6th District Commander’s Report

Greetings from the BIG 6th District.

Seems like we are getting an old-fashioned cold winter this year. It always amuses me when I see on the TV news how “catastrophic cold and snow” is hitting the East Coast. And we had the same weather just two days ago, but we didn’t shut down. We just bundled up and went about our business.

We need to continue to put the same steadfast attitude toward our membership work. Let’s not let anything keep us from talking to our members and getting them to renew, and getting our fellow veterans that are not Legionnaires to join us.

Here in the BIG 6th District, we are doing well with our membership efforts, but we need to remember there is always work to do. We do all of this work because “Together We Can” continue to advocate for our fellow veterans, keep pride in our country strong, provide security for everyone in our nation and bring those still missing home, and make sure the youth of today have everything they need to grow into productive, participating citizens.

This is the season for mid-winter gatherings, oratorical contests and other events that keep us busy and engaged. Soon we will be in the season for reports and awards. Let’s make sure the whole world knows what we do in our communities every day, and make sure we recognize and award those that go above and beyond to serve us and keep us safe.

Most important among all our reports is the Consolidated Post Report (or CPR). This is the report we use to show our lawmakers and leaders at all levels what we do every day. Let’s make sure we have a 100 percent CPR turn-in for Commander Linda Dvorak!

This is also the time where submissions for youth events (Oratorical Contest, Boys & Girls State, Legionville Safety Training, Baseball, etc.) are coming due. Don’t let this opportunity pass by. I know we have some outstanding young people in our communities that would love to be a part of these events.

I hope to see many of you at the events and rallies that are coming up around the department and in our BIG 6th District.

Until next time, stay safe, stay warm, and BE THE ONE because TOGETHER WE CAN do wonderful things.