Tim Engstrom
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Membership director: What is post retention?
You hear people giving membership reports with renewal percentages. How are renewals calculated?
President: Thank you for a successful Fall Conference
Did you attend Fall Conference? Did you like the new look and feel? Thursday evening was well-attended, and a lot of information was shared. Thank you to Carol Kottom, Judy Ackerman, Christie Avant and Nancy Lewison with North Star Honor Flight for your informative presentations.
New ADSO: Meet the new ADSO
For the many of you who do not know me, my name is Jason Storm. I was hired six months ago as the American Legion’s assistant department service officer (aka ADSO) for the Department of Minnesota.
ALR Director: Way to go, Zimmerman!
I would like to begin by acknowledging my appreciation to Department Commander Linda Dvorak and Department President Robin Dorf for the invitation to bring greetings on behalf of the Minnesota American Legion Riders at the general sessions for both the Legion and Auxiliary during the annual Fall Conference. It was an honor to do this and hopefully, I represented the Legion Riders proudly.
All-Family Events Calendar
Dec. 6: Pearl Harbor Rally, Buffalo Post 270
NECman: Entire Legion must learn the 4 rules
At the Fall NEC meeting in Indianapolis, National Judge Advocate Mark Seavey stressed two main issues.
Chaplain: Deer hunt at Legionville unforgettable
It is one hunt I will never forget — from the guides assisting in the awesome eight deer stands to the ATV drivers dropping us off and picking us up.
SAL successfully hosts 1st disabled veterans turkey hunt
LEGIONVILLE — The first three disabled veterans to participate in the first SAL Detachment of Minnesota Disabled Veterans Turkey Hunt at Legionville were Bernard Vail of Waconia Post 150, Matt Berens of Hopkins Post 320 and Ted Berg of Springfield Post 257.
Commander: Americanism is more than waving flags
Thank you to all who attended the Fall Conference. The turnout was outstanding, the speakers and classes were great, and I hope everyone learned a lot! If you have comments or would like to see other subjects taught at the Fall Conference, please let me know.
National HQ encourages Army-Navy watch parties
INDIANAPOLIS — The American Legion is proud to be an associate sponsor of the Army-Navy Game, happening on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Albert Lea wins bid to be start for national motorcycle ride
ALBERT LEA — Glenville American Legion Riders Chapter 264 submitted a winning proposal to have Albert Lea be the launch and endpoint on the Nation of Patriots Tour, a national motorcycle run that gathers financial support for disabled veterans and their families.
Veterans Day at Apple Valley High School
Apple Valley Post 1776 provided colors at a Veterans Day observance at Apple Valley High School.