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I joined American Legion 41 years ago in a different state than where I reside now. I have done more in 5 years than the previous 36. My current Post has a membership of 104, but only 15 to 20 “active “ members. We are proud of our brand new Auxiliary and pray their involvement serve to increase exposure helping an increase in membership. We are always looking for programs that we can undertake, but work and family issues seem to be in the way. We keep our fingers crossed!
One reason that has been overlooked is, POOR LEADERSHIP at post level!! Tolerance of conduct unbecoming of a member of the American Legion, tolerance on neglect of duties from Commanders, lies, and corruption from leadership. Who wants to stay in an organization that claims they have By Laws, Code of punishment, follow Roberts Rules, yet NO ONE does? I believe leadership up at National, Department need to have a better system to get rid of corruption and not leave it to membership, then leadership is the one driving the organization meetings and they of course will go to great lengths to keep thier position and not be outsed. National and Department are the ones who should be the example, lead from the front and take action when they receive one too many complaints from one post. Yet, they turn the head and do NOTHING! Again, who wants to belong to an organization the condones, tolerates, supports and nurtures poor leadership??
CHANGE NEEDS TO BE MADE FROM TOP.
Amen. It’s all about money. They do nothing. It’s not just about helping or getting something out of the legion. It’s supposed to be a safe haven for veterans. We can’t even go to ours because they allow everyone in and their fake auxiliary (they don’t pay) drinks and gossips about anyone who doesn’t share their political views. Really messed up!
Of course the fact that the National organization has elected to increase dues next year by $5 certainly isn’t going to help recruit or retain current members. Also life membership costs are much higher than the VFW which I’ve been a life member of for years. I paid for life membership in the VFW in my early 30s a5 a cost of about $385, currently at 69 years of age a life membership in the Legion is about $865 and will increase more next year. The National organization is completely out of touch with the plight of local Posts!
In 2005, I created an American flag that allows the blind to fully experience the flag in full color. There’s approximately 1 million blind and low vision Veterans. The braille flag I created was permanently installed at Arlington National Cemetery as a tribute to blind veterans of all wars and other blind Americans. Through the help of the Blinded Veterans Association and many additional service connected organizations the American Braille Flag is being prominently displayed in many places around the country. Last year a new project was created to place the flag in all public schools. This is a very patriotic and educational program. It was inspired by the life of a blinded WWII Veteran.
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I cling on to listening to the rumor speak about getting free online grant applications so I have been looking around for the most excellent site to get one. Could you tell me please, where could i find some?
I joined American Legion 41 years ago in a different state than where I reside now. I have done more in 5 years than the previous 36. My current Post has a membership of 104, but only 15 to 20 “active “ members. We are proud of our brand new Auxiliary and pray their involvement serve to increase exposure helping an increase in membership. We are always looking for programs that we can undertake, but work and family issues seem to be in the way. We keep our fingers crossed!
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One reason that has been overlooked is, POOR LEADERSHIP at post level!! Tolerance of conduct unbecoming of a member of the American Legion, tolerance on neglect of duties from Commanders, lies, and corruption from leadership. Who wants to stay in an organization that claims they have By Laws, Code of punishment, follow Roberts Rules, yet NO ONE does? I believe leadership up at National, Department need to have a better system to get rid of corruption and not leave it to membership, then leadership is the one driving the organization meetings and they of course will go to great lengths to keep thier position and not be outsed. National and Department are the ones who should be the example, lead from the front and take action when they receive one too many complaints from one post. Yet, they turn the head and do NOTHING! Again, who wants to belong to an organization the condones, tolerates, supports and nurtures poor leadership??
CHANGE NEEDS TO BE MADE FROM TOP.
Amen. It’s all about money. They do nothing. It’s not just about helping or getting something out of the legion. It’s supposed to be a safe haven for veterans. We can’t even go to ours because they allow everyone in and their fake auxiliary (they don’t pay) drinks and gossips about anyone who doesn’t share their political views. Really messed up!
Of course the fact that the National organization has elected to increase dues next year by $5 certainly isn’t going to help recruit or retain current members. Also life membership costs are much higher than the VFW which I’ve been a life member of for years. I paid for life membership in the VFW in my early 30s a5 a cost of about $385, currently at 69 years of age a life membership in the Legion is about $865 and will increase more next year. The National organization is completely out of touch with the plight of local Posts!
I signed up for my 2024 membership in November 2023 and I still not got my membership card I’m not signing up next year
In 2005, I created an American flag that allows the blind to fully experience the flag in full color. There’s approximately 1 million blind and low vision Veterans. The braille flag I created was permanently installed at Arlington National Cemetery as a tribute to blind veterans of all wars and other blind Americans. Through the help of the Blinded Veterans Association and many additional service connected organizations the American Braille Flag is being prominently displayed in many places around the country. Last year a new project was created to place the flag in all public schools. This is a very patriotic and educational program. It was inspired by the life of a blinded WWII Veteran.
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