Tim Engstrom
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2nd District Commander’s March-April 2025 Report
It’s everyone’s favorite time of year: Reports! Get those Consolidated Post Reports and program reports filled out and sent in as soon as possible. Post Data Reports and Officer Reports will be coming due in a few months as well.
10th District Commander’s March-April 2025 Report
There’s a lot going on in the Mighty 10th District in March!
9th District Commander’s March-April 2025 Report
Welcome to March 2025, which comes with spring right around the corner. Time for post committee updates and preparing for elections.
1st District Commander’s March-April 2025 Report
The essence of leadership within any organization lies in the unwavering commitment to the principles of transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct. Nowhere is this more evident than in the esteemed ranks of the American Legion.
Commander’s Project is at 61 percent
Department Commander Carl Moon’s Project is at 61 percent. He has raised $36,632.
February had love for Minnesota veterans
February was full of LOVE for our veterans in the eight Minnesota Veterans Homes and four VA medical centers the Department of Minnesota supports.
Special request from overseas commissaries for coupons
Helpful tips and contact information on where to send the coupons:
National Volunteer Week is around the corner
National Volunteer Week was established in 1974.
Minnesota Girls State deadline is April 1
American Legion Auxiliary Minnesota Girls State 2025 78th session is June 15-21, 2025, at Bethel University in Arden Hills.
American Legion National Samsung Scholar is a Minnesota Girls Stater!
Jensen was among 10 scholars who were recognized at a dinner. The 10 Boys and Girls Staters each received $10,000 scholarships from the the American Legion’s Committee on Youth Education.
Department of Minnesota is near a membership milestone!
March is Community Service Month. What are your plans for your community? Please share your ideas with the district and department community service chairmen. We want to be able to toot your horn in the annual reports as to what you have done and will be doing.
There is time to register for Boys State
High school boys currently in their junior year are registering for the 2025 Boys State session at St. John’s University June 8-14 at www.mnboysstate.org.