Tim Engstrom
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10th District commander’s August report
I’m very excited to be working with some of the finest people in the American Legion.
9th District commander’s August report
If your post is doing well, and the post closest to your post is not, please offer your post’s assistance to help them get up to speed. Our strength is our ability to work as a team.
7th District commander’s August report
Congratulations to Paul Hassing, our new department commander and his new and returning officers.
6th District commander’s August report
Membership is everyone’s job. Let’s get new members in by giving them a reason to join and just as importantly, a reason to stay. Find a position or committee that they may like and help them learn the way!
5th District commander’s August report
As I look forward to my second term as commander of The Fighting 5th District, I am reminded of those Legionnaires who supported me then and those who support me now. Thanks for your vote of confidence.
4th District commander’s August report
As I assume the role of commander for the 4th District, I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for the trust and confidence you have bestowed upon me.
2nd District commander’s August report
My name is James Olson, and I am the newly elected 2nd District commander. I live near Amboy, went to elementary school in Winnebago and graduated from Blue Earth High School.
1st District commander’s August report
Greetings from the 1st District! I am a PUFL member of Eyota Post 551 and Rochester Squadron 446. My grandfather served in the Army during World War II and my father was in the Air Force during Vietnam.
Moon backed for department commander
Dr. Carl Moon has been endorsed for Department Commander for the 2024-2025 membership year by Kriesel Jacobson Post 560 in Zimmerman. He has also been endorsed by the 6th and 9th districts.
Department Convention next year to be hosted by Willmar
Jim Mertens, chairman of the Convention Corp., said Willmar was approved for the site of the 105th Department Convention. He said committee members are in negotiation for a five-year deal much like the one St. Cloud has for the Fall Conference. Multi-year contracts result in better rates.