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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Many Legion Posts hv systemic issues nation wide. But, it’s a 2-way street. Reputation of being a bunch of old guys in hats drinking beer at the bar. Older guys set in their ways, lacking new ideas & energy. But, younger Vets today just aren’t joiners. To many Vets today are asking “What’s in it for me? instead of “What can I do?” We forget that the day we took off the uniform shldn’t hv been the day we stopped wanting to serve our Country or Community. Vets Clubs are more fun than Veterans Service Orgs. Doing good in your Community takes time & effort (it’s work). Another double edged sword is younger Vets are trying to make it in this difficult economy (work, marriage, kids, bills, debt, social pressures, college & retirement funds). There’s a lot of blame to go around in this crazy country we served. But, if your Post is failing, try taking some initiative & do something abt it. If your Post won’t change, find another. Fact is, we hv a shrinking Vets population & a new generation of Entitled (& busy w/life) Vets who are discouraged. Also, many Vets are struggling w/so much from their combat experiences (physical, mental, emotional issues) they can’t cope w/doing much for others as they’re struggling to help themselves. My Post is working hard to make changes. We’ve come a long way, but hv a ways to go. Stop the Bitching & act like Vets – take the initiative & do better. Educate yourself abt Veterans Service Orgs. Yes, they’re supposed to help Vets (some are more successful than others), but they also expect Vets to step up. Again, the issues in American society today are complex.
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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Many Legion Posts hv systemic issues nation wide. But, it’s a 2-way street. Reputation of being a bunch of old guys in hats drinking beer at the bar. Older guys set in their ways, lacking new ideas & energy. But, younger Vets today just aren’t joiners. To many Vets today are asking “What’s in it for me? instead of “What can I do?” We forget that the day we took off the uniform shldn’t hv been the day we stopped wanting to serve our Country or Community. Vets Clubs are more fun than Veterans Service Orgs. Doing good in your Community takes time & effort (it’s work). Another double edged sword is younger Vets are trying to make it in this difficult economy (work, marriage, kids, bills, debt, social pressures, college & retirement funds). There’s a lot of blame to go around in this crazy country we served. But, if your Post is failing, try taking some initiative & do something abt it. If your Post won’t change, find another. Fact is, we hv a shrinking Vets population & a new generation of Entitled (& busy w/life) Vets who are discouraged. Also, many Vets are struggling w/so much from their combat experiences (physical, mental, emotional issues) they can’t cope w/doing much for others as they’re struggling to help themselves. My Post is working hard to make changes. We’ve come a long way, but hv a ways to go. Stop the Bitching & act like Vets – take the initiative & do better. Educate yourself abt Veterans Service Orgs. Yes, they’re supposed to help Vets (some are more successful than others), but they also expect Vets to step up. Again, the issues in American society today are complex.