10th District Commander’s Report
Greeting Mighty 10th District.
I am working on my jokes, but don’t expect stand-up comedy. Ha ha!
You all are doing a bang-up job on membership. Let’s not stop now. Press a little harder; ask a few more questions.
The following are a few excerpts from the history of The American Legion: “The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization.
“Today, membership stands at over 1.6 million in more than 12,000 posts worldwide.
“From the nation-changing of The American Legion-drafted G.I. Bill to relief for veterans exposed to toxic contamination in the service, veterans of The American Legion have worked for over a century to improve and strengthen the nation they swore with their lives to defend.”
As our National Commander has stated, we are “Stronger Together” and “Better Together.”
A lot of mid-winter conferences have been completed. Planning and progress has been made on testimonials and joint testimonials, past commanders, presidents, directors dinners, rallies and many other events. The Consolidated Post Report (CPR) is an annual report used by American Legion posts to document their activities and community impact, submitted to both Department and National Headquarters.
The CPR allows American Legion posts to record and report their activities over a 12-month period, typically from June 1 through May 31. It includes volunteer hours, fundraising efforts, youth programs, funeral honors, and other community service initiatives. The data collected helps National Headquarters quantify the contributions of posts for Congress, media and national leadership, and supports testimony by the national commander on Capitol Hill.
We do not stand alone! Legionnaires, Auxiliary, Junior Auxiliary, Sons of The American Legion and American Legion Riders. All are members of the American Legion Family working for one cause: veterans and their families.
“Coming together is the Beginning, Keeping together is Development, Working together is Improvement. To clarify.
Coming together signifies the initial stage where individuals unite for a common purpose, marking the beginning of collective efforts.
Keeping together refers to the commitment to maintain that unity over time, which is crucial for sustaining progress and overcoming challenges.
Working together highlights the active cooperation and coordinated effort necessary to achieve success, indicating that true success is realized through harmonious collaboration. This quote serves as a reminder of the foundational role of team work and collaboration in any successful endeavor.