports
2008 Renewals
Below you will find some tools to use in your membership activities. Use these letters as tools to Welcome your new members and Thank your renewing and longtime members.
Commander's Welcome Letter to New Members
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Legislative Commission
| The Legislative Affairs Commission concerns itself with government regulatory issues which may have an impact on veterans and/or programs of The American Legion. | ||
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Vice Chairman
David
Lee
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Members
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Chairman Evans' Report
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Public Relations Commission
| The Public Relations Commission coordinates the internal and external images and messages of the S.A.L. The commission works in concert with other commissions and committees and assists them in achieving goals associated with public and media relations. | ||
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Vice Chairman
Robert Blazer
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Members
Gary Winters
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Chairman Bradtmueller's Report | ||
Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission
| The Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission coordinates programs and activities geared toward support of the nation's current and former uniformed military personnel. The commission collects data on S.A.L. contributions to veteran programs and coordinates numerous competitions related to veteran support. | |||
Chairman
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Vice Chairman
Bruno Williamson
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Members
Joseph Gladden
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Chairman Grist's Report |
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Tabs for Veteran's Reporting Form
Walter Reed Request for the Wounded
Wish List for Vet's Families
VA&R Reports Judging Procedures
VA&R Reports Judging Spreadsheet
More VA&R Links
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Web MasterUsing the World Wide Web to communicate to our own members, the National Web Site, is your portal to information and activities of the Sons of The American Legion.
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