Make sure your members know the value of being a SON, it is more than a discount card, more than bowling, curling and meetings, it is a Priceless Heritage, provide by our parent’s, grandparent’s and great grandparent’s service in these United States of America’s Armed Forces. It is because of the sacrifice they made and continue to make that we enjoy daily the freedoms we have and with these freedoms comes responsibilities. To be a SON is to be an active member of your Squadron, Community, and Nation. We are Partners in Service to America. Sad News: Squadron 10 Wausau announces the passing of Squadron Commander James Seehafer. http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/article/20100219/WDH010301/2190383/James-D.-Seehafer National Standings: we are 7th in the Nation, and 2nd in the Region for overall membership, we are 6th in the Nation for retention, do not lose those members once you sign them up as they are our future. We have 909 members from 2009 who have not renewed as of February 24th, what are we doing to retain those valued members? The Membership Report for February 24 2010, is posted on our web site www.wisal.org, under Membership Reports. Michael Lawler, Detachment Adjutant Email Subscriptions We have added to our email list and in this world of multiple email addresses, make sure you keep your subscription current. If you receive this email twice or want to change your information, use the Opt out link at the bottom of this email newsletter, then re-subscribe, http://www.wisal.org/newsletter.php?action=subscribe Do you have members who would like to receive the Sons of The American Legion Detachment email news updates, have them subscribe at http://www.wisal.org/newsletter.php?action=subscribe. You may also be interested in news from the American Legion Department of Wisconsin, http://wilegion.org/newsletter/subscriber/signup.aspx A Students PraiseThanks Veterans I thank you down to my core Written by a Columbus, WI Middle School student (from the Overlook, the Madison, WI VA Hospital newsletter.) Come to the Former Prisoner Of War Day April 9, 2PM at the Madison VA Hospital Auditorium Sons We Need Your Help April 9-11 In WausauWorkers are needed at the Conference for the National Guard Family Readiness Volunteers The American Legion & American Legion Auxiliary is sponsoring the awards ($1200) given during the Conference for the National Guard Family Readiness Volunteers. The conference is to provide an update to their volunteers as to what is happening, train them on new programs and reward them for their constant support throughout the year. The conference is being held April 09 - 11 in Wausau at the Patriot Center. The coordinator of this conference has offered to give us space in the resource area for distribution of our Legion Family program materials and membership and/or she would see that Legion Family information is included in the packets for the conference attendees. Your duties would be to help with the booth, handout brochures and answer questions and encourage membership for the Legion Family. Gladys Beese and Unit 10 have agreed to be on hand to assist with children, because Post/Unit 10 is hosting the Department Convention in July, I do not think we should ask them to do more. Contact us at alawi@amlegionauxwi.org, (608) 745-0124 Kathy Wollmer Service not Self for Veterans 2010 VETERANS JOB FAIRS & BENEFIT INFORMATION Please share with all veterans in your email list.
March 11, Thursday (9:00-4:00 pm): Madison Edgewood College, Deming Way Campus, 1255 Deming Way Contact: Michael Beck, (608) 242-4910 or Eric Benson, (608) 242-4881 March 12, Friday (9:00-12:00 pm): Milwaukee Milwaukee VA Medical Center, 5000 West National Ave, Room 3435 Contact: Greg Williams, (414) 389-6293 or Stan Kogutkiewicz, (262) 695-7790 March 25, Thursday (9:00-5:00 pm): Chippewa Falls Army National Guard Armory, 2811 East Park Avenue Contact: Tim Moore, (715) 836-2909 or Dave Tesch, (715) 836-3299 April 23, Friday (9:00-3:00 pm): Hayward Army National Guard Armory, 10691 Main Street Contact: Tim Moore, (715) 836-2909 or (715) 456-5790 2010 National Convention
The Detachment will sponsor two activities, a golf tournament Thursday August 26 and the Dinner Dance Friday August 27 hosted at Squadron #120 Tanner Paull, West Allis. We will need help from your squadrons to make these a success, we need volunteers to help at the golf outing, dinner dance, sell convention pins, raffles tickets at convention and more. Visit our web site for tours and other details, http://www.sal.legion.org/commissions/convention.html We want a large contingent of Wisconsin Sons attending the National Convention; we need you! Bring your officers and members and become involved, informed and enjoy the camaraderie. If you cannot attend all three days, get people from your squadron to help each day. Preregistration is required. Please contact, Michael Lawler, National Convention Chairman to volunteer, adjutant@wisal.org, or 608-795-4345 (leave a message). Triple Nickel AwardTHE "555" REPORT Beginning this year, the Triple Nickel "555" Award has been established by the National Organization to reward those Detachments that achieve each of these three membership goals: 1.) Charter five (5) new Squadrons Category 1
A warm welcome to the Squadrons who have joined our ranks since July 1st:
Category 2 The Detachment of Mississippi
Category 3 The Detachment of Mississippi Detachment Convention July 16-17-18Mark your calendars for July 16-17-18 2010, as the planning of the 42 Annual Detachment Convention is well underway. We had our walk through of the Wausau East High School; we will be in the same lecture hall as 2005, which is a great location and set up for us. We will be starting convention earlier on Friday to accommodate the nominations, guest speakers and other activities so plan your vacation requests now. Saturday, we hold Elections at 10:30, (National Convention Delegates, and Alternates are appointed at this time also), Awards Luncheon around noon, Installation of Officers in the afternoon, workshops late afternoon. Sunday following the Post Convention DEC, the Officers Development Team will have more training workshops. Squadron 10 is planning events and activities along with the Post and Unit. Watch for details in the Badger Legionnaire closer to July. In June, make sure your squadron sends in your delegates, alternates and guests certifications and registrations
Potential New SquadronsTheses Posts and others have expressed an interest in Chartering a Sons of The American Legion Squadron, our Vice Commanders are working with them to assist with the charter application process. If your Post would like information on how to charter a squadron, please contact our officers. First District 552 Somers 546 Racine Second District 384 Kewaskum Third District 59 Stoughton 360 Waunakee 503 Dane Iowa County Posts Tenth District 80 New Richmond Twelfth District 185 Grantsburg 499 Gordon Convention O Wisconsin Pin
When the news of having the National Convention back in Milwaukee came up, we were ecstatic. This is a great opportunity for the Detachment, and your Squadron, there is a lot to learn, things to do, and friends to reconnect with or make anew. The National Convention Pin design and sales is also one of the rewards. If you were at the Midwinter Conference, you had the chance to see the launch of the 2010 National Convention Milwaukee Pin, nicknamed the “Convention O Wisconsin” pin or The COW Pin for short. In March, your Squadron will receive an advance sales order blank, or print one up and order now to beat the rush. Do you ever wonder how some squadrons can raise so much money for the Child Welfare Foundation, the Commanders Project, and National Emergency Fund? They seize opportunities when they present themselves or create their own opportunities. This is your chance to seize the Day! Your Squadron will be able to use this National Convention Pin as a fundraiser as we have set up discounted pricing for you. The more you order the more you can make. Be a part of the Herd, get your barn full now! Districts1. Eleventh District 190.91% 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 Stop the BleedRetention is as important as signing up new members, here is a little history lesson: Since 2002 we have lost 3534 members, enough to more than double our Detachment Year Members Lost 2009 909 Where did these members go? Did they forget the Value of Being a SON? We have an obligation to reach out to them, reinstate them, and get them involved. Contact the Detachment Adjutant to get a roster of your past members. 105 - Percent and AboveThe Cream Rises to the Top, Great Job to these 20 squadrons for being over the 105 percent goal.
100 - 104 Percent19 Sqadrons are at or over the 100 percent goal, but not quite to the 105 percent final goal, keep up the membership campaign, you are right on track.
70-99 PercentJust a few days left for your squadron to reach 100 percent by The American Legion Birthday. Will you make it? National Commander Clarence Hill is confident you will and will personally sign an award for your squadron if you do.
38-69 PercentWe know these squadrons are working on their membership and will soon be achieving goal, they just need a little reminder that this is a team effort and every member of the team needs to put in 110% effort. Do you need help? Our officers and chairmen are eager to provide whatever you need, contact them. Officers Contact Information Sheet
Squadrons on the MendWe know that each squadron operates a little differently and these squadron are working to bring in their membership. We do remind everyone not to hold onto membership, you can send in one at a time as they come in. If you do hold membership, do not hold them past the first of the year, as this causes your members become delinquent and no longer in good standing. They may lose their continual years and benefits.
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We are hosting the National Convention, at the Midwest Airline Center in Milwaukee August 27-30 2010. 
