Tim Engstrom

Tim Engstrom

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Know constitutions, bylaws and rules

The Constitution & Bylaws program assists and educates members about the need to have proper governing documents at all levels. The Constitution and Bylaws for units, districts and the department are approved by Department Convention action. The Department Standing Rules are also approved by convention action.

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Leadership can be hard to define

Greetings, Minnesota American Legion Family. I hope you all had an enjoyable Halloween and are now looking forward to seeing family and friends during Thanksgiving.

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Do your past presidents parley hardy?

What is the Past Presidents Parley? What do they do? Does my unit have one? Who can belong? So let’s go “Back to the Basics” as our President Judy Ackerman’s theme says.

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Ride for the Stones raises $19,000

BAGLEY — The 11th Annual Clearwater County “Ride for the Stones” was a huge success, breaking the previous record of money raised from over $16,000 last year to over $19,000 this year.

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Legion Baseball acknowledges one of its founders with Hall of Fame induction

FARMINGTON — Father David Moran was the very first baseball director from the 3rd District.

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Marietta Unit 156 recognizes longtime member

Dorothy Redepenning, a longtime resident of Marietta and an active member of the Marietta Auxiliary Unit 156, Marietta, was presented her 75-year continuous membership certificate.

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Marietta Post 156 recognizes longtime member

Marietta Post 156 Commander Lyndon Fitzpatrick, left, presented member Duane Jurgens with a certificate and 70-year continuous membership pin.

Go to Minneapolis Falldin Post 555 performs flag ceremony at Ukrainian American Center

Minneapolis Falldin Post 555 performs flag ceremony at Ukrainian American Center

Minneapolis Falldin Post 555 received gratitude from the Ukrainian American Center in Northeast Minneapolis for a flag-dedication ceremony the post performed.

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4th District commander talks with WWII veteran

During a recent visit to North St. Paul Post 39 as part of the 4th District Leadership Tour, Commander Jon Haworth talks with World War II veteran Bob Holmstrom about his book, “Warbirds in the Cloak of Darkness.”

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ALA membership needs to hit 85 percent

The Fall Conference was a hit once again. Since Oct. 21, I have had 21 units come off the 5 percent-or-less membership list. This is fantastic. This being said, there are still 71, yes 71, units that are at zero or under 5 percent of goal.

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Minneapolis Falldin Post 555 delivers school supplies

Minneapolis Falldin Post 555 delivers school supplies to Valley View Elementary School in Columbia Heights on Sept. 12.

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Alexandria Post 87 recognizes longtime members

Erling Berger celebrates 70 years with Alexandria Post 87 on May 21. Erling passed away June 10. Presenting the framed certificate is Commander Charlie Olson.