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Mail Call: It’s stunning how much the state gets
The January Issue of the Minnesota Legionnaire had a small but insightful article on American Legion post-level charitable gambling.
Chaplain: Faith is a powerful way to face anxiety
Anxiety as explained in the dictionary is a feeling of worry, nervousness or unease about an event or circumstance that has an uncertain outcome.
Minnesota Commander: Credit belongs to members and supporters
We have the honor of hosting National Commander Daniel Seehafer from April 14 through the 18. Please look at the website for locations and see if you can attend any of his stops. We need to show him how great the Department of Minnesota is. The national commander will be at Veterans Day on the Hill on April 17.
Director: Minneapolis VA expanding services for veterans
By almost any measure, the Minneapolis VA provides high quality care. We measure this by a variety of means including surveys and inspections, visits by veteran service organization leaders and direct feedback from veterans on their experience, satisfaction and trust.
Commissioner: MDVA now has 4 cemeteries, to have 8 homes
This last year has seen some major accomplishments. After years of advocacy, planning and construction, MDVA completed four major construction projects: the Redwood Falls State Veterans Cemetery was dedicated in August when the first interments were held and three new Veterans Homes in Bemidji, Montevideo and Preston are close to opening.
Mail Call: Dan Morgan cartoon for January
“You play any heavy metal?”
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.