The December 29, 2008 membership report is posted here. Membership reports are also on our web site www.wisal.org, under Membership Reports, as PDF files. Have a Happy and Safe New Year! Michael Lawler, Detachment Adjutant Quotes for the day Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Squadrons In NeedCommander Hove and his officers need to contact the following Squadrons; 1 Germantown ~ 62 Columbus ~ 63 Clintonville ~ 115 Elroy ~ 171 Union Grove ~ 305 Johnson Creek ~ 387 Franklin. Or Contact, Kirk Hove, Commander Kerry Severson, Vice Commander Districts 2-9-11 Ron Henderson Vice Commander Eric Torstenson, Vice Commander David Blaser, Vice Commander If you are unable to get in touch with them please contact Adjutant Lawler at adjutant@wisal.org Legion Mid Winter Marshfield January 16-18Mid-Winter ConferenceDate: January 16-18, 2009 Click here for a full schedule of events.
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Click here for information on the welcome reception and an RSVP form. Commanders, Historians, Adjutants, Chaplains, Membership Chairmen, Newsletter Editors, there is something for everyone, see the schedule of events and get signed up. Membership TransmittalsRemember when transmitting membership to Headquarters DOs
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SAL Winter DEC Portage January 24 2009On our web site www.wisal.org, click on the DETACHMENT INFORMATION tab, you will find the links for Winter DEC January 24 2009, Winter 2009 DEC Agenda , and Portage Area Hotels. Commander Kirk is lining up a guest to address the DEC and is working on an Officers Development Committee. Get involved, be an active part of your organization. Do you have a Bonspiel team for February 6-8, 2009 in ArlingtonSons you too can sign up for the State Legion Bonspiel Tournament. Get your team together and contact Don Keller. Date: February 6-8, 2009 From CollegeCurling.org Curling BasicsThe Game
Curling is played on a level sheet of ice with two teams of four people. Each player slides two stones toward the house (target), a 12 foot circle at the far end of the ice. The players deliver one stone at a time alternating with the other team. Stones can be placed anywhere beyond the further hog line and stones can be removed by another stone (a takeout.) An end (inning) is complete when all 16 stones are played. A game usually consists of 8 or 10 ends. Only the team whose stone is closest to the center of the house scores for that end. The scoring team receives one point for each stone that is closer to house's center than the closest opposing stone. Players deliver the stone from the hack, a foothold, and turns the handle of the stone just before releasing it. Turning the handle causes the stone to curl or curve as it slides along. The stone must be released before it reaches the closer hog line. Oratorical Contest in Ripon February 21, 2009Again this year the Sons of The American Legion will sponsor the printing of the programs for the oratorical contest and assisting as needed. If you would like to assist as an escort, judge or time keeper, contact Jill at Legion Headquarters. This is a great opportunity to see some of our extremely talented youth in action. Plan to attend and cheer on your District's contestant. Date: February 21, 2009 State Final Contest starts around 2:00 p.m. "A Constitutional Speech Contest"
 Particpants in the American Legion Oratorical Contest develop leadership qualities, the ability to think and speak clearly and intelligently, and are better prepared for the acceptance of the duties and responsibilities, for the rights and privileges of American citizenship.Legion Bowling in Watertown March 7 - April 26, 200982nd State Bowling TournamentDo you have your team together? Sons of The American Legion members 18 yeard old and over can participate in the Legion Bowling. Contact Richard Symoens for more details. Date: March 7 - April 26, 2009 National StandingsYour tenacity on the Membership Golf Course has left the rest of the Central Region speechless (and that does not happen too often). You deserve another refreshment form the lovely ladies in the beverage cart, but remember doing well along the course is just part of the game, we need to finish over 105 percent or no one will remember the great work you have been doing. We are NUMBER ONE! In the Central Region and FOURTH in the Nation!. Keep at it, and make it a fun adventure.
RenewalsEven our Renewal Standings have improved, THIRD in the Nation. Keep your eye on the ball, and lets renew those members. You may need to remind those members who have not renewed all of the great things the Sons do, Retain, Recruit and Renew.
District ScoreOur goal is 75% by January10 2009. Some of you have been hitting it hard, Great Job. Ninth District moved up 5 places, Seventh moves up 2, Tenth and Third up one. Is Your Membership up to Par? 1. Fifth District 103.57% 2. Eleventh District 88.24% 3. Fourth District 82.96% 4. Third District 82.14% 5. Twelfth District 79.41% 6. Tenth District 70.90% 7. First District 66.60% 8. Ninth District 63.96% 9. Seventh District 59.96% 10. Sixth District 57.95% 11. Second District 57.75% 12. Eighth District 56.52% We should be at 100 percent or better, any member not renewed by January is considered Delinquent, and is no longer a member in good standing. Know the CodesThe membership report is color coded for your convenience, and reading enjoyment · Blue = at or over the 105% goal, you are a GOLF PRO, you should be teaching this class. · Black = at or over the 100% goal, you are a GOLF MASTER, you know your game very well, it is time to mentor the rest of us. · Green = at or over the 75 % goal, you are on the GREEN, keep it going to the cup. · Orange = below our goal, you are in the SAND TRAP, Pros and Masters are standing by to help you, contact them. · RED = below 10 members, a minimum of 10 members are required to maintain a charter, please contact us so we can help you. Squadron Standings 105 percent and better, The Pros
Squadrons Standings 100 - 104 Percent, The Masters
Squadron Standings 75 - 99 Percent, On the Green
Squadrons Below Goal or at ZERO, Sand Trapped
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