We have been in contact with the goose egg squadrons and have had positive results, we are down to four of them and those four are working to get their membership in, thanks guys! Our Membership Team has a plan to win the Triple Nickel Award of $555.00. Remember we want to Charter 5 new Squadrons, Retain at least 85% of our members, and attain 105% total membership Here are our standings: Wisconsin -- 2 charters -- 70.33% Renewal -- 81.95% goal I know we can do it! But we all need to work at it. Here we have the Detachments who are on track to achieve the Triple Nickel incentive recognition program award of $555.00 from National Emblem Sales. Nebraska--4 charters--66.43% Renewal -- 75.6% goal In March, we will celebrate The American Legion Birthday and Saint Patrick’s Day. In keeping with the St Paddy’s theme, we have nicknamed our 2010 National Convention Pin, “Convention O’ Wisconsin” watch this newsletter for more details on advanced sales of the National Convention Pin. The Membership Report for February 15 2010, is posted on our web site www.wisal.org, under Membership Reports. Michael Lawler, Detachment Adjutant Reminders Consolidated Report Forms will be in the mail to your Squadron’s Primary Contact Person in March, make sure you are keeping track of your hours and donations so you can report them to your Squadron. We need your Midwinter Evaluation Forms promptly returned Scholarship Applications Due April 1st, http://www.wisal.org/detachment/committees/children_youth/scholarship/scholarship.php Coloring Contest Entrees Due April 1st, http://www.wisal.org/detachment/committees/americanism/americanismcolorcontest.php Sons of The American Legion Accomplishments, http://www.wisal.org/documents/2009%20Accomplishments.pdf Adjutants UpdateThe Adjutants Update was mailed to the Primary Contact person we have listed for your Squadron; you may view them online at www.wisal.org or at the links below. February 2010 Pass the Hat for Homeless Veterans
The Commander Project, Pass the Hat for Homeless Veterans – is coming along nicely, we have a total of $519.00, so far. Your donations will help homeless Veterans across the state and the top per capita donor will receive the coveted Commander Project Crystal Award. Deadline is May 31, 2010. Donations have been reported by Squadrons; #313 Black Earth - $16.00, #437 Mazomanie - $50.00, #48 Beloit - $25.00, # 108 Clear Lake - $40.00, #209 Orfordville - $100.00, Vet’s Day 100% Sq’s (19) @ $10.00 each = $190.00, Mike Pook, $20.00, Kelly Powers, $50.00, Det. Fall DEC Fines $28.00, Reports are that some of the Squadrons are already planning a brat fry this spring to raise money for the Commander’s Project. What is your squadron working on? Thank you all for you donations and your dedication to our Veterans. Make donation payable to Sons of The American Legion, with Commanders Project in the memo line, mail donations to the Detachment Finance Officer Dennis Stockfisch N56W18346 Evergreen Ln, Menomonee Falls WI 53051, this helps us record the squadrons who donate and helps you get credit for the donation.
Child Welfare Foundation– Total - $911.00 Each year the Sons of The American Legion are the largest contributors to The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation. Just by raising $1.00 or $2.00 per member per year, we have already donated $4,000,000.00. Currently Wisconsin is in 29th place for CWF Donations, let’s get back on track. New this year, in addition to the national awards and recognition from the Child Welfare Foundation the Detachment Children and Youth Committee will be presenting awards to the top three per capita donors at the Detachment Convention this July in Wausau The race is on, get your donations in soon and join the list of Squadrons who are in the running for these new awards: · #158 Maiden Rock - $26.00, · # 108 Clear Lake - $60.00, · # 437 Mazomanie - $250.00, · #437 Mazomanie - $50.00, · #209 Orfordville - $100.00, · #214 Darlington - $100.00, · #48 Beloit - $75.00, · #189 Watertown - $250.00, This year Squadron #437 raised $250.00 by selling CWF Challenge Coins, Squadron 189 has already matched that amount, and this will be an interesting competition to see who garners the new Detachment Awards. Donation Deadline is May 31 2010. Make donation payable to CWF or Child Welfare Foundation, mail donations to the Detachment Finance Officer Dennis Stockfisch N56W18346 Evergreen Ln, Menomonee Falls WI 53051, this helps us record the squadrons who donate and helps you get credit for the donation. Regional and National Membership Report
As you can see, we have been one-step behind Minnesota for too long, they have gotten too comfortable with first place, and now Michigan wants in on the action too. We cannot allow this to continue, where is your Wisconsin Pride? We need 200 members to get ahead of them and 500 to be 100 percent. We can do it, if everyone pulls together, help your squadron get the renewals in, sign up new members, and reinstate members who have lapsed. The good news is we climbed to 6th in the Nation for overall membership and 3rd in the Nation for RETENTION! Thank you Cheddar Heads!
(Central Region) Dennis L. Theobald (IA) Detachment Goal Actual Percent MINNESOTA 10,632 9,079 85.393 WISCONSIN 3,158 2,640 83.597 MICHIGAN 20,408 16,538 81.037 OHIO 30,428 24,202 79.539 ILLINOIS 14,957 11,774 78.719 INDIANA 36,074 28,258 78.333 MISSOURI 3,135 2,329 74.290 IOWA 2,760 1,864 67.536 Totals 121,552 96,684 79.541
District ReportOur next membership goal is 100 percent by March 1st, 2010. 1. Eleventh District 187.88% If your Squadron is 100 percent by the Legion Birthday, National American Legion Commander Clarence Hill will sign a certificate, worthy of framing, for your Squadron. Legion and Auxiliary District Reports are available on their web sites. Contact your Vice Commanders and District Chairmen if you need help or have any questions. |
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