The 2011 Membership Report for September 9, is on our web site www.wisal.org, under Membership Reports. We want you to take the challenge look for details in this newsletter, Michael Lawler, Detachment Adjutant Governor ProclimationsFlags at Wisconsin National Guard armories, air bases and other facilities across the state will fly at half-staff Saturday (Sept. 11) in honor of U.S. Army Pvt. Adam Novak, who lost his life while serving his country in Operation Enduring Freedom. The Guard will render these honors in accordance with an executive order issued by Gov. Jim Doyle. The governor has also issued an executive order to fly the flags at half-staff on Sept. 11 in remembrance of Patriot Day. All Wisconsin state government facilities are covered by the governor's order and a 2007 amendment to the U.S. Flag Code now requires all federal facilities in Wisconsin to comply. Other government agencies, businesses and private residences with flagpoles may also honor Pvt. Adam Novak by lowering their U.S. and Wisconsin state flags to half-staff during the daylight hours on Sept. 11 When the President of the United States or the Governor of Wisconsin orders flags to fly at half-staff, that order is now available online for viewing at http://dma.wi.gov/dma/news/flag.asp , subscribe and get an email notice of these proclamations. Updates regarding Presidential Proclamations can be found at the White House website: http://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing_room/proclamations/ Get out the VoteElection Dates Meet the Candidates at this link Find out who your Representatives are at this link Find your Assembly District Find your Senate District Find your Congressional District Government Accountability Board More election countdown information You are encouraged to get involved on your election board, voter registration and promoting the elections, however the Sons of The American Legion is a nonpartisan organization, do not use your office in the Sons to campaign for any candidate or party. Patrick Gryskiewicz Elected National Vice Commander
In addition; two Wisconsin members were appointed to serve on National Commissions; Michael Lawler of Squad 437 Mazomanie, to the Public Relations Commission and Thomas Knox of Squad 449 Brookfield to the Finance Commission. This is the start of another successful year.
Adjutants UpdatePrepped and ready for mailing, the Adjutants Update will arrive to your Squadron Primary Contact person mailbox later this week, you can get sneak peak today using the links below. Highlights include a recap of the state and national convention Adjutants Update 9-13-10 page 1 Fall DEC Official Call October 23, 2010Detachment Commander Kerry L Severson announces the official call of the Fall Detachment Executive Committee, on Saturday October 23, 2010, 8:45 AM at Sons of The American Legion Detachment Headquarters 2930 American Legion Dr, Portage, WI, 53901. 608-745-1090. We encourage all squadrons to attend. Detachment Convention SurveyDid you and your squadron attend the Detachment Convention in Wausau? What did you enjoy? What did you dislike? This is your opportunity to have your voice heard, take the Detachment Convention Survey: Even if you did not attend we need to know why and how we can increase squadron participation. How can we improve this important event to serve the needs of our squadrons? Detachment Convention Survey National Convention Pins Available
NEF is Named as the Commanders ProjectThe National Emergency Fund has provided over $6,000,000 in direct financial assistance to Legion family members and posts. The National Emergency Fund has kept posts from closing and enabled Legion family members to begin to rebuild their homes and their lives. Find more about the NEF at http://legion.org/emergency. When your squadron donates to the NEF they will receive a ribbon and citation from the National Commander of the American Legion. Additionally the squadron with the greatest per donation over $1.00 per member will be awarded the Chrystal Commanders Plaque of Excellence. Individual SAL members who donate will be eligible to enter a drawing for emblem sales gift certificate and more. As an added incentive, Commander Severson will donate to the NEF in the name of each Squadron who reaches 100 percent membership by Veterans Day. What can you do? Hold a brat fry or spaghetti dinner, take donations at your meetings, ask local businesses to donate. Make this a fun challenge and help your Legion Family over come hardship and loss. Make donations payable to the National Emergency Fund and mail to Detachment Finance Officer Dennis Stockfisch N56W18346 Evergreen Ln, Menomonee Falls WI 53051, if you send your donations directly to NEF make sure you clearly state SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION SQUADRON#___. Regional and National ReportWe have the Central Region Challenge again, this year Iowa, Illinois and Missouri have joined Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota. This challenge is a fun rivalry between the Central Region Detachments with the winner receiving gifts from the losing detachments, based on the last membership report prior to the National Convention. Currently we are in the lead, let’s keep it that way. We are holding steady at eighth in the nation. Make Commander Severson and National Vice Commander Gryskiewicz proud, by getting your membership in early, increase your donations to CWF and NEF, do more for our veterans.
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Districts Report InAre you on target to reach our next goal, 50% by October 1,, 2010? Commander Severson is working with the Membership team to help you, contact your Vice Commanders with any questions and suggestions. Legion and Auxiliary District Reports are available on their web sites Seventeen Squadrons over the October Goal of 50%. Great Work!
On the Team and Ready to PlayThese 14 squadrons are on the verge of cracking the 50 percent mark, transmit your membership early and often.
Goose EggsHere we are September 12 and we have 55 goose eggs (squadrons with zero membership transmitted). We need to work with these squadrons to get them on track for the membership race.
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On August 29, 2010 at the 39th Annual National Convention of the Sons of The American Legion, Past Detachment Commander, Patrick Gryskiewicz is elected National Vice Commander of the Sons of The American Legion.
So you did not make it to the National Convention and was unable to roundup a National Convention Pin, well fret not, we have a limited quantity available.