Fall Course of the California American Legion College

The Fall course of the California American Legion College (CALC) is being held in the same location as the spring course, Clovis, CA. from October 21-23. Legion College is designed for Legionnaires interested in operating a more prosperous and relevant American Legion Post within their respective communities

Although many of the details for the course have not been finalized, we want to share what information we can, when we can.

Applications must be submitted online.
Fall 2022 – Student Application

Additional Information

• Applicants are required to complete the American Legion Basic Training course to attend Legion College.
  • The Basic Training completion certificate will need to be submitted with the course application.
• Participants will be responsible for their own lodging costs. Best Western Cole (across the street from the training center) is providing us the following rates on October 20-23, with a hot Breakfast from 5 a.m. – 9 a.m.
  • Room with 2 Queen beds: $164 plus tax
  • Room with 1 King bed: $155.99 plus tax
• Participants & Staff will receive .40 per mile travel expense and $150 per diem for the 3 day course, and
• We have already received 5 applications. That is 25% of our budgeted goal. If you want attend this Fall course, we suggest you submit your application soon!

Our goal for Legion College is to help participants:

• Gain a better understanding of the purpose & function of The American Legion,
• Develop the skills necessary to improve the operation of our Legion
• Increase the marketing and effectiveness of Legion Programs
• Improve membership growth within their community, and
• Network with other like-minded Legionnaires throughout California.

The Fall California American Legion College course is being revamped with a curriculum that emphasizes programs, management techniques, compliance, collaboration, and sharing of resources available to advance our four pillar programs. The training committee conducts weekly meetings to prepare for relevant instruction, establish learning objectives, and provide a means for measuring learning effectiveness. In addition, each class will be presented and rehearsed with peer facilitators.