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FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES THE AMERICAN LEGION 71st To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States ofAmerica; to National Convention maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a one hundred percent Americanism;

to preserve the memories and incidents of our associations in the Great Wars; to

inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation;

to combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses; to make right the

master of might; to promote peace and good will on earth; to safeguard

and transmit to posterity the principles ofjustice, freedom and SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION 18th national Convention democracy; to consecrate and sanctify our comradeship

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LA BOUTIQUE DES HUIT CHAPEAUX ET QUARANTE FEMMES 71st National Convention 68th Marche nationale September 1 thru 7, 1989 • Baltimore, Maryland

1 The American Legion 1989 Convention Program Baltimore, Maryland

Contents Agenda, The American Legion 18 Military Project Officers 71 Annual Reports 76 Officers, National Convention Corporation of Maryland 45 Auxiliary Program 50 Parade Information 72 Board of Directors, National Convention Corporation of Maryland 45 Past National Commanders 42

Commission and Committee Patriotic Religious Service 41 Meetings 30 Regional Leadership Convention Commission 37 Seminars 29 Convention Committee Meetings 34 Registration, Information and Tickets 4 Convention Corporation Committee Chairmen 47 Reunions and Dinners 32 Delegation Hotels 26 S.A.L. Convention Program 64 Distinguished Guests 22 Standing Rules of Convention 38

Distinguished Service This Is The American Legion Book 49 Medal Recipients 43 Youth Leaders 69 8 et 40 Program 59

ABOUT THE COVER: The Inner clipper ship reproductions the Harbor is located only one block perfect atmosphere is set for that from the Baltimore Convention special moonlight sail. Cover Center where all the sessions will photo courtesy of Baltimore be held. With the 1 9th century Convention Bureau.

2 system. The American Legion led the Welcome to fight for adequate funding. We lead the fight to care for those veterans of Baltimore and Vietnam who suffer from the effects of Agent Orange and Post Traumatic The American Stress Disorder.

Last Veterans Day, I held a news Legion’s 71st conference in Washington, D.C. to announce the results of a five-year Annual National study on Vietnam veterans. The American Legion-Columbia University Convention Study clearly illustrated a direct relationship between exposure to Agent Orange and a myriad of medical problems. As part of our effort to ^luring my year as your National publicize this information, The

Commander I have witnessed a American Legion produced a 30- growing spirit throughout The minute film which was made available

American Legion. That Spirit is the one to all Departments and the media. The that our successful film explored the results of the reports guided H.F. “Sparky” Gierke membership efforts. You can be and looked into the effects of combat justifiably proud of our reaching the 3- in Vietnam and its toll in human terms. million member mark. It was a lofty We did not limit our attention to the goal and our success permits us to veterans of Vietnam. The American continue to make The American Legion continues to work closely with In acceptance speech in Legion the largest and fastest growing my members of Congress and the

Louisville, 1 told you my theme would veterans organization in the world. Department of Veterans Affairs to be “Proud to be an American.” My But the spirit you displayed these ensure adequate funding for veterans

fellow Legionnaires, 1 am proud not past 12 months has not been limited to medical care. This is a battle which will only to be an American, but proud to membership growth. Throughout the remain as part of The American be a veteran and most of all proud to year I witnessed this spirit build and Legions agenda for all time. We will be a member of The American Legion. take shape. The American Legion not waiver from our responsibility to successes of this year have been You and your fellow Legionnaires see that all veterans receive the care varied. Some, like the elevation of the throughout the world helped make this and benefits they earned as a result of Veterans Administration to Cabinet the proudest year of my life. their service to the nations. level, were the culmination of years of Throughout my travels I have been The American Legion is stronger greeted by the finest citizens this great work. today than it was a year ago. I know nation of ours has to offer. tireless Others, like our positive protest of The with your hard work and dedication it work dedication of the Supreme Court decision on and the 3-million will become even stronger still. You burning our flag, the living symbol of members of The American Legion have demonstrated with determination does not all our freedoms, are just the beginning go unnoticed. and dedication that all things are of another fight for what we know is 1 often had the opportunity to speak possible. Our 3-million members are right. with people of other groups outside proof of that. Be we cannot let up.

We are committed to press on, for as our organization. I told them about the Tomorrow we will face greater long as it takes, with our nationwide great programs of The American challenges. These will be challenges campaign for a constitutional Legion. 1 told them about our work which will try the very fabric of our amendment to protect our flag. Our with the children and youth of this ogranization. Together we will meet actions reflect the true spirit of our nation. I spoke of American Legion those challenges head-on. nation s flag, our freedom and Baseball, Boys State and Boys Nation, As we begin our 71st National democracy, and we will triumph if we the American Legion Child Welfare Convention here in Baltimore, the work together to STAND BY OCR Foundation and our countless other home of the Star Spangled Banner, FLAG. programs designed to help our young you can be proud to be an American, The American Legion is filled with people grow into strong, healthy, caring proud to be a veteran and proud to be the spirit of America and America adults. a Legionnaire. Pride comes from our deeply needs the patriotic example of We all know this has been a year of service to God and country and The American Legion. continuing assault on the VA medical nobody can take that away from us.

3 Where to Register and Obtain Information

Registration and Information Booths will be operated in Baltimore for the convenience of conventioneers.

Booths will be located in the —

Baltimore Convention Center Stouffer Harborplace Hotel

Booths will operate from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Friday, September 1 through Wednesday, September 6.

The Registration Booths will operate for those persons who have not previously registered and wish to attend Convention Sessions.

All persons (except those under age 12) are to be reminded that the official convention badge or other approved credentials are required to gain entry to the General Convention Sessions. Americans have always looked on the bright side. We’re born optimists. As long as things are going good we keep going good. We sometimes forget the 1970’s when our dependence on foreign oil lengthened the lines at gas stations. And increased reliance on foreign oil can result in decisions that do not truly reflect America’s best interests. As veterans who have shared responsibility for America’s security, you can appreciate that the greater this country’s dependence on foreign oil, the greater the risk of committing military resources in order to maintain access to that oil.

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©1988 Chevron. U.S. A. As President and as Commander in Chief I am proud to extend my warmest greetings to the members of the American Legion gathered in Baltimore, Maryland, for your 71st National Convention.

During the past seven decades, the American Legion has provided support and a voice for millions of individuals who have earned the title, "American Veteran." I am proud to be among your number.

The men and women of the American Legion did not stop serving our country when they stopped wearing its uniform. That is why this wonderful organization is a source of pride and strength for the United States. The nearly 16,000 posts around the world that constitute the American Legion give clear testimony to what can be accomplished by individuals and groups who are dedicated to solving the problems currently facing our nation.

Each day, across the United States, the members of the American Legion demonstrate their deep personal commitment to bringing our country closer to the ideals of our Founding Fathers. From scholarship to drug education to American Legion Baseball and Boys Nation, the programs of the Legion and American Legion Auxiliary encourage all Americans to share in that great vision.

Barbara joins me in sending best wishes for a most enjoyable and productive convention and in thanking you for your outstanding contributions to our Republic. God bless you, and God bless America.

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Grace Minnix George S. Patton William J. Rogers Past National President, Maior General Past National Commander Ladies Auxiliary to U.S. Army Retired American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Veteran, WWII Veteran, WWII Korea, Vietnam

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My Fellow Legionnaires:

On behalf of the more than 77,000 members of The American Legion Depart- ment of Maryland, it is with great pleasure that we welcome you to Baltimore and the 71st National Convention of The American Legion.

Maryland prides itself with being known as America in Miniature. From our seashore to the East and our mountains to the West, we are truly the land of pleasant living. At the hub of it all is this great seaport City of Baltimore located on the western shore of the Chesepeake Bay.

Baltimore is a city deep in history and tradition. A city where you will find its people warm, friendly and ready to assist you during your stay.

The deep history of Baltimore you will find is only a short walk away whether it be to Fort McHenry, the home of our National Anthem, written by a native Marylander, Francis Scott Key, or to the Baltimore Railroad Museum, one of the finest in the Nation or to the birthplace of the Saulton of Swat, Babe Ruth, you will find that Baltimore and its people are proud of its history and traditions.

For many of you, Maryland will bring back memories of days gone by at Fort Mead, Fort Holiabird, The Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Edgewood Arsinal, the Bainbridge Naval Station, and many other military installations which are nearby.

We are only a short drive from the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, America's Colonial Capitol. The Civil War battle fields of Antietam and Gettys- burg and our Nation's Capitol, Washington, DC.

In closing, again permit me to welcome you and wish you well during your stay in the port that built a city. If I or any of the Maryland Legionnaires can be of assistance during you stay, you have only to ask. It is our pleasure to serve you arid be your Host during this Convention.

Yours for God and Country

ROBERT "BOB" REDYK Department Commander 1988-89 71 YEARS OF SERVICE

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CITY OF BALTIMORE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 250 City Hall Baltimore, Maryland 21202 KURT L. SCHMOKE, Mayor

September 1, 1989

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to Baltimore for the 71st Annual National Convention of The American Legion. We are indeed proud to host such a monumental assembly of patriotic Americans. Therefore, on behalf of the citizens of Baltimore, I would like to acknowledge and commend the men and women who have served us and our country through their service in our armed forces. Their commitment to our nation and willingness to defend it has preserved our democratic way of life - and for this we are all truly grateful.

Baltimore is a dynamic and diverse city characterized by ethnic flavor, historical heritage, and progressive vision. There are things of interest here for everyone. During your visit, please take some time to experience some of the sites, sounds, and attractions that have made Baltimore a city of national acclaim. You are certain to enjoy our charm and hospitality

Again, welcome to Baltimore, and best wishes for a successful convention.

Sincerely

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16 Official Program Seventy-First Annual National Convention of The American Legion

Baltimore Convention Center

Baltimore, Maryland

September 5-7, 1989

17 Agenda 71st Annual National Convention — The American Legion Baltimore Convention Center — Baltimore, Maryland September 5-7, 1989

Clarence M. Bacon, President The American Legion Tuesday, September 5, 1989 Maryland National Convention Corp., Inc. 8:30 a.m. PRELUDE RESPONSES TO ADDRESSES OF Peter Ole, Organist WELCOME H.F “Sparky” Gierke (North 9:00 a.m. FEATURED PERFORMANCE OPENING Dakota) PRODUCTION National Commander H. F. “Sparky” Gierke (North Dakota) 10:20 a.m. NATIONAL COMMANDER’S REPORT National Commander H.F. “Sparky” Gierke (North Dakota) “THIS IS THE AMERICAN LEGION — A National Commander STAR-SPANGLED CELEBRATION OF 10:35 a.m. PRESENTATION of Medallion to the City of FREEDOM — FAITH AND FAMILY” Louisville, Kentucky TEAM 3,000,000 CELEBRATION Host City for the 1 988 National Convention

9:50 a.m. CALL TO ORDER By: JoHh P. “Jake” Comer (Massachusetts) H.F. “Sparky" Gierke (North Dakota) Past National Commander

National Commander Accepting: J. Leslie Brown, Jr., President ADVANCEMENT OF COLORS The American Legion National Cheverly Troopers Convention Corporation of American Legion Post 108 Kentucky, Inc. Cheverly, Maryland 10:40 a.m. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE By: H.F. “Sparky” Gierke (North Dakota) H.F. “Sparky" Gierke (North Dakota) National Commander National Commander To: Rev. F. Robert Davidson (Michigan) INVOCATION AND LIGHTING OF PEACE National Chaplain CANDLE 10:45 a.m. REPORT OF CREDENTIALS & INTERNAL

Rev. F. Robert Davidson (Michigan) AFFAIRS — SECTION 1 National Chaplain 10:55 a.m. REPORT OF LEGISLATION AND RULES POW/MIA EMPTY CHAIR CEREMONY 1 1 :00 a.m. INTRODUCTION By: William M. Detweiler (Louisiana) Mrs. Ted Galka (Indiana) Chairman, Foreign Relations National President Commission American Legion Auxiliary Keith Baker (Iowa) Chairman, POW/MIA Committee 11:05 a.m. ADDRESS Admiral Paul A. Yost, Jr. CITIZEN OATH The Commandant Administered by: United States Coast Guard H.F. “Sparky” Gierke (North Dakota) National Commander 11:25 a.m. GREETINGS PREAMBLE TO THE AMERICAN LEGION Charles T. Hagel, President CONSTITUTION USO World Headquarters H.F. “Sparky” Gierke (North Dakota) 1 1 :35 a.m. REPORT OF CHILDREN & YOUTH National Commander ANNOUNCEMENT OF WINNING CALL FOR CONVENTION DEPARTMENT Robert W. Spanogle (Michigan) GARLAND MURPHY AWARD By: H.F. “Sparky” Gierke (North Dakota) National Adjutant National Commander 10:05 a.m. WELCOME 11:50 a.m. GREETINGS The Honorable William Donald Schaefer James Eric Pierce, Ph.D. Governor of Maryland Senior Chaplain The Honorable Kurt Schmoke The Chapel of Four Chaplains tAayor of Baltimore NOTE: Times of subsequent sessions and time of Robert Redyk, 1 988-89 Department Commander Convention Committee Reports are subject to change by the Chair. The American Legion of Maryland

18 12:00 noon PRESENTATION A. Bartlett Giamatti TARGET INTERACTIVE PROJECT (TIP) Commissioner of Baseball TIP Video featuring H.F. “Sparky” Gierke General Joon-Yeol So, President (North Dakota) National Commander The Korean Veterans Association Remarks by: Ken Treadway, Director of TIP General Chen-Chou Shih, Secretary General Marketing Vocational Assistance Commission for National Federation of State Retired Servicemen High School Associations Republic of China REPRESENTATIVES OF 12:15 p.m. PRESENTATION — 2:10 p.m. REPORT OF CREDENTIALS & INTERNAL THE AMERICAN LEGION YOUTH AFFAIRS — SECTION 2 PROGRAMS 2:35 p.m. REPORT OF CREDENTIALS & INTERNAL 1989 Scout of the Year AFFAIRS — MEMBERSHIP Rodney James Votava, Warren, Minnesota SALUTE TO COLORS 1989 First Place Winner National Oratorical RECESS Contest Martin T. Kelly, Jr., Hydes, Maryland 1989 Boys Nation President Thomas C. Workman, Bexley, Ohio Wednesday, September 6, 1989

1988 Baseball Player of the Year 9:00 a.m. CALL TO ORDER Michael G. Kessler, Cincinnati, Ohio H.F. “Sparky” Gierke (North Dakota) National Commander 12:25 p.m. PRESENTATION — 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BASEBALL HALL OF FAME SALUTE TO COLORS By: H.F. “Sparky” Gierke (North Dakota) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE National Commander INVOCATION To: Howard C. Talbot, Jr., Director F. Robert Davidson (Michigan) National Chaplain 12:35 p.m. REPORT OF AMERICANISM ANNOUNCEMENT OF WINNING 9:05 a.m. ADDRESS DEPARTMENT Robby Dawkins, National President THE FRANK N. BELGRANO, JR. TROPHY The United States Jaycees RALPH T. O’NEIL EDUCATION TROPHY 9:20 a.m. PRESENTATION AND AWARD By: H.F. “Sparky” Gierke (North Dakota) By: H.F. “Sparky” Gierke (North Dakota) National Commander 12:50 p.m. ADDRESS The Honorable Charles G. Douglas (New To: Harold Russell, Chairman Hampshire) The President’s Committee on United States House of Representatives Employment of People with Disabilities 9:30 a.m. PRESENTATION — EMPLOYER OF THE 1:05 p.m. PRESENTATION — WILLIAM RANDOLPH YEAR AMERICANISM TROPHY HEARST AWARDS FOR HIRING VETERANS By: Charles J. Lewis, Bureau Chief By: H.F. “Sparky” Gierke (North Dakota) Hearst Newspapers Washington Bureau National Commander To: Winning Department To: Dan R. Bannister President and Chief Executive Officer 1:15 p.m. PRESENTATION — NATIONAL FLAG DAY FOUNDATION, INC. DynCorp To: H.F. “Sparky" Gierke (North Dakota) Reston, Virginia National Commander To: Paul V. Roundy, HI Officer By: Richard M. Patterson, Vice President President and Chief Executive Burnside-Ott Helicopter Maintenance 1:20 p.m. ADDRESS Service Project The Honorable Edward J. Derwinski Milton, FIcmda Secretary of Veterans Affairs 9:40 a.m. REPORT OR ECONOMICS 1:40 p.m. MESSAGE TO THE CONVENTION Employment and Veterans Preference Dr. Maynard H. Mires, Sr., D.V.M. Other Economic Matters National President 9:55 a.m. ADDRESS The Society of American Legion Founders The Honorable Elizabeth Dole Secretary of Labor 1:45 p.m. GREETINGS George T. Campbell, Dominion President Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada NOTE: The National Executive Committee will meet within twenty-four (24) hours after close of the Gaston Garceau, Dominion President Convention — upon call of the National Commander. The Royal Canadian Legion

19 10:10 a.m. PRESENTATION — The American Legion 9:05 a.m. ADDRESS

Distinguished Service Award (1989 Admiral William J. Crowe, Jr., USN Recipient) Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff By: H.F. "Sparky" Gierke (North Dakota) 9:35 a.m. REPORT OF NATIONAL SECURITY National Commander Aerospace To: The Honorable Howard H. Baker, Jr. Defense Civil Preparedness Former United States Senator Law and Order State of Tennessee Merchant Marine 10:25 a.m. ADDRESS Military Affairs Diane Carlson Evans, R.N. Naval Affairs Vietnam Women’s Memorial Project, Inc. 10:00 a.m. SPECIAL ADDRESS 10:30 a.m. ADDRESS The Honorable George H. Bush General Richard G. Stilwell, USA (Ret.) President of the United States President, Stilwell Associates, Inc. 1 0:30 a.m. PRESENTATION — THE AMERICAN 10:35 a.m. ADDRESS LEGION FOURTH ESTATE AWARD Brigadier General Wilma L. Vaught, USAF By: H.F. “Sparky” Gierke (North Dakota) (Ret.) National Commander President To: Mary Beth Pfeiffer Women in Military Service for America Assistant Editorial Page Editor Memorial Foundation, Inc. Poughkeepsie Journal, Pouqhkeepsie, New York 10:40 a.m. ADDRESS The Honorable Donald D. Dapelo 1 0:40 a.m. PRESENTATION — CERTIFICATE OF Grand Exalted Ruler EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM — Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO By: H.F. “Sparky” Gierke (North Dakota) 10:55 a.m. REPORT OF FINANCE National Commander 11:10 a.m. REPORT OF FOREIGN RELATIONS To: National Public Radio

1 1:30 a.m. INTRODUCTION — SONS OF THE Accepting: David Molpus, National Public AMERICAN LEGION Radio Senior Newly Elected National Commander Defense Correspondent, Washington, D.C. 1 1:35 a.m. ADDRESS The Honorable Thomas J. Ridge 10:45 a.m. ADDRESS (Pennsylvania) The Honorable Edward Rowny Member, House Committee on Veterans Ambassador at Large Affairs Special Representative to the President and Secretary of State on Arms Control Matters 1 1:55 a.m. REPORT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS & REHABILITATION 11:15 a.m. PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE AND Claims and Rating COLORS TO OUTGOING NATIONAL Hospitals and Medical Services COMMANDER ANNOUNCEMENT OF WINNING By: Dale L. Renaud (Iowa) Past National Commander (PLAQUE) DEPARTMENT — NATIONAL SERVICE TROPHY By: John E. Davis (North Dakota) Past National Commander (COLORS) By: H.F. “Sparky” Gierke (North Dakota) National Commander SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS

12:55 p.m. REPORT OF CONSTITUTIONAL ELECTION OF NATIONAL OFFICERS AMENDMENTS National Commander SALUTE TO COLORS Administering the Oath of Office to the National Commander RECESS Acceptance Speech by Newly Elected National Commander ELECTION OF NATIONAL OFFICERS Five (5) National Vice Commanders Thursday, September 1989 7, PRESENTATION OF COLORS TO NEWLY 9:00 a.m. CALL TO ORDER ELECTED NATIONAL COMMANDER H.F. “Sparky” Gierke (North Dakota) Reponse by Newly Elected National National Commander Commander

SALUTE TO COLORS Presentation of Newly Elected National PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE President of the American Legion Auxiliary INVOCATION UNFINISHED BUSINESS Rev. F. Robert Davidson (Michigan) BENEDICTION National Chaplain RETIREMENT OF COLORS

20 21 1989 Distinguished Guests

Irene Adams, Senior Vice President Lt. J. J. Brennan, USN Jeremy Davis, Dean Kelly Services Public Affairs Officer University of North Dakota School of Law Troy, Michigan United States Naval Academy Annapolis, Maryland John E. Davis Ernest Aguilar, Secretary-Treasurer Lancaster Uniform Cap Co. Charles W. Bresloff, Vice President Past National Commander Los Angeles, California Medallic Art Company Bismark, North Dakota Danbury, Connecticut Colonel Kyoo-Tek Ahn, Director International Affairs Department Honorable Daniel Brewster Robby Dawkins, National President The Korean Veterans Association Former United States Senator State of Maryland The United States Jaycees Grace Lee Albert, Program Specialist Tulsa, Oklahoma Shooting Sports Development Department The Honorable Quentin N. Burdick National Rifle Association, Washington. D.C. United States Senator Miss Sandy Demianew State of North Dakota Bismarck, North Dakota Andrew H, Allen, Sales Representative R R. Donnelley & Sons Company Edward J. Bush, Jr., Vice President Honorable Edward J. Derwinski Chicago. Illinois National Accounts Marketing Division The Union Fidelity Life Insurance Company Secretary of Veterans Affairs Everett Alvarez, Jr. Trevose, Pennsylvania Rockville. Maryland David Devins, President Mr. and Mrs. Brian Anderson and Ryan The Honorable George H. W. Bush Durable Outfitters, Inc. Caribou, Maine New York, New York President of the United States Edwin L. Arnold Elmer Dewald George A. Buskirk, Jr. Special Assistant for Veterans Service Organization Bismarck, North Dakota Senior Vice Coordination President & Development Officer Indiana National Bank, Indianapolis, Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (DC) The Honorable Elizabeth Dole Kermit Bye Gary J. Assalone, Sales Manager Secretary of Labor Fargo, North Dakota Thorngate Uniforms, Inc. The Honorable Byron L. Dorgan Norristown, Pennsylvania Honorable Beverly Byron United States House of Representatives Jack Atkinson, President United States Representative, District 6, Maryland United States House of Representatives The Bronze Craft Corporation The Honorable Charles G. Douglas (New Hampshire) Nashua, New Hampshire United States House of Representatives The Honorable Norman Backef Fargo, North Dakota Vahan Dukemjian American Legion Founder Setauket, New York

Luella Dunn, Clerk of the Supreme Court Bismarck, North Dakota

Honorable Ben Cardin Sandi Dutton, President American Legion Auxiliary of Maryland United States Representative, District 3, Maryland United States House of Representatives Honorable Roy Dyson United States Representative, District Maryland Benjamin L. Carleton, Vice President 1, United States House of Representatives Rollins Burdick Hunter Co. of Furlong H. Baldwin, Chairman the Board Chicago, Illinois Kenneth E. Eaton, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Board of Veterans Appeals J. Warren Cassidy, Executive Vice President Mercantile-Safe Deposit & Trust Company Department of Veterans Affairs (DC) National Rifle Association Baltimore, Maryland Washington, D.C, Anne Edwards National Public Radio Senior Washington Editor The Honorable Lee Christofferson Dan R. Bannister, President and Chief Executive Officer Washington, D.C. Devils Lake, North Dakota DynCorp Fred E. Ellis Honorable Mary Pat Clarke, President Reston, Virginia American Legion Founder City Council of Baltimore H. M. "Sandy” Barba, Executive Vice President Harlingen, Texas Tom Clifford Fox Associates, Inc. The Honorable Ralph J. Erickstad, Chief Justice Grand Forks, North Dakota Chicago, Illinois North Dakota Supreme Court Charles Cole, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer Bismarck, North Dakota M. J. (Barney) Barnett, Dominion Secretary-Treasurer First National Bank of Maryland Army, Navy and Air Foce Veterans in Canada Baltimore, Maryland Matthew Baumgart, Staff Liaison, Diane Carlson Evans, R.N. Stu Colevas, Regional Manager Senator Joseph Biden Vietnam Womens Memorial Project, Inc. House of Seagram, Inc. Washington, D.C. Baltimore, Maryland Valerie Eyer Lt. Commander Chris W. Baumann, USN Thomas E. Collins Seattle, Washington Office, Chief of Information Assistant Secretary Designate for Veterans Department of the Navy (DC) LTC Ramon Fernandez-Conte, USA Employment and Training Sterling, Virginia C. Randolph Beard, Jr„ President U.S. Department of Labor (DC) Annin & Company John Ford,, National Accounts Manager R. S. Owens Co. Roseland, New Jersey John P. “Jake” Comer & Reisterstown, Maryland Leon Bechet, Acting Director Past National Commander Office of Veterans Affairs Quincy, Massachusetts Richard Forest Small Business Administration (DC) Fargo, North Dakota George H. Cornelius, Jr., President Marlys Fox, President George W. Bentley Cornelius Communications Fox Associates, Inc. American Legion Founder Indianapolis, Indiana Minneapolis, Minnesota Chicago, Illinois Honorable Helen Bentley Admiral William J. Crowe, Jr„ USN Mrs. Anna Frissell Bismarck, North Dakota United States Representative, District 2, Maryland Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff United States House of Representatives Honorable J. Joseph Curran, Jr. Mrs. Ted Galka (Indiana) Miss Jan Bexell Attorney General of Maryland National President Bismarck, North Dakota Baltimore, Maryland American Legion Auxiliary Charles H. Boarman, Vice President Robert F. Cutler Barbara Gallagher, Director Maryland Bank NA Clearwater, Florida Newark, Delaware VA Medical Center Baltimore, Maryland Bill Bohn The Honroable Donald D. Dapelo, Grand Exalted Ruler North Dakota Jerry Galloway Bismarck, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Dickinson, North Dakota Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Breeding Coalinga, California Washington, D.C. Dr. Herm Davis, President Gaston Garceau, Dominion President Dave Brendsel National College Services, Ltd. The Royal Canadian Legion Watford City, North Dakota Gaithersburg, Maryland

22 LTC Blanche Mazur, USA Alfred G. Germoni, Vice President Mrs. Miriam Junge Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Leavens Awards Co., inc. National Secretary Affairs) Attleboro, Massachusetts American Legion Auxiliary The Pentagon (DC) Laura George Avis Kautzman Honorable Tom McMillen Hair Concept Mandan, North Dakota United States Representative, District 4, Maryland Bismarck, North Dakota Mrs. Denae Kautzman United States House of Representatives Bismarck, North Dakota A. Bartlett Giamatti The Honorable Herbert J. Meschke, Justice Dwight Kautzman North Dakota Supreme Court Commissioner of Baseball Mandan, North Dakota Bismarck, North Dakota Craig H. F. Gierke Frank R. Kelley Honorable Kweisi Mfume Bismarck, North Dakota Massachusetts West Roxbury, United States Representative, District 7, Maryland Mrs. Mary C. Gierke Jeffrey W. Kelley, Esquire United States House of Representatives Watford City, North Dakota Powell, Goldstein, Frazer & Murphy Honorable Barbara A. Mikulski Miss Michelle Lynn Gierke Atlanta, Georgia United States Senator Bismarck, North Dakota Major William Kellner, USMC State of Maryland Affairs Division Mr. & Mrs. Scott H. F. Gierke Public Honorable Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr. United States Marine Corps (DC) Bismarck, North Dakota Headquarters President, Senate of Maryland Annapolis, Maryland Todd H. F. Gierke Martin T. Kelly, Jr. Bismarck, North Dakota Honorable R. Clayton Mitchell 1989 First Place Winner National Oratorical Contest Speaker, House of Delegates of Maryland Honorable Louis L. Goldstein, Comptroller of Maryland Hydes, Maryland Annapolis, Maryland Office of the Comptroller, Annapolis Office (MD) Moorhead, President Roberto Gonzalez, Associate Director Robert G. Honorable Winfield M. Kelly, Jr. Moorhead Associates Relationships Division Secretary of State of Maryland Indianapolis, Indiana Boy Scouts of America, Irving, Texas Annapolis, Maryland Donald V. Gootee, Vice President & Trust Officer Indiana National Bank Indianapolis, Indiana Michael G. Kessler

Harold F. Gracey 1988 Baseball Player of the Year Veterans Benefits Administration Cincinnati. Ohio Department of Veterans Affairs (DC) Ensign Taylor B. Kiland, George Gray, Chairman USN Office, Chief Coast Guard Art Program of Information Department of the New York, New York Navy (DC) Mary Catherine Kirk, Chief Robert M. Gray, Executive Director Honorable Constance Morelia Inc. Washington Programs Division National Retinitis Pigmentosa Foundation, United States Representative, District 8, Maryland Department of State (DC) Baltimore, Maryland United States House of Representatives Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Klinge Dr. John A. Gronvall, Chief Medical Director Honorable Richard O. Motsay, Judge Affairs Seattle, Washington Department of Veterans (DC) Maryland District Court, District #1 Paul Kloster Baltimore, Maryland Charles T. Hagel, President Dickinson, North Dakota Honorable Robert C. Murphy, Chief Judge CJSO World Headquarters Louis V. Koerber, President Court of Special Appeals of Maryland National Flag Day Foundation, Inc. Maryland Arthur S. Hamerschlag, Deputy Director Annapolis, Baltimore, Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Captain Douglas McCurrah, USN System (DC) Linas Kojellis Chief, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense Department of State (DC) Honorable Robert Hammerman, Chief Judge (Public Affairs) Balitmore City Col. Frank R. Kossa, Honorary Past President The Pentagon (DC) Baltimore, Maryland and Secretary-Treasurer Emeritus Mrs. Harriet McFerran Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada Captain Coleen Harris, USA Mandan, North Dakota Jeffersonville, Indiana Army Public Affairs Dick McKennett The Pentagon (DC) Todd Kranda Williston, North Dakota Bismarck, North Dakota Jim Hetland The Honorable Frank Q. Nebeker Grand Forks, North Dakota Major Michael G. Laughlin, USAF Chief Judge-designee, Court of Veterans Appeals Department of the Air Force, Civil Affairs Branch George High, Senior Assistant Secretary Washington, D.C. The Pentagon (DC) State for Public Affairs Vern Neff Department of State (DC) The Honorable Lawrence Leclerc Williston, North Dakota Fargo, North Dakota The Honorable Ron Hilden Major General Keith Nelson Dickinson, North Dakota Maurice Lepavsky Owings, Maryland American Legion Founder Eric L. Hirschhorn, Esquire Constance Berry Newman, Director Villa Park, Illinois Bishop, Liberman, Cook, Purcell & Reynolds Office of Personnel Management (DC) Washington, D.C. Sam Lessey Linda Newsome Selective Service System The Honorable Gordon Hoberg Chairman, 1989 American Legion Auxiliary National Washington, D.C. Jamestown, North Dakota Convention The Honorable Beryl J. Levine, Justice S.F. (Buckshot) Hoffner Waldorf, Maryland North Dakota Supreme Court Bismarck, North Dakota Bismarck, North Dakota Mike O’Brien Deal Holt United States Information Agency National Cemetery System Office of African Affairs (DC) Charles J. Lewis, Bureau Chief Department of Veterans Affairs (DC) Yvonne O’Brien Hearst Newspapers Washington Bureau Honorable Steny Hoyer Department of State (DC) Washington, D.C. United States Representative, District 5, Maryland Peter J. O’Connor, Chief United States House of Representatives Baltimore Fire Department Honorable James Lighthizer Baltimore, Maryland Warren H. Hutchings, Manager Anne Arundel County Executive Veterans Affairs, Community Affairs Annapolis, Maryland The Honorable Allen Olson Adolph Coors Company Golden, Colorado Former Governor of North Dakota The Honorable Arthur Link Paul lsing. Director Eden Prairie, Minnesota Former Governor of North Dakota VA Regional Office (DC) Bismarck, North Dakota Rosemary F. Olszewski, Community Affairs Representative Donald L. Ivers, General Counsel Frank Love, Esquire Department of Veterans Affairs (DC) Chevron, U.SA, Inc. Powell, Goldstein, Frazer & Murphy San Francisco, California The Honorale Lawrence E. Jahnke Atlanta, Georgia Grand Forks, North Dakota Charles Orvik General Alexander P. MacDonald Rugby, North Dakota Ashby L. Jenkins, Jr. Adjutant General of North Dakota Department Commander of Maryland Bismarck, North Dakota Mr. and Mrs. Daniel R. O’Sullivan Greensboro, North Carolina Frank Jestrab Honorable Lucille Maurer, Treasurer Maryland State of Maryland Chevy Chase, Richard M. Patterson, Vice President Annapolis, Maryland Karl Jones, Assistant Vice President National Flag Day Foundation. Inc. National Accounts Thomas H. Mayer, Vice President Provident Life and Accident Ins. Co. Clayton International Richard M. Pedro Chattanooga, Tennessee New York, New York Owego, New York

23 The Honorable Timothy Penny, Chairman Donald Schwartz, President Rodney James Votava House Subcommittee on Education. Employment Medallic Art Company and Training Danbury, Connecticut 1989 Scout of the Year Washington, D C. Warren, Minnesota Dr. Almo J. Sebastianelli James Edwards Peters Jessup, Pennsylvania Howard C. Wallace, Vice President & General Manager Kensington. Maryland Donald E. Shasteen Maryland Bank NA. Assistant Secretary for Veterans' Employment and Newark, Delaware Mary Beth Pheiffer Training Mr. and Mrs. J. Glennon Walsh Assistant Editorial Page Editor U.S. Department of Labor (DC) Louisville, Kentucky Poughkeepsie Journal. Poughkeepsie. Mew York John Sherman Harry N. Walters, President Dickinson, North Dakota Great Lakes Carbon Corporation James Eric Pierce, Ph.D. Briarcliff Manor, New York Chen-chou Shih, Secretary General Senior Chaplain. The Chapel of Four Chaplains Jim Ward Philadelphia. Pennsylvania Vocational Assistance Commission U.S. Department of Transportation for Retired Servicemen Coast Guard Community Relations (DC) Larry Praus Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China Oliver Watkins Watford City, Morth Dakota Del Shipman Mesa, Arizona Newell E. Quinton, Director Watford City, North Dakota VA Regional Office R.W. (Bob) Wheeler Baltimore, Maryland Stewart Simms, Esquire Bismarck, North Dakota Attorney for City of Baltimore State's Bob Wheeler Honorable Dennis F. Rasmussen Honorable A. Sinner Baltimore County Executive The George Minot, North Dakota Governor of North Dakota Towson. Maryland Dollie G. Whitehead, Acting Director Bismarck, North Dakota VA Medical Center Robert Redyk, 1988-89 Department Commander The Honorable Kirk Smith Fort Howard, Maryland Grand Forks, North Dakota The American Legion of Maryland Paul Whitworth, Coordinator Hilda Mae Snoops Shooting Sports Program Official Hostess of the State of Maryland National Rifle Association (DC) Dale L. Renaud Annapolis, Maryland Timothy B. Williams, Director Past National Commander VA Medical Center Bondurant, Iowa General Joon-Yeol So, ROKA, Retired, President Washington, D.C. The Korean Veterans Association Steven Renzi Dean Winkjer Indiana National Bank Jack E. Specter Williston, North Dakota Indianapolis, Indiana American Legion Founder Bay Pines, Florida Thomas C. Workman The Honorable Thomas J. Ridge (Pennsylvania) Honorable Melvin A. Steinberg 1989 Boys Nation President Member. House Committee on Veterans Affairs Lieutenant Governor of Maryland Bexley, Ohio

Robert J. Rizza, Assistant Vice President Paul Stelzner, Personnel Manager John J. Wrenn Trans National Financial Services Burnside-Ott Helicopter Maintenance Service Project Cambridge, Massachusetts Boston, Massachusetts Milton, Florida Admiral Paul A. Yost, Jr. Brooks Robinson Lee Stenehjem Shapiro Robinson & Associates Watford City, North Dakota The Commandant Lutherville. Maryland United States Coast Brother Rene Sterner Guard Lawrence Robinson, Country Officer Towson, Maryland Richard G. Zawisha, Vice President Office of Chinese and Mongolian Affairs Group Underwriting Department of State (DC) General Richard G. Stilwell, USA (Ret.) The United States Life Insurance Co. Donna Roehl President, Stilwell Associates, Inc. New York, New York Plano, Texas Bill Strate Henry Rosenberg, Chairman of the Board Watford City, North Dakota Crown Central Petroleum Corp. John Stratman, Vice President Baltimore, Maryland Rollins Burdick Hunter Co. Chicago, Illinois Paul V. Roundy, III General Pedro Peh-shin Sun, Director President and Chief Executive Officer National Commander’s Overseas Liaison Department Burnside-Ott Helicopter Maintenance Service Project Vocational Assistance Commission for Retired Milton, Florida Servicemen Banquet for Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China The Honorable Edward Rowny, Ambassador at Large Major General W. K. Suter Distinguished Guests Special Representative to the President and Secretary of Assistant Judge Advocate General of the Army State on Arms Control Matters The Pentagon (DC)

Howard C. Talbot, Jr„ Director Harold Russell, Chairman National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum The President's Committee on Employment of People Cooperstown, New York with Disabilities Edward J. Tilghman, Commissioner Jerry Rustad Baltimore Police Department Tuesday Evening Williston, North Dakota Col. Elmer H. Tippett, Superintendent Mrs. Peggy Sappenfield Maryland State Police National Treasurer September 5, 1989 Pikesville, Maryland American Legion Auxiliary Honorable Paul S. Sarbanes Ken Treadway, Director of TIP Marketing 7:30 p.m. United States Senator National Federation of State High School Associations State of Maryland Mr. and Mrs. Curtis O. Twete Harold Schafer North Dakota Bismarck, North Dakota McVille, Baltimore The Honorable Jonal (Jglem The Honorable William Donald Schaefer Hillsboro, North Dakota Center Governor of Maryland The Honorable Gerald W. VandeWalle, Justice Convention North Dakota Supreme Court Colonel Joseph A. Schlatter, USA Bismarck, North Dakota Chief, Special Office for POW/M1A Hall “A” Defense Intelligence Agency, The Pentagon (DC) Margaret E. Van Dyk, President SA. Van Dyk, Inc. Earnest N. Schmit Oak Brook, Illinois Past National Adjutant Bismarck, North Dakota R.J. (John) Vogel, Chief Benefits Director Featuring Department of Veterans Affairs (DC) The Honorable Kurt L. Schmoke Brigadier General Wilma L. Vaught, USAF (Ret.) Bobby Mercer Mayor of the City of Baltimore President A. Harvey Schreter, President Women in Military Service for Schreter Road Show Neckwear America Memorial Foundation, Inc. Baltimore, Maryland

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25 Directory of the National Convention

NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS OFFICE THE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY Baltimore Convention Center HEADQUARTERS HOTEL One W. Pratt St. - Hall E Hyatt Regency Baltimore Baltimore, MD 21202 300 Light St. Baltimore, MD 21030 CONVENTION CORPORATION HEADQUARTERS 301-528-1234 Mercantile Bank & Trust Building 10 Hopkins Plaza SESSIONS Baltimore, 21201 MD Baltimore Convention Center 301-727-0355 Hall D One W. Pratt St. THE AMERICAN LEGION Baltimore, MD 21202 CO-HEADQUARTERS HOTELS Stouffer Harborplace Hotel EIGHT & FORTY HEADQUARTERS HOTEL 202 E. Pratt St. Omni Inner Harbor Hotel Baltimore, 21202 MD 101 W. Fayette St. 301-547-1200 Baltimore, MD 21201 and 301-752-1100 Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel 300 S. Charles St. SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION SESSIONS Baltimore, MD 21201 Lord Baltimore Radisson Plaza Hotel 301-962-8300 Calvert Ballroom - Salon C 20 W. Baltimore St. SESSIONS Baltimore, MD 21201 Baltimore Convention Center 301-539-8400 Hall D One W. Pratt St. Baltimore, MD 21202

Official Delegation Hotels

ALABAMA CALIFORNIA DELAWARE Guest Quarters Suite Motel Omni Inner Harbor Hotel Stouffer Harborplace Hotel 1300 Concourse Dr. 101 W. Fayette St. 202 E. Pratt St. Linthicum, MD 21090 Baltimore, MD 21201 Baltimore, MD 21202 301-850-0747 301-752-1100 301-547-1200 (Ray Andrews - Adjutant) - (Ernest C. Leal Adjutant) (Edward M. Knight - Adjutant)

ALASKA CANADA DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Hampton Inn - BWI Stouffer Harborplace Hotel Omni Inner Harbor Hotel 829 Elkridge Landing Rd. 202 E. Pratt St. 101 W. Fayette St. Linthicum, MD 21090 Baltimore, MD 21202 Baltimore, MD 21201 301-850-0600 301-547-1200 301-752-1100 (Warren C. Colver - Adjutant) - (Edward L. Joyal Adjutant) (John D. Dowdell - Adjutant)

ARIZONA COLORADO FLORIDA Best Western Hallmark Inner Harbor Ramada Hotel & Conference Center Harbor Court Hotel 8 N. St. Howard 1701 Belmont Ave. 550 Light St. Baltimore, MD 21201 Baltimore, MD 21207 Baltimore, MD 21201 301-539-1188 301-265-1100 301-234-0550 (Thomas W. Low - Adjutant) L. - (John Schambow Adjutant) (Dyke E. Shannon - Adjutant)

ARKANSAS CONNECTICUT FRANCE The Hotel Belvedere Stouffer Harborplace Hotel Stouffer Harborplace Hotel Charles & Chase Sts. 202 E. Pratt St. 202 E. Pratt St. Baltimore, MD 21202 Baltimore, MD 21202 Baltimore, MD 21202 301-332-1000 301-547-1200 301-547-1200 (Charles G. Ragsdell - Adjutant) - (Hugh C. Graham Adjutant) (Michael R. Verville - Adjutant)

26 GEORGIA LOUISIANA MONTANA Ramada Hotel & Conference Center Ramada Hotel & Conference Center Brookshire Hotel 1701 Belmont Ave. 1701 Belmont Ave. 120 E. Lombard St. Baltimore, MD 21207 Baltimore, MD 21207 Baltimore, MD 21202 301-265-1100 301-265-1100 301-625-1300 - Adju- Tripp - Adjutant) (Hugh C. "Tony” Cumming (Robert L. Infinger, Jr. - Adjutant) (James E. tant)

HAWAII MAINE - BW1 NEBRASKA Stouffer Harborplace Hotel Hampton Inn Elkridge Landing Rd. Omni Inner Harbor Hotel 202 E. Pratt St. 829 21090 101 W. Fayette St. Baltimore, MD 21202 Linthicum, MD Baltimore, MD 21201 301-547-1200 301-850-0600 (Charles Michaud - Adjutant) 301-752-1100 (Henry S. P. Wong - Adjutant) (Duane Bokemper - Adjutant) IDAHO MARYLAND NEVADA Omni Inner Harbor Hotel Holiday Inn BW1 Airport Holiday Inn BW1 Airport 101 W. Fayette St. 890 Elkridge Landing Rd. 890 Elkridge Landing Rd. Baltimore, MD 21201 Linthicum, MD 21090 Linthicum, MD 21090 301-752-1100 301-859-8400 301-859-8400 Melvin Napier - Adjutant) (H. - (Robert N. Ford - Adjutant) (Jack C. Hoxie Adjutant)

ILLINOIS MASSACHUSETTS NEW HAMPSHIRE Marriott - Inner Harbor BW1 Airport Marriott Hotel Ramada Hotel & Conference Center Pratt & Eutaw St. 1743 W. Nursery Rd. 1701 Belmont Ave. Baltimore, MD 21201 Baltimore, MD 21240 Baltimore, MD 21207 301-962-0202 301-859-8300 301-265-1100 (Vincent A. Sanzotta - Adjutant) (Dominick Genetti - Adjutant) (Herbert J. “Pete” Geary, Jr. - Adjutant)

INDIANA MEXICO NEW JERSEY Hyatt Regency Baltimore Stouffer Harborplace Hotel Omni Inner Harbor Hotel 300 Light St. 202 E. Pratt St. 101 W. Fayette St. Baltimore, MD 21030 Baltimore, MD 21202 Baltimore, MD 21201 301-528-1234 301-547-1200 301-752-1100 (Robert J. Foster - Acting Adjutant) (Frank H. Nolan - Commander) (Raymond Zawacki - Adjutant)

IOWA MICHIGAN NEW MEXICO Hotel Sheraton Inner Harbor The International Hotel Ramada Hotel & Conference Center 300 S. Charles St. 7032 Elm Rd. 1701 Belmont Ave. Baltimore, MD 21201 Baltimore, MD 21240 Baltimore, MD 21207 301-962-8300 301-859-3300 301-265-1100 (Vincent E. Blank - Adjutant) - (Michael F. Kerrigan - Adjutant) (L.A. “Tony” Santillanes Adjutant)

ITALY MINNESOTA NEW YORK Lord Baltimore Radisson Plaza Hotel Stouffer Harborplace Hotel Stouffer Harborplace Hotel 20 W. Baltimore St. 202 E. Pratt St. 202 E. Pratt St. Baltimore, 21201 Baltimore, MD 21202 Baltimore, MD 21202 MD 301-547-1200 301-547-1200 301-539-8400 - Adjutant) (Richard M. Pedro - Adjutant) (Joseph A. Stacy - Adjutant) (Charles W. Ferguson

KANSAS MISSISSIPPI NORTH CAROLINA International Hotel Holiday Inn Inner Harbor Guest Quarters Suite Motel The 7032 Elm Rd. 301 W. Lombard St. 1300 Concourse Dr. Baltimore, 21240 Baltimore, MD 21201 Linthicum, MD 21090 MD 301-685-3500 301-850-0747 301-859-3300 - (Charles Borman - Adjutant) (Charles M. Yunker - Adjutant) (James H. Herring Adjutant)

KENTUCKY MISSOURI NORTH DAKOTA Hotel Sheraton Towson Conference Hotel Sheraton Towson Conference Hotel Omni Inner Harbor 903 Dulaney Valley Road 903 Dulaney Vally Road 101 W. Fayette St. Towson, MD 21204 Towson, MD 21204 Baltimore, MD 21201 301-321-7400 301-321-7400 301-752-1100 - (Vernon Useldinger - Adjutant) (Ken W. Hart - Adjutant) (Carey Bankhead Adjutant)

27 OHIO PUERTO RICO TENNESSEE Holiday Inn Inner Harbor Stouffer Harborplace Hotel Comfort Inn 301 W. Lombard St. 202 E. Pratt St. 24 W. Franklin St. Baltimore, MD 21201 Baltimore, MD 21202 Baltimore, MD 21201 301-685-3500 301-547-1200 301-727-2000 (J.P. Hone - Adjutant) (Juan Alicea Rivera - Adjutant) (C.G. “Charley” Norton - Adjutant)

OKLAHOMA REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES TEXAS Days Inn West Stouffer Harborplace Hotel The Peabody Court Hotel 6700 Security Blvd. 202 E. Pratt St. 612 Cathedral St. Baltimore, MD 21207 Baltimore, MD 21202 Baltimore, MD 21201 301-281-1800 301-547-1200 301-727-7101 (Vern - J. Smith Adjutant) (Victoriano A. Pasiliao - Adjutant) (Jimmy D. Lemley - Adjutant)

OREGON RHODE ISLAND UTAH Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel Omni Inner Harbor Hotel Best Western Hallmark Inner Harbor 300 S. Charles St. 101 W. Fayette St. 8 N. Howard St. Baltimore, MD 21201 Baltimore, MD 21201 Baltimore, MD 21201 301-962-8300 301-752-1100 301-539-1188 - (Barry J. Snyder Adjutant) (N. Pio Stizza - Adjutant) (Dean C. Hall - Adjutant)

PANAMA CANAL SOUTH CAROLINA VERMONT Stouffer Harborplace Hotel Stouffer Harborplace Hotel Stouffer Harborplace Hotel 202 E. Pratt St. 202 E. Pratt St. 202 E. Pratt St. Baltimore, MD 21202 Baltimore, MD 21202 Baltimore, MD 21202 301-547-1200 303-547-1200 301-547-1200 - (William J. Clifford Adjutant) (B. L. Black - Adjutant) (Joseph N. Corey - Adjutant)

PENNSYLVANIA SOUTH DAKOTA VIRGINIA Tremont Plaza Hotel Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel Days In Inner Harbor 222 St. Paul Place 300 S. Charles St. 100 Hopkins Place Baltimore, MD 21202 Baltimore, MD 21201 Baltimore, MD 21201 301-727-2222 301-962-8300 301-576-1000 (Edward T. Hoak - Adjutant) (Maynard L. “Buster” Hemp - Adju- (Cornelius T. O’Neill - Adjutant) tant) WASHINGTON Days Inn West 6700 Security Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21207 301-281-1800

(Dallas B. Vaughan - Adjutant)

United States Life WEST VIRGINIA Comfort Inn Underwriters of the American Legion for 24 W. Franklin St. More than years, Baltimore, MD 21201 30 301-727-2000

(Robert - Salutes E. Vass, Sr. Adjutant) WISCONSIN Days Inn Inner Harbor The American Legion 100 Hopkins Place Baltimore, MD 21201 On its National Convention 301-576-1000 (Rick Barnett - Adjutant) in Baltimore, Maryland WYOMING Effective January 1, 1990, we will offer up to 16 units you Sheraton Townson Conference Hotel of low-cost, decreasing term life insurance. A male, 903 Dulaney Valley Road under age 45, is eligible for $82,800 of coverage. Towson, MD 21204 301-321-7400 (Keith K. Hewitt - Adjutant)

28 5\5 « 35 Stand By Our Flag

AA/hen our Founding Fathers wrote the First Amendment adoption of a constitutional amendment. We have reached to the Constitution, they made clear certain basic that conclusion because any new legislation would be freedoms to be extended to all citizens. Eloquent in its struck down as unconstitutional on the same basis as the simplicity, this first article of our Bill or Rights sets forth statute was in Texas v. Johnson, the decision that initiated certain “unalienable Rights” never before guaranteed to a this crisis. nation’s people. Surely when they had finished writing, the We as veterans and most Americans would defend to authors looked upon their work with a certain sense of the death a citizen’s right to stand on a soapbox and pride, for even the most common of people would have no exercise their freedom of speech under the law. We fought difficulty understanding their rights. for freedom of speech and all of our other freedoms. No

The American Legion is now engaged in a battle to matter how repugnant the message might be, we would ensure these “unalienable Rights” are not trampled upon never be in favor of any actions that would deprive a as the result of the Supreme Court decision on flag citizen’s right to freedom of speech. burning. However, we don’t agree that it’s right for someone to be There are some who believe the Court’s decision able to burn our flag because they can’t get an audience’s reinforces the strength of our laws, in that we can tolerate attention in a civilized manner. Because there is nothing in the most repugnant of acts and extend First Amendment the Constitution that specifically bans flag burning, the protection to those who exploit the very laws that shield high court said that anyone has the right to do it. Moreover, them. There are some who feel this decision proves that that right extends not only to every misguided American, our flag is a political icon and nothing more. but also to any Iranian terrorist who wanted to insult our That’s how some people feel. The American Legion nation right on the steps of our own Capitol. cannot afford to patiently listen to this nonsense about how Congress must listen to the people of this great nation. it enriches our American heritage. Neither our Founding “We the people” know full well that there is no conflict

Fathers, nor members of Congress, nor anyone in the between revering the Bill of Rights and loving our flag history of our republic ever intended that anybody should enough to want to protect it. be allowed to burn the very flag that has been draped on We must take this opportunity to make sure Congress the caskets of those who died to preserve all that it hears from us and our neighbors. represents. A special bank of telephones has been set up for

The American Legion is leading the fight to protect our National Convention delegates and their families to call

Flag. We have invited the people of this great nation to join their representatives on Capitol Hill and voice their position with us and go into their communities armed with a on the protection of our nation’s living symbol. Only petition seeking adoption of an amendment to the through our action will Congress get the message that a

Constitution of the United States of America providing for constitutional amendment is the only way to protect our the protection of our flag from physical desceration. flag.

The citizens of America have responded in huge During the 71st National Convention Parade here in numbers. The first batch of petitions will be delivered to Baltimore, The American Legion, the American Legion the U.S. Capitol demonstrating citizens widespread support Auxiliary and the Sons of American Legion will for the constitutional amendment. As more and more demonstrate our love of country and our flag. American petitions are collected, they will be delivered to statehouses flags will be waving proudly in the breeze during this from coast to coast. parade, demonstrating our desire to protect our flag from On July 27, the House Judiciary Committee reported physical desecration. that it would recommend to the full House that its “Flag We must be willing to express our true feelings that our Protection Act of 1989” be adopted in September. The flag must be protected to honor those brave men and American Legion applauds Congress for trying to protect women who sacrificed so others could enjoy the freedoms our flag, as long as what is done actually results in real we share today. Now is the time to act, because to sit idlely protection. Simply stated, though, the “Flag Protection Act by would be to leave Old Glory unprotected. of 1989” does not afford that protection to Old Glory. The battle has begun. Don’t let our flag be burned. Let That’s why The American Legion supports a narrowly your political expression be heard loud and clear. STAND drawn constitutional amendment to achieve this end. BY OUR FLAG!

The only sure way to protect our flag is through the

29 The American Legion 71st National Convention Meeting Room Assignments Standing Commissions and Committees

Americanism Commission: American Legion Life Insurance and Trust September 2, 9:00 a.m. Committee: Room 301 — 300 Level September 2, 9:00 a.m. Baltimore Convention Center Potomac Room — 3rd Level Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel Americanism Screening Committee:

September 1, 9:00 a.m. Foreign Relations Commission: Room 302 — 300 Level Joint Meeting with National Security Commission Baltimore Convention Center September 2, 9:00 a.m. Room 307 — 300 Level Commission on Children & Youth: Baltimore Convention Center September 2, 9:00 a.m. Room 303 — 300 Level Internal Affairs Commission: Baltimore Convention Center September 2, 9:00 a.m. Room 321 — 300 Level Constitution and By-Laws Committee: Baltimore Convention Center September 2, 9:00 a.m.

Harbor Room I — 2nd Level Membership & Post Activities Committee: Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel September 2, 9:00 a.m. Room 323 — 300 Level Convention Commission: Baltimore Convention Center September 2, 9:00 a.m. Board Room — 2nd Level Legislative Commission: Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel September 2, 9:00 a.m. Room 319 — 300 Level Distinguished Guest Committee: Baltimore Convention Center September 2, 9:00 a.m. Room 309 — 300 Level National Security Commission: Baltimore Convention Center Joint Meeting with Foreign Relations Commission September 2, 9:00 a.m. Economic Commission: Room 307 — 300 Level September 2, 9:00 a.m. Baltimore Convention Center Room 305 — 300 Level Baltimore Convention Center Public Relations Commission: September 2, 9:00 a.m. Economic Screening Committee: Room 202 — 200 Level

September 1, 9:00 a.m. Baltimore Convention Center Room 304 — 300 Level Baltimore Convention Center Resolutions Assignment Committee: September 2, 9:00 a.m. Emblem Committee: Room 201 — 200 Level September 2, 8:30 a.m. Baltimore Convention Center Room 203 — 200 Level Baltimore Convention Center The American Legion Magazine Commission: September 2, 9:00 a.m.

Finance Commission: Harbor Room II — 2nd Level September 2, 8:30 a.m. Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel

Severn Rooms II & III — 2nd Level Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel

30 Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission: Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Screening September 2, 9:00 a.m. Committee: Room 310 — 300 Level September 1, 9:00 a.m. Baltimore Convention Center Room 306 — 300 Level Baltimore Convention Center

Pre-National Executive Committee

September 4, 10:00 a.m.

Harbor Rooms 1 & 11 — 2nd Level Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel Chairman: National Commander H.F. “Sparky” Gierke

S.A.L. Meeting

18th Annual Sons of 18th Annual Sons of The American Legion Convention The American Legion Convention (Pre-N.E.C. Meeting) (General Sessions)

September 1, 7:00 p.m. September 2, 9:00 — 5:00 Calvert Ballroom September 3, 8:00 — 2:00 Lord Baltimore Hotel Calvert Ballroom Lord Baltimore Hotel

31 Reunions and Dinners

Twenty and Four National American Legion

BWI Airport Marriott Hotel Press Association (NALPA) Bivouac — Aug. 31 — Maryland & Delaware Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel Rooms Breakfast - Sassafrass Room Sept. 1 — Salon E (Executive Board members only) Banquet — Grand Ballroom September 2, 8:00 a.m. September 1, 7:30 p.m. Meeting — Harbor Room 11 September 3, 10:30 a.m.-l:00 p.m.

Historians’ and Founders’ Banquet — Harbor Room 1 & II September 4, 7:00 p.m. Luncheon & Meeting Stouffer Harborplace Hotel Luncheon — Kent Room Past Department September 12:00 noon 2, Commanders Club Founders Meeting — Kent Room Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel September 2, 1:00 p.m. Luncheon — Chesapeake Ballroom (Immediately following lunch) September 4, 12:15 p.m. ANAVICUS National Commander’s Army, Navy and Air Force Banquet for Distinguished Veterans in Canada Guests Stouffer Harborplace Hotel Baltimore Convention Center, Breakfast Mtg. — Maryland Ballroom Hall A September 3, 7:00 a.m. September 5, 7:30 p.m.

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33 Meetings of Convention Committees

The following Convention Committees will be composed of one delegate from each Department. Initial meetings of Convention Committees will be at the time and place as shown below. Subsequent meetings will be at the call of the chairman. Meetings of Convention Committees normally will be closed to all except committee members.

Americanism Convention Center Foreign Relations — Continued September 2, 9:00 a.m. Room 301 — 300 Level European Affairs Immigration and Naturalization Subcommittee Room 304 — 300 Level September 3, 9:00 a.m. African Affairs Room 305 — 300 Level Room 306 — 300 Level Counter-Subversive Activities Subcommittee Far Eastern Affairs September 3, 9:00 a.m. Room 311 — 300 Level Room 301 — 300 Level Middle Eastern Affairs Youth. Activities Subcommittee Room 313 — 300 Level September 9:00 a.m. 3, General Foreign Policy Meeting Room 304 — 300 Level Room 315 — 300 Level Children & Youth Convention Center Legislation & Rules Sheraton Inner Harbor September 3, 9:00 a.m. September 3, 10:00 a.m. Room 303 — 300 Level Harbor Room 1 — 2nd Level

Constitutional Amendments . . . Convention Center National Security Committee . . . Convention Center September 3, 9:00 a.m. September 4, 9:00 a.m. Room 319 — 300 Level Rooms 303 — 300 Level Credentials and Internal Matters Convention Center (All Subcommittee Rooms in Convention Center —

Sections 1 & II Meetings at 9:15 p.m.)

Credentials and Other Internal Matters Military Affairs Meeting Room 307 — 300 Level September 3, 9:00 a.m. Room 321 — 300 Level General Security Ad Hoc Subcommittee Room 307 — 300 Level Membership Aerospace Committee Section 111 Room 316 — 300 Level September 3, 9:00 a.m. Civil Preparedness Room 323 — 300 Level Defense Committee Room 318 — 300 Level Economic Convention Center Law and Order Employment and Veterans Preference and Other Room 312 — 300 Level Economic Matters Merchant Marine Committee September 9:00 a.m. 3, Room 320 — 300 Level Room 317 — 300 Level Naval Affairs Committee Emblem Committee Convention Center Room 322 — 300 Level September 3, 9:00 a.m. Room 203 — 200 Level Resolution Assignment Committee .... Convention Center Finance Sheraton Inner Harbor August 31, 9:00 a.m. September 2, 8:30 a.m. Room 201 — 200 Level - Severn Rooms II & III 2nd Level Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Convention Center Foreign Relations Convention Center September 2, 9:00 a.m. September 2, 1:00 p.m. Room 310 — 300 Level Room 308 — 300 Level Claims & Ratings and Medical Services, Hospi- (All Subcommittee Rooms in Convention Center — tals and Medical Services Meetings at 1:30 p.m.) (Joint Meeting) Inter-American Affairs September 3, 9:00 a.m. Room 302 — 300 Level Rooms 309 & 310 — 300 Level

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36 N. James J. Charleston Dr. Stacey A. Garner Glenn R. Green Richard H. Klinge H. Gordon Burleigh Earnest Schmit Chairman Vice Chairman

William F. Rochford Leonard B. Zimmerman C.J. Wright Jr. Wendell G. Williams

1989 National Convention Dr. Charles L. Vawter, Jr. National Commander’s Commission Representative

Frank C. Momsen Daniel R. O’Sullivan Robert N. Ford III Richard M. Pedro Rick Barnett Allen L. Titus Consultant Consultant Advisory Advisory Advisory Chairman Distinguished Guests

W.D. Harrell Julian F. Santos Frank C. Bottigliero Joseph K. Goodness Jerome N. Roach J. Leslie Brown, Jr. Chairman, Liaison Liaison Liaison Liaison Liaison Ex-officio Liaison

37 Standing Rules of the National Convention

The following are the Standing Rules of the National Convention as contained in the UNIFORM CODE OF PROCEDURE FOR THE ORGANIZATION OF NATIONAL CONVENTIONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION," authorized under Article V, Section 6, of the National Constitution of The American Legion.

STANDING RGLES OF THE NATIONAL CONVENTION 1. Robert’s Revised Rules of Order shall be the authority 10 . In the event a delegation secretary is not an accredited on parliamentary procedure, with the following modifi- delegate or alternate, he shall be seated with his delega- cations: tion.

2. A delegate desiring to make a motion or address the 11. Past National Commanders votes shall be cast with Convention, shall rise, address the Chair as “Mr. Com- their delegations. mander” and state his name and the name of the Department before proceeding. 12. Only accredited delegates or their alternates, shall participate, directly or indirectly, in a viva voce vote on any 3. Debate shall be limited to five minutes for each subject before the Convention. speaker.

13. Department delegations may arrive at a vote in such 4. Debate on any one subject presented to the Conven- manner as they choose, but shall announce it in terms tion shall be limited to two hours except under special of full units and not in terms of a fractional part of a vote. rule as the Convention shall adopt prior to debate. The vote of any delegate absent and not represented by an alternate shall be cast by the majority of the dele- 5. But two delegates from any one delegation shall be gates present from his Department. permitted the floor on any one question. Where dis- agreement exists within a delegation one delegate shall 14. There shall be permitted to speak on each side of the question. be no unit rule of voting. Gpon a division of the question, however, this rule shall 15. Voting be applied separately for each division. shall be by acclamation, except when a Roll Call is demanded by the Chairman of at least three Depart- ments. Election 6. The floor shall be permitted but once to any individual of National officers shall be by roll call. delegate on any one question, except by a two-thirds 16. In the event vote of the Convention. Chairmen of Convention Com- a Department has not provided the method by which mittees may speak as frequently as may be necessary alternates shall be designated to serve in the place of absent in connection with the reports of their committees. The delegates, the Chairman of the delega- Presiding Officer shall not entertain any motion which tion shall make such designation. will curtail further debate without affording the Com- 17. Prior to the mittee Chairman an opportunity for rebuttal. election of National Officers, the National Commander shall appoint, subject to approval of the Convention, 7. Decisions on Rules of Debate or parliamentary order a Judge of Election and such number of tellers as he by the Presiding Officer may be subject to appeal by deems necessary, provided that the total tellers so any two delegates under a Point of Order. Such appeal appointed shall be an odd number. In a contested shall take precedence over any pending questions and election each candidate going to the ballot shall be shall be decided forthwith. An appeal from the decision entitled to one teller of his choice. of the Chair shall be put to the Convention on the question: “Shall the Chair be sustained?” 18. Nominations for National Officers shall be from the floor on Roll Call of the Departments alphabetically 8. arranged. Each Department When the poll of any Department Delegation is may present as many candidates as it chooses. demanded by a delegate of such Department, the Convention Secretary shall poll the vote without discussion of the question being voted upon. 19. Nominating speeches for National Officers shall be limited to five minutes each. Not more than two sec- 9. On the Roll Calls, the delegation Chairman shall poll his onding speeches shall be made for any candidate, and delegation on the floor and announce its vote. said speeches shall be limited to three minutes.

38 20. When more than two candidates are nominated for any shall have the authority to clear the gallery or the floor office, balloting shall continue until one candidate or have the Sergeant-at-Arms escort from the Conven- receives a majority of the votes of the Convention, tion any one creating a disturbance or interfering with except in the election of National Vice Commanders. orderly procedure.

21. In a contested election for National Vice Commanders, 25. None of the above rules shall be construed as prevent- balloting shall continue until (a) majorities and (b) ing an alternate delegate from serving on a Convention pluralities are established for one or more candidates committee. under the following provisions: 26. The consent of two-thirds of the voting strength of the

Convention is necessary for suspension of the standing If, on any ballot taken, less than five candidates rules of the Convention. receive the necessary majority to elect, the candidate or candidates receiving a majority vote shall be 27. Any amendment to any resolution or report originating declared elected and a new ballot shall be taken for on the floor shall be presented in writing and transmit- the remaining number of places to be filled. The ted to the Presiding Officer at the time of the introduc- candidate receiving the lowest number of votes on tion of such amendment. the preceding ballot shall be disqualified; except

should two candidates remain to fill one place, a new 28. Special rules applying to specific issues or order of ballot shall be taken. business, shall be written and presented to the Conven- tion by the Legislation and Rules Committee for adop- 22. The Convention will nominate and elect a National tion by majority vote at least one hour before such Commander, and five National Vice Commanders, in issue, or order, is to be considered unless such rule is this sequence. agreed to by unanimous consent of the final session.

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39 Coming Soon!

1990 American Legion Commemorative Calendar

It’s on the press now for late Fall delivery. The new calendar features reproductions of nos- talgic original patriotic posters that you’ll be proud to display. Your involvement in our calendar program helps to make all of our community programs even more successful. Thanks for your support! Patriotic Religious Service

Hall B - 100 Level Baltimore Convention Center

Sunday, September 3, 1989 — 11:00 a.m.

Memorial Prayer Musical Prelude Marion Heller (NJ), Balladiers - National Chaplain Parkville Post # 183 Maryland American Legion Auxiliary Welcome Musical Selection Terry L. Woodburn (IL), Balladiers Staff Liaison to the National Chaplain Memorial Message Rev. F. Robert Davidson (Ml), (Audience Standing) Presentation of Colors National Chaplain Cheverly Troopers The American Legion Post #108, Maryland

Musical Selection Standing) Invocation (Audience Balladiers Rev Jerry Salveson (ND), Past National Chaplain, Standing) The American Legion Placing of Memorial Wreaths (Audience H.F. “Sparky” Gierke (MD), National Commander Robert W. Spanogle (Ml), National Adjutant Allegiance (Audience Standing) Pledge of The American Legion National President Call to Worship Mrs. Alice Galka, (1M) (OH), National Secretary William J. Murphy III (MA), Mrs. Miriam Junge National Chaplain, American Legion Auxiliary of The American Legion Sons Mrs. Edith Still (NH), Le Chapeau National Mrs. May Malone (FL), La Secretaire Caissiere Musical Selection Eight and Forty Balladiers David R. Faust (WI), National Commander Woodrow L. Mudge (CO), National Adjutant Reading of the Holy Scriptures Sons of the American Legion Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Father Anthony Dranginis (MD), Department Chaplain, Meditation (Audience Standing) The American Legion Scripture: Psalms 139 Taps (Audience Standing) William Chester (KY), Department Chaplain The American Legion All Sing Scripture: James 1:19-26 “America The Beautiful” Alexa Randall (MD), Department Chaplain, Benediction American Legion Auxiliary

Hymn (Audience Standing) ,. , r _ , /A “God Bless Our Native Land” (to the tune of Retirement of Colors (Audience Standing) “America”) Cheverly Troopers

41 The American Legion 1919-1988 Past National Commanders

‘Franklin D'Olier ‘Milo J. Warner ‘James E. Powers Clarence M. Bacon Pennsylvania 1919-20 Ohio 1940-41 Georgia 1962-63 Maryland 1984-85

“Frederick W. Galbraith, Jr. ‘Lynn G. Stambaugh Daniel F. Foley Dale L. Renaud Ohio 1920-21 North Dakota 1941-42 Minnesota 1963-64 Iowa 1985-86

‘“John G. Emery ‘Roane Waring Donald E. Johnson James P. Dean Michigan 1921 Tennessee 1942-43 Iowa 1964-65 Mississippi 1986-87

‘Hanford MacNider ‘Warren H. Atherton L. Eldon James John P. "Jake” Comer Iowa 1921-22 California 1943-44 Virginia 1965-66 Massachusetts 1987-88

‘Alvin M. Owsley ‘Edward N. Scheiberling John E. Davis Past National Commanders Texas 1922-23 New York 1944-45 North Dakota 1966-67 By Vote Of National Convention ‘John R. Quinn ‘John Stelle William E. Galbraith California 1923-24 Illinois 1945-46 Nebraska 1967-68 ‘Bennett Champ Clark Missouri—Presided at Paris ‘James A. Drain ‘Paul H. Griffith ‘William Doyle C. caucus—-March, 1919 District of Columbia 1924-25 Pennsylvania 1946-47 New Jersey 1968-69

‘Milton J. Foreman ‘John R. McQuigg ‘James F. O’Neil J. Milton Patrick Illinois — Chairman, Execu Ohio 1925-26 New Hampshire 1947-48 Oklahoma 1969-70 tive Committee at Paris

‘Howard P. Savage ‘Perry Brown Alfred P. Chamie ‘Henry D. Lindsley Illinois 1926-27 Texas 1948-49 California 1970-71 Texas—Presided at St. Louis caucus—May 1919 ‘Edward E. Spafford George N. Craig John H. Geiger Hew York 1927-28 Indiana 1949-50 Illinois 1971-72 ‘Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. New York ‘Paul V. McHutt Erie Cocke, Jr. Joe L. Matthews Indiana 1928-29 Georgia 1950-51 Texas 1972-73 ‘Eric Fisher Wood Pennsylvania—Temporary *0. Lee Bodenhamer ‘Donald R. Wilson Robert E. L. Eaton Chairman and Secretary at Arkansas 1929-30 West Virginia 1951-52 Maryland 1973-74 Paris caucus

‘Ralph T. O'Neil ‘Lewis K. Gough James M. Wagonseller *Thomas W. Miller Kansas 1930-31 California 1952-53 Ohio 1974-75 Nevada—Chairman Pro Tempore ‘Henry L. Stevens, Jr. ‘Arthur J. Connell Harry G. Wiles Paris Caucus March 1919 North Carolina 1931-32 Connecticut 1953-54 Kansas 1975-76 ‘Maurice Stember ‘Louis Johnson ‘Seaborn P. Collins J. William Rogers New York West Virginia 1932-33 New Mexico 1954-55 Maine 1976-77

Hamilton Fish, Sr. ‘Edward A. Hayes J. Addington Wagner Robert Charles Smith New York 1979 Illinois 1933-34 Michigan 1955-56 Louisiana 1977-78

E. Roy Stone, Jr. ‘Frank H. Belgrano, Jr. ‘Dan Daniel John M. Carey South Carolina 1987 California 1934-35 Virginia 1956-57 Michigan 1978-79

‘Ray Murphy John S. Gleason, Jr. Frank I. Hamilton Honorary National Iowa 1935-36 Illinois 1957-58 Indiana 1979-80 Commanders

‘Harry W. Colmery Preston J. Moore Michael J. Kogutek ‘General John J. Pershing Kansas 1936-37 Oklahoma 1958-59 New York 1980-81 ‘Marshal Ferdinand Foch

‘Daniel J. Doherty Martin B. McKneally Jack W. Flynt ‘Deceased Massachusetts 1937-38 New York 1959-60 Texas 1981-82 “Killed in auto accident ‘Stephen F. Chadwick William R. Burke Al Keller, Jr. while serving as Washington 1938-39 California 1960-61 Illinois 1982-83 Commander

‘Raymond J. Kelly ‘Charles L. Bacon Keith Kreul “‘Elected by Executive

Michigan 1939-40 Missouri 1961-62 Wisconsin 1983-84 Committee to fill unexpired term.

42 ————— ————— ————

Recipients of The American Legion Distinguished Service Medal

Clark 1921 Marshal Ferdinand Foch of France 1947—Lt. Gen. William S. Knudsen 1967 Hon. Tom C.

B. Johnson Adm. Earl Beatty of Great Britain Sen. Edward Martin 1968 President Lyndon

Gen. Baron Jacques of Belgium Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson Gen. William C. Westmoreland

Richard M. Nixon Gen. Armando Diaz of Italy 1949 President Harry S. Truman 1969 President

Charles Bertrand of France George Herman (Babe) Ruth* 1970 Rep. Olin E. Teague

1971 L. Rivers* 1922 Gen. of the Armies John J. Pershing Maj. Gen. Frank Parker* Rep. Mendel

Russell* 1923 Adm. Robert E. Coontz 1950 Charles F. Johnson, Jr. Sen. Richard B.

Gen. Josef Haller of Poland Maj. Gen. Milton A. Reckord 1972 Sen. John C. Stennis

1926 Ignace Jan Paderewski of Poland Rep. Edith Nourse Rogers Dewitt Wallace

Kissinger 1927 Comte Francois Marie Robert 1951 Gen. Charles P. Summerall 1974 Hon. Henry A. Dejean of France 1953 Rep. Royal C. Johnson* Rep. F. Edward Hebert 1928 Field Marshal Viscount Allenby 1954 Maj. Gen. George A. White* 1975 Harry W. Colmery of Great Britain

1976 Pat O’Brien 1929 Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis 1955 Dr. Jonas E. Salk

Maj. Gen. Ellard A. Walsh 1977 Howard A. Rusk, M.D. 1930 Adm. William S. Sims

1956 Vice Joel T. Boone 1978 Bowie K. Kuhn 1942 Gen. Douglas A. MacArthur Adm.

Charles Stewart Mott 1979 Thomas A. Murphy 1943 Gen. George C. Marshall

1957 Gen. Mark W. Clark 1980 President Gerald R. Ford Adm. Ernest J. King

J. Dead & Missing of the Vietnam 1944 Hon. Frank Knox* The Most Reverend Fulton Sheen War Henry Ford 1958 Bernard Mannes Baruch 1981 Americans Space Shuttle Astronauts John Young and Gen. H.H. Arnold Unknown Servicemen of World Robert Crippen

I, War II, and Korea, 1945 President Franklin D. Roosevelt* War World Interred at the Tomb of the 1982 President Ronald W. Reagan Unknown Soldier, Arlington 1945 Gen. Theodore Roosevelt, Jr.* National Cemetery 1983 Adm. Hyman C. Rickover Ernest (Ernie) Pyle* 1959 Sen. Robert S. Kerr 1984 Sen. J. Strom Thurmond

Hon. Henry L. Stimson 1961 President John F. Kennedy 1985 Hon. Caspar W. Weinberger Fleet Adm. Chester W. Nimitz 1962 Gen. Lucius D. Clay Fleet Adm. William F. Halsey, Jr.* Gen. of the Army Dwight D. Dr. Thomas A. Dooley* 1987 Hon. William H. Webster Eisenhower

1963 Francis Cardinal Spellman 1988 Douglas Edwards 1946 J. Edgar Hoover

1964 Dr. Charles W. Mayo Bob Hope

1965 President Herbert C. Hoover* *Awarded Posthumously William Randolph Hearst

Hon. James F. Byrnes Maj. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey

1966 Capt. Roger H. C. Donlon Hon. Cordell Hull

43 ivai) upj FOR LIFE

The answers to why nearly 50,000 Paid-Up Members have already said, 7ft a good deal!”

What is a Do I have to pay the Paid-Up-For-Life Membership? full amount all at once?

It’s a membership you purchase with a lump No. You may take up to 12 months to pay. At sum that makes you a Paid-Up-For-Life Member least 10% of your total cost must accompany of the American Legion. Joining the nearly your application. 50,000 who've already become Paid-Up-For-

Life Members assures you of all the benefits What kind of payment of American Legion membership for life, with is accepted? no additional future payment — no matter how You may pay by check, Master Charge (Master much the cost of your benefits may go up. Card) or VISA.

What if my Post’s dues increase? Where does my money go? You’re already covered. One of the best parts of a Paid-Up-For-Life National Headquarters maintains a special Paid-Up-For-Life Membership Membership is that it automatically includes any dues increases. So, trust. Money from this trust can be used only to pay annual dues no matter what inflation does, you never have to pay another penny each year to your Post, Department, and National Headquarters. The in dues. trust automatically covers any dues increases.

Does Paid Up For Life mean my insurance is paid up too? What if I want to transfer

NO. However, if you have American Legion Life Insurance, you won’t to another Post? ever have to be concerned about your insurance being cancelled Usually, there’s no problem. Paid-Up-For-Life Members may trans- because you forget to pay your dues one year. You're paid up for life. fer from a Post in one participating Department to a participating You still must pay your insurance premium when it is due. Post in another Department. (Only a very few Departments do not What about my subscription to have this plan available, and some Posts in those Departments accept transfers.) The American Legion Magazine? it s paid-up, too, and you’ll continue to receive monthly issues for life. Are there ever any refunds?

How do people know I’m paid up for life? Refunds will be made ONLY if the member’s Post Charter is cancelled and/or the member cannot complete a Paid-Up-For-Life transfer. Once the cost of your membership has been paid in full, you will receive a permanent plastic card identifying you as a Paid-Up-For-Life Is a Paid-Up-For-Life Member Member. You will also receive an annual membership card each year, at no additional cost. the same as a Life Member?

No. A Paid-Up-For-Life Membership is purchased, while a Life Member- Who is eligible? ship is honorary and provided by the member’s Post. A Post may, Any member in standing (with for good dues paid the current calendar year). however, find purchasing Paid-Up-For-Life Memberships, on behalf of honorees, the most economical way to provide Life Memberships. This How do I join the program? in no way affects the member’s Honorary Life Membership status. You can purchase the program only through your Post. Just contact your Post Adjutant or Finance Officer.

How much will it cost me? Show your commitment. Your cost is based on two factors — your age and the amount of your Post’s dues, at the time you purchase your Paid-Up-For-Life Member- Become a Paid-Up-For-Life ship. (You can use the rate schedule on the back of this brochure to determine your exact cost.) Member now!

44 The American Legion Maryland National Convention Corporation

Clarence M. Bacon Raymond E. Callegary Robert E. L. Eaton President Vice President & General Counsel Vice President, Operations

Ford, HI Hon. Louis L. Goldstein Raymond Feeser Robert N. Treasurer Ass’t. Treasurer Secretary

Lonnie F. Marsh, Jr. Earl Nuttall Daniel Burkhardt R. Lee Fisher Ass’t. Secretary

Donald Messick Earl Nesbitt William Rochford Ashby Jenkins, Jr. Consultant

45 The American Legion and the Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Division

Service to America's veterans and their families has been the primary concern of the Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation program, since The American Legion's founding in 1919. A network of service officers extends from the local post through state level with Department Service Officers stationed in each of the 58 VA regional offices aound the U.S., in Puerto Rico and the Philippines, to the staff of the Commission in the Washington Office of National Headquarters. These individuals stand ready to provide information and assistance in the development and presentation of claims for disability and death benefits, education and training, medical care, waiver of overpayments, and others. In addition, the Legion provides representation on appeals to the Board of Veterans Appeals, and in non-VA claims for upgrade of discharges or the correction of military records. Legion representatives in Washington are at the same time, working with the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Congress to protect, defend, and where necessary to seek improvements in the various programs of veterans benefits pursuant to the mandates approved by the National Convention and National Executive Committee. Significant efforts have been focused on the issue of Agent Orange and other problems facing Vietnam veterans and their families this year. With the completion of The American Legion - Columbia University Vietnam Veterans Study, a sound scientific base has been established to advance the cause of Vietnam veterans who suffer disabilities as a result of exposure to Agent Orange. Presumptive service connection is being aggressively sought for specific diseases resulting from exposure to Agent Orange. The American Legion is also a key participant in the Agent Orange Class Assistance Program. On June 16, 1989, it was announced by officials of the Program that The American Legion had been selected to receive a grant. The Assistance Program was established by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York on July 5, 1988 as part of the plan to distribute funds to support special counseling and support services to meet the needs of Vietnam veterans and their families.

Development and funding of additional treatment programs for veterans suffering from PTSD is being actively pursued through legislative and administrative means. Emphasis is being placed on retention and recruitment of VA medical personnel through American Legion support of innovative recruitment programs, bonuses and special pay. In recognition of the current emphasis on outpatients and community based care programs, The American Legion volunteer efforts are being revitalized in order to develop new and innovative programs. The undertaking has been expanded to cover multiple areas of the VA medical care system. Expansion and funding of programs related to the aging veteran population programs, expansion of state nursing homes, domiciliaries and hospice programs are receiving priority attention. The American Legion - National Organization on Disability Joint Award Program has been implemented for the purpose of promoting innovation approaches to community oriented volunteer programs, through American Legion Posts. The American Legion continues to work diligently in urging Congress and the Administration to provide additional funds for veterans medical care because of the severe funding shortfall that has developed as a result of several years of decremental funding of the program.

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The cost for the handbook is $3.00 for 1-5 copies; $2.75 for 6-10 copies;

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49 American Legion Auxiliary National Officers

Alice Galka Betty Calder National President National Vice President

Shirley Davis Anna B. Piyor Mary Alice Upton Dorothy Dixon Kaaha Medeiros Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Central Division Eastern Division Northwestern Division Southern Division Western Division

Anna Lee Griggs Marion Heller Miriam Junge Peggy Sappenfield National Historian National Chaplain National Secretary National Treasurer

50 American Legion Auxiliary Sixty-Ninth Annual National Convention 1989 Convention Session — Exhibit Hall D Baltimore Convention Center Baltimore, Maryland “PRIDE”

Saturday, September 2, 1989 Pre-Convention Committee Meetings 8:30-11:00 a.m. (unless times noted below)

Group A Americanism Constellation Ballroom A Foreign Relations Hyatt Regency Hotel, 2nd Floor Music National Security Bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution

Group B Children & Youth Constellation Ballroom B Liaison w/Child Welfare Foundation Hyatt Regency Hotel, 2nd Floor Education Girls State

Group C Junior Activities Constellation Ballroom C Auxiliary Emergency Fund Hyatt Regency Hotel, 2nd Floor Cavalcade of Memories Public Relations

Group D Legislative Constellation Ballroom D Past Presidents Parley Hyatt Regency Hotel, 2nd Floor Poppy Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation

Group E Chaplains Constellation Ballroom E Community Service Hyatt Regency Hotel, 2nd Floor Historians

Group F Constitution & Bylaws Constellation Ballroom F Leadership Hyatt Regency Hotel, 2nd Floor Permanent Organization Rules

Group G Membership Baltimore Room Hyatt Regency Hotel, 2nd Floor

Group H Credentials Annapolis Room 8:30-9:00 a.m. Hyatt Regency Hotel, 2nd Floor Department Secretaries Annapolis Room Workshop, 9:00-11:00 a.m. Hyatt Regency Hotel, 2nd Floor

Group I Resolutions Frederick Room 9:30-1 1:00 a.m. Hyatt Regency Hotel, 2nd Floor

Group J Finance Columbia Room Hyatt Regency Hotel, 2nd Floor

51 12:30-1:00 p.m. National Junior Registration Area Registration Chesapeake A & B Hyatt Regency Hotel, 3rd Floor

1:00-2:00 p.m. Get-Acquainted Reception Pratt/Calvert Room Juniors - ONLY Hyatt Regency Hotel, 3rd Floor

2:00-4:00 p.m. Pages Meeting Exhibit Hall D

Baltimore Convention Center, 1 st Floor

2:00-2:45 p.m. National Junior Divisional Caucuses Central Charles Room Hyatt Regency Hotel, 3rd Floor Eastern Calvert Room Hyatt Regency Hotel, 3rd Floor

Northwestern Pratt Room Hyatt Regency Hotel, 3rd Floor Southern Lombard Room Hyatt Regency Hotel, 3rd Floor Western Camden Room Hyatt Regency Room, 3rd Floor

2:00-3:00 p.m. National Executive Committee Meeting Constellation Ballroom A Hyatt Regency Hotel, 2nd Floor

3:00-5:00 p.m. National Junior Meeting Chesapeake A & B Hyatt Regency Hotel, 3rd Floor

4:00-5:30 p.m. Chorus Practice Exhibit Hall D

Baltimore Convention Center, 1 st Floor

7:00-9:00 p.m. National Junior Meeting Chesapeake A & B Hyatt Regency Hotel, 3rd Floor

7:00-9:00 p.m. National President Candidate’s Reception Constellation Ballroom A & B Hyatt Regency Hotel

7:00-9:00 p.m. National Officers Candidates’ Reception Constellation Ballroom C-F Hyatt Regency Hotel

Sunday, September 3, 1989

8:00-10:30 a.m. DIVISIONAL CAUCUSES (Meeting w/Reception) Central Division Constellation Ballroom A Hyatt Regency Hotel, 2nd Floor Eastern Division Constellation Ballroom E & F Hyatt Regency Hotel, 2nd Floor Northwestern Division Maryland Suite Hyatt Regency Hotel, 2nd Floor Southern Division Constellation Ballroom B Hyatt Regency Hotel, 2nd Floor Western Division Constellation Ballroom C & D Hyatt Regency Hotel, 2nd Floor

9:00-12 Noon National Junior Meeting Chesapeake A & B Hyatt Regency Hotel, 3rd Floor

10:30-12 Noon Chorus Practice Exhibit Hall D

Baltimore Convention Center, 1 st Floor

1 1:00 a.m. Patriotic Memorial Service Exhibit Hall B & C Baltimore Convention Center, 1st Floor

National Convention Parade — 2 p.m.

52 Monday, September 4, 1989 Opening Session — 69th National Convention—8:30 a.m.

CALL TO ORDER Mrs. Linda Newsome National Convention Chairman

OPENING PROCESSIONAL INVOCATION Miss Marion Heller National Chaplain

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Mrs. Phyllis Bachman National Americanism Chairman

NATIONAL ANTHEM Mrs. Adelene Smith PREAMBLE TO THE CONSTITUTION Mrs. Adelene Smith National Constitution & Bylaws Chairman

WELCOME Mrs. Alice M. Galka National President

INTRODUCTIONS AND GREETINGS

The American Legion Mr. Clarence M. Bacon, President The American Legion Convention Corporation of Maryland

Mr. H. F. “Sparky” Gierke National Commander

Mr. Robert Spanogle National Adjutant

Keynote Speaker D. Scott Friedman “The Best Way to Predict the Future is to Create It

American Legion Auxiliary Mrs. Delores Coates Department President of Maryland

Mrs. Linda Newsome National Convention Chairman

Ms. Laura Toncray Honorary National Junior President

GREETINGS FROM THE PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENTS Mrs. Pearl M. Behrend, Junior Past National President INTRODUCTION OF NATIONAL PRESIDENT’S PAGES Mrs. Bonnie Brewer, National Chairman of Pages Mrs. Audrey Pratt, National Vice Chairman of Pages Mrs. Maria Galka, Personal Page Mrs. Martha Daggy, Personal Page Mrs. Maxine Gill, Personal Page Mrs. Natalie Yasensky, Personal Page REPORT OF CONVENTION COMMITTEES

Credentials Mrs. Sue Liford Permanent Organization Mrs. Nina Waichulis Rules Mrs. Ruth Roush

NATIONAL COMMITTEE REPORTS

Girls State Mrs. Virqinia Powers, Chairman 1989 Girls Nation President

PARADE OF NATIONS

Recess - 11:30 a.m.

53 The American Legion Festival — 11:45 a.m.

Tuesday, September 5, 1989 - 8:30 a.m.

CALL TO ORDER Mrs. Alice M. Galka, National President

INVOCATION Miss Marion Heller, National Chaplain

INTRODUCTIONS AND GREETINGS

State of Maryland The Honorable William D. Schaefer, Governor of Maryland

City of Baltimore The Honorable Kurt L. Schmoke, Mayor of Baltimore

NOMINATION OF 1989-1990 NATIONAL OFFICERS

REPORTS OF NATIONAL OFFICERS

National Secretary Mrs. Miriam Junge National Treasurer Mrs. Peggy Sappenfield National Chaplain Miss Marion Heller National Historian Mrs. Anna Lee Griggs

First Reading of Proposed Amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws

NATIONAL COMMITTEE REPORTS

“Pride in America” Americanism Mrs. Phyllis Bachman, Chairman Bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution Mrs. Viola Schwarz, Chairman Music Mrs. Barbara Gracely, Chairman

“Pride in America’s Youth”

Children and Youth Mrs. Margaret Yankovich, Chairman Liaison w/Child Welfare Foundation Mrs. Evelyn Starr, Chairman Education Mrs. Helen Holcomb, Chairman Junior Activities Mrs. Donna Light, Chairman

“Pride in Our Relations with Others”

Auxiliary Emergency Fund Mrs. Corky Bradshaw, Chairman Community Service Miss Elizabeth Stewart, Chairman Foreign Relations Mrs. Marg Dorn, Chairman Leadership Mrs. Mary Gulya-Hindsley, Chairman Membership Mrs. Jeanette Ghetti, Chairman

Recess — 11:30 a.m.

PAST DEPARTMENT PRESIDENTS’ LUNCHEON Constellation Ballroom, Hyatt Regency Hotel, 2nd Floor 11:45 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER Mrs. Alice M. Galka, National President

NATIONAL COMMITTEE REPORTS

Public Relations Mrs. Syble Deshotel, Chairman

“Heart of America Awards”

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GREETINGS FROM REPRESENTATIVES OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS

NATIONAL COMMITTEE REPORTS

National Security Linda Boone, Chairman

Mr. Charles T. Hagel, CISO World President

NATIONAL COMMITTEE REPORTS

“Pride in Our Veterans’ Security”

Legislative Mrs. Barbara Kranig, Chairman Poppy Mrs. Mary Ellen Hearn, Member Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Mrs. Ruby Paul, Chairman Past President Parley Mrs. Pearl Behrend Chairman

MEMORIAL SERVICE

Recess — 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, September 6, 1989 - 8:30 a.m.

CALL TO ORDER Mrs. Alice M. Galka, National President

INVOCATION Miss Marion Heller, National Chaplain

ELECTION OF 1989-1990 NATIONAL OFFICERS

REPORT OF THE NATIONAL PRESIDENT Mrs. Alice M. Galka

GREETINGS FROM REPRESENTATIVES OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS

NATIONAL COMMITTEE REPORTS

“Pride in Our Past, Present and Future”

Cavalcade of Memories Mrs. Maxine Bigalow Finance Mrs. June Stolte

“Pride in Building Our Future”

Constitution and Bylaws Mrs. Adelene Smith, Chairman National American Legion Auxiliary Chorus Mrs. Adelene Smith, Choral Director

INTRODUCTION OF LOCAL CONVENTION COMMITTEES

Recess — 11:30 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER Mrs. Alice M. Galka, National President

GUEST SPEAKER Emory Austin, “Believing Is Seeing

REPORT OF RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE Mrs. Mary Lou Chester, Chairman Mrs. Marie Mahoney, Vice Chairman Mrs. Ann Harrington, Secretary

55 STATES DINNER — 7:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall A, Baltimore Convention Center

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Thursday, September 7, 1989

CALL TO ORDER Mrs. Alice M. Galka, National President

INSTALLATION OF 1989-1990 NATIONAL OFFICERS PRESENTATION OF PIN AND RIBBON TO RETIRING NATIONAL PRESIDENT PRESENTATION OF COLORS TO RETIRING NATIONAL PRESIDENT RETIREMENT OF NATIONAL COLORS ADJOURNMENT OF THE NATIONAL CONVENTION

POST-CONVENTION NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING (Immediately following Convention Adjournment) Constellation Ballroom A, Hyatt Regency Hotel, 2nd Floor

Office Assignments

National Secretary Baltimore Convention Center, 1 st Floor

National Treasurer Baltimore Convention Center, 1 st Floor

National Convention Chairman Baltimore Convention Center, 1 st Floor

Public Relations Baltimore Convention Center, 1 st Floor

First Aid Baltimore Convention Center 1 00 Level, Next to Security, Charles Street

Lost & Found/Mail Room Convention Registration Area Baltimore Convention Center, 2nd Floor

National Convention Committees

National Convention Chairman First Aid Lost and Found Linda M. Newsome Thelma Gartska, Chairman Betty Mathias, Chairman Elsie Arnold, Wee Chairman Shirley McKay, Wee Chairman National Convention Vice Chairman Rusty Nuth Flag/Chorus Mail Room Alexa Randall, Chairman Lois Todd, Chairman National Convention Secretary Sylvia Reid, Wee Chairman Marie Walbert, Wee Chairman Virginia Russ Flowers/Corsages National Luncheon Commemorative Cup and Saucer Sales Doris League, Chairman Rusty Beeg, Chairman Mabel Messick, Chairman Lucille Marsh, Wee Chairman Norma Kesting, Wee Chairman Barbara Mallonee, Vice Chairman Halls and Stage Ruth Miller, Chairman Past Department Presidents’ Luncheon Courtesies to Distinguished Guests Pat Selepack, Wee Chairman Beth Johnson, Chairman Anna Thompson, Chairman Lynne Parker, Wee Chairman Sandi Dutton, Vice Chairman Information Rose Davenport, Chairman Public Relations Distinguished Guests/Hospitality Jean Weidman, Chairman Diana Vigliato, Wee Chairman Roseanna Ford, Chairman Rosita Dietrich, Wee Chairman Evelyn Piller, Vice Chairman Local Pages States Dinner and Decoration Committee Audrey Pratt, Chairman Divisional Caucuses Mildred Carawan, Chairman Lois Smith, Wee Chairman Nancy August, Chairman Martha Hetzer, Wee Chairman Miriam Duvall, Vice Chairman Transportation Peggy Varner, Chairman Millie Sudduth, Wee Chairman

56 American Legion Child Welfare Foundation, Inc.

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Salon National La Boutique Des Huit Chapeaux Et Quarante Femmes 68th Annual La Marche Nationale

OMNI Inner Harbor Hotel Baltimore, Maryland September 7, 8, 9, 1989

Official Program National Officers

Mrs. James C. Malone Mrs. Donald P. Still Secretaire-Caissiere Nationale Le Chapeau National La

Registration

P.M. Saturday, September 2, 1989 National Secretaires Office 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Monday, September 4, 1989 National Secretaires Office 12 noon to 2:00 4:00 PM. to 6:00 P.M.

Tuesday, September 5, 1989 National Secretaires Office 12 noon to 2:00 P.M. 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. ... 12 to 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 6, 1989 National Secretaire’s Office r noon 4:00 PM. to 6:00 P.M.

Thursday, September 7, 1989 National Secretaires Office 12 noon to 1:00 P.M. Guest registration will also be accepted during these hours

Thursday, September 7, 1989

PRE-MARCHE POUVOIR The Carroll Room 4:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.

Pre-Marche Committee Meetings

LIBERTY BALLROOM A Credentials — Chairman, Mrs. Patricia Olaker 2:00 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. Resolutions —Chairman, Mrs. Mille Harrold 2:30 PM. to 3:00 P.M. Constitution & Bylaws, Chairman, Mrs. Lois Lansdale 3:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. CARROLL ROOM P.M. to 2:30 P.M. Permanent Organization — Chairman, Mrs. Sena Buzinski . . 2:00 Children & Youth — Chairman, Mrs. Virginia Kates 2:30 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. HOPKINS ROOM Rituals & Emblems — Chairman, Mrs. Betty Lou Thompson 2:00 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. Rules & Order — Chairman, Mrs. Eva Conboy 2:30 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. Handbook Review — Chairman, Mrs. Kathleen Robinson 3:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. SCHAEFER ROOM Publicity — Chairman, Mrs. Bernice Trickey 2:00 PM. to 2:45 P.M.

L’Aumonier — Mrs. Dorothy Brady . 2:45 PM. to 3:15 P.M.

L’Archiviste — Mrs. Elsie Hemphill . 3:15 PM. to 4:00 P.M. LIBERTY BALLROOM B Nurses Scholarship — Chairman, Mrs. Elizabeth Lori 2:00 P.M. to 2:45 P.M. Trophies & Awards — Chairman, Mrs. Devona Moran .2:45 P.M. to 3:15 P.M. Partnership — Chairman, Mrs. Venita Holthaus .3:15 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Display and Emblem Sales National Secretaire’s Office

Emblem Sales will be open in the La Secretaire Nationale Office on the Lobby Level at the same hours as Registration. However, it will be open on Thursday, September 7th from 10:00 to 12 noon, and on Friday, from 12 noon to 1:00 P.M. for the convenience of those who arrived only for La Marche Nationale. No further sales of emblem materials will be made after

that time in order that they may be packed and made ready for shipment back to Miami. For inventory control purposes all orders must be accompanied by completed order form. Order forms will be placed in each convention packet and will also be available at Emblem Display. Partners must show current 1989 partnership cards in order to purchase emblem items. Please Note: No Orders Will Be Taken At La Marche For Shipment After La Marche Nationale. We will have as complete a selection of items at La Marche as possible but in the event that an item is out of stock no orders for later shipment will be taken.

Rehearsal Les Marchals and Pages

Rehearsal for La Concierge Nationale, Les Marchals, Chairman of Pages, ALL PAGES and Distinguished Guest committee will be on Thursday evening, September 7th at 6 P.M. in the LIBERTY BALLROOM.

Meet the Candidates Reception

Thursday, September 7, 1989 INTERNATIONAL A, B, C 7:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M.

Friday, September 8, 1989

DIVISIONAL CAGCGS BREAKFASTS — (Locations to be advised at La Marche) 7:00 A.M.

La Marche Nationale Liberty Ballroom

OPENING SESSION Friday, September 8, 1989, 9:00 A.M. ADVANCE OF COLORS La Concierge Nationale and LA MARCHE CHAIRMAN Les Marchals PRESIDING Mrs. Nettie Murphy INVOCATION Mrs. Paul Brady PRESENTATION OF CHAPEAGX NATIONAGX PASSES LAumonier Nationale Mrs. Harry Kehm Mrs. Charles Smith PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE Mrs. Herman Edwards Miss Julia Mullan FLAG La Concierge Nationale Mrs. Harvey Keefe Mrs. Herman Reimink THE NATIONAL ANTHEM Musiciene and Assembly Mrs. James Michelet Mrs. Elmer Martin FLANDER’S FIELD Mrs. Harry Stephens Mrs. Joseph Voit Mrs. Ronald Aichholz Demi Chapeau Western Division Mrs. James Gleason Mrs. Harry Russell AMERICAS ANSWER Mrs. Bernice Bergeron Mrs. James DeForce Mrs. Wm. Staley, Sr. Demi Chapeau Eastern Division Miss Dorothy Dolle Mrs. Chris Schweitzer ROLL CALL Mrs. James C. Malone Mrs. Lucien Landry Mrs. Joseph Mardu La Secretaire-Caissiere Nationale

Mrs. Michael Suvak Mrs. Herbert P. Robinson READING OF THE CALL TO 1989 LA MARCHE Mrs. Lawrence Hunt, Sr. Mrs. Chester Hayes NATIONALE Mrs. Sherman Lansdale Mrs. Arthur V. Patterson, Jr. REPORT OF THE M1NGTES COMMITTEE

FOR THE 1988 MARCHE NATIONALE . . . Mrs. Vi Aichholz PRESENTATION OF NATIONAL OFFICERS — Mrs. Ann Suvak ESCORTED BY LA MARCHE PAGES Mrs. Kathleen Robinson Hot Box Editor Mrs. Walter Bonham PRESENTATION AND GREETINGS LAvocate Nationale Mrs. Edwin H. Keefe Mrs. Herbert P. Robinson L’Archiviste Nationale Mrs. Thornton Hemphill Distinguished Guest Chairman LAumonier Nationale Mrs. Paul Brady Escorted by Chapeaux Nationaux Passes Mr. H.F. Gierke, National Commander, The American La Secretaire-Caissiere Nationale . . Mrs. James C. Mal- one Legion LES DIVISIONAL DEMI CHAPEAGX Mrs. Ted Galka, National President, American Legion Eastern Division Mrs. Bernice Bergeron Auxiliary Central Division Mrs. Yetta Irwin Mrs. William M. Calder, National Vice President, Northwestern Division Mrs. Marjorie Nelson American Legion Auxiliary Southern Division Miss Helen McCormick Mrs. Miriam Junge, National Secretary, American Western Division Mrs. Harry Stephens Legion Auxiliary

CALL TO ORDER Mrs. Donald P. Still Le Chapeau National

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SPEAKING FOR THE CHAPEAUX Mr. Robert Spanogle, National Adjutant, The PASSES Mrs. Arthur V. Patterson, Jr. American Legion NATIONAUX Immediate Chapeau National Passe Mrs. Peggy Sappenfield, National Treasurer, American Legion Auxiliary REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES Mrs. Edward Yankovich, National Children & Youth Order Mrs. Eva Conboy Chairman, American Legion Auxiliary Rules and Permanent Organization Mrs. Sue Buzinski Mr. Eugene V. Lindquist, National Children & Youth Chairman, The American Legion DEMI CHAPEAUX Mrs. Nettie Murphy, National Chairman, La Marche REPORT OF LES DIVISIONAL LES Nationale, Eight and Forty NATIONAUX AND INTRODUCTION OF Mrs. T.T. Newsome, National Conventon Chairman, CHAPEAUX DEPARTEMENTAUX Division Demi Chapeau American Legion Auxiliary Mrs. Bernice Bergeron . . . Eastern Demi Chapeau The Honorable William Donald Schaefer, Governor Mrs. Yetta Irwin Central Division Division Demi Chapeau of Maryland Mrs. Marjorie Nelson Northwestern Demi Chapeau . Southern Division The Honorable Kurt L. Schmoke, Mayor, City of Miss Helen McCormick. Division Demi Chapeau Baltimore, Maryland Mrs. Colleen Stephens . . . Western Mr. Robert Redyck, Department Commander, The American Legion, Department of Maryland REPORT OF THE 1988-1989 NATIONAL OFFICERS Donald P. Still Mrs. Jerome Coates, Department President, Le Chapeau National Mrs. Baley American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Le Demi Chapeau National Mrs. Donna C. Malone Maryland. La Secretaire-Caissiere Nationale . . . Mrs. James Thornton Hemphill Mrs. Ivy Christoffers, Departmental Chapeau of L’Archiviste Nationale Mrs. Brady Maryland, Eight & Forty L’Aumonier Nationale Mrs. Paul Edwin H. Keefe Mr. Clarence Bacon, President of 1989 National L’Avocate Nationale Mrs. Convention Corp. The American Legion Hat Box Editor Mrs. Walter Bonham INTRODUCTION OF CHAPEAUX NATIONAUX NATIONAL OFFICERS FOR 1989-1990 PASSFS Mrs. Donald P. Still NOMINATION OF pprccc 12:00 Noon Le Chapeau National Second Session La Marche Nationale Friday, September 8, 1989 — 1:30 P.M. Assembly AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL Nettie Murphy, Chairman PRESENTATION OF LOCAL MARCHE COMMITTEES Mrs. REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEES AND INTRODUCTION OF REGIONAL OR DIVISIONAL CHAIRMEN Mrs. Clarence Kates Children and Youth National Jewish Center for Immunology Mrs. Jacobe Foreman, Liaison and Respiratory Medicine Mr. Doug Lasky, Public Affairs GUEST SPEAKER Associate and Eight and Forty Coordinator Mrs. Lois Lansdale, Chairman Constitution & Bylaws Mrs. Marie Smith, Chairman Finance Mrs. Elizableth Lori, Chairman Nurses Scholarship Mrs. Venita Holthaus, Chairman Partnership Mrs. Betty Lou Thompson, Chairman Rituals & Emblems Mrs. Devona Moran, Chairman Trophies & Awards Mrs. Joseph Mardu, Chairman Advisory Committee Mrs. Herbert P. Robinson, Chairman Special Handbook Committee Mrs. Bernice Trickey, Chairman Publicity Committee Mrs. Sandy Jenkins, Chairman National Photo Book Committee Mrs. Gertrude Clapp, Chairman National Memory Book Committee RECESS Third Session of La Marche Nationale Saturday, September 9, 1989 — 9:00 A.M. Memorial Service

Mrs. Paul Brady, L'Aumonier Nationale, Presiding In Memoriam Mr. Doug Lasky, Musiciene Prelude Les Chapeaux Nationaux Passes Processional Les Divisional Demi Chapeaux Le Chapeau National Mrs. Paul Brady, L’Aumonier Nationale Prayer Assembly Concluding with “The Lord's Prayer" Assembly Musical Selection “Sweet Hour of Prayer

61 Tribute to All Deceased Partners . . Mrs. Donald P. Still Le Chapeau National Tribute To All Partners Entering Eternal Rest During 1988-1989 Eastern Division Mrs. Bernice Bergeron — Response — Partners Eastern Division Central Division Mrs. Yetta Irwin — Response — Partners Central Division Northwestern Division Mrs. Marjorie Nelson — Response — Partners Northwestern Division Southern Division Miss Helen McCormick — Response — Partners Southern Division Western Division Mrs. Colleen Stephens — Response — Partners Western Division Musical Selection "God Be With You ‘til We Meet Again” Assembly Benediction L’AumonierNationale Recessional "Faith of Our Fathers” Mr. Doug Lasky, Musiciene (Please remain seated during the recessional) REPORT OF SPECIAL MARCHE COMMITTEES Credentials Mrs. Patricia Olaker, Chairman Resolutions Mrs. Mille Harrold, Chairman Eight and Forty Song Assembly ELECTION OF NATIONAL OFFICERS FOR 1989-1990 PRESENTATION OF DISTINGUISHED GUEST COMMITTEE PRESENTATION OF LES MARCHALS Mrs. Grace Bartlett, Missouri Mrs. Gertrude Clapp, New Hampshire PRESENTATION OF NATIONAL PAGES

CHAIRMAN, May Fincham, Florida Florette Michaud, Connecticut VICE-CHAIRMAN, Clara Bray, New Jersey Jo Britton, Oklahoma Elizabeth Washington, Washington Betty Gephart, Pennsylvannia Katherine Lathrop, Vermont June Graul, Virginia Eva Aulston, Alaska Bernice Marcroft, Oregon Betty Jane Yates, Arizona Trudy Chisholm, Idaho PRESENTATION OF NATIONAL PAGES TO LE CHAPEAU NATIONAL Personal Pages June Daley, New Hampshire Honorary Page To Chapeau National Ethel Marsh, California Personal Page To La Secretaire-Caissiere Nationale Mrs. Maxine Knott, Florida Ratification Of Elections Of Les Divisional Demi Chapeaux Nationaux Introduction Of Les Demi Chapeaux And Pinning By Le Demi Chapeau Nationaux

Report Of Judge Of Elections Mrs. Edna Florence, 111. Presentation Of Newly Elected Officers For 1989-1990 Unfinished Business "Bless be the Tie that Binds" Assembly RECESS

Post Marche Pouvoir

Saturday September 9, 1989 immediately following close of morning session, in LIBERTY BALLROOM

School of instructions LIBERTY BALLROOM 3:00 P.M. Mrs. James Malone, La Secretaire-Caissiere Nationale, presiding

Installation Banquet

La Marche Banquet . INTERNATIONAL A, B, C 7:00 P.M. Processional of Guests Mrs. Shirley Suit Invocation Mrs. Paul Brady, L’Aumonier Nationale Pledge of Allegiance La Concierege Nationale National Anthem Assembly Welcome Mrs. Nettie Murphy, National La Marche Chairman Response Mrs. Donna Baley, Le Demi Chapeau National Installation of Officers 1989-1990 Mrs. William Staley, Sr. Chapeau National Passe Presentation of Le Chapeau National Passe Pin Mrs. Joseph Mardu Chapeau National Passe

Benediction Mrs. William Staley, Sr. Chapeau National Passe Retirement Of Colors Adjournment Of La Marche Nationale 1989

62 Special Marche Committees LOCAL COMMITTEES NATIONAL LA MARCHE CHAIRMAN DISTINGUISHED GUESTS Mrs. Nettie Murphy Mrs. Herbert P. Rohinson, Chairman, Florida Hayes, Vice Chairman, Arkansas Mrs. Jean NATIONAL LA MARCHE VICE-CHAIRMAN Mrs. Chris. Schweitzer, California Mrs. Ivy Christoffers Mrs. Harry Russell, New Mexico Herman Reimink, Oklahoma Mrs. NATIONAL LA MARCHE SECRETAIRE CREDENTIALS Mrs. Pat Schertle Chairman, Ohio Mrs. Patricia Olaker, BANQUET CHAIRMAN Mrs. Letha Musgrove, Arkansas Mrs. Catherine McColgan Mrs. Wanda North, Utah Mrs. Shirley Suit PERMANENT ORGANIZATION HALLS & SEATING Mrs. Sena Buzinski, Chairman, Illinois Mrs. Norma Kesting Mrs. Vivian Papia, Louisiana Thelma Gardner, Colorado Mrs. DECORATIONS & FAVORS Lynn Parker RULES & ORDER Mrs. Mrs. Judy Brazezicki Mrs. Eva Conboy, Chairman, California Indiana Mrs. Alice Hill, ENTERTAINMENT Mrs. Mary Bogle, District of Columbia Mrs. Emily Speciale RESOLUTIONS Mrs. Ivy Christoffers Mrs. Millie Harrold, Chairman, Washington DISPLAYS Mrs. Dolsie Root, Connecticut Mrs. Sharon Findley Mrs. Rita Perrin, Louisiana Mrs. Marie Dimick Mrs. Bernice Kovacik, Florida TRANSPORTATION LES MARCHALS Mrs. Lynn Parker Mrs. Grace Bartlett, Missouri Mrs. Gertrude Clapp, New Hampshire DIVISIONAL BREAKFAST COORDINATORS Anna Mae Sackie NATIONAL PAGES Mrs. Mrs. lalene Lyons Mrs. May Fincham, Chairman, Florida Mrs. Catherine McColgan Mrs. Clara Bray, Vice Chairman, New Jersey Mrs. Pauline Waters Mrs. Elizabeth Washington, Washington Mrs. Emily Speciale Mrs. Katherine Lathrop, Vermont Mrs. Eva Aulston, Alaska Mrs. Betty Jane Yates, Arizona Mrs. Florette Michaud, Connecticut Mrs. Jo Britton, Oklahoma Mrs. Betty Gephart, Pennsylvania Mrs. June Graul, Virginia Mrs. Bernice Marcroft, Oregon Mrs. Trudy Chisholm, Idaho

PERSONAL PAGE TO LE CHAPEAU NATIONAL Mrs. June Daley, New Hampshire HONORARY PERSONAL PAGE TO LE CHAPEAU NATIONAL Mrs. Ethel Marsh, California

PERSONAL PAGE TO LA SECRETA1RE-CA1SS1ERE NATIONALE Mrs. Maxine Knott, Florida JUDGE OF ELECTIONS Mrs. Edna Florence, Illinois

TELLERS Mrs. Jean McKenzie, Michigan Mrs. Alene Hamm, Kansas Mrs. Martha Marsh, Ohio Mrs. Margaret Wilson, Massachusetts

CANDIDATE’S RECEPTION Mrs. Arthur V. Patterson, Jr. Le Chapeau National Passe

63 Sons of The American Legion

Agenda

David 18th Annual R. Faust Woodrow L. Mudge, Jr. National Commander National Adjutant National Convention Baltimore, Maryland National Vice Commander (East) Henry Brew (NY) National Vice Commander (South)

Kendal J. Hebert (LA) National Vice Commander (Central) Friday, September 1, 1989 Charles B. Rigsby (Ml) National Vice Commander (Midwest) 1:00 p.m. REGISTRATION of National Convention Delegates and Alternates Gregory S. Nielsen (NE) begins. National Vice Commander (West) 7:00 p.m. N.E.C. MEETING (Pre-Convention Meeting) Carlos Setterberg (UT) Call to Order — David R. Faust (Wl), National Assistant Adjutants — National Commander Kervin Bradford (TX) Hand Salute to Colors Pledge of Allegiance Carl Griffee (KS) Invocation William Wendell D. Gordon (NM) — J. Murphy HI (MA), National Bo Crutchfield (GA) Chaplain Preamble to the Constitution of the Sons of National Chaplain William J. Murphy 111 (MA) The National Historian Harold E. Thompson (NE) American Legion National Judge Advocate Roll Call — Woodrow L. Mudge, Jr. (CO), National Joseph Paviglianti (NY) Adjutant National Sergeant-at-Arms Other Opening Business Gary League (MD) REPORTS OF NATIONAL National Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms COMMISSIONS: Americanism Clay Durham III (PA) Community Affairs Roger Foster (TN) Finance David Heid (MN) Internal Affairs Wayne Hanes (TX) Legislative Robin Pederson (AZ) Public Relations National Commanders Aide Rehabilitation Allen Faust (MD) Children & Youth Unfinished Business New Business Good of the S.A.L.

Benediction — William J. Murphy III (MA), National Chaplain

SESSIONS: All sessions, including those of the National Saturday, September 2, 1989 Executive Committee, will be conducted in the Calvert Ballroom at the Lord Baltimore Hotel, Baltimore, Maryland. 8:00 a.m. DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE REGISTRATION OPENS REGISTRATION: National Convention Delegate and 9:00 a.m. 18TH ANNUAL NATIONAL CONVENTION Alternate registration will be conducted in the Calvert Call to Order — David R. Faust (WI), Ballroom at the Lord Baltimore Hotel, Baltimore, Maryland. National Commander

64 Salute to the Colors Salute to the Colors Pledge of Allegiance Pledge of Allegiance Invocation — William J. Murphy III (MA), Invocation — William J. Murphy III (MA), National Chaplain National Chaplain Jr. (CO), Preamble to the Constitution of the Sons of Roll Call — Woodrow L. Mudge, The American Legion National Adjutant Memorial Service Roll Call — Woodrow L. Mudge, Jr. (CO), National Convention National Adjutant William J. Murphy III (MA), National Reading of Convention Call — Woodrow L. Chaplain Credentials Committee — Final Mudge, Jr. (CO), National Adjutant Report of Opening Remarks — David R. Faust (Wl), Report National Commander Special Order of Business Establishment of Convention Committees — Election of National Officers Report of Credentials Committee — National Commander Report of Legislative and Rules Committee — National Vice Commanders (5) Salute to the Colors — National Chaplain Recess for Committee Meetings Installation of Newly Elected National 1:00 p.m. RECONVENE — David R. Faust (WI), National Officers Commander Benediction — William J. Murphy 111 (MA), Salute to the Colors National Chaplain Roll Call — Woodrow L. Mudge, Jr. (CO), Retirement of Colors National Adjutant Final Adjournment — David R. Faust (Wl), (Note: During the Convention session, National Commander various addresses will be delivered) N.E.C. Meeting — Post Convention Meeting REPORTS OF NATIONAL OFFICERS (following conclusion of National Henry Brew (NY), National Vice Commander Convention) (East) Call to Order — Newly Elected National

Kendal J. Hebert (LA), National Vice Commander Commander (South) Salute to the Colors Charles Rigsby (MI), National Vice Invocation — Newly Elected National Commander (Central) Chaplain Gregory Nielsen (NE), National Vice Roll Call — National Adjutant Commander (Midwest) Confirmation of Appointed National Officers Carlos Setterberg ((JT), National Vice Appointment of Special NEC Committees Commander (West) 1968 New Business Special report from Mr. Edward Rose, 1969 Unfinished Business Director VAVS, Department of Veterans Benediction — Newly Elected National 1971 Affairs Chaplain REPORTS OF NATIONAL CONVENTION 1973 Adjournment — Newly Elected National COMMITTEES Commander Credentials — Preliminary Report 2:00 p.m. PARADE Americanism 1977 Constitutional Amendments Past National Commanders Finance 1979 Internal Affairs Michael Seaton (CA) 1981 Robert McBride (OH) Legislative & Rules 1982 Membership 1970 J.R. Stillwell (IL) Rehabilitation 1984 J.R. Stillwell (IL) Presentation of National History Contest 1972 John Smolinsky (AAA) 1986 Robert Faust (CA) Awards 1987 Harold Thompson (NE), National 1974 James Hartman (MD) Historian 1975 Gregory Reis (IL) Report of Credentials Committee — Final 1976 Grant Jamieson (Ml) Presentation of Child Welfare Report and Charles Gannon (MD) Awards 1978 John M. Sherrard (CA) Presentation of Community Scrapbook Richard Kepler (TN) Award 1980 Ernest Wilson (NJ) Donald Wilson (PA)

David P. Stephens (IN) Christopher R. Cerullo (NY) Sunday, September 3, 1989 1983 Fred Hartline (OH) 7:00 a.m. REGISTRATION OPENS 1985 Woodrow L. Mudge, Jr. (CO) 8:00 a.m. REGISTRATION CLOSES Royce Doucet (LA) RECONVENE — David R. Faust (WI), National Douglas Bible (MN) Commander 1988 Richard L. League (MD)

65 The American Legion Salutes

the National Economic Commissions 1988 Employer of the Year Award Winners

Small Category Large Category 200 or fewer employees more than 200 employees

DynCorp Burnside-Ott Helicopter Maintenance Services Project Fort Campbell Operations NAS. Whiting Field Clarksville, Tennessee Milton, Florida

For their Outstanding Efforts in the Employment of Veterans

Our Roots, Our Future American Education Week November 12-18, 1989 THE AMERICAN LEGION One of the concerned sponsors of American Education Week American Education Week materials for 1988, produced by the National Americanism Division, have been made available to your Department Adjutant. This year’s material consists of a revised brochure. A camera ready “ad slick” will be printed in ALNS several times this fall. AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK BROCHURE CONTAINS SUGGESTIONS FOR: NATIONAL CO-SPONSORS News Release American Association of School Administrators Proclamation American Federation of Teachers Media Spots The American Legion Organizations Council of Chief State School Officers Activities National Association of State Boards of Education Promotions National Association of Elementary School Principals National Association of Secondary School Principals National Education Association National School Boards Association National School Public Relations Association The National PTA U.S. Department of Education

66 The American Legion Salutes Outstanding Students at Military Academeis, 1989

At the (J.S. Military Academy, Cadet Hon S. Pak receives The American Legion’s award for outstanding achievement in chemistry. The award is presented by National Vice Commander Thomas L. Gable of Ohio.

The American Legion’s award for excellence in athletics was presented to Erik S. Anderson of Estes Park, CO and Susan L. Gregg of Verona, PA. The awards were presented during the Awards Ceremony held at the G.S. Coast Guard Academy.

Cadet Firstclass (senior) Kenneth Plaks of Moorpark, CA., received The pre- Graduating Midshipman Devon Maijorie Burr of Washington DC who stood American Legion’s General Muir S. Fairchild award. This award is the highest scholastically academic highest at the Naval Academy in political science courses with emphasis sented to the cadet who achieved point average. The award on international relations received the award from The American Legion. grade. Cadet Plaks maintained a 4.084 grade Sr. of North The award was presented by National Vice Commander Harvey Holcomb of was presented by National Vice Commander Ray G. Smith, Texas. Carolina.

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1989 National Leadership Workshops

Come along and be a part of more than 4,000 dedicated Legionnaires and Auxiliary members joining together for a common purpose. Learn and share important information about major programs of our organization(s) — Americanism, Children & Youth, Membership, Public Relations, and Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation.

You can have an active role in programs that will achieve results and accomplishments of lasting benefit to your communities, states, and Nation.

So don t be one of those who wished they had acted. We know from your support of our great organization that you care about your fellow veterans, about the continued strength of our national security, and about the quality of life in our nation. So become a doer rather than a spectator — join us this fall and be a part of the “heartbeat of America.”

REGION 1 — October 27-29 REGION 5 — October 27-29 Springfield Marriott Radisson Plaza Hotel (Near Detroit)

Vernon and Columbus Avenues 1 500 Town Center P.O. Box 15729 Southfield, Mich. 48075 Springfield, Mass. 01 1 15-5729 (313) 827-4000 (413)781-7111 Rates: $59 Single or Double Rates: $74 Single, $79 Double REGION 6 — September 22-24 REGION 2 — October 6-8 Lincoln Hilton Ramada Renaissance 141 North 9th Street Three Tower Center Blvd. Lincoln, Neb. 65808 East Brunswick, N.J. 08816 (402) 475-401 (201)828-2000 Rates: $36 Single, $46 Double Rates: $60 Single or Double REGION 7 — October 6-8 REGION 3 — September 15-17 Bally's Casino Resort Sheraton-Charleston Hotel Attn: Room Reservations 1 70 Lockwood Dr. 2500 East Second Street Charleston, S.C. 29403 Reno, Nevada 89595 (803) 723-3000 (800) 648-5080 Rates: $54 Single or Double Rates: $66 Single or Double

REGION 4 — September 29-October 1 REGION 8 — September 29-October 1 Hilton Inn West Holiday Inn & Convention Center W. Interstate 40 at Meridian Ave. 1701 Sheridan Avenue Oklahoma City, Okla 73108 Cody, Wyo. 8241 (405) 947-7681 (307) 587-5555 Rates: $37 Single or Double Rates: $40 Single or Double

Make your reservations early and plan to attend a National Leadership Workshop this fall.

70 In Appreciation Grand Marshal

Adm. Paul Yost, Jr., CJSCG Commandant, CI.S. Coast Guard (G-C) Deputy Grand Marshals

R. Adm. Walter J. Davis M. Gen. George H. Akin B. Gen. James M. Myatt (JSN C1SA USMC

B. Gen. Wm. B. Davitte M. Gen. James F. Fretterd (JSAF MD ANG

The American Legion National Convention Corporation of Maryland and The American Legion express thanks and appreciation to Admiral Paul Yost, Jr., Grand Marshal; the Parade Deputy Grand Marshals; the DOD Coordinator and the Project Officers for their cooperation and contributions toward the success of the 71st Annual National Convention of The American Legion.

71 Parade Information

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The American Legion National Convention Parade

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73 Parade Order

The official parade of the 7 1 st National Convention of The American Legion will be governed by instructions contained herein together with the Organization and March Timetable and Assembly and Disbanding Area Map which are made a part hereof.

TIME: Majors, but not to exceed eight (8) abreast. (All times in these orders are Eastern Daylight Time.) (4) Authorized floats and automobiles in single column. (A) The leading element of the parade will move from the No unauthorized floats or automobiles will be allowed “Initial Point," (Eutaw and Chase Streets) promptly at 2:00 to participate. All vehicles participating in the parade

P.M., Sunday, September 3, 1 989, regardless of weather. must be equipped with identifying signs on sides (B) The time and place of assembly for each Department or thereof and must also carry an “OFFICIAL CAR” element of the parade will be shown in detail on the Orga- Sticker on the windshield. nization and March Timetable, a copy of which has been (5) Absolutely NO manuevers except for a forward move- sent to each Department Parade Chairman. A Meeting of ment. Marching units, bands, Color Guards and Drill all Department Parade Chairmen will be held at 1 :00 P.M., Teams must abide by this regulation. Saturday, September 2, 1989, in Room 309 of the Bal- (D) DISTANCES: timore Convention Center. ( Between Divisions yards (C) A Parade Official will direct Departments and elements of 1 ) 30 (2) Between Departments yards the parade to their assigned assembly area. He will advise 20 (3) Between elements of a Department 10 yards all bus drivers of the route to follow to the disbanding area. (D) Because of the nature of the assembly area, accurate 5. DISBANDING AREA: logistics are essential. Promptness in arrival at the assem- Market Street from Pratt Street to Water Street. bly area is mandatory, 6. OFFICIAL REVIEWING STAND: The official Reviewing Stand will be located on the south 2. ROUTE: side of Pratt Street in front of the World Trade Center. Commencing at Eutaw Street to Chase Street, South on Charles Street, East on Pratt Street and North on Market Elements will render a salute to the National Commander Street. while passing the Reviewing Stand (eyes right).

7. ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PARADE AND 3. ASSEMBLY AREA: State Parking lots between Dolphin and Hoffman Streets CONDUCT OF PARTICIPANTS: (A) Pursuant to a resolution adopted at a meeting of the beginning at Eutaw St. National Convention at Miami Beach on (A) Recommended Walking Area — For those who will walk to Commission there will be participation of any vehi- the Assembly Area — Proceed west on Pratt Street, North March 12, 1970, no cles, or of wearing apparel of the et 8. on Charles Street to Chase Street. equipment items 40 This regulation will be enforced by the Parade Committee (B) Additional instructions for each Department will be fur- of the Corporation. nished by the Parade Committee at the meeting of the 1989 Convention (B) With exception of police, military and naval escort, and Department Parade Chairmen on Saturday, September 2. distinguished guests, eligibility to participate in the parade (C) FLOAT ASSEMBLY AREA WILL BE ANNOUNCED. is limited to the members of The American Legion and the uniformed bodies of The American Legion Auxiliary, sub- 4. ORGANIZATION: ject to restriction of the following activities which shall be (A) All elements have been assigned to Divisions, each under the direction of the Parade Officials. The composition of prohibited in the line of march: these Divisions, order of march and time and place of (1) The drinking of or simulated drinking of intoxicants. Participants under the influence of intoxicants. assembly is shown on the Organization and March Timeta- (2) water pistols electric shocking devices. bles and Assembly and Disbanding Area Map supplied to (3) Use of and the Department Parade Chairman. (4) Female impersonators. Firecrackers and any other explosives. (B) All Department of Defense Units will be governed by (5) either or applicable regulations. (6) Any presentation or representation immoral in bad taste. (C) Each Department Commander or appointed parade rep- Distribution of souvenirs, promotional or advertising resentative will be responsible for the order of march and (7) materials, either floats or by marching units. promptness of arrival at the assembly area of all units of his from (C) Violators of any of the rules will be dismissed from Department. All units will conform to the following dis- above the parade immediately. tribution and formation: abreast (1) MASSED COLORS: eight (8) 8. FIRST AID STATIONS: Post Colors of All American Flags, the Department and First Aid Stations will be established in the assembly area Unit Col- each Department and the Department and and at intervals along the line of march. ors of each Department of the Auxiliary will be massed at the head of each Department Delegation in that 9. PARKING OF CHARTERED OR POST BUSES: order. After unloading at the assigned area, buses will proceed to Officials will direct (2) Amerian Legion units within Departments will march the assigned disbanding area. Parade in formation eight (8) abreast, one and one-half yards marchers to their parked bus or buses. (Personal belong- between ranks. ings and all equipment must be removed from the buses (3) BANDS AND DRUM CORPS: As directed by Drum when unloading at the assembly area.)

74 March Order 28. Ohio ESCORT DIVISION — Asemble at Eutaw and Chase Streets 29. Damascus High School Marching Band, Post 171 sponsor Assemble at 1:15 P.M. in Area A — Departure at 2:00 P.M. A. Baltimore Police Escort 30. Vermont Post 2 Brazil, IN B. Mounted Unit — Baltimore Police Department 31 . Brazil American Legion Band — C. Baltimore Fire Department 32. Indiana D. Maryland State Police Color Guard 33. Indianapolis Motorcycle Drill Team — Indianapolis, IN E. Honorary Marshal — Mayor Kurt Schmoke 34. Kenne American Legion Band — NH F. Grand Marshal — Admiral Paul Yost, Jr., CISCG 35. New Hampshire G. Honorary Grand Marshal — John P. “Jake” Comer, Past National 36. Hudson Post No. 48 Band — NH Commander 37. Delaware H. Deputy Grand Marshals 38. New Mexico 39. Westminster Municipal Band, MD I. United States Army U.S. Army Color Guard — Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 40. Louisiana 1st Army Band — Fort Meade, MD DIVISION IV — Assemble at Eutaw and Chase Streets Maryland Army National Guard Assemble at 3:15 P.M. in Area A -1 1 75th Infantry Color Guard — Baltimore, MD 41. Harry F.W. Johnson Post 379 American Legion Band — Bethlehem, PA Troop A — 1 58th Cavalry HMMWV Scout — Annapolis, MD 42. Pennsylvania Troop C ( Air Cavalry) 1 58th Cavalry OH-6 Observation Helicopter — 43. Archer Epler Memorial Post 979 Drum and Bugle Corps — Upper Edgewood, MD Darby, PA 29th Infantry Division Light Band — Roanoke, VA 44. Kentucky Infantry Squad — 1 -175th Infantry — Baltimore, MD 45. John A. Holmes High School Band — Edenton, NC Historical Group — 158th Cavalry — Annapolis, MD 46. North Carolina Radio Van — 129th Signal Battalion — Pikesville, MD 47. West Virginia Highlanders Ambulance — 1 04th Medical Battalion — Catonsville, MD 48. West Virginia Engineer Equipment — 121st Engineers Battalion — Ellicott City, 49. Montana MD 50. Alabama M.P. Vehicles — 29th Military Police Company — Towson, MD 51. Walbrook High School 411 — Baltimore, MD J. United States Marine Corps 52. Mississippi USMC Color Guard — Marine Corps Combat Division Command at Eutaw and Chase Streets Quantico Marine Corps Band DIVISION V — Assemble Assemble at 3:45 P.M. in Area B K. United States Navy USN Color Guard — Washington Navy Yard — Washington, DC 53. Rhode Island School Tiger Marching Band — Rising Sun, MD USN Honor Guard — Washington Navy Yard — Washington, DC 54. Rising Sun High 55. Idaho L. United States Air Force USAF Color Guard — Bolling AFB — Washington, DC 56. Wyoming 57. Joseph Hill Waltham Massachusetts Band USAF Honor Guard — Bolling AFB — Washington, DC F Massachusetts M. United States Coast Guard 58. USCG Color Guard — Washington, DC 59. Canton Band, MA USCG Ceremonial Honor Guard — Washington, DC 60. Maine

. Legion — Kansas City, MO USCG Band — New London, CT 61 Kansas City American Band 62. Missouri DIVISION I — Assemble at Eutaw and Chase Streets 63. Tennessee Assemble at 1:45 P.M. in Area B 64. East Ridge Post 95 — TN 1. American Legion Band of the Tonawandas, Post 264 — Tonawanda, NY DIVISION VI — Assemble at Eutaw and Chase Streets Assemble at 4:15 P.M. in Area A 2. Cheverly Troopers American Legion Post 1 08 — Cheverly, MD 65. Connecticut 3. National Commander 66. High School Marching Band — Columbia, MD 4. National Officers Hammond 67. South Carolina 5. National President 68. Arkansas 6. National Secretary 69. Parkville High School Marching Band — Fallston, MD 7. Junior Auxiliary 70. Georgia 8. North East High School Blue Crew Marching Band — North East, MD

7 1 . Oregon 9. Past National Commanders 72. Overlea Marching Falcons — Baltimore, MD 1 0. Society of The American Legion Founders 73. Illinois 1 1 . The American Legion Youth Award Winners 74. William Stokes Bonsai Post 1 33 Bonsai Blues Military Band — Wood- 12. Sons of The American Legion bury, NJ 13. Cambridge South Dorchester High School Band — Cambridge, MD 75. Jersey 14. Foreign and Outlying Departments New Mexico 76. Legionnaires Marching Band Post 263 — NJ Puerto Rico DIVISION VII — Assemble at Eutaw and Chase Streets Canada Assemble at 4:45 P.M. in Area B Philippines 77. Michigan 15. Kenwood High School Band — Baltimore, MD 78. Virginia Foreign and Outlying Departments (continued) 79. Stephen Sikora Post 1322 American Legion Band — No. Tonawanda, Hawaii NY France 80. New York Panama 81. Fort Crailo Post 471 Band — NY Italy 82. Arizona

1 6. District of Columbia 83. Florida ALL COLOR GUARDS WILL MARCH WITH THEIR 84. Queens Village Post 301 Youth Marching Band — Queens Village, NY DEPARTMENTS 85. Oklahoma 86. California DIVISION II — Assemble at Eutaw and Chase Streets 87. Liverpool Post 1 88 Band — NY Assemble at 2:15 P.M. in Area A 17. Minnestoa Ninth District Band DIVISION VIII — Assemble at Eutaw and Chase Streets 1 8. Minnestoa Assemble at 5:15 P.M. in Area A 19. Monticello High School Band, MN 88. Colorado 20. South Dakota 89. Washington 21. Iowa 90. Douglass High School Marching Band — Baltimore, MD 22. Kansas 91. Texas 23. Edwin L. Jones Post 91 — Oconomowoc, Wl 92. Alaska 24. Wisconsin 93. Utah 25. Nebraska 94. Bel Air High School Bob Cat Band — Bel Air, MD 26. North Dakota State Legion Band 95. Nevada 27. North Dakota 96. Yankee Rebels Drum & Bugle Corps, Hamilton Post 20 — Baltimore, MD DIVISION III — Assemble at Eutaw and Chase Streets 97. Maryland Assemble at 2:45 P.M. in Area B

75 Annual Report

Covers Period Ending June 1, 1989

The final pages of this official program of the 71st Annual National Convention of The American Legion contain a condensed annual report for the American Legion 1988 year. A complete, detailed report has been prepared for submission to the Congress of the United States in accordance with requirements of the Legions Congressionally-granted charter. Believing that the delegates to the National Convention are entitled to receive a concise statement of the major activities of the American Legion year ending with this National Convention, your national headquarters provides this illustrated report as a part of the official program. In this manner, we are assured that every delegate and every one who registers for the convention will receive the condensed annual report.

The American Legion 71st Annual Report

A full, detailed report has been submitted to the Congress of the United States in accordance with the provisions of Public Law 249, 77th Congress. Approved September 18, 1941

76 13uring this year The American Legion, under the dedicated and tireless leadership of National Commander H.F.

“Sparky” Gierke, continued to build on a legacy of dedicated service to Americas veterans. It was a year of continued growth, a year of results, and a year of on-going challenges met. When Commander Gierke took office at the close of the 70th National Convention in Louisville, he challenged all Legionnaires to work toward a membership goal of 3,000,000. As we march into Baltimore for our 71st National Convention, we do so with a quickened step. We ARE 3,000,000 strong. Surpassing this mark took the dedicated effort of Legionnaires who worked daily, talking with fellow veterans about the greatest veterans organization in the world, The American Legion. Through your efforts The American Legion gained strength not just in numbers, but strength which is applied in a variety of ways. Right now, The American Legions greater strength is being brought to bear in the form of a positive protest of the Supreme Court decision on burning our flag. Our efforts to protect the flag are just beginning, and we intend to continue our nationwide campaign for a constitutional amendment until our nation’s living symbol is protected from physical desecration. The American Legion, 3-million members strong, and joined by the American Legion Auxiliary, the Sons of The American Legion, and millions of other American citizens, will face this challenge head-on. We must STAND BY OGR FLAG. Our increased membership has given us a stronger voice on Capitol Hill and in Statehouses across this land, as we strive to improve the lives of our fellow veterans. Our children and youth programs benefit by the influx of volunteers who are so vital to the success of those programs. On Veterans Day, 1988, Commander Gierke announced the results of the five-year American Legion/Columbia University Study of Vietnam Veterans. Our study was undertaken because of continued G.S. government footdragging. We sought answers to health, economic and social concerns of America’s latest generation of veterans, as well as information on these veterans perception of VA medical service. Nearly 7,000 Legionnaires took part in the study. The findings were dramatic. We believe the study proves a relationship between exposure to the herbicide Agent Orange and a variety of medical ailments suffered by Vietnam veterans. The study also documented a correlation between the intensity of combat and the prevalence of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and economic and social well-being. The American Legion/Columbia University researchers, using tapes obtained from the government under a Freedom of Information request, were able to document a correlation between herbicide spray missions in Vietnam and troop locations in the country at the same time. The Centers of Disease Control had said such documentation could not be done reliably.

The American Legion is justifiably proud of the results of this study. We are using the results to continue to champion the cause of America’s veterans. The importance of this study does not overshadow The American Legion’s continuing efforts on behalf of all veterans. The Legion continues to work closely with Congress and the new Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure adequate funding is provided for VA medical facilities and medical services. Each and every day the VA suffers from inadequate funding, our nation’s oldest and sickest veterans continue to suffer. The battle to preserve this earned benefit for American veterans will be a long one, The American Legion, the organization responsible for the creation of the Veterans Administration in the 1930s, will not waver. As the veteran’s advocate, we will continue the struggle to see that our nation cares for those who have borne the burden of battle.

During this year we witnessed the elevation of the Administration of the Veterans Administration to Cabinet level. It marked the end of a 22-year effort for The American Legion. For the first time in the history of the United States, veterans have a voice at the right hand of the President. Commander Gierke attended the historic signing ceremony in Washington, D.C., that formally created the Department of Veterans Affairs. While a great deal of our time was spent seeking improvements in the lifestyles of our veterans, The American Legion did not forget those who have not yet returned home, our Prisoners of War and Missing in Action. We continued to work with our government in an attempt to receive a full accounting of those listed individuals. The American Legion position remains unchanged on this issue: We will not rest until the last man is accounted for and returned home to his loved ones. Commander Gierke, as have previous National Commanders, traveled to Central America as part of the Legion’s continuing efforts to bring peace and democracy to that region of the world. The American Legion will keep a watchful eye on Central America and work closely with Congress to forge a path of prosperity for the freedom seeking peoples of that troubled region. This has been a year of significant changes for The American Legion. We have faced numerous challenges head-on, and as we begin another Legion-year we will face more challenges. Together, 3,000,000 strong, we will take the knowledge and experience gained in more than seven decades of service to God and country and meet those challenges with dedication and determination. We will succeed.

Robert W. Spanogle National Adjutant

77 .. . .

The National Executive Committee

Between National Conventions, the administrative authority of The American Legion is exercised by the National Executive Committee composed of the National Commander, the five National Vice Commanders, National Chaplain, and one committeeman (plus alternate) elected by each department. Past National Commanders are life members of the NEC without vote. The NEC appoints the National Adjutant, Treasurer, Judge Advocate, Chaplain, Historian and Sergeant-at-Arms. The NEC also has full and complete control over the annual budget.

National Executive Committeemen

Alabama Floyd E. Fann Missouri Jerome N. Roach

Alaska . . . William M. Bishop Montana C. Hal Manson Arizona Julian F. Santos Nebraska Roger L. Wild

Arkansas . . Lawrence E. Fisher Nevada Charles F. Langel California Bruce Thiesen New Hampshire Joseph E. Caouette Canada Mrs. H. Rena Chaplin New Jersey James H. Hall Colorado .... Charles P. Smith New Mexico Robert W. Durand

Connecticut . Richard W. Anderson New York Donald E. Klein Delaware .... Donavon L. Orth North Carolina Robert A. Tart District of Columbia .... Robert L. Waters North Dakota Howard V. Erickson

Florida . . . George L. Derrick Ohio Dominic V. Belloni

France . . Merwyn M. Beavers Oklahoma Tom C. Smith Georgia W.D. Harrell Oregon T. Les Galloway

Hawaii . . . . Robert J. Conrad Panama Canal Dan McDonald

Idaho . . . Marion P. Johnson Pennsylvania Joseph V. Adams

Illinois . . . . James V. Kissner Philippines Ernesto P. Golez Indiana ... Gilbert E. Sheeks Puerto Rico Juan H. Cintron Iowa Leo Maynard Rhode Island Robert Miles, Jr.

Italy . . Frank C. Bottigliero South Carolina E. Roy Stone, Jr.

Kansas . . . G.S. “Gdie” Grant South Dakota Donald Clarke Kentucky Joseph K. Goodness Tennessee Carl E. Levi

Louisiana . . . . Paul M. Severson Texas John D. Morris

Maine . . Anthony G. Jordan Gtah William E. Christoffersen Maryland Earl C. Nuttall Vermont Milton Willis, Jr. Massachusetts .... John J. Mulkern Virginia Emmett B. Burley

Mexico . . . Thomas L. Hogan Washington Clint Stebing Michigan Andrew A. Templeton West Virginia Jack T. Gribben

Minnesota . . Donald R. Schroedl Wisconsin James E. Chapin Mississippi Fred M. Ingellis Wyoming David E. Nauman

Past National Commanders

Hamilton Fish New York Joe L. Matthews Texas E. Roy Stone, Jr. South Carolina Robert E. L. Eaton Maryland George N. Craig Indiana James M. Wagonseller Ohio Erie Cocke, Jr. Georgia Harry G. Wiles Kansas J. Addington Wagner Michigan William J. Rogers Maine John S. Gleason, Jr. Illinois Robert Charles Smith. , . . . Louisiana Preston J. Moore Oklahoma John M. (Jack) Carey , Michigan

Martin B. McKneally New York Frank 1. Hamilton Indiana William R. Burke California Michael J. Kogutek . . New York Daniel F. Foley Minnesota Jack W. Flynt Texas Donald E. Johnson Iowa A1 Keller, Jr. Illinois L. Eldon James Virginia Keith Kreul . . . Wisconsin

John E. Davis North Dakota Clarence M. Bacon. . . Maryland William E. Galbraith Nebraska Dale L. Renaud Iowa J. Milton Patrick Oklahoma James P. Dean Mississippi Alfred P. Chamie California John P. “Jake” Comer Massachusetts John H. Geiger Illinois

78 National Officers

(MI) H. F. “Sparky” Gierke (ND) Robert W. Spanogle National Commander National Adjutant

Pozzi, Jr. (NV) Ray G. Smith, Sr. (NC) John R Tipping (NY) Thomas L. Gabel (OH) Harvey Holcomb (TX) Archie Nat. Vice Commander Nat. Vice Commander Nat. Vice Commander Nat. Vice Commander Nat. Vice Commander

(IN) Richard A. Stevens (LA) Paul R. Evenson (SD) Rev. F. Robert Davidson (Ml) P. B. Onderdonk, Jr. (MD) Webber LaGrange Nat. Historian Nat. Sgt.-At-Arms Nat. Chaplain Nat. Judge Advocate Nat. Treasurer

When American Legion National land. Other national officers chosen by Convention action are the five Commander H. F. “Sparky" Gierke As a leader in volunteer efforts The National gavels the 71st National Convention to American Legion has provided the National Vice Commanders. of Watford order in Baltimore, the organization will initiative to guide the nation toward a H. F. “Sparky” Gierke, once again have more than 3-million bright and prosperous future. The City, N.D., is the 1988-89 National members. Not since 1948 have we American Legion, through its legislative Commander of The American Legion. been so strong. During the convention action, volunteer service and well- Major accomplishments during his in the business sessions delegates will thought-out plans for the future, has term of office are represented consider a variety of resolutions that paved the way for the next generation following pages of this program and report. will provide steadfast direction for the to keep America on a path of freedom condensed annual the coming Legion year. and democracy. Robert W. Spanogle of Michigan, The American Legion was founded The American Legion accomplished National Adjutant, is the chief offices: administrative officer of The American by World War 1 veterans as an its objectives through two organization dedicated to serve God National Headquarters, Indianapolis, Legion. The National Adjutant, the and Country. For 70 years, The Ind., with major national offices also National Judge Advocate, the National American Legion has helped located in Washington, D.C. Treasurer, the National Chaplain, the generations of Americans through The organization’s chief executive National Historian and the National program activities and involvement that officer is the National Commander, Sergeant-at-Arms comprise the National officers of The benefit all veterans, youth and their elected by delegates to the National appointed countless communities across the Convention for a term of one year. American Legion.

79 Highlights from

National Commander Gierke’s Year

H.F. “Sparky” Gierke is sworn in as National Commander by Past National Commander John H. Geiger at The American Legion National Convention in Louisville, Kentucky.

National Commander H.F. “Sparky” Gierke accepts a check in the amount of $20,000 for the Veteran Affairs and Rehabilitation program from National President Alice Galka during the Spring Meetings.

National Commander H.F. “Sparky” Geirke applauds President George Testifying before both the House and Senate Committees on Veterans Bush during the Presidential Inaugural Ball. Affairs was one of National Commander H.F. “Sparky” Gierke’s first duties after his election in Louisville, Kentucky.

80 National Commander H.F. “Sparky” Gierke applauds during a speech as Secretary of Veterans Affairs Edward J. Derwinski addresses the Washington Conference.

National Commander H.F. “Sparky” Gierke greets Thomas Christian Workman, left, newly elected president of American Legion Boys Nation; and Renard Francois, right, vice president.

American Legion District/County Commanders who won the 1989 “Race To The Top” competition joined National Commander H.F. “Sparky” Gierke in Indianapolis for the festivities leading up to their attendance at the 500-Mile Race.

Roger Clemens, ace righthander for the Bost Red Sox, receives the 1988 American Legion Baseball Graduate of the Year Trophy from National Commander H.F. “Sparky” Gierke, left, and Immediate Past National Commander H.F. “Sparky” Gierke gives a membership rally National Commander John P. “Jake” Comer. The annual award is given pep talk during the Washington Conference paving the way for to a former Legion Baseball player for citizenship, sportsmanship, 3,000,000 members. integrity, community service and playing ability. Commission continue to be in the Americanism areas of effective intelligence agencies, with problems of illegal aliens and immigration laws, with acts of Commission terrorism, with the return to prayer in the Nations classrooms, and with the Gary W. Sammons (Ml), establishment of English as the official Chairman language of the United States. The Americanism Commission is K. Michael Ayers (IN), charged with the supervision and Director coordination of two National Standing Committees: the National Committee

on Education and the Counter- The four finalists in the 52nd annual Ameiican Legion National High School Oratorical Contest Post level, Subversive Activities Committee. posed for this photograph of the evening before community- the contest. Shown left to right are Angela oriented BOYS STATE/BOYS NATION Weaver of Huntsville, AL, third place; Pamela Epp of Fairbury, NE,; second place; Joy Whitten programs are of Milwaukee, Wl, fourth place; and Martin Kelly of first place. the lifeblood of There is no better way to assure the Hydes, MD,

The American survival of our republic than to train Education, University of Nebraska, in Legion. Where our young people in the ideals and Lincoln. Fifty-four Departments of The we find strong, objectives of American Government. American Legion participated in the vibrant, By teaching youth to understand and Oratorical Program. The four National Legion- appreciate the basic principles involved Finalists were:

sponsored in the successful management of a First Place: Martin Kelly, Jr., Hydes, Gary W. Sammons programs, we democratic society, we can keep Maryland; $18,000 scholarship find energetic and flourishing Legion America strong and ensure freedom Second Place: Pamela Kay Epp, posts. for future generations. These are the Fairbury, Nebraska; $16,000 Thousands of Posts and hundreds of distinguished and long-standing scholarship thousands of volunteers conduct objectives of American Legion Boys Third Place: Angela Ruth Weaver, programs of Youth Activities and State. Huntsville, Alabama; $14,000 Community Service that promote These objectives are accomplished scholarship healthy minds, strong bodies and a through a unique summertime Fourth Place: Joy M. Whitten, stable community environment. It is program, one that emphasizes Milwaukee; $12,000 scholarship your National Americanism participation and personal experience The American Legion Life Insurance Commission that has the responsibility in a “model state,” complete with Trust Fund also awards a $1,000 for development and promotion of governing bodies and elected public scholarship to each Regional Contest these programs, but it is the Post that officials. participant and an additional $3,000 carries the programs to the More than 28,000 young men scholarship to Sectional contestants community, and it is at the Post level participated in the program in 1989, who do not advance to the National that the name of The American Legion and added their names to the role of Finals, for an annual total of $138,000. shines brightest. more than one million who have To date, over $1,500,000 in scholarship Included in this report are attended American Legion Boys State awards have been provided from The summaries of major programs of the since its inception in 1935. American Legion Life Insurance Trust National Americanism Commission, Every year each Boys State selects Fund. Additionally, scholarships are programs for which you share two outstanding graduates to represent awarded at the Post, District and responsibility and of which you can be them at American Legion Boys Nation. Department levels. justly proud. American Legion Held in Washington, DC in July of each In 1990, the National Oratorical

Baseball, Boys State, Boys Nation, the year, it is at Boys Nation that the Finals will be held in Tampa, Florida. National High School Oratorical delegates are introduced, firsthand, to Contest, and concern for and support the federal city and the operation of SCOUTING of the American Education system are government at the federal level. just a few programs that continue to This year, 1989, Boys Nation marked The American Legion s interest and provide visibility — a very positive forty-three years of government support of Scouting is illustrated by the image — for the Legion both locally training at the federal level. selection of Rodney J. Votava, a 17- and nationally. year-old from Warren, Minnesota, as Through this past year, the ORATORICAL CONTEST The American Legion’s Scout of the Americanism Commission devoted Year. Sponsored by Post No. 27 at attention to Federal legislative matters The fifty-second annual National Warren, Minnesota, Rodney will receive of concern to most Americans. Current High School Oratorical Finals were an $8,000 scholarship frorti The mandates of the Organization that are conducted on April 14, 1989, at the American Legion Life Insurance Trust paramount to the interests of the Nebraska Center for Continuing Fund.

82 For the second consecutive year, the principles of The American three runners-up for the Scout of the Legion’s “Service to God and Country” Year award received scholarships of program. $2,000 each. They were: Robert M. Boyer of Weirsdale, Florida; Scott L. FLAG EDUCATION Cornie of Beaverton, Oregon; and

William P. Guerard, IV of Tuscaloosa, The American Legion, as a Alabama. recognized authority of flag etiquette for more than sixty years, has provided JUNIOR SHOOTING SPORTS to our Nation’s people the information necessary to properly and In an effort to promote gun safety appropriately display the Flag of the and marksmanship training for the One of the highlights of the 1988 season was United States. Each year, the office of having the final championship game televised nation’s young people, The American the National Americanism nationwide on ESPN. Sam Rosen and Darryl Legion, through its network of local Chaney handled the play by play and color Commission answers hundreds of during the championship game. Posts, has embarked on a national commentary inquiries regarding proper respect for campaign to organize junior shooting More than half of this seaon’s Major our Flag and continues to promote clubs. The program is for boys and League Baseball players gained Flag education through our girls 14 through 20 years of age. training and experience in the Legion’s publications Know Your America and Although the primary emphasis will program before they signed their first Let’s Be Right on Flag Etiquette. be placed on shooting safety, the professional contract. More and more Reaching out to our youngest program will also emphasize participants are realizing college citizens with Flag education marksmanship skills, the development educations through scholarships information, the National Americanism of competition skills, attitude and granted to them following exposure in Commission recently unveiled Our leadership development as well as this athletic activity first sponsored by Country's Flag, a 20-page educational concentration and personal initiative. The American Legion in 1925. comic book designed to teach The program utilizes .177 caliber elementary school children about the pellet rifles and pistols which are U.S. SERVICE TO GOD AND COUNTRY birth, development and proper manner made and pneumatically powered. for display of the Flag, and about The American Legion, in “Service to God and Country” is American ideals, patriotism and cooperation with the National Rifle basic Americanism. This program is respect for “Old Glory.” Posts may

Association, is also involved in the designed to help prevent the spiritual purchase the books from National sponsorship of basic firearms decay of America and to charge our Emblem Sales for distribution through education program courses. These citizens with a spirit of positive their local schools. courses provide the basic knowledge, Americanism, respect for law,

skills, and attitudes necessary to reverence for authority and an TARGET INTERACTIVE PROJECT puruse special interests in safety, awareness of our human rights and personal protection, recreation and freedoms. The American Legion has been competitive shooting and hunting. The first of this dual objective is involved in an anti-drug program for Taught by NRA Certified Instructors, service to God through regular public many years. We are continually looking courses are offered in the following worship, daily family prayer and the for other materials and organizations specialties: Airgun Safety, Firearms religious education of children. that can assist in providing solutions Safety, Personal Protection, Pistol Legionnaires are called upon to make for this tragic problem in our schools Marksmanship, Rifle Marksmanship, parents more aware of their and communities. Shotgun Shooting, Muzzleloading responsibility to instill in their children The National Federation of State Pistol Marksmanship, Muzzleloading the belief that God is the source of all High School Associations and the Rifle Marksmanship and Muzzleloading rights and privileges. I.B.M. Corporation developed a high- Shotgun Shooting. The second objective is to inculcate tech program to give students an eye- a sense of individual obligation to the opening view of how substance abuse BASEBALL community, state and nation by can affect their every day lives. The preparing young Americans to take up program is called Target Interactive

American Legion Baseball closed its tomorrow’s responsibilities. It is Project or T.l.P. and it was introduced at 64th season of nationwide participation achieved by teaching them moral and our National Convention in Louisville just before this Convention was spiritual values, renewed interest in our last year. Our main purpose is to convened. Eight regional champions country’s history, self-discipline, self- promote the availability of this representing nearly 4,000 teams reliance, thrift and ideals of loyalty, equipment and to urge Legion Posts (78,000 young men) fielded honesty and physical fitness. and Auxiliary Units to lead the way in throughout the country by American The program is coordinated by the community fund raising to assist their Legion Posts and other sponsors, Post Chaplain through the cooperation schools in obtaining one of the T.l.P. competed at Millington, Tennessee in of local clergy and other public service units. the 1989 World Series, August 23-27. and civic organizations which hold with In October of last year, the National

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Commander took part in a the National Committee on Education

promotional video that was taped at a in order to maintain a strong positive Counter- high school in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. influence on education. As the only Subversive If you would like to see this video, national committee with a voting please contact your Department membership from both the Legion and Activities

Headquarters. the American Legion Auxiliary, it This program is “hands on” for exemplifies the cooperation needed by Committee students and places them in realistic our organizations and so vital in situations in which they must make providing programs and activities that F. Rodney Loper (PA), choices. They are then shown the will have a meaningful effect on the Chairman results of the choices they made as schools. they progress through the program. It 1 he Counter-Subversive Activities is indeed excellent material for EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF THE Committee, since its establishment by students. COMMITTEE AND PROGRAM the National Executive Committee of As of this date, units have been The American Legion in November purchased by the following Posts and The activities of the Education 1950 continues to keep a close watch or Departments: Program are many and varied. The on activities of certain organizations 1. Minneapolis-Richfield Post #435, National Americanism Commission and individuals who threaten our form

Dept, of MN. through its National Committee on of government and reports this 2. The Department of Kansas Education, continues to emphasize information in the monthly publication, 3. White Bear Lake Post #26, Dept, citizenship education as the foundation Firing Line.

of MN of the program. If you are not currently receiving

4. The Department of Massachusetts For several years, the Legion has Firing Line, why not fill out the coupon

The Post purchases have been supported Project Literacy U.S. (PLUS), below and mail it along with your donated to their community schools an unprecedented collaboration check or money order to: The and the Department purchases will be between ABC and PBS Television in American Legion Firing Line, P.O. Box used throughout their state. dealing with the problems of adult 1055, Indianapolis, Indiana 46206.

More information about the T.I.P. literacy. Posts are encouraged to assist Single subscriptions are available at a program is available from: Target, PLUS by getting involved with cost of $5.00 per year. Bulk National Federation of State High programs or starting new ones to help subscriptions are also available at

School Associations, PO. Box 20626, alleviate the problems of illiterate $1.00 each when a minimum of 20 Kansas City, MO 64195. adults. copies are mailed to one address American Education Week, co- only. sponsored by The American Legion Committee on since 1921, will be observed November 12-18, 1989. The theme “Learning and Education Libery — Our Roots, Our Future,” Children emphasizes the role The American Legion and the American Legion & Youth Dr. W. F. Haynie (TX), Auxiliary can and should play in Chairman promoting educational excellence in Commission public and private schools in the ^^ince its inception in 1919, The community. By encouraging courses American Legion has continuously for our young people that are designed Eugene V, Lindquist (MN), concerned itself with the promotion of to prepare them for the world of work Chairman positive educational activities. A joint and for responsible citizenship, the committee was formed with the Country is strengthened and our future K. Michael Ayers (IN), National Education Association which made secure. Director brought about the first American Continued participation in the Education Week observance in 1921. National Conventions of Secondary The National This Committee met annually to School Principals, Counselors and the Commission discuss educational issues and plans National School Board Association on Children & for each succeeding Education Week reaffirms that our financial source Youth has just observance. book, Need A Lift? is serving an completed a In 1975, the NEA dissolved all important role for young people most committees involved with outside seeking funds to attend college. Need successful organizations and ended nearly 55 A Lift? and the brochure A Guide for program year. years of cooperative efforts toward Parents and Students are basic tools to Our reporting national emphasis and input to the be used by counselors working with figures were Nations educational system. For that young people and parents in financial up; brochure reason, The American Legion formed planning for higher education. Eugene V. Linguist distribution

84 was up; and we continue to see an see detectives, lawyers and doctors Aberdeen American Legion Post No. increase in the number of new solve all the problems of the world. 59 (ID); $24,500 to Aplastic Anemia volunteers coming to our program. Today, our children often get frustrated Foundation of America, Inc. (MD); Attendance at the eight Regional and depressed when their everyday $61,300 to Big Brothers/Big Sisters of

Workshops is outstanding and the problems seem to drag on without America (PA); $35,500 to The enthusiasm of those attending is quite immediate solution. Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh (PA); contagious. When was the last time you saw any $10,400 to the Epilepsy Foundation of During the past program year, your of your children or grandchildren America (MD); $9,000 to the Rett Commission focused its attention reading a novel; doing a 1,500 piece International Syndrome primarily on four major areas: They are puzzle; sitting through a live play; Association (MD); $13,000 to the Substance Abuse, Suicide Prevention, eating dinner in their home with the National Crime Prevention Council Missing Children and Child Safety. Our rest of their family; or just doing any (DC); $25,500 to the National Jewish commitment to these areas is well family activity together? Center for Immunology and to documented. Over five years ago, this We live in a different world today. Respiratory Medicine (CO); $18,800 Commission clearly stated that we Whether that is good or bad, or a little the National Marfan Foundation (NY); would stay with these areas until we of both, is not the issue. What we must $5,600 to the Near Eastside Multi- could see some measurable progress address are those issues that seem to Service Center (IN): $50,000 to the and a reduction in national figures that be devastating our children the most Adam Walsh Child Resource Center report negative statistics. often and with the worst of (FL). To help you and the children we consequences. Your National The Foundation was created in serve, we have carefully researched our Commission has set its mind and 1954 for the following purposes: To areas of concern and have discovered energies toward this goal. It may take contribute to the physical, mental, spiritual of some interesting facts. Kids of all ages thousands of brochures and hundreds emotional and welfare just want the facts. They don’t want a of meetings to save one life; and if this children and youth through the dissemination of knowlege about new lot of copy to read and if a picture will happens, and we know it has, our innovative organizations and well- convey the same information, use it! efforts and program will have been and Our material has been produced with justified. established organizations and/or their to the that such this data in mind. Our pamphlets are As National Chairman, I invite you to programs, end will specifically benefit easy to understand at first glance. make recommendations to this information in There is very little copy. Each brochure Commission concerning programs or youth, and general, be more adequately by society. was created in such a way that it could areas of concern we may wish to used be handed to any elementary child and consider. Every program we have ever This foundation is YOGR Foundation. is they would quickly understand its instituted has been the result of input Our primary source of income intent. from our volunteers in the field. Our derived from the voluntary Several brochures and promotional future depends on you and with that contributions of Legion, Auxiliary, SAL helps have been prepared on our areas thought, we are quite comfortable. and Eight and Forty members. In order of concern that are now available from In the coming year, we will continue for our Board of Directors to continue National. Please review these titles and to enhance and strengthen our to make grants like those listed above, order a supply for your community or program. Our perennial goal has we must have your continued support. school today: always been “A Square Deal For Every Each contribution is tax-deductible

• WARNING SIGNS Child.” The other day 1 ran across a and best of all, 100 percent of your • ALCOHOL ABUSE quote that may even state our goal contribution goes for projects designed • COCAINE more clearly. The author was a person to help children. • CHILDREN BEWARE whose last name is Michaels — “Judge Special thanks again this year to an • PROGRAM GUIDE a nation by the smiles, the laughter of outstanding group of volunteers we • OUTDOOR SAFETY her children.” affectionately refer to as RATs • INDOOR SAFETY (Regional Action Teams). Without their • MARIJUANA American Legion assistance, many grants would still be • RESOURCE GUIDE waiting for funding. • MEDIA KITS Child Welfare Today, more than any other time in Foundation, Inc. our history, our children are feeling peer pressure. The pressure to belong; to be accepted; to dress right; to be U.S. “Udie" Grant (KS), cool; to talk in a certain way; to be seen President with the right kids; to experiment; to take chances and much, much more. Paul R. Frinsthal (1L),

Our society is moving at an ever Executive Secretary increasing pace — fast foods, drive thrus, instant breakfast, microwaves, For the 1988-89 year, the following and television. In just 60 minutes, we grants were awarded: $58,000 to

85 Convention Festival ’88, held at the Wednesday and Thursday. Kentucky Fair and Convention Exposition Center The primary function of the provided a fun Labor for Day the Convention Commission is to review estimated 15,000 Legionnaires and invitations from interested cities and Commission their families who attended. Featured recommend the sites for future entertainer was Lee Greenwood, author Conventions. Upon approval by the and singer of “God Bless the GSA”. National James J. Charleston (IL), Executive Committee, those Other entertainment Chairman included recommended cities receive tentative skydivers, hot air balloons, various awards five years in advance of the types of bands and music, food booths Convention. The Commission also Robert P. Radke (OH), and fireworks. For the third consecutive Director oversees activities during Conventions, year, the Festival proved to be a critiques each Convention and popular entertainment feature of the recommends improvements for future The 70th Convention and will be held again at Conventions. Annual the 1989 Convention in Baltimore. Convention of Attendees filled the Grand Ballroom Dates of Future Conventions The American of the Galt House East for the National Legion was Commanders Banquet for 1989 — Baltimore, MD — Sept. 1-7 held at Distinguished Guests. The City of 1990 — Indianapolis, IN — Auq. Louisville, Louisville, The American Legion 24-30 Kentucky, National Convention Corporation of 1991 — Phoenix, AZ — Aug. 30- September Kentucky, Inc. and the Department of Sept. 5 (T) 2-8, 1988. Kentucky were commended for 1992 — Chicago, Illinois — Aug. 28- James J. Charleston Near record hosting this outstanding Convention. Sept. 3 (T) attendance added to the success of all Representatives from City the of 1 993 — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — Convention events. Highlights of the Louisville appeared before the Sept. 3-9 (T) General Sessions were the colorful Convention Commission at the May, 1994 — Minneapolis, MN — Sept. Opening Ceremony; reaching of the 1989 Meeting and thanked The 2-8, 1994 (T) $1,00,000 addition to the Child Welfare American Legion for holding the 1988 (T) Tentative Foundation which was the special Convention in Louisville and stated that project goal of then National Louisville believes this was one of the Commander John P. (Jake) Comer; the greatest conventions ever held in the Distinguished appearance and address on Tuesday city. Guests evening of President Ronald Reagan At the Spring, 1989 Meeting of the and the appearance of the Presidential Convention Commission, bids for 1994 nominees — Vice President George Convention were received from the Allen L. Titus (IN), Bush and Governor Michael Dukakis. cities of New Orleans, LA; Minneapolis, Chairman On Saturday, uniformed group MN and Milwaukee, Wl. The competitions were held for Senior Commission recommended that the Concert Bands and Senior Color 1994 National Convention be held in The Distinguished Guests Guards. The contests provided spirited the City of Minneapolis, MN, Committee operates under the competition with the National September 2-8, 1994 and the umbrella of the National Convention Champions being: recommendation was approved by the Commission. The purpose of the Senior Band — American Legion National Executive Committee. Cities Committee is to assume the Band of Tonawandas Post 264 indicating interest in future conventions responsibility of coordinating the Tonawanda, New York are: Portland, OR; Salt Lake City, (JT; activities of people invited to attend the Senior Color Guard — The Cheverly Seattle, WA; Cincinnati, OH; Detroit, Ml National Convention as Distinguished Troopers American Legion Post 108 and Denver, CO. Guests. Cheverly, Maryland In March, 1989, a Convention The Committee arranges An overflow crowd attended the Commission site inspection team transportation requirements for the Sunday morning Memorial Service visited Baltimore, MD, site of the 71st arrival and departure of the guests and held in the Grand Ballroom of the Galt Annual Convention, September 1-7, provides such services to the various

House East. Later Sunday afternoon, 1989. They reported that Baltimore is events as they may wish to attend. the Convention Parade provided color, ready in all aspects to host a great Proper credentials, agendas,

pageantry and music for four hours to Convention. The schedule of events is itineraries and other necessary details thousands of spectators and marchers. much the same as in past Conventions are all involved in this service. Special The Escort Division, composed of one with Senior Concert Band and Senior requests are honored when possible. of the largest contingents of marchers Color Guard Contests on Saturday; The Distinguished Guest Committee and military equipment in recent years, Memorial Service and Parade on establishes its base of operations in the added greatly to the spectacle. Sunday; Festival ’89 on Labor Day and Legion Headquarters Hotel. It is The American Legion National General Sessions on Tuesday, maintained as a convenience and

86 central locator for all Distinguished The only authority that can amend growth and another all time high. Guests. The overall success of this the National Constitution and By-Laws This has been the second year the

operation depends almost entirely is accomplished by action of a Sons of The American Legion has upon Legionnaires from the National Convention. A standing participated in raising funds for the Convention City and Department. They committee on Constitution and By- Child Welfare Foundation. A second provide the experienced leadership and Laws does, however, review and make grant was approved in 1989 and knowledge necessary to conduct the recommendations of all proposed support to the Foundation will continue activities of the Committee throughout amendments. as an ongoing project. Of special note the Convention. at this year’s Spring National Executive

Special emphasis is placed upon the TROPHIES, AWARDS AND meeting was the donation of $10,000 ability of local aides, drivers and others CEREMONIALS to the Child Welfare Foundation from to help make our guests feel the SAL’s general fund to support this comfortable and at ease during their This committee supervises all official worthy cause.

stay in the Convention City. national awards (with the exception of Also, this year’s National those related to uniform group Commander’s project is veterans competition) and recommends to the rehabilitation where a goal of 100,000 National Executive Committee Internal volunteer hours has been set. This recipients of the Distinguished Service main emphasis to assist veterans in VA Medal, the International Amity Award hospitals and VA homes set a new Friendship Affairs and the Canadian Award. record in 1988 and the goals for 1989 At the 1989 Spring Meetings, the will far exceed those of last year. Commission Committee approved the nomination The Sons of The American Legion of Anthony Stokes (Australia) for the remains a healthy and vibrant program International Amity Award. experiencing continued growth and For the Canadian Friendship Award, support from Posts throughout The Herman G. Harrington (NY), the Committee approved the American Chairman Legion organization. nominations of Walter O’Hare (ME), Louis Violette (Canada), Robert CONSOLIDATED POST REPORTS Raymond C. Patterson (IA), Morrison, Jr. (Canada), Donald Hughes Director (NY), B.A., “Bert” Sharp, (Canada), Neil Over 53% of The American Legion Trickett, (Canada), and Joseph Cass Posts filed a consolidated Post Report Internal The (WA). with National Headquarters for the Affairs 1987-1988 year. Last year exemplifies Commission is RESOLUTIONS ASSIGNMENT the valuable and invaluable assistance responsible for provided to all levels of America: Cash policies The Resolutions Assignment aid given to veterans — $1,719,059; relating to the Committee meets only at the annual contributions to the VA Volunteer internal National Convention. The committee Service Program — $1,488,326; along structure and has the responsibility of assigning all with 1,140,250 volunteer hours of operation of resolutions to the appropriate service; donated $8,279,312 to athletic The American convention committee for report to the teams; sponsored 52,072 Boy Scouts Legion at all convention. at a cost of $1,342,022; awarded 5,745 levels. In scholarships valued at $1,965,772; addition, all resolutions and other THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN donated $5,413,828 and spent official matters not falling within the LEGION 2,098,432 hours performing area of assigned duties of other community service work; gave 108,942 National Commissions or Committees The National Executive Committee pints of blood and contributed millions are handled by the Internal Affairs of the Sons of The American Legion of dollars in goods and cash to Commission. met May 6-7, 1989. The two major programs helping children and Four national standing committees programs of the SAL have been in veterans. are assigned to the commission for support of veterans rehabilitation and The greatest duty for The American

“supervision and coordination:” support of the Child Welfare Legion is its service to its veterans. Constitution and By-Laws; Membership Foundation. Both special projects have Again, we have honorably and proudly and Post Activities; Resolutions been very successful and have met our obligations. Assignment; and Trophies, Awards and contributed to the many successes of Ceremonials. The Internal Affairs the SAL. PA1D-CJP-FOR-L1FE Commission is also the supervisory Membership in the Sons of The body for the Sons of The American American Legion for 1988 was 99,116 The American Legion Paid-Gp-For- Legion program. and is expected to grow to 108,000 by Life Program started 14 years ago as a

year end 1989. This will make the 15th convenience to our members. Since its CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS consecutive year of membership inception, and as of March 31, 1988,

87 over 55,000 members have entered Involved! Efforts continue to seek potential the National Program. new corporate sponsors in a greater This method of membership is the DIRECT MEMBERSHIP SOLICITATION variety of choices. Negotiations with best way to ensure that one is always a existing corporate sponsors are paid-up continuous member. This is Research studies have shown that ongoing to expend benefits and the most positive way one can show many veterans would consider joining increase participation by our support for The American Legion and The American Legion, but they have members. its programs. never been asked. In an attempt to reach as many of these veterans as DIRECT RENEWAL possible, we are soliciting new members through the mail. This new One of the measures The American and exciting membership program is Membership Legion uses to judge the success of called Direct Membership Solicitation the various programs is through the (DMS). continuing strength of its membership. DMS has proven successful, having and Post Instrumental to the retention of acquired over 700,000 new members members in the organization is the for The American Legion since its Activities Direct Renewal Program, which is the inception. Fifty-two (52) Departments use of direct a mail method that invites now participate in the DMS programs. members to renew. This organized, Also being tested through the DMS Committee uniform, and simple method has been program is Television Direct Response a very successful and effective advertising as well as Direct Response Douglas W. Henley (PA) approach and is funded at NO COST Magazine advertising. DMS will Chairman to Departments or Posts. Members of continue to support The American participating Posts receive a first Legions drive for 3,000,000 plus James M. Lindsey (MI) renewal letter about July or August 1, members. Director depending on your Department. FAMILY Subsequent renewal notices are mailed BENEFITS PLAN to unpaid members about October 1, The 1989 or The American Legion Family November 1, December 15, or membership Benefits Plan was created to assist in January 11, and March 14, respectively. year has been the acquisition and retention of one of members while increasing the real and NATIONAL LEADERSHIP continued perceived value of every Legionnaire s WORKSHOPS implementa- card. Corporate sponsors of this plan tion of offer a variety of discounts on hotel The 11th annual series of National innovative lodging, resort condominum rentals, Leadership Workshops sponsored by redirection motor club membership, car rentals, the National Headquarters of The within the American and recreation parks. Legion and Auxiliary in organization. It At this time, discounts services cooperation with all and Douglas W. Henley Departments will j s quite are being offered by the following take place this September/October at evident, with our growing membership, companies: Allstate Motor Club, eight regional sites around the United that we are the largest and fastest American Red Ball, Atlas Van Lines, States. See the full page promotion growing veterans organization in the Avis, Days Inn of America, Endless elsewhere in this program for complete Nation. details on each workshop. Vacation Travel, La Quinta Motor Inns, Marriott Corporation, National Car This forum of workshops is a setting MEMBERSHIP INCREASING to discuss matters of interest to the Rental, North American Van Lines/ Quality Movers, Ramada Inns, Regal 8 organization, but, more importantly, it Total official membership, offers the opportunity to inform, Inns, Rodeway Inns, Sea World of 1988 2,840,561 educate, and provide leadership Florida, Thrifty Rent-A-Car, United 1988 membership as of States Auto training to anyone wanting to learn Club and United Van Lines. May 17, 1988 2,740,937 more about the past, present, and Renewal agreements are being 1989 membership as of finalized future of the Legion and Auxiliary. at this time and preparation May 17, 1989 2,781,432 Many subject matters are covered, for new promotional materials are providing a blend of experiences, under way. A reprint of the 1988 ELIGIBILITY DATES REMAINED sharing of ideas, problem solving, handbook describing the various CONSTANT IN 1988-89 information exchange, and the discount offerings from the corporate sharpening of skills. sponsors of the plan did not receive There have been no changes in Become a part of the 40,000 + sufficient financial support from eligibility dates for membership since other members who have attended corporate sponsors to allow reprinting the 1979 National Convention in past workshops. Be a Winner! Get in 1989. Houston, Texas, where new dates were

88 Departments are: Delaware, established for Vietnam Veterans which assistance is needed. The bonus Kansas, Maryland, Ohio, and (December 22, 1961 to May 7, 1975). A Departments are: Special Study Committee was formed 1990 MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN Wisconsin. The 50% Connecticut, D.C., Indiana, to research validity of changing the PROMOTION Alabama, Iowa, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, eligibility dates. Once their report was Jersey, North Carolina, filed and presented to the National During the annual planning session New Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Executive Committee, it was voted not of the Membership and Post Activities and Virginia. to change the eligibility requirements. Committee held in Indianapolis, Dakota, Tennessee, January 13-15, 1988, the Committee 26TH ANNUAL NATIONAL formulated the promotion plan for the OKTOBERFEST MEMBERSHIP WORKSHOP National Membership Campaign. In excess of 65,000 various awards and Twenty-seven Departments qualified One National Membership incentives are incorporated in the for the new 60% awards with nine qualifying for the 65% Workshop was held this year in National Membership Awards Program Departments preparation for the 1990 membership for 1990 to recognize outstanding bonus awards. The bonus are: Delaware, Indiana, year. membership accomplishments at all Departments Louisiana, Maryland, The sessions for the 26th annual levels of the organization. Iowa, Kansas, Ohio, and Wisconsin. workshop were held in Indianapolis, The M&PA staff has prepared a Minnesota, Departments are: July 28-30 giving over three hundred detailed Awards Manual for 1990 and The 60% Connecticut, D.C., Legionnaires the necessary tools, promotional brochures describing Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, information, and methods for another Individual, Post, District and Massachusetts, Mexico, Jersey, North Carolina, successful year of membership. Department Awards that can be earned Missouri, New Rhode Island, This exchange of ideas on a national for membership performance. Oregon, Pennsylvania, Carolina, South Dakota, scale continues to be one of the best South Virginia. opportunities to achieve the stimulus UNOFFICIAL MEMBERSHIP AWARDS Tennessee, Vermont, and

for a greater participation of DAY AWARDS Legionnaires, at all levels, to be totally This year, Department Commanders VETERANS involved in meeting our objective of won their choices of three trips for qualified over 3,000,000 members. piloting their respective Departments Thirty-three Departments awards with nine In September and October, we will to 100% of their 1989 membership for the 75% qualifying for the 80% be taking our Membership Program goals by April 4, 1989. Department Departments bonus into the field as we participate in the Membership Chairmen also each won, bonus awards. The Iowa, eight National Leadership Workshops, by drawing, one of the same trips. The Departments are: Delaware, Mexico, where we can expect to present our trip choices were: 1) Four nights fun Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, South techniques to an additional 1,000 trip to Las Vegas; or 2) Seven fabulous Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, Legionnaires from all around the days and nights in the Bahamas; or 3) Dakota, and Wisconsin. The 75% Arizona, country. A seven day vacation combination Departments are: Alabama, including four nights cruise with three Arkansas, California, Connecticut, D.C., NEW POSTS days at Walt Disney World. Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nebraska, Jersey, North Carolina, Oregon, Posts Chartered — May 1, 1988 to May EARLY BIRD AWARDS New Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South 1, 1989 Number of Posts as of Thirty-four Departments qualified for Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia. May 1, 1988 15,475 the 30% awards. They are: Alabama, Number of Posts cancelled as of Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Iowa, “BIG TWELVE” COMPETITION May 1, 1989 108 Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, Number of Posts chartered as of Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Thirty-one Departments qualified for May 1, 1989 63 Massachusetts, Mexico, Michigan, with eight of them Total Number of Posts as of Minnesota, Mississippi, Nevada, New the 90% awards qualifying for the 95% bonus award. May 1, 1989 15,448 Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, are: Delaware, New Post formation in urban areas is North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, The bonus Departments Maryland, Massachusetts, one of the most difficult tasks Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Kansas, South confronting The American Legion. The Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Mexico, Minnesota, Ohio, and Membership Division has put together Texas, Vermont, Virginia, and Dakota. The 90% Departments are: Idaho, a Strategic Planning Data Form for Wisconsin. Connecticut, D.C., Florida, Louisiana, Maine, field personnel use. This form contains Indiana, Kentucky, data from Departments to be used MIDWAY TO SUCCESS Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, when formulating a strategic North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, membership plan tailored to a Twenty Departments qualified for the Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South particular Department. The 50% awards with five of them Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, West information will help target areas in qualifying for the 55% bonus awards. Virginia, and Wisconsin.

89 "BIG TWELVE” COMPETITION Category V — Florida National Commanders Banquet for WINNERS Distinguished Guests for the winner Second place, airline tickets to and spouse.

Category I —Minnesota and Ohio anywhere in the continental United

Category II — Iowa and Wisconsin States: DISTRICT COMMANDER

Category III Kansas and Virginia ACHIEVEMENT AWARD AND — Category 1 — Oregon Category IV South Dakota and DISTRICT RIBBON — Category II — Georgia HONOR North Dakota Category 111 —Texas Category V — Oregon and South Category IV — Florida Over 127 Achievement Award Carolina Category V — Ohio Plaques and Honor Ribbons were sent Category VI — Delaware and Rhode to those Districts whose 1989 District Island Third place, local get-away weekend: Membership as of May 2, 1989

Category I —Arkansas exceeded the 1988 membership by at AMERICAN LEGION BIRTHDAY Category II — Delaware least one per Post.

Category III — Oregon Three Departments qualified for the Category IV — Pennsylvania DISTRICT 100% awards. They are: Delaware, COMMANDER OF THE Category V — Kansas Mexico, and Oregon. YEAR COMPETITION DEPARTMENT “RECRUITER OF THE BRIGADE RECRUITER The following District Commanders GOLD YEAR” AWARD have created a new American Legion Post(s) in their respective Districts, and Each American Legion Post will have A Legionnaire who recruits 50 or have filed the new Post Temporary the opportunity to submit the name of more NEW members by District Charter Application by the 7th Target the Recruiter for that Post who has Competition Target Date, May 2, 1989, Date of the District Commanders signed up the highest number of New will qualify for enrollment in the elite Competition (May 2, 1989). Recipients Members for the 1989 membership GOLD BRIGADE of The American of the Special Recognitio Plaque are: year by The American Legion Birthday, Legion. A total of 218 recruiters have March 17, 1989. National Headquarters been certified as of May 22, 1989. The will supply certification forms to be 1 New Post qualifies for Special combined number of new members completed by the Post Commander or Recognition Plaque recruited by Gold Brigade winners Adjutant and submitted to Department Herb Robinson, Department of Kansas totals approximately 14,126 as of May Headquarters by April 4, 1989. Glenn Cooper, Department of 22, 1989. Department Adjutants will determine Louisiana the Top New Member Recruiter for Frank Nolan, Department of Mexico POST HONOR RIBBONS their respective Departments and Charles Bassett, Department of certify the winner to National Michigan Post Honor Ribbons were shipped to Headquarters, on or before May 2, Norman Kappler, Department of 1,930 Posts whose 1989 membership 1989. Pennsylvania as of December 31, 1988, exceeds The Top New Member Recruiter, Ivan R. Kerschner, Department of 1988 membership. properly certified from each Pennsylvania

Department, will be awarded a State William G. Outly, Department of CERTIFICATE OF MERITORIOUS Outline Trophy with his/her Pennsylvania SERVICE accomplishment inscribed thereon. As Everett L. Bills, Department of Texas

of May 2, 1989, 48 Departments have Paul E. Dillard, Department of Texas These certificates were awarded to certified a “Top New Member Charles Cline, Department of Idaho 414 Posts for attaining a new All-Time Recruiter.” Ray Howe, Department of Mississippi High membership for 1989 by W. S. Shinault, Department of December 1988. 31, NATIONAL “RECRUITER OF THE Mississippi YEAR” Robert Cherry, Department of Florida “RACE TO DISTRICT COMMANDERS William McGuire, Department of THE TOP” The individual certified with the Florida highest number of New Members Roy L. Rohde, Department of South Competition is divided into five recruited from among all the Dakota categories based on the membership Departments is declared “National Duane E. Byerly, Department of Illinois of the District. Recruiter of the Year”. The award will

consist of an all expense-paid trip to DISTRICT COMPETITION TARGET 111 First place, a trip to the Mile Race: 500 the 1989 National Convention in

Category I York — New Baltimore, Maryland. The trip includes Ten Departments qualified for the

Category 11 Carolina — North round-trip air transportation, hotel 100% + awards. They are: Connecticut, Category III — Kentucky accommodations for 6 days/5 nights, Delaware, Kansas, Maryland, Mexico, Category IV —Ohio and reserved seating tickets to the Minnesota, Ohio, Oregon, South

90 Dakota and West Virginia. 1988. This is the 20th time in the 31 Trevose, PA 19049, or call year history in which such an increase 1-800-542-5547. FIVE CONSECUTIVE YEARS AWARD has been made. Example: The Two additional plans were developed $140,000 policy becomes $161,000 in 1987 and are briefly described Seventy-one Posts have earned the and a $10,000 benefit is worth $11,500. below. “Five Consecutive Years Post All-Time The cost per unit has never increased.

High Award” as of May 13, 1989. It remains only $24.00 per year. ALL VET The Plan is underwritten by Provident Life and Accident Insurance American Legion Life Very The American Company of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Exceptional Term — a custom- The coverage is arranged under a designed term policy with level benefits Legion Life group policy for members in all states and level premiums. The premium is Insurance And except permanent residents of Florida, the same for all who enroll; however, Illinois, New Jersey, North Carolina, the benefit depends on your age at the Trust Committee Ohio, Texas, and Wisconsin, who are time you enroll. Acceptance is subject insured under individual policies. The to the underwriters approval and is

United States Life Insurance Company available all year to younger Jerome P. Dobel, Jr. (MO), in New York City insures permanent Legionnaires and their spouses. The Chairman residents of New York State and Puerto Plan offers up to 4 units of coverage Rico. and includes an important Return of G. Paul Dunn (OK), The American Legion Life Insurance Premium feature. Assistant Director, Trust supports several National Membership Services programs which are among the most ALL G1 prominent and visible activities of The The American Legion Life Insurance American Legion. The programs are American Legion Life Guaranteed and Trust Committee provides listed below with the corresponding Issue — a custom-designed whole life oversight for the three Life Insurance funding for 1989. policy with cash and loan values. This plans currently offered by The American Legion Baseball $499,180, plan also offers level premium and

American Legion and is assigned to National Oratorical Contest $234,800. level benefits. The plan is available to the National Finance Commission. This includes the award for the more mature Legionnaires and their The original plan, ALL1P (American Oratorical Contests as follows: 1st spouses during limited enrollments Legion Life Insurance Plan) is now in Place $18,000; 2nd Place $16,000; 3rd and is issued on a standard or its 31st year of service to Legionnaires. Place $14,000; and 4th Place $12,000. modified basis, depending on answers The plan was officially approved by the In addition, each of the Department to health questions on the application. National Executive Committee in winners attending the regional contests You cannot be turned down for this February 1958 and has provided more receives a $1,000 scholarship award. plan. A child rider is also available with than $69,000,000 in benefits to Junior Uniformed Musical Groups, both plans. beneficiaries of Legionnaires. ALLIP, is $20,000, for participation at the For more information on ALL VET a level premium, annually renewable National Convention, Boy’s Nation, and ALL GI, call 1-800-523-5758 or decreasing term policy with benefits $119,020, Boy Scout of the Year write to Union Fidelity Life Insurance based upon the age of the insured at Scholarship Award, $14,000. An award Co., Union Fidelity Office Square, time of death. All Legionnaires under of $2,000 per year up to four years, not Trevose, PA 19049. age 70 are eligible to apply under to exceed $8,000, for pursuit of a The Life Insurance and Trust liberal underwriting requirements. course of study beyond high school. Committee on behalf of the National The Committee has periodically Three second place awards in the Organization is proud to make these sought approval from the National amount of $2,000 each are granted two new dynamic insurance plans Executive Committee to increase the also. Department Service Officer available to our fellow members. maximum number of units for which Training Program, $40,000. members could apply under ALLIP. These requests for grants are

Effective January 1, 1987, the approved by The American Legion Life maximum number of available units Insurance and Trust Committee, the was increased from twelve (12) to National Finance Commission and fourteen (14). Legionnaires who were National Executive Committee. eligible for a maximum of $144,000 Each year, on or about October 15,

protection before, can now apply for all insured Legionnaires are requested coverage up to $161,000 in The to report their next year’s membership American Legion Life Insurance Plan. card number when renewing their The National Executive Committee coverage for the next calendar year. For passed a resolution to grant a 15 further information, write to The percent “across the board increase” in American Legion Life Insurance Plan,

all death benefits for the calendar year RBH Direct Group, 4870 Street Road,

91 tragic facts of real life situations among Public Vietnam veterans, to a greater number of Legion members and other interested individuals. The program, ‘A Relations Time For Action,” has been widely distributed. Commission As the Legion membership effort gained momentum toward the goal of 3 million members, the Public Relations Commission developed a Thomas C. Kouyeas (DC), series of articles for all internal Chairman publications designed to increased motivation for recruiting new members.

Lew Wood (IM), Additionally, a special video

Director presentation was distributed to all

Departments in January with requests POW/M1A flag arrives by skydiver during ceremony of 1988 National Convention to have it shown to as wide a Legion Festival The National in Louisville, Kentucky. audience as possible. Response to the Public personal message from the Relations Commander was tremendous and entertainment and family fun. Commission, a The Fourth Estate Award for 1989 consideration is being given to service will be presented during the developing additional messages of this element of the convention to Mary Beth Pfeiffer of the nature in the future. National Poughkeepsie Journal, Poughkeepsie, As the Chairman of the Public Organization, New York. A panel of professional Relations Commission, 1 represented continually met journalist judges recommended she our members at the meetings of the challenge receive the award for a noteworthy Veterans Planning and Coordinating to increase series of editorials on the impact of Committee and the Policy Thomas C. Kouyeas public solid waste disposal in New York. understanding and Coordination and Action Group. Our acceptance of the Additionally, a Certificate of Excellence Commission continues to programs and positions of employ the The in Journalism will be presented to widest American Legion. variety of communications National Public Radio for a three-part The 1988-1989 technology and detailed media Legion program series: “The Crisis In Military Medicine.” planning in the year saw major objectives met, on-going efforts of new Initial winners in the Department these groups. directions taken, and support Media Awards were selected by the requirements The National Convention Festival continue to increase for Commission during the Washington the Commission. continues to be a major event for the Conference. Awards are made for With Public Relations Commission. The the public release of the sustained coverage of Legion-interest findings 1989 Festival will be held indoors for of The American Legion- news and events. Winners were: KLMO the first time. The Labor Day event in Columbia Gniversity Study of Vietnam- Radio, Longmont, CO; WJW-TV, era Veterans in the Baltimore Convention Center November, the Cleveland, OH; The Daily Oklahoman, Commission to provides a venue within walking worked obtain Oklahoma City, OK; and The Cresson distance of all downtown hotels, will not maximum public disclosure of critical Mainliner, Cresson, PA. be affected by weather extremes, and data. It provided media and PR support The 1989 National Commanders certainly provides a variety of excellent to the Veterans Affairs and Public Relations Award was presented Rehabilitation Commission, which to entertainer Lee Greenwood. He was conducted an “Open Forum” with honored for his contributions to the distinguished scientists and our GSO, his efforts to increase public researchers to inform members of awareness of the Prisoner of War/ Congress and their staffs of the Missing In Action issue, and his award- important results. Another was winning song: “God Bless The Q.SA” conducted for Legionnaires during the The Commission also released a Washington Conference. Those special video production of the attending this year’s National National Anthem to nearly 300 Convention in Baltimore can also take television stations around the country. part in an “Open Forum” on Monday, The production can be used at the Sept. 4, 1989, in the Convention beginning or end of their broadcast Center. National Commander’s Public Relations Award day. The song, sung by Sandi Patti, presented to entertainer Lee Greenwood. PR The release of the study sparked Commission chairman Tom Kouyeas (DC) features a variety of Americans assists National Commander H.G. “Sparky” a major video and film production standing proudly at attention — many Gierke in presentation during Washington effort to bring the findings, and the Conference. of them wearing Legion caps.

92 the following programs: behalf of all Commission members, I responsible for thank the national officers, members of Revenue Enhancement selections the National Executive Committee and for mailings, maintenance of Data the many commisisons, committees Base and reporting system. of American Legion and their division staffs for seeking Updating The SAL, Firing Public Relations support of their Magazine, Membership, Commanders and important efforts. The American Line, Advance, Legislative Bulletin, and Legion has an important story to tell Adjutants file, lists, and printing of and the Public Relations Commission ALLIS mailing renewal notices. challenge in a dynamic labels and The precision CJ.S. Marine Drill team thrilled the is meeting the Maintenance of the mailing lists for crowd with their performance during the ’88 communications environment. festival in Louisville, Kentucky. The American Legion Extension

The Commission also handled Institute, ACT, and the Veterans media efforts surrounding the elevation Administrative Economic Guardian. of the Veterans Administration to Services Direct membership renewal notices Cabinet-level status and the passage of and registers. the Veterans Reassurance Act of 1988. William D. Jackson (IN), The printing of membership cards Executive Director Several photo features were and registers, Department accounting distributed to daily and weekly reports, statistical information, Post newspapers this year on a variety of The Executive Director, whose office questionnaire reports and Delinquent Legion oriented topics. is located in the National Headquarters, Member lists. The Commission continues to Indianapolis, has four major The printing of Department paper develop billboard programs in responsibilities: mailing labels.

coordination with program 1) He performs such duties as may PUFL members updating and commissions. Early in 1989 a billboard be assigned to him by the National financial checks. on drug abuse prevention was Adjutant to assist in meeting the Emblem Sales invoices and reports developed and is available through myriad responsibilities of that office, (mini-computer in Emblem Sales). National Emblem Sales. The and during temporary absences of the Audit control and circulation analysis

Commission is increasing marketing National Adjutant from The American report for The American Legion efforts for miniature billboards as a Legion National Headquarters, acts for Magazine. cost-effective method for posts to get him. Inventory control and purchase important messages to a variety of 2) He heads the Administrative order control of National Headquarters. locations. Services Division and through it Direct mail solicitation program. While the activity of the supervises and coordinates the many National Commission and of Commission continued at a high level, administrative functions the Committee list. timely and effective support for the Indianapolis Headquarters. Post Office carrier route discount National Commander and other 3) He serves on the Personnel processing on all Department labels Legion officers continued to be Committee of the Headquarters and is and Direct Billing. Review provided. Suggested speeches for Chairman of the Management Select and create disks for patriotic holidays and other special Board. Department Member Roster for input EDP-Computer days, along with special holiday 4) He coordinates to the Department computers. Select Director artwork and cooperative operations, which has a and provide Department Membership to the Executive Director. advertisements, are available to all reporting on microfiche. Administrative posts through the American Legion Included in the Division of the Indianapolis News Service. Publication of the Services Headquarters are the following Advance and the National functions: Purchasing, Headquarters Employee publication, administrative Shipping Receiving, General Supply Logon, also are Commission & Outgoing Mail; Library, Archives, and responsibilities. & A. Blackmore Museum; Printing and This has been a dynamic year for E. Communications; Maintenance; the Public Relations Commission. On Cafeteria; Human Resources; Finance; and Insurance. The Administrative Services Division also provides all secretarial assistance to the executive officers of The American Legion. ... in COMPUTER CENTER Part of the nearly 7,000 people who attended the 1988 national Convention Festival performance by entertainer Lee Greenwood. The Computer Center is currently 1989

93 incorporated in the auditors report, Finance and in addition, your attention is National directed to the reports of committees and trusts which come under the Commission jurisdiction of this Commission. These Veterans reports can be found elsewhere in this program. George W. Boucek (IL), Affairs and Chairman American Legion Child Welfare Foundation Webber LaGrange (IN), American Legion Endowment Fund Rehabilitation National Treasurer Corporation American Legion Life Insurance and Commission Paul M. Allen (MN), Trust Committee Director American Legion Emblem Committee Wm. F. Lenker (SD), American Legion Overseas Graves Chairman Decoration Trust T^he primary John F. Sommer, Jr. (OH), obligation of Director the Finance Condensed Report Commission is On National to prepare a yearly budget Emblem Sales louring the for submission Division past year there to the National have been Executive some critical

Committee, Frank Johnston (IL), challenges, the handling of Chairman some major George W. Boucek funds under legislative that budget, and the exercise of accomplish- Alfred L. Lankenau (IN), reasonable oversight to see that the ments and the General Manager various divisions and departments of completion of the National Organization operate landmark William F. Lenker within the approved appropriations. The American Legion emblem is the research in the area The Finance Commission is exclusive property of the National of veterans affairs. composed of seven members, with the Headquarters. The sale of the emblem, The American Legion succeeded National Adjutant as ex-officio emblem pins, merchandise carrying where the government had failed in secretary, and the National the emblem and other items of completing a Vietnam veterans study that Commander and National Treasurer organizational equipment is the examines the effects of Agent are ex-officio members. Also attending responsibility of the National Orange exposure. The American these meetings are the Executive Headquarters in Indianapolis. The Legion and Columbia University Directors of our Washington and following tables show gross sales, net Vietnam Veterans Study also examined Indianapolis Offices and the Finance earnings, etc., for the entire calendar the psychological and socioeconomic impact of Director, as well as our Liaison year 1988 and for the first three combat, and the satisfaction observers from the National Executive months of 1989. levels of those in the study population

Committee. January 1, to December 31, 1988 with the way in which the Department The National Organization had an (12 months) of Veterans Affairs administers benefits operating surplus of $103,127 for the Gross Sales $5,750,766 and medical care. year 1988. In 1988, we received $5.50 Cost of Goods Sold 3,373,551 The findings of the study were dues per member, which is allocated Overhead 1,570,125 announced by National Commander as follows: $2.75 to the General Fund; Operating Profit 807,090 H.F. “Sparky” Gierke, during a Press $2.50 to The American Legion (Number of orders processed for first 3 Conference in Washington, DC on Magazine; and $.25 to Veterans Affairs months of 1988 was 14,944.) November 11, 1988. The American and Rehabilitation. January 1, to March 31, 1989 Legion spent over five years, more than The income of the National (3 months) $80,000 and thousands of volunteer Organization is derived from annual Gross Sales $1,649,957 hours in conducting the study, which membership dues, interest on Cost of Goods Sold 1,024,780 has provided the direction for the investments, Magazine advertisements, Overhead 417,343 Federal Government and others to Emblem sales, contributions, and Operating Profit 207,834 follow. other approved activities. (Number of orders processed for first 3 The American Legion also takes A full financial statement is months of 1988 was 16,741.) great pride in the fact that Public Law

94 Medical Director and his subordinates concerted effort to ensure that a have taken drastic steps to curtail supplemental appropriation for spending — which have been medical care would be enacted, and detrimental to veterans seeking that additional funding — over and medical care. above that proposed by the Recognizing the seriousness of the Administration — will be appropriated funding shortfall, which is estimated to for fiscal year 1990, which begins on exceed $1 billion, the National Veterans October 1, 1989. This is a terribly Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission important issue, and one which could of the initiated a survey of all VA medical determine the future course center directors in late November provision of medical care to 1988. Every one of the 159 directors in veterans. the system responded to the detailed questionnaire that was mailed to them. A summary of the results shows: National Commander H.F. “Sparky” Gierke, • A vast majority (135 out of 159) of presented the National Hospital Volunteer the directors had begun eliminating Worker award to Herbert Brusven of North National Dakota during the winter conference held in medical care to Category B and C Washington, DC. veterans; Economic • Seventy-two facilities were “Veterans Judicial Review 100-687, the experiencing delays in specialty clinic number of Act,” contains a substantial appointments; Commission were included in the provisions that • A total of 113 hospitals had either H.R. 5039, the “Veterans Reassurance reduced or terminated community Frank Jr. (MO), Act of 1988,” which was introduced in nursing home care contracts; Joe Chairman the Congress on behalf of this • Elective surgery delays were provisions organization. One of those common in 85 facilities; called for a board that is totally • A majority of medical centers had James B. Hubbard (Ml), independent of the Department of initiated various pharmacy service Director Veterans Affairs (VA) to review veterans reductions; cases that have been denied by VA. • Directors at 133 facilities reported The Court of Veterans Appeals, deficits in non-recurring funding for established by PL 100-687, largely maintenance, equipment and supplies; The National embodies the Legion’s philosophy that • 2,652 hospital beds had closed Economic

such an entity should be free of since July 1, 1988 (this is in addition to Commission political, economic and budgetary the more than 13,000 closed beds and its two constraints and not bound by the reported by the House Committee on standing regulations, guidelines and Veterans Affairs in July 1988). Committees administrative determinations of VA. The American Legion made a on The law also ensures the review of Employment regulations and other constitutional and Veterans

issues in the Court of Appeals for the Preference are Federal Circuit. This Act additionally responsible for Joe Frank, Jr. contains improvements in due process ensuring that procedures, and strengthened quality America’s veterans have the with honor and control, and provides presumptions for opportunity to provide, necessities of life disabilities caused by exposure to dignity, the economic for themselves and their families. In atomic radiation. All in all, this law goal, the contains over seventy provisions order to achieve this Commission and its Committees relating to veterans benefits, services maintain a close working relationship and medical care. with such governmental agencies as The funding situation in the VA of Labor, the Office of medical care system reached crisis the Department Management, the Small proportions during the past year. Personnel as well as the Funding over the past several years has Business Administration, Vocational not kept up with the increasing Loan Guaranty and Rehabilitation and Education Services demand for care, newly legislated medical programs, government of the Department of Veterans Affairs imposed cost savings initiatives, or the Anthony J. Principi, Deputy Secretary of (VA). Veterans Affairs addressed the annual VA&R result of The Commission’s staff, in rate of medical inflation. As a conference in Washington, DC during the winter with that of the National this decremental funding, the Chief meetings. conjunction

95 Legislative Commission, also works Mr. Molloy suggested that it would be with Congress on legislative matters easy for Legion posts to open similar that would promote employment and houses for veterans who are recovering training opportunities for veterans or from alcohol or drug abuse. According otherwise the quality of improve to him, all that the post would have to services benefits and as provided by do is to find a suitable rental house Chapters 21, 31, 37, 41, 42, and 43 of and provide the money for the first Title 38, United States Code. month's rent and the security deposit, the past year, the During which is generally equal to one Commission and its staff experienced months rent. From that point on, the a number of changes. In October of residents are responsible for paying 1988 and February of 1989 respectively their own rent. There was a panel discussion held on the a new Chairman and Director were homeless veterans during the Washington Mr. Conley discussed a pilot project appointed. The staff secretary and Conference held in February of this year. that was recently undertaken by The also stenographer resigned during the American Legion in Pennsylvania. year. Both of those vacancies have Development. Also on the panel were Realizing that homelessness among recently filled. been Dr. Daniel “Ray” Cloutier, the former veterans in the Pittsburgh area was a Despite the disruptions that resulted Director of Jobs for Homeless serious problem, and that many of the from these changes in leadership and Veterans: J. Paul Molloy, Esq., the veterans who were being discharged staffing, the National Economic founder of Oxford House; and Mr. from the local VA hospital had no Commission continued to function Ronald F. Conley, the Alternate National place to go, the Department set up the effectively and to meet its mandates. A Executive Committeeman from the Pennsylvania American Legion brief synopsis of the Commission’s Department of Pennsylvania. Housing for Homeless Veterans concerns and activities during this past Dr. Cloutier, who served as the Corporation. The Corporation located a year follows: panel’s moderator, stated that a recent group of four rowhouses in the VA’s Although the national VA study of homeless veterans showed foreclosed property inventory and unemployment rate is currently the that nearly 80 percent had a general purchased them for $20,000.00. lowest that it has been in several years, psychiatric and/or substance abuse Besides furnishing the money for the many thousands of veterans are still problem. He also pointed out that the purchase of the Pittsburgh property,

experiencing problems with median age of a homeless veteran is the Deparment also provided an unemployment and underemployment. the mid-40s, while that of all homeless additional $6,000.00 to cover the The Commission is particularly people is 34. Unfortunately, both closing and renovation costs. concerned about the growing number medians are dropping. Today, these four units provide of veterans who are homeless and Mr. Molloy shared information on temporary housing for up to 10 those that have become dislocated Oxford House, which he founded in veterans who are either seeking workers. 1977. It is a self-supporting, self- employment or who are enrolled in

Estimates based on recent studies sustaining and self-governing form of courses or training that will prepare indicate that there are somewhere halfway house for recovering alcohol them for the job market. During their between 350,000 and 2,200,000 and drug abusers. Currently there are stay, these veterans continue to receive homeless persons living in America. 18 Oxford Houses operating in the health care and counseling from the While there is a vast disparity in these Washington, DC area. Four of these VA. figures, one thing that the researchers houses are for women. As mentioned earlier, the National do agree on is that at least one-third of One of the major differences Economic Commission is also deeply all homeless are veterans. Further, they between Oxford House and other concerned about the growing number agree that at least a third of these halfway houses is that the residents of veterans who have become veterans served during the Vietnam can remain there as long as they do dislocated workers. Many of these era. not use drugs or alcohol and pay their individuals are older veterans who find During the 29th Annual Washington share of the rent. According to Mr. it difficult to obtain new employment Conference the National Economic Molloy, the problem with conventional because of the fact that age

Commission hosted a panel discussion halfway houses is that they have a set discrimination in hiring still exists. on homeless veterans. The purpose of length of time that residents may stay. Another problem is that many of these this panel discussion was to inform the Generally this is from 60 to 180 days. veterans do not have the resources Commissions members about the For some residents this period of time necessary to obtain job training or seriousness of the problem. Secondly, is not long enough for them to obtain retraining on their own. it was hoped that the members would a job and do the other things that are At the present time approximately 15 get some good, concrete ideas about necessary for them to put their lives percent of this country’s labor force is what their posts and departments back together. As a result, many of made up of veterans. However, could do to assist homeless veterans. these individuals once again find according to a report that was released The six member panel consisted of themselves without a home and return earlier this year by the Bureau of Labor representatives from VA and the to their old patterns of alcohol and Statistics, nearly 25 percent of all Department of Housing and Urban drug abuse. dislocated workers are veterans.

96 this Office of Personnel Management, purchased by his office and how talked about areas of recruitment equipment will assist the veteran who business for within his agency and the composition is interested in going into Ralph of the federal workforce. himself. During the presentation, is Special Assistant to In the federal sector, 48 percent of all Murphey, who a “Business jobs are for either professional or Mr. Ellis, demonstrated the learning skilled workers and this percentage will Disk,” which is an interactive continue to increase in the future. He device. This laser disk not only information went on to say that OPM expects that provides the veteran with a by the year 2000 there will be many on how to go about starting or her in vacancies in government because of a business, but also assists him business plan. lack of skilled workers to fill them. preparing a Carbonneau acknowledged, however, that the key factor will be local labor EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR AWARDS change. Donald E. Shasteen, Assistant Secretary of markets as demographics Veterans Employment and Training was a With respect to obtaining and A special five member Employer speaker during the National Economic qualified federal employees, Awards Subcommittee, which was Commission meetings held in Washington in retaining February of 1989. Carbonneau reported that Career made up of members of the and its two Committees, America, Phase II, is in place. The Commission recruitment goals of this new initiative was convened on February 28, 1989. was Based on this information, and the include improved image, The purpose of that subcommittee Commissions mandates, the Legion professionalized recruiting and greater to review all of the nominations that of recently testified before Congress and compensation. had been received in the Employer during 1988, asked that the funding for other Dr. Dennis Wyant, the VAs Director the Year Awards Program portions of the Job Training of the Vocational Rehabilitation and and to select a winner and a runner-up Partnership Act be reallocated to Title Education Service, briefed the in both the large and small employer the IV(c) of that act, which pertains to Commission members on a recent categories. Representatives from invited training for veterans. change in Chapter 31 of Title 38 two winning companies will be United States Code, which now allows to come to the 71st National WASHINGTON CONFERENCE veterans who are participating in a Convention to receive the National vocational rehabilitation program to Employer Awards. The National Economics perform the work experience portion of The members of the subcommittee nominations Commission, and its two Committees, their training in any state or local considered 38 employer these met in general session during the government agency that receives from 23 departments. Of Washington Conference on Monday, federal financial assistance. Previously nominations, 16 were for small and 15

February 27 and Wednesday, March 1, this training could only be performed were for large employers. The (six large 1989 in the Dover Room of the in a federal agency. As a result, remaining seven nominations or Sheraton Washington Hotel. In addition veterans will now have more flexibility and one small) were, for one reason national to the panel discussion on homeless in fulfilling this portion of their another, ineligible for the veterans, the Commission members rehabilitation. awards. their were also addressed by the following Keith Pedigo, who is the Director of At the completion of speakers: the VA’s Loan Guaranty Service, noted deliberations, the subcommittee Donald E. Shasteen, the Assistant that during the past three months there Secretary for Veterans Employment has been a decline of some five-point- and Training, reported to the eight percent in the number of Commission on the recent publication foreclosures on VA backed mortgages. of a Department of Labor document Pedigo stated that an improved entitled “Workforce 2000 and economy in the Southwest is probably Americas Veterans.” This report grew one of the major factors responsible out of the findings and for this reversal. He also provided an recommendations of the National update on the status of proposed Forum on Veterans Employment and legislation that is currently being Training Issues that was held in considered by Congress that would Washington last April. According to help to make the VA home loan Shasteen, “This report should serve as program more financially self a blueprint for the Secretary of Labor supporting. in the formulation of a national Richard Ellis, Director of the Office

employment and training policy for of Veterans Affairs at the Small Dr. Dennis Wyant, director of VA’s Vocational Rehabilitation and Counseling Society, speaking veterans.” Business Administration, spoke at to the National Economic Commission during Robert Carbonneau, who is a Special length about the computerized the Washington Conference held in February of 1989. Assistant for Veterans Programs at the equipment that has recently been

97 discussed ways in which to improve of a trade advertising program to believe, what our founders had in mind departmental participation in the promote The American Legion when, in 1926, they directed that “The Employer Awards Program and also magazine and the veterans’ market, American Legion Magazine shall be offered a set of guidelines which will be and the Legion’s investment in modern built into an institution of public sent out to departments to provide sales tools and a trained staff of service, not alone for The American guidance in selecting nominees. advertising professionals. Legion, but for all Americans, which Part and parcel of any advertising shall be one of the enduring success in the publications business is monuments of this organization." The editorial excellence. Most advertisers want to be positioned in a publication that reflects mainstream values and American employs contemporary design techniques to enhance reader interest Foreign Legion and participation. Editorial excellence is a continual goal of the Magazine’s management. While excellence is a Relations Magazine journey and not a destination, major strides in that direction were taken in Commission Commission 1988-89 through the publication of articles written by such well-known William M. Detweiler, (LA), Milford A. Forrester Americans as Lee Iacocca, Richard (SC), Chairman Chairman Perle, William Webster, Frank Carlucci, George Bush and many others. These and many other prominent leaders G. Michael Schlee (MD), Daniel S. Wheeler (VA), have chosen to speak to America Director Publisher/Editor-in-Chief through The American Legion Magazine. Also during the past year, the This year, the For the third Magazine has continued to increase Foreign consecutive both the amount and depth of Relations year, The coverage about Legion and veterans Commission American affairs. A column highlighting the has placed many activities of the Legion Legion — Your priority effort Legion Magazine American — was recently on building initiated, as well as in-depth achieved coverage support for record of PMC Comer’s and Mational emerging Commander Gierke’s trips to Central advertising democracies in revenues in America. Furthermore, a series on the Central William M. Detweiler 1988. significance of The American Legion/ America, Columbia University Advertising Study of Vietnam opposing communist domination of Veterans was reported. And, for the first sales of $5,600,000 — up $400,000 that vital region, assessing changes in time ever, the July over 1987 — enabled the Magazine to American Legion CIS-Soviet relations, and expanding Magazine a single expand the amount of editorial was theme issue public awareness of the POW/M1A about veterans affairs coverage published about issues of and benefits. issue. During importance to Legionnaires, increase the coming year, the National Commander H.F. “Sparky” the number of full-color photographs Magazine will be focusing on Gierke urged implementation of The and illustrations, and still return a increasing advertising revenues past American Legion’s foreign relations surplus of more than $1,000,000 to the the $6,000,000 mark, while keeping program during his meetings with general fund. other operational areas on a sound Secretary of State Shultz and The advertising revenues were fiscal basis. There will be continued Congressional leaders. Other methods generated through the efforts of the emphasis on high-quality, interesting, of program implementation included Magazines publishers representatives, and substantive editorial content about cooperation with the Legislative Fox Associates, Inc., which a national has and international issues. And Division in seeking legislative action professional sales force of nearly two reportage on veterans affairs and and articles published in The American dozen advertising experts, and sales Legion mandates will remain a priority. Legion Magazine on such topics as the office in six major American cities and Our goal for 1989-90 is to find Panama Canal and CIS-Soviet relations. London, England. Their efforts and innovative ways to make The American results were enhanced by The Legion Magazine the best it has ever WASHINGTON CONFERENCE American Legions investment in been. This process of steady syndicated research through improvement and adjustment to the Dr. Timothy W. Stanley, President,

Mediamark Research, Inc., sponsorship needs of the membership is, we International Economic Institute,

98 described and analyzed the reforms Public Relations Division or purchase National Sales. instituted in the Soviet Union by from Emblem President Gorbachev. Dr. Stanley has HANDBOOK made several visits to Russia in the FOREIGN RELATIONS past few years to study developments. The Foreign Relations Commission He recommended a two-track published a Foreign Relations response by the West to Gorbachev’s Handbook to assist Department initiatives. One track would be positive Relations Chairmen in actions to encourage desirable Foreign conducting their programs. The changes in the Soviet Union; the other will be updated annually in track would be continued actions to handbook maintain strong deterrent forces in the future. case the Soviets resume an aggressive stance. Mr. Arthur Berger, Public Affairs Adviser, Bureau of Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs, Department of National State, presented an update on the Middle East. He reviewed the lran-lraq War ceasefire, the Arab-lsraeli conflict National Commander H.F. “Sparky” Gierke Legislative meets with former Secretary of State George P. and negotiations, the Palestinian Shultz to discuss Legion foreign relations uprising in the West Bank, and the mandates. Commission Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan. He emphasized that no outside force will Dominic D. DiFrancesco (PA), discussed specific developments in be able to impose a settlement of the Chairman Arab-darasli conflict. Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. Ambassador Lynn Hansen, Assistant The Special POW/MIA Committee Control and during the Washington Director of the Arms met E. Philip Riggin (MD), Disarmament Agency, discussed the Conference to review activities for 1988 Director Stockholm Conference of 1986, the and plan for 1989. The Public negotiations for reduction of Awareness Program for 1989 will conventional forces in Europe, and include emphasis on the “write Hanoi” TThe primary control of chemical weapons. At campaign, participation in POW/MIA mission of the Stockholm, NATO and the Warsaw Pact commemorations on designated National agreed to procedures for pre- holidays, participation in National Legislative announcement of large-scale military POW/MIA Recognition day ceremonies Commission is activities and on-site inspection of in September, support for issuance of to promote the them by other countries. This was the a POW/MIA stamp by the U.S. Postal legislative first time the Soviets had agreed to on- Service, and publication of articles on mandates of site inspections. the POW/MIA issue. The American Legion before POW/M1A FOREIGN RELATIONS BRIEFING the Congress Dominic D. DiFrancesco Qf (Jnitecd A Southeast Asia POW/M1A Update The new Foreign Relations Briefing, States. The legislative program is was presented during the Washington 1989 has been distributed to each dictated by resolutions adopted at National Convention or Conference. Deputy Assistant Department Adjutant. It replaces the either a Executive Secretary of State for East Asian and Foreign Relations Briefing produced in meetings of the National Pacific Affairs David Lambertson spoke 1986. The new briefing lasts about 25 Committee. Legislative Commission does on how the POW/M1A issue relates to minutes. It highlights the foreign The American overall US foreign policy in the region. relations resolutions adopted at the not set policy for The through its He stated that the United States will not 70th National Convention, explains the Legion. The Commission, legislative staff, normalize relations with Vietnam until it rationale for The American Legions Washington, DC withdraws from Cambodia. The POW/ interest in foreign relations, outlines concentrates its efforts on carrying out objectives. The National MIA issue is treated as a separate how the Foreign Relations Program Legion other humanitarian issue; however, the operates, includes a brief summary of Legislative News Bulletin and help to keep the Vietnamese understand that there will the Auxiliary’s activities in the Legion publications American Legion and be no normalization until they provide international field, and presents some members of The American Legion Auxiliary abreast a full accounting for all American ideas on how Legionnaires can get the activity affecting POW/MlAs. Mrs. Ann Mills Griffiths, involved in supporting a strong Foreign of Congressional Executive Director of the National Relations Program. VCR tapes of the veterans and their families. League of POW/MIA Families, brief are available for loan from the As a result of National Convention

99 and National Executive Committee spent as an adjustment period, one in capabilities, status of air assault action, there are more than 200 active which a number of new congressional training, and to view the equipment, resolutions which establish the leaders will be required to adjust to one primarily aviation assets, organic to the organizations positions on issues another while they simultaneously work Army’s only Air Assault Division. before Congress. These issues range to forge a relationship with the new The visit began with Chairman from immigration policy to military White House administration. These Munson laying an American Legion weaponry. In order to properly conditions will inevitably create delays wreath at the Gander Memorial communicate Legion opinion on all in the congressional business agenda, honoring those 101st Airborne troopers these matters, it is expected that the particularly on money matters. who lost their lives in an air crash in Commission staff will present The Legislative Commission knows Newfoundland. The ceremonial group testimony on 50-60 occasions durinq that our organizations legislative was accompanied by the Division 1989. portfolio will encounter a series of Command Sergeant Major. Following Since the 1988 National Convention challenges this year, but these the ceremony, the group was dozens of the organizations legislative challenges, through determination and welcomed by the Division Chief of Staff objectives have been met. One of them hard work, can be transformed into and a Division Capabilities overview — the creation of a federal Department opportunities. The Commission, briefing was presented. of Veterans Affairs — had been a therefore, urges all Convention After lunch at Division Headquarters, Legion goal for more than a decade. delegates to communicate with their Legionnaires were thoroughly On March 15, 1989 the new congressional members on matters of indoctrinated in Air Assault training Department became a reality following critical importance to The American and techniques. Besides the rigorous the enactment of Public Law 100-527 Legion. physical training Program, Air Assault in October 1988. Another historic School cadre demonstrated rappelling measure, Public Law 100-678 enacted techniques and were accompanied by a month later, improved the several Legionnaires who volunteered consideration process of veterans to rappel off the training tower. School claims by creating an independent instructors explained Pathfinder Court of Veterans Appeals and National operations and the rigging of cargo for authorizing other necessary aerial delivery. Additionally, the group refinements. When combining these Security viewed Air Assault students rappelling two major accomplishments with more from hovering helicopters, and than 40 other Legion-endorsed afterwards reviewed static displays of provisions that became public law, Commission rotary wing aircraft organic to the 1988 can be characterized as a truly Division. historic legislative Roger A. year. Munson (OH), That evening, the Commission As the 101st Congress convened in Chairman hosted a dinner banquet at the Fort January 1989, a number of stark Campbell Officer’s Club for military budgetary realities confronted the and civilian dignitaries. An American veterans community. of G. Michael Schlee (MD), Much the Legion Certificate of Appreciation Director was Commissions work thus far in 1989 presented to the Assistant Division has been directed toward dealing with Commander on behalf of the those realities. Although it is a bit too outstanding men and women of the early to fairly evaluate our success on The National 101st Airborne Division (Air Assaut). Air the budgetary front, we are confident Security Assault badges were also presented to that Congress will clearly recognize and Commission, all Legionnaires and their guests as effectively address VA’s financial plight, its Standing mementos of their first-hand particuarly in the health care area. Committees participation in this specialized training. Apart from our active involvement in and the On the following day, the the budgetary debate on Capitol Hill, National Commission received an orientation our organizations legislative priorities Security and extensive displays from elements in 1989 will affect a wide variety of Council had a of the 5th Special Forces Group federal programs. They include the very active year (Airborne). This was followed by a veterans loan Roger A. Munson home program, lobbying in 1988-89. walk-through of the Division’s Don Pratt activities of former government On August 31, 1988, 131 members Museum which traced the heritage of officials, several tax matters, veterans of the National Security Commission, the Division back to its World War II job training, (IS. policy in Central their guests and other interested and Vietnam years. The group also America, immigration, Legionnaires Agent Orange departed from Louisville’s received an orientation on its new issues, drug interdiction, military Standiford Airport for Clarksville, medical facility. personnel matters and the conduct of Tennesse to visit Fort Campbell, home After the tour at Fort Campbell, intelligence operations. of the Army’s 101st Airborne Division Commission members were treated to expect We 1989 to be a long and (Air Assault). The purpose of the two- a luncheon at Carlisle Orange difficult year. Much of the year will be day visit was to assess the Division’s American Legion Post 116 in Princeton,

100 Nicaraguan Marxist regime and ROTC MEDALS particularly praised the democratic efforts of the Government of El Departments having ROTC units Salvador. General Richard L. Lawson, supported ROTC programs by either under (JSAF (Ret.), and currently President of awarding or encouraging Posts the National Coal Association, their jurisdiction to award and Legion’s addressed (J.S. energy developments. participate in The American His report included the need for the ROTC Medal Program. Response to

United States to reduce its reliance on this program has been outstanding. 1987 to foreign oil and to develop viable and During the period from July 1, cost-effective energy alternatives. June 30, 1988, 6,000 medals were During the afternoon session, the awarded to deserving ROTC and Junior Commission and the standing ROTC candidates. Presentations of committees conducted a review of the medals were made to ROTC units in 40 resolutions submitted to the 70th states and the District of Columbia. National Convention of The American Legion. No other business was PAUL H. GRIFFITH ROTC TROPHY conducted. The National Executive Committee BLOOD DONOR ACTIVITIES at their October 1975 meeting approved Resolution 21 which The American Legion and the established the Paul H. Griffith Trophy American Legion Auxiliary continue to for the ROTC program in their states of the District Deputy Commanders, Department be principal sources of supply for during the year. The trophy honors presented The American Legion Pennsylvania, memory of Past National Commander Gold Medal for Scholastic Excellence to Air blood. Through our vast network of Force Cadet Scott Holmes, a civil engineering Posts and Units organized into Paul H. Griffith, who served as an the annual Joint Air major from Philadelphia at Assistant Secretary of Defense, and Force-Army Commissioning ceremony at Department programs, Legionnaires Lehigh University. and Auxiliary members through a throughout his lifetime maintained an participation in our variety of programs continue to supply active interest and the blood needs of their own nation’s defense. members, hospitalized veterans and Criterion for judging the winner of through cooperative agreements to the trophy is based on the Department greatest degree of support to Kentucky. Chairman Roger Munson patients in civilian hospitals. In this past giving the to include the number presented a Certificate of Appreciation year, the program has continued to ROTC programs of medals presented and Legion to the Post Commander for the Post’s grow. in award day ceremonies. outstanding service and hospitality participation Last year’s winner of the Paul H. Griffith during the Pre-Convention trip. NATIONAL COMMANDER AWARDS Trophy was the Department of

PRE-CONVENTION MEETINGS To stimulate activities on the part of Minnesota. Departments and Posts, annual awards Visit The The National Security Commission are made by the National Commander. met at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday In the period from June 1, 1988 BLOOD DONOR CENTER September 3, in a joint session with through May 31, 1989, many Departments of The American Legion the Foreign Relations Commission. Mr. At The George High, Senior Deputy Assistant actively participated in the Blood Secretary of State for Public Affairs Donor program. The criteria for the Baltimore reported on peace initiatives through National Commanders Awards for Post the world. During the joint session, Mr. and individual participation was based Convention Center Robert Thompson, Vice President and on Resolution 14, adopted at the General Manager of the Space Division Spring meeting, May 8-9, 1985 of the Mezzanine Level at McDonnell Douglas Astronautics National Executive Committee. The Company presented an update of the resolution provides that departments United States Space Station Program. be placed in one of five groups based Monday, September 4

The (IS. effort is the major thrust of a on the size of the department, using 11:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. combined multinational Program criteria established by the Membership

which is expected to cost and Post Activities Committee. Each approximately $30 billion over the participating Department has received Tuesday & Wednesday short term. Lieutenant Colonel Peter a certificate of recognition signed by

Reilly from the State Department National Commander John P. “Jake” September 5 & 6 presented a Central America update. Comer and National Adjutant Robert Colonel Reilly cited the menace of the W. Spanogle. 8:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.

101 Affiliated Organizations

Sixty-nine years ago the American and Girls Nations, were deemed a cancer awareness project was an Auxiliary Legion was formed to benefit success. About 20,000 young women, overwhelming success. A total of 4,023 veterans and their families. And, this who are preparing to start their senior Units reported having some type of past year, the members of the world’s year in high school, benefited from this program associated with the project largest patriotic organization of women program. Of those, 94 young women and more than 42,000 members proved that their purpose is still clear were selected to attend Girls Nation reported having mammograms. A total their and dedication as strong as ever. earning the title of “senator” and of 2,594 Units reported participation in National President Alice Galka getting the opportunity to travel to some hospice programs. And, 13,754 selected as her special project for Washington, D.C. for a week-long volunteers gave 157,879 hours of 1988-89, the USO, an organization intensive study of federal government. service traveling 357,000 miles and which has functioned as a friend to the Also revived this year due to the spending $132,000 to promote serviceman and woman for more than receipt of a grant from The American hospice care. 40 years. Mrs. Galka has dedicated this Legion Child Welfare Foundation, was Auxiliary members are proud to be past year to raising $100,000 for USO the Auxiliary’s comic book “The Secret known as flag-wavers and they showed centers abroad. of Animal Island”. The educational their true colors this past year by This is not the only way the women comic was so well-received when it was distributing 72,317 American flags. In of the Auxiliary showed their continued introduced two years ago that requests addition, members honored 14,850 dedication to the serviceman. In the were still being made even though newly-naturalized citizens and wrote or past year, $4.2 million was expended to funding for additional printings of the contacted state or federal legislators assist 612,326 veterans in various ways. comic book had not been available more than 36,500 times. More than 3.39 million hours of since 1987. The Eight and Forty, an affiliate of volunteer time were donated by more Junior members, young women the Auxiliary, worked diligently to than 100,000 caring women. under the age of 18, who are trained in support their own programs and those In addition, the well-known symbol leadership, showed their dedication to of the Legion and Auxiliary. Dedicated of the Auxiliary’s involvement with our nation’s veterans by contributing to assisting children with respiratory verterans — the red crepe paper poppy 37,000 hours in VA medical centers, illnesses, the Partners of the Eight and — proved to be a successful program nursing homes and homebound Forty have served more than 18,500 again. Funds from the Poppy program programs. They also were active in children with tuberculosis through are used only for our Veterans Affairs Community Service programs 12,277 hours of volunteer service and and Rehabilitation projects and to volunteering 44,839 hours and 102,350 children with cystic fibrosis provide an income for hospitalized Children and Youth activities through 16,472 hours of volunteer veterans who carefully create the volunteering 25,513 hours. service. Financial contributions to fight delicate paper flowers. Donations for various lung diseases totaled $95,000. poppies totaled $2.5 million. The Auxiliary and The American Contributions to National Jewish have long been as Another priority of the Auxiliary is to Legion known Center for Immunology and organizations interested in bettering assist our nation’s children. That is Respiratory Medicine, a longtime accomplished in several different ways. the communities of their members, special project of the Partners, Almost $970,000 worth of scholarships thus strengthening the United States. amounted to $52,000. In vein, Service were awarded to students who will that the Community pursue a higher education. This program of the Auxiliary has always The women of the Auxiliary have a for their includes $113,376 in nursing been popular and this year is no deep appreciation fellow scholarships awarded by the Past exception. About $1.79 million was members and understand the special contributed by to projects needs of the membership. Presidents Parley. Direct aid of $ 1 members million was given to children and that lead to the beautification, Consequently, about $120,000 was contributions totaling another $1 betterment or refinement of contributed for grants to Displaced million were made to organizations communities. Homemakers and Auxiliary Emergency who assist children. The Community Service focus on Fund recipients. About 135 members received timely assistance from these In addition, Auxiliary members the national level was three-fold this provided 78 scholarships to high past year: breast cancer awareness, funds. school students to attend the hospice and participation in the Once again the members of the Americanism Youth Conference at Legion’s blood donor program. American Legion Auxiliary showed they Freedom Foundation, Valley Forge, Auxiliary members are being are proud of their veterans, proud of Penn. Other longstanding programs encouraged to contribute during the their country and proud of their geared to promote the ideals of Legion’s third annual convention blood affiliations with this one million democracy and patriotism, Girls State drive in Baltimore. The new breast member organization.

102 103 THE AMERICAN LEGIOr

Bala ric

December 31 1988 1987 Assets Current Fund: Cash $ 450,222 $ 301,7' Accounts receivable: Emblem Division 122,880 88,91 Publications Division 652,332 541,51 Other 136,176 703,91 Accrued interest on investments 205,455 202,5; Inventories: Emblem Division 844,733 826,4’ Publications Division 977,958 917,9! Prepaid expenses and supplies 292,759 267,31 Prepaid pension expense 1,702,610 1,337,1! Deferred membership expense 156,558 139,71 Deferred direct membership solicitation expense 3,654,646 2,560,9 Deferred revenue enhancement expense 529,651 762,7; Postal deposits 50,000 52,01 9,775,980 8,703,1; Investments—note 2: Segregated for Designated Funds 11,507,759 10,761,61 Segregated for Washington, D.C. building 591,782 562,6! Other 16,785,916 18,212,0; 28,885,457 29,536,3 Property and equipment: Land — Indianapolis parking lot 238,359 Washington, D.C. real estate: Land 80,000 80, 0( Building 1,253,521 1,253,5; Construction in progress — building renovation 734,652 Furniture, fixtures, and equipment in: National Headquarters building, Indianapolis, Indiana 2,360,131 2,318,51 Washington, D.C. building 590,775 557,21 5,257,438 4,209,3^ Deduct: Accumulated depreciation and amortization 2,687,583 2.507.61 2,569,855 1.701.61 41,231,292 39,941,1

Nonexpendable Funds—note 6: Overseas Graves Decoration Fund: Cash 30,695 21,9< Accrued interest on investments 14,655 11,81 Investments 696,947 664,0' 742,297 697,8! Paid-CIp-For-Life Membership Fund: Cash 221,8 Accrued interest on investments 130,505 94,8 Investments 7,826,192 6,674,9; 7,956,697 6,991,4! $49,930,286 $47,630,4

See notes to financial statements.

104 NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS heet Exhibit A

December 31 1988 1987

Liabilities and Funds urrent Fund: Liabilities: Accounts payable $ 1,012,625 $ 1,027,232 Capitalized lease obligations—note 3 79,218 98,764 Deposits on Emblem merchandise sales 162,611 159,862 Funds in transit to The American Legion Life Insurance Trust 401,875 793,855 Deferred dues income 12,632,207 12,169,143 Deferred income—direct membership solicitation 1,321,815 414,201 Deferred revenue enhancement income 275,233 815,907 Accrued vacation benefits 347,529 340,943 Provision for health insurance liability 45,000 44,984 Other liabilities 83,088 77,137

Total liabilities 16,361,201 15,942,028 Fund balances—notes 4 and 5: Restricted funds: Oratorical Contest Fund 154,722 150,849

Other restricted funds 88,952 ( 20,683) Designated funds: The Restricted Fund 9,334,750 8,590,946 The Reserve Fund 2,173,009 2,170,661 11,751,433 10,891,773 Appropriated funds 1,541,977 1,541,977 Unappropriated 11,576,681 11,565,334

Total fund balances 24,870,091 23,999,084

41,231,292 39,941,112

Nonexpendable Funds—note 6: Overseas Graves Decoration Fund: Fund balance 742,297 697,897

742,297 697,897

Paid-Up-For-Life Membership Fund: Fund balance 7,956,697 6,991,434 7,956,697 6,991,434 $49,930,286 $47,630,443

105 THE AMERICAN LEGIOM

Statement of Revenue, Expenses Currenl

Year Ende

1981

Appropriate Unappropriated Funds Revenue: National dues $15,872,806 Sales of Emblem items 5,749,768 Advertising revenue 5,544,999 Investment income 1,438,073 Direct membership solicitation 1,175,215 Revenue enhancement 867,321 American Legion Endowment Fund Corporation income—note 7 562,025 Amounts withdrawn from The American Legion Life Insurance Trust—note 8 901,736 Other restricted income 177,387 Other income 1,588,364 33,877,694

Expenses: Salaries 6,703,741 Employee benefits—note 9 962,417 Cost of sales 4,211,955 Direct publication expenses 9,947,715 Executive and staff travel 682,529 Commission and committee 1,080,707 Operational 4,388,705 Office 3,024,682 Occupancy 863,252 Special projects and programs 2,000,644 33,866,347

Excess of Revenue Over Expenses 11,347

Fund Balances, Beginning of Year 11,565,334 $1,541,977

Interfund Transfers—note 4 — —

Fund Balances, End of Year $11,576,681 $1,541,977

See notes to financial statements.

106 NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS nd Changes in Fund Balances und Exhibit B

Sheet 1

ecember 31 1987

Designated and Total Total Restricted Current Current Funds Fund Fund

$15,872,806 $15,573,694 5,749,768 5,216,177 5,544,999 5,141,562 $ 746,152 2,184,225 2,309,386 1,175,215 2,050,336 867,321 376,644

562,025 569,256

109,000 1,010,736 956,207 22,349 199,736 292,679 100,372 1,688,736 1,092,451 977,873 34,855,567 33,578,392

6,703,741 6,477,623 962,417 683,448 4,211,955 3,828,116 9,947,715 8,991,127 682,529 573,582 1,080,707 1,211,572 4,388,705 4,579,213 3,024,682 3,407,201 863,252 797,921 118,213 2,118,857 2,034,432 118,213 33,984,560 32,584,235

859,660 871,007 994,157

10,891,773 23,999,084 23,004,927

$11,751,433 $24,870,091 $23,999,084

(Exhibit B Sheet 2)

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107 THE AMERICAN LEGIOh

Statement of Revenue, Expense: Designated an< Year Ende<

Designated Funds

The The Restricted Reserve Fund Fund Revenue: Investment income $ 743,804 $ 2,346 Amounts withdrawn from The American

Legion Life Insurance Trust—note 8 . Restricted contributions Other income 743,804 2,346

Expense: Special projects and programs

Excess of Revenue Over Expenses 743,804 2,348

Fund Balances, Beginning of Year 8,590,946 2,170,661

Interfund Transfers—note 4

Fund Balances, End of Year $9,334,750 $2,173,009

See notes to financial statements.

108 NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

ind Changes in Fund Balances Restricted Funds December 31, 1988

Exhibit B Sheet 2

Restricted Funds Total Oratorical Other Designated Contest Restricted And Restricted Fund Funds Funds

$ 746,152

$109,000 109,000 $22,349 22,349 100,372 100,372 109,000 122,721 977,873

105,127 13,086 118,213

3,873 109,635 859,660

10,891,773 150,849 ( 20,683)

$154,722 $ 88,952 $11,751,433

(Exhibit B Sheet 1)

109 .

THE AMERICAN LEGIOh

Statement of Changes in Financic Year Ended De

Overseas Graves Current Decoratio Fund Trust Operating Activities: Excess of revenue over expenses $ 871,007 $ 44,40 Add: Depreciation charged to operations not requiring cash 201,857 Loss from sale of fixed assets 1,806 Certain working capital transactions: Accounts receivable 423,028 Accrued interest on investments ( 2,919) ( 2,77 Inventories ( 78,281) Prepaid expenses and supplies ( 390,808) Deferred expenses ( 877,419) Postal deposits 2,000 Accounts payable ( 14,607) Deposits on emblem merchandise sales 2,749 Funds in transit to American Legion Life Insurance Trust ( 391,980) Deferred income 830,004 Accrued vacation 6,586 Provision for health insurance liability 16 Other liabilities 5,951 Cash provided by operations 588,990 41,63 Investing activities: Additions to property and equipment . . (1,073,545) Proceeds from sale of fixed assets 1,689

Net decrease/fincrease) in investments . 32,90i 650,861 ( 32,90i ( 420,995) ( Financing activities: Principal payments under capital lease obligation ( 19,546 )

Increase (Decrease) in cash 148,449 8,731

Cash, Beginning of the Year 301,773 21,96!

Cash, End of the Year $ 450,222 $ 30,69 NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

Position — Increase (Decrease) in Cash mber 31, 1988

Paid-Clp For Life Membership 1988 1988 Fees Total Total

$ $ 1 807,420 $ 965,263 1 , 880,670 ,

201,857 204,111 1,806 —

423,028 ( 684 , 436 ) 571 36,056 41 , ) ( 35 , 882 ) ( 174 332 , ) ( 78 , 281 ) ( 497 ( 390 , 808 ) ( 731 , ) 877 419 689,395 ( , ) 2,000 3,414 14 607 288,485 ( , )

2,749 ( 16 , 112 )

( 391 , 980 ) 95,406 369 717 830,004 ( , )

6,586 ( 13 , 917 )

16 4,984 056 5,951 ( 10 , )

1 560,001 971,362 929,381 ,

236 828 ( 1 , 073 , 545 ) ( , ) 1,689 —

1 323 183 1 295 , , 151 533 , ( , , 256 ) ( ) ( )

1 011 1 1 151 560 , 605 , ( , 151 , 256 ) ( , , ) ( )

148 ( 19 , 546 ) ( 17 , )

605 797 ( 221 , 875 ) ( 64 , 696 ) ( , )

1 221,875 545,613 , 151,410

$ _ $ 480,917 $ 545,613

in THE AMERICAN LEGIOF

Notes to Fina

Note 1 —Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: General: The American Legion National Headquarters (the Legion) is a national veterans organization which was declared to be a corporate body by an Act of the United States Congress on September 16, 1919. According to the Original Act and Subsequent Amendments, the purpose of the Organization is: "To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; to promote peace and will good among the peoples of the United States and all the nations of the earth- to preserve the memories and incidents of the two World Wars and the other great hostilities fought to uphold democracy; to cement the ties and comradeship born of service; and to consecrate the efforts of its members to mutual helpfulness and service of their country.” Basis of Presentation: The Legion generally reports for financial statement purposes on the accrual method of accounting recoqnizinq ’ a income when earned and expenses when incurred. The Legion maintains its accounts on a fund accounting basis wherein the accountability for certain segments of its operations are presented in specific designated and restricted fund balances. Further, the Legion has designated certain amounts for future projects or purposes, which amounts are presented as appropriated funds in the accompanying financial statements. The revenue and expenses of nonexpendable funds are not included in the Statement of Revenue, Expenses and Changes in Fund Balances Current Fund. Instead, they — are recorded directly to the nonexpendable funds involved as set forth in the footnotes to the financial statements. The amounts shown for in 1987 the accompanying Statement of Revenue, Expenses and Changes in Fund Balances—Current Fund and Statement of Changes in Financial Position are included only to provide a basis for comparison with 1988 amounts. Accounts Receivable: The direct charge-off method is used to account for losses in collection of accounts receivable. An allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable is considered unnecessary by the Legion because all significant accounts expected to be uncollectible have been written off. Inventories: Inventories, which consist of Emblem items held for sale and magazine paper and publication rights, are valued at the lower of cost or market. Supplies which are not intended for sale are expensed when purchased. Investments: Investments are recorded at cost. Premiums or discounts on investments are generally recognized at the time of disposal or maturity. Property and Equipment: Furniture, fixtures and equipment are carried at cost and are depreciated beginning in the year after acquisition the on straight-line method based on the estimated useful lives of the assets involved. Leasehold improvements and repairs are expended when incurred.

Depreciation on the Washington, D.C. building is computed on the straight-line method using a thirty-year life. Beginning in 1969, investments approximately equal to the accumulated depreciation on the building have been segregated. Income on these investments is unrestricted. Depreciation expense amounted to $201,857 in 1988 and $204,111 in 1987. Income: Dues are recognized as income in the applicable membership period which is on a calendar-year basis. In addition to other methods of obtaining new members, the Legion uses direct mail and other direct marketing approaches. The income generated from the direct membership solicitation is recognized in the applicable membership period (calendar year) and the expenses incurred to obtain these memberships are deferred and written off in the period in which the income is recognized. The is in Legion involved various revenue enhancement programs. The revenue and expenses related to the programs are recognized in the periods to which they apply. Income from The American Legion Endowment Fund Corporation and the American Legion Life Insurance Trust are recorded when received. These receipts are for projects and programs conducted in the year of receipt. Pension Plan: The Legion has a defined-benefit pension plan covering substantially all of its employees, as well as those of certain affiliated and subordinated groups. The plan was established in 1944 by vote of the Legion’s National Convention. Contributions to the plan are made by the Legion and other participating groups on the basis of annual actuarial valuations. Federal Income Tax: The Legion is exempt from federal income tax (except on unrelated business income) under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code.

Note 2—Investments (Current Fund):

The cost and market value of Current Fund investments are as follows: December 31 1988 1987 Market Market Cost Value Cost Value Segregated for Designated Funds: CJ.S. Government obligations $10,799,221 $10,605,460 $ 8,320,503 $ 8,501,685 Accrued interest—restricted 207,239 207,239 238,585 238,585 Money market accounts 501,000 501,000 2,202,000 2,202,000 Uninvested cash 299 299 518 518 11,507,759 11,313,998 10,761,606 10,942,788 Segregated for Washington, D.C. building: tJ.S. Government obligations 591,782 570,762 562,692 558,658 Other: G.S. Government obligations 12,695,458 12,371,914 14,862,020 14,940,676 Certificates of deposit 750,000 750,000 1.300.000 1.300.000 Repurchase Agreements 2,300,000 2,300,000 2.050.000 2.050.000 Money market accounts 1 ,040,458 1,040,458 16,785,916 16,462,372 18,212,020 18,290,676 Total investments $28,885,457 $28,347,132 $29,536,318 $29,792,122

112 SATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

al Statements

Note 3—Capital and Operating Leases: The Legion has an The Legion has entered into a lease agreement (which is accounted for as a capital lease) for the rental of a copier. for property taxes, insurance^ option to purchase the equipment at the end of the original lease term at its fair market value. The Legion is liable lease was 5128,395 and repairs and maintenance in connection with the leased copier. Cost and accumulated amortization of the capitalized on the copier lease, and $64,197 at December 31, 1988 and $128,395 and $42,798 at December 31, 1987. Future minimum payments together with the present value of the payments, is as follows: Years ending December 31: 1989 $ 31,397 1990 31,397 1991 31,397 1992 2,618 Total future minimum payments 96,809 Less: Amount representing interest (approximately 13% ) 17,591 Present value of future minimum payments $79,218

The Legion also rents other computer equipment, copiers, and cash registers under operating leases. Total rental expense on these operating leases was approximately $132,000 in 1988 and $129,000 in 1987. in Indianapolis through In addition, the Legion has a lease with the State of Indiana for rental of the National Headquarters building November, 1989. According to the terms of the lease, in lieu of rental payments the Legion is required to maintain the interior of the building, as in 1987. well as provide adequate insurance on the building. The cost of maintenance approximated $320,000 in 1988 and $288,000 the terms Insurance coverage is included in the Legion’s general insurance policy. The Legion has the option of renewing the lease on same through November, 1993.

Note 4—Restricted and Designated Funds: Receipts which are restricted by the donor are credited to the appropriate restricted fund, against which all expenditures for the related project or program are charged. Periodically, the Legion may add to restricted funds through allocations from unappropriated funds for specific future purposes and projects. The Restricted Fund, a designated fund, is restricted as to use by action of the National Finance Commission and National Executive Committee. Earnings of the Fund, as well as principal, can be expended only on the recommendation of the National Finance Committee and transfer a two-thirds affirmative vote of the National Executive Committee at two successive meetings. It is the policy of The American Legion to 10% of the prior year’s defined net income to the Restricted Fund. There was no transfer for 1988 due to a net loss. Executive The Reserve Fund, a designated fund, also is restricted as to use by action of the National Finance Commission and National Committee. Earnings of the Fund may be used for the general operations of the Legion, but the principal can be expended only: (a) By action of the Legion at its national convention, or apart. (b) By two-thirds affirmative vote of the National Executive Committee in two successive meetings not less than sixty days

Note 5—Appropriated Funds and Interfund Transfers: There were no interfund transfers during 1988 between unappropriated and appropriated funds. The balances of appropriated funds at December 31, 1988 and 1987 were as follows: Computer Reserve $ 500,000 Real Estate Reserve 84 1 ,977 Convention Reserve 100,000 Employee Insurance Premium Stabilization Reserve 1 00,000 Totals $1,541,977

Note 6—Nonexpendable Funds: The earnings of the Overseas Graves Decoration Fund are being used to honor, preserve and decorate the graves of those who served in the United States armed forces who are buried overseas. The Fund is to continue at the will of the National Convention of the Legion or the National Executive Committee. The Fund’s trust agreement may be amended, changed or succeeded at the will of the National Executive Committee, provided that the purpose for which the Fund was created is retained. In October, 1974, the National Executive Committee approved the establishment of a life membership plan available to any member of a participating department. In accordance with the plan, the assets of the Paid-Up-For-Life Membership Fund are segregated in a trust account from which funds equal to the annual dues of life members are withdrawn for current operations each year. The trust agreement provides that the Legion has the right to withdraw part or all of the assets of the trust account and to modify or terminate the trust agreement at its discretion.

113 Changes in Nonexpendable Funds during the year ended December 31, 1988 are as follows: Overseas Graves Paid-CJp-For-Life Decoration Fund Membership Fund Revenue: Paid-CIp-For-Life membership dues collected $ 842,726 Investment income $ 59366 867,425 59,366 1,710,151 Expenses: Membership dues withdrawn 604,421 Decoration of graves 14 g66 Administrative expense 114,993 Trust fees 25,474 14,966 744,888

Excess of revenues over expenses 44,400 965,263

Fund balances, January 1, 1988 697,897 6,991,434

Fund balances, December 31, 1988 $742,297 $7,956,697

The cost and market value of investments in the Nonexpendable Funds are as follows: December 31 1988 1987 Market Market Cost Value Cost Value Overseas Graves Decoration Fund: CIS. Government obligations $ 696,947 $ 680,806 $ 664,047 $ 667,027

Paid-Cp-For-Life Membership Fund: CIS. Government obligations $5,591,575 $5,546,138 $4,002,969 $4,132,627 Money market accounts 815,303 815,303 1,118,043 1,118,043 Common stocks 1,419,314 1,672,623 1,553,924 1,736,773

Total investments $7,826,192 $8,034,064 $6,674,936 $6,987,443

Note 7—American Legion Endowment Fund Corporation:

The American Legion Endowment Fund Corporation (the Endowment Fund) was incorporated in 1925 as a not-for-profit corporation with perpetual existence to act as trustee for the American Legion Endowment Fund, which was created to provide permanent funding for rehabilitation of American veterans and assistance to orphans of veterans. In August, 1946, the Legion transferred securities having a market value of $2,001,000 to the Endowment Fund. The assets transferred have been held segregated by the Endowment Fund and the principal related to the transfer, 1946 which had a market value of $1,878,028 at December 31, 1988, may be withdrawn by the Legion, if needed, for rehabilitation of veterans or assistance to orphans of veterans.

Income earned on the investments of the Endowment Fund, net of administrative expenses, is payable to the Legion to support its programs for the above-mentioned purposes. Income from the Endowment Fund amounted to $562,025 in 1988 and $569,256 in 1987.

Note 8—Life Insurance Trust:

In connection with The American Legion’s Life Insurance Plan, the Legion has created a Trust to which the First National Bank of Kansas City, Missouri, as Trustee, holds legal title. The accumulated earnings of the Trust funds and any experience rating refunds and dividends received from the insurors, which aggregate to $5,610,812 as of December 31, 1988, are available for any of the following purposes, if approved by the Legion:

(a) To increase the Trust fund.

(b) To reduce or pay in full the life insurance premiums thereafter due from participants.

(e) To make distributions to the Legion in support of its activities and programs serving the interest of the Legion and its members, provided that such distributions are not disapproved in writing by a majority of the participants.

In accordance with the provisions of item (e) above, the Legions National Executive Committee has approved partial funding of the oratorical contest, Boys Nation, American Legion Baseball, and other programs of the Legion. At December 31,1 988, $960,400 in Trust Funds had been approved for use in designated programs during 1989.

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Note 9—Pension Plan: The funded status of the plan at the end of the year was: December 31 1988 1987 Actuarial present value of plan benefits: Vested $(11,223,181) $( 9,763,724) 1,251,592) Nonvested ( 677,251) ( Accumulated benefit obligation $(11,900,432) $(11,015,316)

Projected benefit obligation $(13,878,002) $(11,141,616) Plans assets at fair value, primarily listed stock, bonds, and U.S. securities 19,482,314 18,592,977 Excess of plan assets over projected benefit obligation 5,604,312 7,451,361 2,102,550) Unrecognized net gain ( 1,286,842) ( Prior service cost not yet recognized in net periodic pension cost 1,106,390 4,011,614) Unrecognized net asset at end of year ( 3,721,250) (

Prepaid pension expense $ 1,702,610 $ 1,337,197

The funded status of the pension plan at the end of the year was: 1988 1987 $ $ 497,694 Service cost—benefits earned during the year 541,599 878,428 Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 982,936 699,782) Actual return on assets ( 1,403,302) ( 976,058) Net amortization and deferral ( 184,582) (

Net pension expense (credit) $( 63,349) $( 299,718)

The discount rate and rate of increase in future compensation levels used in determining the actuarial present value of the projected for 8.25 and respectively, for 1987. The assumed rate of return on plan assets respectively, 1988 and 5% , benefit obligation were 7.75 and 6% , for both years was 7.5%

Note 10—Litigation

several legal actions. It is the opinion of The Legion is currently involved in and/or has been mentioned as a defendant or co-defendant in the National Judge Advocate that these claims are without merit and any ultimate liability of the Legion with respect to these actions will not materially affect the financial position of the Legion.

Note 1 1 —Commitments: During 1988, the Legion commenced a major renovation project on the Washington, D.C. building. The renovation is scheduled to be substantially completed in December 1989 at a total estimated cost of approximately $4,300,00. Purchase commitments relating to completion of this project total approximately $3,400,000 at March 30, 1989.

IGEQS. OLIVE SCQ CEHTFED PU8UC ACCOUNTANTS

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT ON SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

Mr. H. F. Gierke, National Commander The American Legion National Headquarters Indianapolis, Indiana

We have audited and reported separately on the basic financial statements of The American Legion National Headquarters as of December 31, 1988 and 1987 and for the year ended December 31, 1988.

Our audits were made for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic financial statements taken as a whole. The supplementary information is presented for purposes of additional analysis and is not a required part of the basic financial statements. Such information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audits of the basic financial statements and, in our opinion, is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole.

Jlu J S(m. < Hr.

Indianapolis, Indiana March 30, 1989

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115 THE AMERICAN LEGION NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

Reconciliation of Audited Financial Statements to Internal Financial Statements Year Ended December 31, 1988

Total Current Fund Excess of Revenue Over Expenses — Internal Financial Statements . . $103,127 Reporting difference — correction of prior year’s inventory computational errors 91,780 Excess of Revenue Over Expenses (Unappropriated) — Audited Financial Statements exhibit — B, sheet 1 (page 4) 11,347 Add: Excess of revenue over expense for certain designated and restricted funds not included in internal financials — principally The Restricted Fund — exhibit B, sheet 2 (page 7) . . 859,660 Excess of Revenue Over Expenses — Audited Financial Statements — exhibit B, sheet 1 (page 5) . . $871,007

American Legion Endowment Fund Corporation

Robert Charles Smith (LA) President

Foreseeing the necessity of a recurring income source for accordance with which the funds are administered by the funding its war veterans rehabilitation and child welfare pro- Corporation with the annual net investment income being grams, The American Legion conducted a national cam- paid to The American Legion for use in the two programs paign in 1925 which raised approximately $5 million for this involved. purpose. The funds contributed were entrusted to the The operations and financial condition of the American custody of the American Legion Endowment Fund Corpora- Legion Endowment Fund Corporation for each of the last tion. five years are summarized below (taken from the annual The Corporation was incorporated under the laws of the audit reports prepared by Geo. S. Olive & Co., Indianapolis, State of Delaware in 1925 and a trust agreement between Indiana). The American Legion and the Corporation was signed in

December 31, December 31, December 31, December 31, December 31, 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 Total assets .... $7,457,123 $7,437,287 $7,410,175 $7,351,453 $7,340,044 Investments—at cost .... $7,377,303 $7,372,598 $7,325,349 $7,260,235 $7,250,912

Interest income .... $ 594,968 $ 585,017 $ 628,683 $ 639,808 $ 626,405 Expenses 23,147 29,278 25,706 31,237 27,469 Excess income over expense $ 571,821 $ 555,739 $ 602,977 $ 608,571 $ 598,936

Funds transferred to The American Legion $ 583,324 $ 577,471 $ 573,282 $ 615,096 $ 580,612

Average yield on book value of investments 8.65% 8.29% 8.47% 8.90% 8.92%

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