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.
Author: Jared Morgan
Jared is the senior editor and web team lead for the Department of California and chair of its Media & Communications Commission. He became a member of the American Legion in 2014 when he joined Palisades Post 283 to find stories about veterans issues for a local newspaper while working as its news editor. He was soon brought in as 283's assistant adjutant and historian to help produce the post's award-winning community newspaper. Since then, Jared has used his media skills to help further the efforts of The American Legion in its advocacy of veterans and their families. Jared has also worked for several years to help revitalize the 100-year-old Santa Monica Post 123, formerly as its adjutant and as a member of its executive board, before transferring back to Post 283.
