Fall is apon us and we need to get down to business, with our fundraising, membership and committee projects and goals.
The October 2, 2008 membership report is posted here. Membership reports are on our web site www.wisal.org, under Membership Reports, as PDF files.
Thanks for all that you do for the Sons!
Michael Lawler, Detachment Adjutant
Quote for the day
"In helping others, we shall help ourselves, for whatever good we give out completes the circle and comes back to us." Flora Edwards.
Letters from the National CommanderNational Commander Tommie Cisna has created three letters that you can use in your membership program. Use these letters as tools to Welcome your new members and Thank your renewing and longtime members.
Commander's Welcome Letter to New Members Word Doc
Commander's Thank You to Renewing Members Word Doc
Commander's Thank You to Longtime Renewing Members Word Doc
Let your members know you and the National Commander appreciates them.
Camp American Legion, Commander Kirk’s Project:The Sons of The American Legion are here to serve our Veterans and Commander Kirk's project will highlight one of Wisconsin Legions premier veteran’s rehabilitation locations. Commander Hove has set the goal of $2.00 per member to be donated to Camp American Legion. Our goal is pool our resources to complete a major project at camp, replacing the tile floor in the main lodge where our veterans are served. If everyone works together we can raise $6,000.00 and more, any surplus will be used for some much needed smaller items at Camp. Donations should be made to the Sons of The American Legion with Camp in the memo line, mail them to our Finance Officer Dennis Stockfisch N56W18346 Evergreen Ln, Menomonee Falls WI 53051-5540 Thank you to the Squadrons, Post and Units who have already donated. Has your squadron reached the $2.00 Goal? Do not be the last squadron again this year.
Design our National Pin win $500.00*You have an opportunity to design the 2010 National Convention Pin, *if your design is chosen you will win a $500.00 savings bond.
Visit our website www.wisal.org, under Detachment Information, for complete rules and entry form or contact your Detachment Officers.
A brief synopsis of the contest; The Pin size should be approximately 1 ½ “, must include Sons of The American Legion Emblem, indicate the year 2010, convey to the observer that it is about Wisconsin. All submissions will become the property of the Sons of The American Legion Detachment of Wisconsin. Entries must be at HQ prior to January 9th 2009
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100 Percent Goal, November 11thVeterans Day is our goal date for Squadrons to reach 100% in 2009 memberships. At the time of this article the following Squadrons were at 100% and will have a check written in their name to Camp American Legion; 21 Kenosha, 375 Mukwonago, 220 Soldiers Grove, 245 Cross Plains, 129 Black River Falls, 150 Wausaukee, 417 French Island. We should be able to have every Squadron at 100 Percent. Get your membership team involved, contact your vice commander for suggestions.
Kerry Severson, Vice Commander
Districts 2-9-11 Box 209, Richland Center, WI 53581 608-647-4263, kseverson99@yahoo.com
Ron Henderson Vice Commander
Districts 7-10-12 W6058 Bucklin Rd, Onalaska, WI 54650 608-781-0696, kd61@charter.net
Eric Torstenson, Vice Commander
Districts 1-4-5 10216 William St, Richmond IL 60071, 262-279-5680, etorstenson@charter.net
You may also contact, Commander Kirk Hove, 4712 Kappus Dr #2, Eau Claire WI 54701 715-835-3893 k_hove@sbcglobal.net
Rally PhotosMembership Rally September 20, 2008
l-r Detachment Vice Commander David Blaser, Department President Sue Vorwald, Department Commander Jim Reigel, Detachment Vice Commander Kerry Severson
Third District brings in the membership
l-r Detachment Adjutant Michael Lawler, Department Secretary Kathy Wollmer, Department Adjutant Terry Troutman
Third District American Legion Riders
District ReportThe Membership Golf Open: Make it a hole in one for the Sons.
Looks like we need to get the caddies and golf carts out, while we did take in some membership this week, the district standings did not change. Are you setting up a compitition with your neighboring Squadrons? How about with your Vice Commanders? Lets all get involved and have fun with this.
1. Fifth District 87.50%
2. Eleventh District 66.67%
3. Third District 49.91%
4. Fourth District 45.19%
5. Sixth District 43.18%
6. Twelfth District 42.65%
7. Seventh District 38.75%
8. Ninth District 32.49%
9. First District 30.19%
10. Second District 9.250%
11. Tenth District 8.21%
12. Eighth District 5.07%
Remember to keep collecting the 2008 dues through December 31, get those last minute renewals in.
How does this compare to your Legion Districts and Auxiliary Membership?
Squadron 21 to Host the FALL DEC Our Fall Detachment Executive Committee meetings will be held Saturday October 25th 2008, 9:00 AM, at Squadron 21 Kenosha, 504 58th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140 1-262-657-7464. These meetings are where the Detachment (State) level committee and commission chairmen meet to work on the plans, goals and direction of your organization, this is where your elected officers report on their activities and present to you what they plan to do in the future for you. This is also a great time to meet them and to meet the members and officers of Squadron 21.
Midwinter Conference at Marshfield January 17thJanuary 17th attend the Midwinter Conference at Marshfield, we will have our DEC meetings, announcement of the National Pin Contest and workshops and learning opportunities will abound.
Information will be coming out in the Badger Legionnaire and be posted on our web site when available.
Detachment Convention Milwaukee July 17-19Plans are well underway for the 41st annual Detachment Convention in Milwaukee, if there are changes, suggestions or comments that you have for the convention come to the Fall DEC in Kenosha the convention committee would appreciate your input or you may mail/email them to the Adjutant.
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