Candidate for Alternate NEC: Marilyn Rideaux

Marilyn Rideaux, Candidate for Alternate NEC

I am an Air Force veteran, having served six years of active duty from 1977 to 1983. I am a 34-year PUFL member of the American Legion, the Teamin’ 23rd District, Jackie Robinson Post 252. I am honored to be running for this office and do not take this opportunity lightly. If elected, I will make every effort to represent the Department of California in a most professional manner. I have the endorsement of my Post and District.

For your consideration, my accomplishments are:

• Department of California Vice-Commander Representing Women Legionnaires, Chair of the Publishing Commission, Department Historian, Aide to a host of Department Commanders, Department Sgt-at-Arms, California American Legion Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Foundation (CAL-VAR), and Editor of the California Legionnaire,
• Attended all National conventions since 1999 and served the National American Legion as a member of the National Legislative Committee for two years, and Vice-Chair of the National Americanism Commission,
• Served Los Angeles County Council as Public Relations Officer, Editor of the F.Y.I. newsletter, Personnel Commission, Vice-Commander Representing Women Legionnaires, Vice-Commander Representing the 23rd District, and currently as the Ways & Means Chair,
• Served Area 4 as Assistant Adjutant, Adjutant, and Department Vice Commander,
• “Teamin’ 23rd” District Adjutant for more than 20 years, Americanism Chair, Scribe, Assistant Adjutant, 2nd Vice Commander, 1st Vice Commander, and District Commander,
• PUFL member of Jackie Robinson Post 252, District 23, and has been an active member of The American Legion for the past 34 years,
• First female Commander of Jackie Robinson Post 252, 1st Vice-Commander/2 years, and Post Adjutant,
• A member of the Post’s Color Guard, Honor Guard, and served on a host of post committees,
• Member ALA Unit 252,
• Membership in ANAVICUS for over 19 years,
• A member of the Honor Society of Women Legionnaires, Echelon 1 California, and past Editor of The National Jeep,
• Past Secretary of the Past Commanders Club of CA,
• A member of 40+8 Voiture #1450, currently serving as Chef de Gare.

Other Contributing Experience:

• Monitored the status of legislation of interest to the EMS system (emergency medical services) in Los Angeles County daily for 11 years,
• Responsible for compiling input/opinions of EMS personnel regarding legislation and disseminating those opinions to the State EMS Authority for consideration,
• Managed the annual Conflict of Interest Program for Los Angeles County EMS staff compliance as well as the EMS Commission members,
• Monitored and coordinated revisions/updates to the EMS Policy Manual which governed emergency medical protocol for first responders and emergency department staff in Los Angeles County,
• A member of the National Association of Black Military Women (NABMW) – Los Angeles Chapter.

I have put in a lot of thought and time into self-evaluating of my qualifications for this office prior to seeking the nomination for Alternate National Executive Committeeman, and I look forward to the challenge of serving as backup to the National Executive Committeeman (NEC) representing the Department of California. I am fully aware of the importance of the role of NEC as a part of the governing body of the National American Legion. I will make every effort to trail the NEC to National meetings in Indianapolis, Washington DC, and legislative sessions at the State Capitol in Sacramento to provide my assistance and support as needed.

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