Nick Rosa, Candidate for National Executive Committeeman
“Mentoring Future Leaders”
I am honored to seek your support as I run for the National Executive Committeeman position for the American Legion Department of California for the 2026 to 2028 term. Leadership and dedication are at the heart of this role, and I am committed to serving our members with integrity and passion.
Serving as NEC is an honor that reflects a deep commitment to the ideals of the American Legion and its mission. The NEC exercises full voting rights on resolutions and policy matters during the Fall and Spring NEC meetings at our National Headquarters in Indianapolis, as well as at the National Convention. Additionally, the NEC advocates on behalf of our veterans during the Washington Conference in Washington D.C.
Department Commander 2024-2025
21 year member of the American Legion.
Advocating for a Veterans at the Washington conference in Washington DC.
National HQ Fall & Spring NEC meetings.
California vs New York, New Mexico & Arizona in membership
Nick Rosa is a veteran of the Marine Corps and served during the Vietnam era.
Assigned to 32nd Street Naval Station “Marine Detachment “ and Stationed at Miramar Naval Air Station “Marine barracks
San Diego, Ca.
as a Military Police 1974 – 1976.
“That’s where Top Gun pilots practiced”
Employment:
Retired after 25 years working at “I.E.E”. Industrial Electronic Engineering in the city of Van Nuys, Calif. which Designs, manufactures ruggedized displays for military application.
Protecting Our Military!
Family:
My daughter Cassandra is a member of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 272.
My son Nicholas is a former SAL member of Star Post 309.
four grandchildren, 3 boys 1 girl
Samuel, Catalina, Anthony & Michael.
My better half Cindy Padilla is a member of Auxiliary Unit 272, Montebello, Ca.
Department:
Commander 2024 – 2025
Area 4 Vice Commander 2021 – 2022.
Membership South Chairman 2022-2023.
Department Assistant Sgt at Arms 2018 – 2019.
Membership Area 4 Chairman 2016 – 2019.
Legislative: assign to congresswoman Judy Chu & Senator Bob Archuleta.
Los Angeles County Council:
Vice Commander 2018 – 2019.
District:
District 19 Commander 2016 – 2017.
District 19 1st Vice Commander 2015-2016.
District 19 2nd Vice Commander 2014-2015.
Post:
Post 804 Commander 2013 – 2015.
Post 804 1st Vice Commander 2010 – 2013.
Post 804 2nd Vice Commander 2006-2009.
Associations:
Past Commanders Club outpost #19:
2014 – present.
Marine Corps League Detachment 1347
2011 – present. Commandant 2013 – 2015.
40 et 8 Voiture # 1450: 2017 – present.
“Directeur Ritual.
VOTE NICK FOR N.E.C.
To become an NEC member:
1. Be an eligible and active member of the American Legion
2. Typically serve as a department president / Commander
3. Get elected by your department or appointed to fill a vacancy
4. Serve a two-year term, with term limits applying
5. Represent your department with full voting rights at NEC and National Convention meetings
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