THE LIFEBLOOD OF AN ORGANIZATION

WHY JOINING THE AMERICAN LEGION IS COOL?

DEPARTMENT JR VICE COMMANDER

11TH & 3RD DISTRICTS

BE A PART OF SOMETHING “AMAZING”

AMERICA’S LARGEST SUPPORTER OF VETERANS

MOST POWERFUL ORGANIZATION OF

WARTIME VETERANS (and their families)

The American Legion

The Legion ushered in the modern VA

The Legion drafted and pushed the GI Bill

The Legion brought into existence benefits,

programs, and services for veterans

The Legion works everyday on behalf of U.S. service-members

The Legion is a leader in providing resources and transition assistance

MAKING AN IMPACT IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY

VA Volunteers: VA-trained volunteers and more than $1M raised to assist VA hospitals

American Legion Baseball: Healthy Wholesome Activity – some go on to MLB

Charities: Robust fundraising program collects donations and turn them in grants

Veterans Defense Americanism Youth

Veterans Affairs &

Rehabilitation

National Security

Americanism

Children & Youth

Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation

• Composed of services, programs, and advocacy efforts that improve Veterans lives

• Host monthly Veterans Benefits Center country-wide

• Provide info, referrals, and resources on education, employment & business, death benefits, and other topics

National Security

• The American Legion position on national defense is tied to a strong, well-resourced defense

• The American Legion plays a vital role in supporting those who risks their lives to protect our freedom

• The American Legion staff members help troops thru medical discharge process and provide representation before boards

Another opportunity to make your mark

Making a difference in your local community

Promotes enthusiasm and camaraderie among the Legion Family

The experience of knowing that The American Legion is a driving force behind a “team” is both gratifying and satisfying

Youth

• This pillar is guided by 3 main objectives:

Strengthen the family unit

Support organizations that help children in need

Provide communities with well-rounded programs to

provide hope & opportunity to young people

facing difficult

• One such program is Temporary Financial Assistance (TFA)

Membership Has Its PrivilegesBenefits of Legion Membership

The American Legion Magazine The American Legion Online Update Mylegion.org Social Network Legislative Action Center Member Discounts Financial and Insurance Services The American Legion Emblem Sales

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Family Support Network

Social Issues

Child Welfare Foundation

Employment & Business

Final Respects VA Volunteer Services Help for Homeless Vets Discharge Review Veterans Education GI Bill Board of Veterans

Appeal

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Boy Scouts of America

Oratorical Competition

ROTC

Legacy Scholarship

Jr Shooting Sports

Boys State/Boys Nation

Oratorical Competition

Education Assistance

Voter Participation

Blood Donor Program Foreign Relations OPN Comfort Warrior Military Quality Life Nat’l Emergency Fund Disaster Preparedness Support for Tricare Military Quality of Life Blue Star Banner Full Accounting of

POW/MIA

THIS CONCLUDES MY BRIEFING