Tim Engstrom
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1st District commander’s January 2024 report
According to the latest membership reports, we should be proud of our efforts. I realize that it is tough getting memberships, but I know that everyone is working hard on coming up with creative ways to bring in new members and get current members involved.
2nd District commander’s January 2024 report
If you have not heard, the 6th District has challenged the 2nd District to a membership competition.
3rd District commander’s January 2024 report
As for myself, it is hard not to overindulge due to the appreciation of free meals offered that are abundant to veterans, especially in the larger cities. In many of the restaurants I visited, a drill sergeant could have said “Fall in!” and I would have bet the entire restaurant would have emptied out in formation.
Mail Call: Why not just go to 6 issues?
Sorry to hear that the Legionnaire newspaper is going to nine versus twelve issues per year. Since it is a budget issue, I recommend going a step further and just making it six issues per year — or bi-monthly. Many subscription magazines publish that way. Sadly, most people don’t read as much anymore and will be happy with a gap between issues.
5th District commander’s January 2024 report
Post 99 hosts Minneapolis-Richfield Post 435’s Omelet Breakfast on the second Sunday and Post 99 Pancake Breakfast on the fourth Sunday. Remember to support your local posts!
6th District commander’s January 2024 report
Membership is also on the mind. Most posts in the 6th District are doing well, as of last check, and some only need one or two members to make goal. Get out there and talk to these people.
7th District commander’s January 2024 report
To all in the 7th District and all of the other districts around this great state of Minnesota, I hope you had a happy holiday season.
8th District commander’s January 2024 report
Remember that national dues have increased for 2025 by $5, and Department of Minnesota will be voting on a dues increase of $3 so get with your members and make sure your dues cover those increases.
9th District commander’s January 2024 report
Congratulations to our Nielsville Post 336, Strandquist Post 466 and Gully Post 603 for reaching or exceeding 100 percent goal. Great job!
10th District commander’s January 2024 report
It seems every Legion post I’ve attended since becoming commander has been filled with great people and engaging events. Beanbag tosses, meat raffles, bingo, bands and karaoke. There’s always something going on at the Legion!
Mail Call: VA staffer shines in duties
The purpose of my letter is to commend a member of the Minneapolis VA staff, Ms. Ann Crew, for her sterling professionalism in handling my high blood pressure program.
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