American Legion
Discussion of TCAVA dominated 107th Nat’l Convention
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Discussion of the Taking Care of America’s Veterans Act was the hot topic at the 107th American Legion National Convention, held at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville.
Pearl Harbor Rally is Dec. 5
BREWSTER — The Pearl Harbor Rally is slated to be held Saturday, Dec. 5, at Brewster Post 464.
Legion Riders raise nearly $70,000
WASECA — The Minnesota American Legion Riders in August collected $61,691 during the Fund 85 Ride — and an additional $7,300 after the conclusion — for a grand total of $69,991.
Jessica Lynch to speak at Fall Conference
ST. CLOUD — The keynote speaker at the American Legion Fall Conference will be rescued Iraq War POW Jessica Lynch.
Resolutions passed at the 107th National Convention
Minnesota sent a resolution to the America Legion National Convention originating from Zimmerman Post 560. The Department of Minnesota Convention approved it in July.
Amendment to expand American Legion Auxiliary membership
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A resolution passed at the 107th American Legion National Convention amended the American Legion National Constitution. The majority voted aye, but there were nay votes, too.
Guest Column: Thanks for 2 great years as district commander
The past two years as district commander have been a whirlwind. I’ve only been a member of The American Legion for three years so becoming commander was like drinking from a fire cannon.
Counselor: Minnesota Boys State is not a military camp
We experienced a great week in June at St. John’s University. We also learned there are misconceptions about the American Legion Boys State program.
What about the rallies?
There were talks of bringing back the Harvest Rally for the Saturday of Camporee.
It’s Camporee Time!
LEGIONVILLE — The annual Camporee takes place Sept. 9-13 at Legionville Education Center north of Brainerd.
Guest Column: Where is wisdom to be found in the world?
Wisdom always wins. Applying brain knowledge with timing, listening, feeling and sensing adds up to intelligence and in biblical times the old men who would sit at the front gate, available to ask questions to assist.
Minnesota American Legion Bowling scores
Men’s Team Competition. There were 63 teams.