The American Legion THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONALTHE AMERICAN CONVENTION & ORGANIZATION OFFICIAL PROGRAM REPORT 100 TH NATIONAL CONVENTION

AUGUST 24-30, 2018 | MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA MINNEAPOLIS IS PROUD TO HOST The American Legion’s 100th National Convention this August.

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Page CV2 American Legion Auxiliary Sons of The American Legion American Legion Riders 98th National Convention 47th National Convention TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME Greetings from President Trump ...... 2 Patriotic Memorial Service ...... 33 Greetings from Minneapolis ...... 3 Convention Attractions ...... 34-37 From the President of the American Legion Auxiliary ...... 4 Centennial Convention ...... 38-39 From the American Legion National Commander ...... 5 Minneapolis Map ...... 40-41 National Commander’s Year in Photos ...... 6-7 Hotel Directory ...... 42 2018 National Convention Of cials ...... 8- 9 Local Entertainment ...... 43 Standing Commission & Committee Meetings ...... 10-13 Convention Center & Exhibit Hall ...... 44-45 Legion Training ...... 14-15 Resources...... 46-51 SAL National Convention ...... 16-17 Standing Rules of the National Convention ...... 19 ORGANIZATION REPORT ...... 53 Special Guests of the 100th National Convention . . . . . 20-24 National Of cers ...... 54 Honor Roll ...... 25 National Executive Committee ...... 55 Distinguished Service Medal Recipients ...... 27 Commissions & Committees ...... 57-61 Distinguished Guests ...... 28-29 Financial Reports ...... 62-78 Parade Route and Rules ...... 30-31 Thank You ...... 79-80

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THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION A LETTER FROM PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP

2 THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION GREETINGS FROM MINNEAPOLIS

Mayor Jacob Frey Governor Mark Dayton Department Commander Welcome to Minneapolis! We are so On behalf of the state of Minnesota, Mike Schaff er honored and thankful that you have I welcome you to the 100th American Welcome to Minnesota. The chosen to hold your national American Legion National Convention. We Minnesota American Legion and our Legion convention here, just as the very are honored you have returned to 100,000-plus Legion Family members f rst American Legion convention was Minneapolis, home of the f rst national are proud to host this 100th national held here in 1919. convention in 1919. convention. We thank you for being veterans For nearly 100 years, The American As you know, the very f rst Legion committed to working on behalf of other Legion has strengthened our convention was held in Minneapolis in veterans in your own communities, communities by instilling a sense of 1919. From that convention came the and for your service to our country. We individual obligation to the community, Americanism Commission and “one wish you the best during this week’s state and nation. hundred percent Americanism” as words convention and are fully conf dent in I commend you on your tremendous to live by. The Legion called for better your successes in the coming months. commitment to education, advocacy schools, more pay for teachers and From the Mississippi River riverfront and service to our communities, higher professional standards. It called to our world-class parks, Minneapolis veterans and current servicemembers for a bonus for those who served, and is home to extraordinary outdoor here in Minnesota and across our medical help for those who have borne amenities. And in every neighborhood, country. On behalf of all Minnesotans, the wounds of battle. By the time the you’ll f nd a diversity of businesses, we are grateful for the sacrif ces you convention was closed, it had approved restaurants, and arts and music scenes have made for our nation. a constitution and created the American that are second to none. While you’re Once again, thank you for your Legion Auxiliary. here, I hope you can carve out the time commitment to serving your fellow And that was just the f rst convention. to enjoy what we have to of er. veterans, and for your service to our We have had 98 more to help our When I f rst came to Minneapolis nation. My best regards. comrades, promote patriotism, watch a decade ago to run the Twin Cities over the government institutions that Marathon, I fell in love with our city. I bet help veterans, and create a better and you will, too. safer nation in which to live. It’s our honor to host you, and again, We hope you encounter a lot of welcome to Minneapolis! “Minnesota Nice” in the following days. We intend to be the best hosts we can be. If you encounter a problem, let us know and we’ll take care of it.

Jacob Frey Mark Dayton Mike Schaf er Mayor, City of Minneapolis Governor, State of Minnesota 2017-2018 Commander, Department of Minnesota

THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION 3 FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY

To my American Legion friends:

It has been a pleasure to serve the Legion Family alongside American Legion National Commander Denise Rohan. Through her theme of “Family First,” The American Legion has been encouraged to care for veterans, servicemembers and their personal families. The commander’s theme dovetails with fundraising for the Legion’s Temporary Financial Assistance program, which of ers grants to help families in need meet the costs of food, shelter, utilities and health expenses, and helps children remain in stable environments – putting Family First. Throughout the United States, and on military bases on foreign soil, Commander Denise promoted Family First. She showed her concern for enlisted troops and their commanding of cers – a group that is often overlooked – as she traveled to South Korea, France and Germany. They were genuinely touched by her sincerity and her deep concern for the welfare of each servicemember. For many years prior to her election to the highest of ce in The American Legion, Commander Denise DIANE DUSCHECK has been a lifelong learner, diving into the background of the Legion and then passing that information Abendroth-Connolly Unit 282, on to others as an instructor at the national American Legion College. So many times, Legionnaires have Markesan, Wis. approached me to say how excited he or she was to have had Commander Denise as a talented instructor in Legion College and how much they gleaned from that experience. The commander truly believes that information we gain is meant to be passed on to others. I have been most fortunate to have known Commander Denise for many years. How fortunate you all are to have elected her as national commander of The American Legion. Commander Denise has shared her knowledge and caring spirit with members throughout the country while embodying the same virtues that make the Legion as strong as it is today – and as strong as it will be for many decades to come.

In Service Not Self,

4 THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION FROM THE AMERICAN LEGION NATIONAL COMMANDER

When I rap the gavel at our general session in Minneapolis, I will know the history of The American Legion will literally be in my hands. That is because the gavel I will be using is the same one used at the f rst American Legion national convention in 1919. The gavel is an antique, but the real value is the legacy left by those who attended that initial gathering in Minneapolis nearly a century ago. By the end of its f rst year, The American Legion had grown to more than 843,000 dues-paying members. Communications in that era were generally done in person. Car ownership was still a dream for many, and the interstate highway system was still more than a generation away. Yet they had a message that resonated, one that continues to inspire service in communities from coast to coast and even overseas. It was in Minneapolis where Legionnaires f rst pledged – among many things – to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation. I have seen f rsthand the fruit of this obligation while visiting departments that have assisted victims of natural disasters, volunteered at local VA facilities, honored f rst responders and conducted the best youth programs in the country. And I deeply appreciate their hospitality, hard work, support and friendship extended toward me during my visits. The American Legion famously produced the f rst draft of the GI Bill and helped persuade Washington to DENISE H. ROHAN grant cabinet status to the Department of Veterans Af airs. To list our other accomplishments would require National Commander Wisconsin more space than I have here. When The American Legion celebrated a quarter-century of service, the country was rightfully focused on defeating the Axis powers in Europe and the Pacif c. When our organization turned 50, warf ghting in Vietnam was at its peak. As we prepare to turn 100, the threats to peace and freedom are still very real, and we must be cognizant that our troops continue to wage a global war on terrorism. The troops currently serving, and their families, need the support that can only be provided by the American Legion Family. Whether it’s through our American Legion Legacy Scholarship, our Family Support Network or Operation Comfort Warriors, we understand the importance of supporting those who sacrif ce so much on our behalf. At a time when our country seems so divided, we can look no further than our Americanism pillar as a call for patriotic unity. The free speech that enables us to petition our government and inf uence policy is yet another reason that we should look with pride upon our great American f ag and all it represents. Simply put, The American Legion has much to be proud of. From our community service to our voice in Washington, the Legion makes America better. As you spend time at our convention, ref ect our past accomplishments and celebrate them. Just as importantly, look ahead and start planning the start of a new century of service. I have a feeling that our best days are still ahead of us. Family First!

THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION 5 NATIONAL COMMANDER’S YEAR IN PHOTOS

TOP: National Commander Denise H. Rohan answers a question at a joint session of the House and Senate Veterans Af airs committees during The American Legion’s annual Washington Conference. Photo by Lucas Carter MIDDLE LEFT: Rohan talks with actor and former Navy SEAL Kenny Sheard at the Indianapolis 500 Festival Parade. Photo by Clay Lomneth MIDDLE RIGHT: Rohan greets Sen. Todd Young at American Legion National Headquarters in Indianapolis. Photo by Clay Lomneth BOTTOM: Rohan speaks with Post 6 Commander German Marengo about storm damage the post suf ered from Hurricane Maria in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Photo by Clay Lomneth

6 THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION TOP LEFT: National Commander Denise H. Rohan speaks with Rep. Julia Brownley in her Washington, D.C., of ce. Photo by Clay Lomneth TOP RIGHT: Rohan unveils paintings during the NEC’s Spring Meetings at National Headquarters. Photo by Clay Lomneth MIDDLE LEFT: Rohan makes her acceptance speech during the 99th American Legion National Convention in Reno, Nev. Photo by Clay Lomneth MIDDLE RIGHT: Rohan presents a veteran with a f ag and pin during the Child Welfare Foundation dinner and ceremony at American Legion Post 221 in Bedford, Mass. Photo by Kayana Szymczak BOTTOM: Rohan speaks during the groundbreaking ceremony for the National World War I Memorial at Pershing Park in Washington, D.C. Photo by Jared Soares

7 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION OFFICIAL PROGRAM Denise H. Rohan National Commander Michael E. Walton Chairman, Convention Commission MINNESOTA NATIONAL SAVE 15% CONVENTION CORPORATION Jef rey L. Olson President AT MOTEL 6 PNC Daniel Ludwig Motel 6 is pleased to offer a nationwide discount to all Honorary President Jim Copher Legionnaires, SAL and Auxiliary members. With over President Emeritus 1,400 locations in the U.S. and Canada, we offer a clean, Donald R. Schroedl comfortable room and great service at a really low price. President Emeritus Lynne Nottage Mention M6ALGN when making reservations to Vice President receive your discount. Dan Williams Vice President motel6.com | 800-4Motel6 Tom Lannon Judge Advocate Terms & Conditions: Randy Tesdahl Room rates are subject to all applicable taxes. Some locations and dates may be Secretary excluded. Discounts are subject to change without notice. This offer cannot be William B. Goede combined with any other offer. View full terms and conditions at: Treasurer http://www.motel6.com/reservations/policies.aspx Mike Ash Distinguished Guests Teresa Ash Distinguished Guests Roger Ball Registration Joe Bayer Parade Ray DeZurik Distinguished Guests Roger K. Olson Memorial Service Robin Picray Badges & Packets Marland Ronning Parade Larry Ryan Registration Tom Schottenbauer Parade Don Walser Memorial Service Jim Munson Information Milton Schoen Government Liaison THIS OFFICIAL PROGRAM IS PRODUCED BY THE AMERICAN LEGION MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION Walter W. Ivie Chairman

8 THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION NATIONAL CONVENTION OFFICIALS

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Michael E. Walton John D. Morris Mark A. Gullion Arthur J. Schwabe Jef rey L. Olson PNC Daniel Ludwig Jim Copher Chairman, Illinois Vice Chairman, Texas National Commander’s Consultant, Florida President Honorary President President Emeritus Representative, Indiana

Charles W. Goodin Robert F. Neville James T. Higuera Charles E. Gannon Donald R. Schroedl Tom Lannon Lynne Nottage Consultant, Missouri Consultant, New York California Maryland President Emeritus Judge Advocate Vice President

David L. Buist Roger P. Mathison Mary E. Lepley E. Michael Stelacio Dan Williams Randy Tesdahl William B. Goede Michigan Wisconsin Georgia Pennsylvania Vice President Secretary Treasurer

Gunner D. Baatrup John Aldecoa Patricia A. McCoy Wayne D. Satrom Mike Ash Teresa Ash Roger Ball South Dakota Arizona Maryland North Dakota Distinguished Guests Distinguished Guests Registration

William E. Anderson Michael R. McDaniel Milton K. Lashus Randall T. Tesdahl Joe Bayer Ray DeZurik Roger K. Olsen Ohio Advisory Board, Florida Advisory Board, Advisory Board, Minnesota Parade Distinguished Guests Memorial Service Massachusetts

D. Joseph Jackson John A. Endres Charles F. Wessinger Kenneth J. Goth Robin Picray Marland Ronning Larry Ryan NEC Liaison, Chairman, NEC Liaison, Delaware NEC Liaison, Georgia NEC Liaison, Missouri Badges & Packets Parade Registration Connecticut

Felix Trujillo Jef W. Joyner Jeanette Evans Tom Schottenbauer Don Waiser Jim Munson Milton Schoen NEC Liaison, New Mexico NEC Liaison, North Carolina Ex-Of cio Member, Nevada Parade Memorial Service Information Government Liason THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION 9 STANDING COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Minneapolis Convention Center = MCC Parade Reviewing Stand CONV Past National Vice Commanders Dinner Hilton Minneapolis = HM Sunday, Aug. 26 Monday, Aug. 27 Nicollet and 12th Street MCC, Room 101 , Section I, Level 1 LEGEND OF 3 p.m. 5:30 p.m. RESPONSIBLE DIVISIONS Parade Route CONV Southern Caucus Breakfast ADMIN – Administrative Sunday, Aug. 26 Wednesday, Aug. 29 AMER – Americanism 5th and Nicollet Mall MCC, Ballroom A, Level 1 4 p.m. 7 a.m. CONV – Convention & Meetings EMB – Emblem FIN – Finance BREAKFASTS, LUNCHEONS FIELD TRIPS AND DINNERS/BANQUETS INT AFF – Internal Af airs Community Outreach Project Shuttle ANAVICUS Breakfast ADMIN (OFF-SITE) MEMB LEGIS – Legislative (ticket required) Friday, Aug. 24 LIB – Library Sunday, Aug. 26 MCC, Neighborhood Garden; load buses on 2nd Ave./ MKTG – Marketing MCC, Room 200, Level 2 Grant St. outside MCC 7 a.m. 7:30 a.m. M&C – Media & Communications MBSP – Membership Central States Caucus Breakfast National Security Commission Bus Trip Wednesday, Aug. 29 (OFF-SITE) NS NS – National Security MCC, Room 102, Level 1 Friday, Aug. 24 SHIP – Shipping & Receiving 7 a.m. MCC, Camp Ripley; load buses on 2nd Ave./Grant St. outside MCC VA&R – Veterans Af airs Chaplain’s Breakfast AMER 7 a.m. & Rehabilitation (ticket required) VE&E – Veterans Employment Sunday, Aug. 26 MEETINGS & Education HM, Minneapolis Ballroom, Salons F & G, 3rd Floor 7 a.m. Aerospace Committee NS Saturday, Aug. 25 FODPAL Breakfast MCC, Room 101, Sections A-C, Level 1 (ticket required) COLOR GUARD, BAND 9 a.m. CONTESTS AND PARADES Monday, Aug. 27 HM, The Gallery, Lobby Level Aerospace Convention Subcommittee NS Band Contest CONV 7 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 26 Saturday, Aug. 25 MCC, Room 101, Sections A-C, Level 1 Historian’s Luncheon LIB MCC, Auditorium, Level 1 9 a.m. (ticket required) 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25 American Legion College Alumni Association Band Contest Rehearsals CONV HM, Symphony III & IV, 2nd Floor (NALCAA) Executive Committee INT AFF Friday, Aug. 24 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 25 MCC, Rooms 200 A, B, I & J, Level 2 HM, Marquette VI, 2nd Floor NALPA Luncheon 5 p.m. 3:30 p.m. (ticket required) (also Saturday, Aug. 25, from 8 a.m. Monday, Aug. 27 Americanism Commission Joint Meeting: until contest concludes) HM, Minneapolis Ballroom, Salon A, 2nd Floor Children & Youth Committee, Committee on Color Guard/Band Contests Meeting CONV 11 a.m. Youth Education, Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Friday, Aug. 24 Committee and Americanism Council AMER National Commander’s Banquet CONV MCC, Room 200, Sections D-G, Level 2 Saturday, Aug. 25 (ticket required) 11:30 a.m. HM, Minneapolis Ballroom, Salons A-C, 3rd Floor Tuesday, Aug. 28 8:30 a.m. Color Guard Contests CONV MCC, Hall E, Level 1 Friday, Aug. 24 6:30 p.m. Americanism Convention Committee Joint MCC, Hall B, Level 1 Meeting: Americanism Convention and Past Department Commanders Club Luncheon 5 p.m. Children & Youth Convention Subcommittees ADMIN AMER Parade Meeting CONV (ticket required) Sunday, Aug. 26 Saturday, Aug. 25 Monday, Aug. 27 HM, Minneapolis Ballroom, Salon D, 3rd Floor MCC, Room 103, Sections D-F, Level 1 HM, Minneapolis Ballroom, Salons D-G, 3rd Floor 8:30 a.m. 2 p.m. Noon

10 THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION Americanism Convention Subcommittee AMER Employment & Veterans Internal Af airs Convention Committee Joint Sunday, Aug. 26 Preference Committee VE&E Meeting: Membership Convention and Other HM, Minneapolis Ballroom, Salon D, 3rd Floor Saturday, Aug. 25 Internal Matters Convention Subcommittees 8:30 a.m. HM, Marquette VIII & IX, 2nd Floor INT AFF 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 26 Americanism Resolutions HM, Minneapolis Ballroom, Salon A, 3rd Floor Screening Committee AMER Employment & Veterans Preference 9:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 24 Convention Subcommittee VE&E HM, Marquette V, 2nd Floor Sunday, Aug. 26 Law and Order & Homeland Security 9 a.m. HM, Minneapolis Ballroom, Salon C, 3rd Floor Committee NS 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 25 Children & Youth Committee AMER MCC, Room 101, Sections A-C, Level 1 Saturday, Aug. 25 Finance Commission FIN 9 a.m. HM, Minneapolis Ballroom, Salons A-C, Level 3 Saturday, Aug. 25 8:30 a.m. HM, Symphony I, 2nd Floor Law and Order & Homeland Security 9 a.m. Convention Subcommittee NS Children & Youth Convention Subcommittee Sunday, Aug. 26 AMER Finance Convention Committee FIN MCC, Room 101, Sections A-C, Level 1 Sunday, Aug. 26 Sunday, Aug. 26 9 a.m. HM, Minneapolis Ballroom, Salon D, 3rd Floor MCC, Room 103, Sections E & F, Level 1 8:30 a.m. 9 a.m. Legislative Commission LEGIS Saturday, Aug. 25 Constitution & By-Laws Committee ADMIN Foreign Departments and Outlying Posts Study MCC, Room 102, Section A, Level 1 Saturday, Aug. 25 Committee INT AFF 9 a.m. HM, Minneapolis Ballroom, Salon D, 3rd Floor Saturday, Aug. 25 8:30 a.m. MCC, Room 103, Section C, Level 1 Legislation Convention Committee LEGIS 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26 Constitutional Amendments Convention MCC, Room 102, Section A, Level 1 Committee ADMIN Foreign Relations Committee NS 9 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 26 Saturday, Aug. 25 HM, Minneapolis Ballroom, Salon B, 3rd Floor MCC, Room 101, Sections A-C, Level 1 Marketing Commission MKTG 9 a.m. 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 25 HM, Marquette I-III, 2nd Floor Convention Commission CONV Foreign Relations Convention Subcommittee 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 25 NS HM, Duluth, 3rd Floor Sunday, Aug. 26 Media & Communications Commission and 8 a.m. MCC, Room 101, Sections A-C, Level 1 Media & Communications Council M&C 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 25 Conventional Armed Forces Committee NS HM, Marquette IV & V, 2nd Floor Saturday, Aug. 25 Health Administration Committee VA&R 9 a.m. MCC, Room 101, Sections A-C, Level 1 Saturday, Aug. 25 9 a.m. MCC, Room 101, Sections D & E, Level 1 Membership & Post Activities Committee MBSP 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 25 Conventional Armed Forces HM, Minneapolis Ballroom, Salon E, 3rd Floor Convention Subcommittee NS Health Administration Convention 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 26 Subcommittee VA&R MCC, Room 101, Sections A-C, Level 1 Sunday, Aug. 26 Membership Convention Subcommittee MBSP 9 a.m. MCC, Room 101, Sections D & E, Level 1 Sunday, Aug. 26 9 a.m. HM, Minneapolis Ballroom, Salon A, 3rd Floor Credentials & Rules Convention Committee 9:30 a.m. INT AFF Internal Af airs Commission Sunday, Aug. 26 INT AFF Military Benef ts & Quality HM, Minneapolis Ballroom, Salon A, 3rd Floor Saturday, Aug. 25 of Life Committee NS 8:30 a.m. HM, Marquette VI, 2nd Floor Saturday, Aug. 25 8:30 a.m. MCC, Room 101, Sections A-C, Level 1 Emblem Committee EMB 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 25 HM, Marquette VII, 2nd Floor Military Benef ts & Quality 8:30 a.m. of Life Convention Subcommittee NS Sunday, Aug. 26 MCC, Room 101, Sections A-C, Level 1 9 a.m.

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NALPA Annual Meeting National Security Convention Committee Veterans Af airs & Rehabilitation Commission Sunday, Aug. 26 Joint Meeting: Aerospace Convention Joint Meeting: Health Administration MCC, Room 103, Section C, Level 1 Subcommittee, Conventional Armed Committee, National Cemetery Committee, 9 a.m. Forces Convention Subcommittee, Foreign Veterans Benef ts Committee and Veterans Relations Convention Subcommittee, Law Af airs & Rehabilitation Council VA&R National Cemetery Committee VA&R and Order & Homeland Security Convention Saturday, Aug. 25 Saturday, Aug. 25 Subcommittee, Military Benef ts & Quality of MCC, Room 101, Sections D & E, Level 1 MCC, Room 101, Sections D & E, Level 1 Life Convention Subcommittee, National Guard 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. & Reserve Forces Convention Subcommittee, Veterans Af airs & Rehabilitation Convention National Cemetery Convention Subcommittee and Unconventional Forces & Intelligence Committee Joint Meeting: Health VA&R Convention Subcommittee NS Administration Convention Subcommittee, Sunday, Aug. 26 Sunday, Aug. 26 National Cemetery Convention Subcommittee MCC, Room 101, Sections D & E, Level 1 MCC, Room 101, Sections A-C, Level 1 and Veterans Benef ts Convention 9 a.m. 9 a.m. Subcommittee VA&R National Convention General Sessions ADMIN Other Internal Matters Convention Sunday, Aug. 26 Tuesday, Aug. 28 – Thursday, Aug. 30 Subcommittee INT AFF MCC, Room 101, Sections D & E, Level 1 MCC, Hall B, Level 1 Sunday, Aug. 26 9 a.m. 8 a.m. HM, Minneapolis Ballroom, Salon A, 3rd Floor Veterans Af airs & Rehabilitation Resolutions 9:30 a.m. National Convention Resolutions Screening Committee VA&R Assignment Committee LIB Parade Meeting CONV Friday, Aug. 24 Thursday, Aug. 23 – Saturday, Aug. 25 Saturday, Aug. 25 MCC, Room 101, Section E, Level 1 HM, Conrad C, 2nd Floor MCC, Room 103, Sections D-F, Level 1 8 a.m. 8 a.m. 2 p.m. Veterans Benef ts Committee VA&R National Executive Committee Meeting, Post-Convention National Executive Committee Saturday, Aug. 25 Post-Convention ADMIN Meeting ADMIN MCC, Room 101, Sections D & E, Level 1 Thursday, Aug. 30 Thursday, Aug. 30 8:30 a.m. MCC, Room 101, Sections C-E, Level 1 MCC, Room 101, Sections C-E, Level 1 Veterans Benef ts Convention 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. Subcommittee VA&R National Executive Committee Meeting, POW-MIA Update (during National Security Sunday, Aug. 26 Pre-Convention ADMIN Commission meeting) NS MCC, Room 101, Sections D & E, Level 1 Monday, Aug. 27 Saturday, Aug. 25 9 a.m. MCC, Room 101, Sections C-E, Level 1 MCC, Room 101, Sections A-C, Level 1 Veterans Education, Other Benef ts & 9 a.m. 9 a.m. Homelessness Committee VE&E National Guard & Reserve Forces Committee NS Pre-Convention National Executive Committee Saturday, Aug. 25 Saturday, Aug. 25 Meeting ADMIN HM, Marquette VIII & IX, 2nd Floor MCC, Room 101, Sections A-C, Level 1 Monday, Aug. 27 8:30 a.m. 9 a.m. MCC, Room 101, Sections C-E, Level 1 Veterans Education, Other Benef ts & 9 a.m. National Guard & Reserve Forces Convention Homelessness Convention Subcommittee VE&E Subcommittee NS Sgt.-At-Arms Meeting ADMIN Sunday, Aug. 26 Sunday, Aug. 26 Monday, Aug. 27 HM, Minneapolis Ballroom, Salon C, 3rd Floor MCC, Room 101, Sections A-C, Level 1 MCC, Room 101, Sections A & B, Level 1 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 8 a.m. Veterans Employment & Education Commission National Security Commission (includes Unconventional Forces & Intelligence Joint Meeting: Employment & Veterans POW/MIA Update) Joint Meeting: Aerospace Committee NS Preference Committee, Veterans Education, Committee, Conventional Armed Forces Saturday, Aug. 25 Other Benef ts & Homelessness Committee, Committee, Foreign Relations Committee, Law MCC, Room 101, Sections A-C, Level 1 and Veterans Employment & Education Council and Order & Homeland Security Committee, 9 a.m. VE&E Military Benef ts & Quality of Life Committee, Saturday, Aug. 25 Unconventional Forces & Intelligence National Guard & Reserve Forces Committee, HM, Marquette VIII & IX, 2nd Floor Convention Subcommittee NS Unconventional Forces & Intelligence 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 26 Committee NS MCC, Room 101, Sections A-C, Level 1 Saturday, Aug. 25 9 a.m. MCC, Room 101, Sections A-C, Level 1 9 a.m.

12 THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION Veterans Employment & Education Convention National Headquarters Staf Of ces CONV Membership Training Utilizing Subject Matter Committee Joint Meeting: Employment & Wednesday, Aug. 22 – Thursday, Aug. 30 Experts MBSP Veterans Preference Convention Subcommittee MCC, Hall A, Lower Level Saturday, Aug. 25 and Monday, Aug. 27 and Veterans Education, Other Benef ts & 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 8/22, 8/23, 8/24, 8/25, 8/27, 8/28 and MCC, Hall C (Stage), Level 1 Homelessness Convention Subcommittee VE&E 8/29 9 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 26 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. 8/26 Patriotic Memorial Service AMER HM, Minneapolis Ballroom, Salon C, 3rd Floor 8 a.m. to close of convention 8/30 Sunday, Aug. 26 9 a.m. Shipping & Document Center SHIP MCC, Auditorium, Level 1 Veterans Employment & Education Resolutions Wednesday, Aug. 22 – Thursday, Aug. 30 11 a.m. Screening Committee VE&E MCC, Hall A, Lower Level The American Legion Employment Innovation Friday, Aug. 24 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 8/22, 8/23, 8/24, 8/25, 8/27, 8/28 and Task Force VE&E HM, Red Wing Room, 3rd Floor 8/29 Monday, Aug. 27 9 a.m. 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. 8/26 HM, Marquette, VIII & IX, 2nd Floor 8 a.m. to close of convention 8/30 Western Caucus 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28 Women-Owned Small Business Conference MCC, Room 101, Sections C-E, Level 1 PATRIOTIC MEMORIAL VE&E 2:30 p.m. SERVICE, SEMINARS, Friday, Aug. 24 Youth Cadet Law Enforcement TRAINING AND HM, Symphony Ballroom II & III, 2rd Floor Committee AMER WORKSHOPS 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 25 Centennial Film Festival M&C Women-Owned Small Business Conference HM, Red Wing Room, 3rd Floor Monday, Aug. 27 Breakout No. 1 VE&E 6:30 a.m. MCC, Room 102, Sections A & B, Level 1 Friday, Aug. 24 Youth Education Committee AMER 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. HM, Rochester, 3rd Floor Saturday, Aug. 25 8 a.m. Credentialing Task Force Roundtable VE&E HM, Minneapolis Ballroom, Salons A-C, 3rd Floor Monday, Aug. 27 Women-Owned Small Business Conference 8:30 a.m. HM, Symphony I, 2nd Floor Breakout No. 2 VE&E 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 24 HM, The Gallery, Lobby Level OTHER Digital Media Training Workshop M&C 8 a.m. Monday, Aug. 27 Distinguished Guest Registration CONV MCC, Room 102, Sections E & F, Level 1 Thursday, Aug. 23 – Wednesday, Aug. 29 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. MCC, Room 101, Section J, Level 1 Anyone can attend any meeting not in executive 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 8/23, 8/24, 8/25 and 8/27 District Commanders Training session. However, you may want to consult the 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. 8/26 (Incoming) MBSP Executive Of ce (MCC, Hall A, Lower Level) for 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 8/28 and 8/29 Monday, Aug. 27 guidance. HM, Marquette IV-VII 2nd Floor Exhibit Hall & Emblem Sales Store CONV 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 24 – Tuesday, Aug. 28 MCC, Hall C, Level 1 Employment Workshops – Civilian Résumé, 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 8/24, 8/25 and 8/27 Financial Literacy and Federal Résumé VE&E 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. 8/26 and 8/28 Tuesday, Aug. 28 HM, Minneapolis Ballroom, Salon C, 3rd Floor Finance Of ce FIN 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 23 – Thursday, Aug. 30 MCC, Room L100, Section J, Lower Level Hiring Our Heroes Transition 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 8/23, 8/24, 8/25, 8/27, 8/28 and 8/29 and Benef ts Career Fair VE&E 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. 8/26 Tuesday, Aug. 28 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. 8/30 HM, Marquette Ballroom, 2nd Floor 1 p.m. Media Center M&C Saturday, Aug. 25 – Thursday, Aug. 30 Homeless Site Visit VE&E MCC, L100, Sections F & G, Lower Level Monday, Aug. 27 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION 13 LEGION TRAINING

Photo by Lucas Carter

MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS EXHIBIT BOOTH CENTENNIAL ART PRINT SIGNING Friday, Aug. 24 to Tuesday, Aug. 28 (Exhibit Hall hours) Saturday, Aug. 25, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and noon to 1:30 p.m. MCC, Hall C, Level 1 MCC, Hall C, First Floor The multimedia exhibit “The Greatest Legislation: An American Legion Acclaimed artist Matt Hall will sign lithographic prints of the “Legacy Centennial Salute to the GI Bill” is the main attraction in the Media & Vision” painting he produced for the Legion’s 100th anniversary. & Communications area. The exhibit, which has been traveling the Lithographs can be purchased through Emblem Sales – $49.95 for nation, tells the story of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, signed and hand-numbered (1-500) artist editions and $29.95 for the dramatic f ght for its passage, how it transformed the world, and unsigned open editions. the changes it has undergone in the 21st century. The exhibit includes DIGITAL MEDIA WORKSHOP artifacts and video kiosks. Monday, Aug. 27, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Media & Communications Division staf will be on hand to answer MCC, Room 102, Sections E & F, 1st Floor visitors’ questions about the centennial, the new national Legacy & Vision web platform and more. Also available will be information on Post, district and department webmasters, editors and public relations the National American Legion Press Association (NALPA), and the specialists will learn how to focus on membership promotion using the opportunity to join. Web, social media, email marketing and public relations. Attendees will learn how to build awareness and improve communications at their CENTENNIAL FILM FESTIVAL posts; create community and strengthen their posts’ brand identity Monday, Aug. 27, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through marketing, Facebook and Twitter; and learn how to use free MCC, Room 102, Sections A & B, 1st Floor online tools to collect membership dues. The American Legion has been included or featured in dozens of f lms www.legion.org/register throughout the years, including 1938, when no fewer than six motion pictures contained Legion or Sons of The American Legion themes. A selection of those f lms will be played, according to a schedule that will be posted.

14 THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION MEMBERSHIP TRAINING VETERANS EMPLOYMENT & EDUCATION MCC, Hall C, First Floor DIVISION EVENTS Legion subject-matter experts will be conducting free mini-workshops Employment Workshops: Civilian Résumé, Financial Literacy & on various subjects. Each class will last between 30 and 45 minutes, Federal Résumé including time for questions. Tuesday, Aug. 28, 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 25 HM, Minneapolis Ballroom, Salon C, 3rd Floor 9 a.m. How to Extend the Volunteer Network – Jef Chapman, Hiring Our Heroes Transition and Benef ts Career Fair Membership Marketing Coordinator, Membership Division Tuesday, Aug. 28, 1 p.m. 10 a.m. Traits of Great Posts – Jef Chapman HM, Marquette Ballroom, 2nd Floor 11 a.m. Department of Veterans Af airs Caregiver Program – Warren Women-Owned Small Business Conference Goldstein, Assistant Director for Health Policy, National Veterans Af airs Friday, Aug. 24, 8 a.m. & Rehabilitation Division HM, Symphony Ballroom II & III, 2nd Floor Noon Retention Conundrum – Jef Chapman Women-Owned Small Business Conference Breakout No. 1 Friday, Aug. 24, 8 a.m. 1 p.m. Recruitment Through Personal Contact – Chad Woodburn, HM, Rochester, 3rd Floor Membership Director, Department of Illinois Women-Owned Small Business Conference Breakout No. 2 2 p.m. MyLegion.org Basic Overview – Libby Vickers, Product Support Friday, Aug. 24, 8 a.m. Specialist, Information Technology Division HM, The Gallery, Lobby Level Monday, Aug. 27 www.legion.org/register 9 a.m. Traits of Great Posts – Jef Chapman 10 a.m. How to Extend the Volunteer Network – Jef Chapman 11 a.m. Integrative Health and Wellness Program – Judy Wagner, DNP/ NP, Co-Director, Integrative Health Program, Minneapolis VA Health Care System Noon Retention Conundrum – Jef Chapman 1 p.m. Recruitment Through Personal Contact – Chad Woodburn 2 p.m. MyLegion.org Post Membership Processing – Libby Vickers MILLION VETERAN PROGRAM EXHIBIT BOOTH Friday, Aug. 24 to Tuesday, Aug. 28 (Exhibit Hall hours) MCC, Hall C, Level 1 VA’s Million Veteran Program – an initiative to build the world’s largest database of genetic, exposure, lifestyle and health information with the Photo by Clay Lomneth help of veterans who donate DNA samples – will again be part of the national convention exhibit hall. The program has set a goal to welcome 100 new participants into the study each day of the convention, in honor of the Legion’s 100th anniversary.

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Greetings, American Legion members! Welcome to Minneapolis and your 100th National Convention. What an exciting REGISTRATION journey it has been working with you, The Thursday, Aug. 23 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. American Legion and the entire American Legion Family these past 12 months. Friday, Aug. 24 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Commander Rohan’s theme of “Family Saturday, Aug. 25 8 a.m. – noon First” helped set the tone for the year as we embarked on service to veterans, children CONVENTION COMMITTEE MEETINGS and youth, and our communities. Joining Friday, Aug. 24 8:30 a.m. together as partners, we have worked diligently to promote the ideals and NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS principles of The American Legion. Friday, Aug. 24 10 a.m. Danny Smith Everywhere our travels led us we saw National Commander dedicated members coming together, Sunday, Aug. 26 2 p.m. Nebraska working together as family, in service to God and country. Our main theme as Sons of The American Legion this past year has been “Following Their Footsteps ... Making History,” a theme which def nitely ref ects our mission and goal. This has indeed been a FRIDAY, AUG. 24 Membership Committee Report and year marked with many historic events, many of which we shared with you. We 10 a.m. Awards were there when you, The American Legion, elected the f rst-ever female Pre-Convention NEC Meeting veteran to serve as national commander. We continued to “Make History” Child Welfare Foundation Committee throughout the year, in service to you and those very ideals and principles on 1 p.m. Awards which The American Legion was founded. We assisted with your “Family First” Call to Order Presentation of National History Book theme supporting your Endowment Fund and National Emergency Fund, along Salute to the Colors Contest Awards with continued support of your Child Welfare Foundation. Now we are here with you again, helping you celebrate your 100th National Invocation Veterans Af airs & Rehabilitation Convention. Congratulations on a century of service to veterans, children and Pledge of Allegiance Committee Report and Awards youth, and your communities. We wish you well as you head into your second Internal Af airs Committee Report century of service and pledge our continued support. Remember this: together Preamble to the Constitution of the we can, and together we will, make a dif erence! God bless all of you. Sons of The American Legion Americanism Committee Report and Reading of the Convention Call Awards Your comrade in service, Roll Call Presentation of the Community Service Scrapbook Awards Opening Remarks Children & Youth Committee Report Welcome from Host Detachment and Awards Salute to the Colors Veterans Education and Employment Recess Report Danny Smith National Vice Commanders Reports National Commander SATURDAY, AUG. 25 Legislative and Rules Committee 9 a.m. Report Call to Order Finance Committee Report Salute to the Colors Constitution and By-Laws Committee Invocation Report Pledge of Allegiance Final Report of the Credentials Roll Call Committee Legislative and Rules Committee Recess Final Report of the National 2 p.m. Commander Area Caucuses (or immediately First Report of Credentials following recess) Committee

16 THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION SUNDAY, AUG. 26 Introduction of 2018 National Sons 10:30 a.m. Retirement of Colors 8 a.m. of The American Legion Color Guard Recess for Joint Memorial Service Final Adjournment Call to Order Champions 11 a.m. 2 p.m. Salute to the Colors Special Order of Business Joint Memorial Service Post-Convention NEC Meeting Invocation Nominations of Sons of The American 12:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance Legion National Of cers Call to Order Roll Call Election of Of cers Salute to the Colors National Convention Memorial Service National Commander Installation of Newly Elected Of cers National Vice Commanders (5) Benediction 2017 – 2018 NATIONAL OFFICERS National Commander Danny Smith Nebraska National Chaplain James “Jim” Noble New Jersey National Vice Commanders National Historian Jerry J. Cole Nebraska East Kenneth P. Warner Pennsylvania National Judge Advocate Joseph Paviglianti Texas South Mark A. Cannito South Carolina National Sergeant-At-Arms George B. Sevick Jr. Nebraska Central Joseph R. Navarrete New Mexico National Assistant Midwest Jay E. Marsden Missouri Sergeants-At-Arms Mathew Chebro Georgia West Donald S. Ramirez California Lyle Larson Kansas National Adjutant Anthony W. Wright Pennsylvania Raymond P. Giehll III Indiana National Assistant Brian K. Walters Pennsylvania Adjutant Emeritus Harold E. Thompson Jr. Nebraska Gregory A. Falco New York National Assistant Adjutants James “Ed” Sheubrooks Florida National Commander’s Aide David L. Rippe Nebraska David Ridenour Indiana Robert J. Avery New York Scott A. Williams Virginia Jef rey E. Hicks New Jersey Scott J. Thornton Ohio PAST NATIONAL COMMANDERS 1968 Michael Seaton California 1985 Woodrow L. Mudge† Colorado 2002 Clif ord A. Smith Massachusetts 1969 Robert McBride Ohio 1986 Royce Doucet† Louisiana 2003 Steve C. Laws North Carolina 1970 J.R. Stillwell Illinois 1987 Douglas Bible Minnesota 2004 Neal C. Warnken Kansas 1971 J.R. Stillwell Illinois 1988 Richard L. League Maryland 2005 Michael J. Deacon Iowa 1972 John Smolinsky Massachusetts 1989 David Faust Wisconsin 2006 William L. Sparwasser Maryland 1973 Robert Faust California 1990 Charles R. Belles Virginia 2007 Earl R. Ruttkofsky Michigan 1974 James Hartman Maryland 1991 Robert A. Worrel Indiana 2008 Raymond P. Giehll Jr. Indiana 1975 Gregory Reis Illinois 1992 Eugene L. Sacco California 2009 Thomas E. Cisna Illinois 1976 Grant Jamieson Michigan 1993 Charles Rigsby† Michigan 2010 Mark E. Arneson Georgia 1977 Charles Gannon Maryland 1994 Roland D. Matteson Arizona 2011 David L. Dew Texas 1978 John M. Sherrard California 1995 Joseph Mayne Minnesota 2012 James K. Roberts III Florida 1979 Richard Kepler† Florida 1996 John T. Dietz Kentucky 2013 Christopher J. Huntzinger Pennsylvania 1980 Ernest Wilson Jr.† New Jersey 1997 Jack E. Jordan Texas 2014 Joseph Gladden Maryland 1981 Donald Willison† Pennsylvania 1998 William E. Matoska Maryland 2015 Michael W. Moss Colorado 1982 David P. Stephens Indiana 1999 Byron J. Robichaux Louisiana 2016 Kevin Collier Alaska 1983 Christopher R. Cerullo New York 2000 Richard L. Cook Oklahoma 2017 Jef C. Frain Arizona 1984 Fred Hartline Ohio 2001 Kevin N. Winkelmann Texas PAST NATIONAL COMMANDERS BY VOTE OF NATIONAL CONVENTION 2009 Patrick J. Shea† Ohio †Deceased 2017 Brian J. O’Hearne Massachusetts

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Page 18 STANDING RULES

As contained in the “Uniform Code of Procedure for the Organization of National Conventions of The American Legion,” the following rules of convention are authorized under Article V, Section 6, of the National Constitution of The American Legion:

1. Robert’s Rules of Order Newly the question: “Shall the chair be of the National Convention, a each department delegation Revised shall be the authority on sustained?” judge of election and such number chairman shall deliver a written parliamentary procedure, with the 8. When the poll of any department of tellers as deemed necessary, ballot to the tellers. Such ballots following modif cations set forth delegation is demanded by a provided that the total tellers so shall be in the hands of the tellers herein. delegate of such department, the appointed shall be an odd number. before communication is made 2. Delegates desiring to make a National Convention secretary In a contested election, candidates to the national commander for motion or address the National shall poll the vote without going to the ballot shall each announcement of the results. Convention shall rise, address the discussion of the question being be entitled to one teller of their 24. Those recognized by the national chair as appropriate and state voted upon. choice. commander shall be entitled to a their name and the name of their 9. On the roll calls, each delegation 18. Nominations for national of cers respectful hearing, and the chair department before proceeding. chairman shall poll their shall be from the f oor on roll call shall have the authority to clear 3. Debate shall be limited to f ve delegation on the f oor and of the departments alphabetically the gallery or the f oor or have minutes for each speaker. announce its vote. arranged. Each department may the sergeants-at-arms escort present as many candidates as it from the National Convention 4. Debate on any one subject 10. A delegation secretary, if not an chooses. anyone creating a disturbance or presented to the National accredited delegate or alternate, interfering with orderly procedure. Convention shall be limited to two shall be seated with the secretary’s 19. Nominating speeches for national hours except under such special delegation. of cers shall be limited to f ve 25. None of the above rules shall minutes each. Not more than be construed as preventing an rule as the National Convention 11. Past national commanders’ shall adopt prior to debate. two seconding speeches shall be alternate delegate from serving on votes shall be cast with their made for any candidate, and said a National Convention committee. 5. Only two delegates from any one delegations. speeches shall be limited to three 26. The consent of two-thirds of the delegation shall be permitted the 12. Only accredited delegates or minutes. f oor on any one question. Where voting strength of the National their alternates shall participate, 20. When more than two candidates Convention is necessary for disagreement exists within a directly or indirectly, in a viva voce delegation, one delegate shall be are nominated for any of ce, suspension of the rules of the vote on any subject before the balloting shall continue until one National Convention. permitted to speak on each side National Convention. of the question. Upon a division candidate receives a majority 27. Any amendment to any resolution 13. Department delegations may of the question, however, this rule of the votes of the National or report originating on the f oor arrive at a vote in such manner as shall be applied separately for Convention, except in the election shall be presented in writing and they choose, but shall announce each division. of national vice commanders. transmitted to the presiding of cer it in terms of full units and not 6. The f oor shall be permitted only 21. In a contested election for national at the time of the introduction of in terms of a fractional part of a vice commanders, balloting shall such amendment. once to any individual delegate vote. The vote of any delegate on any one question, except continue until (a) majorities and 28. Special rules applying to specif c absent and not represented by (b) pluralities are established for by a two-thirds vote of the an alternate shall be cast by the issues or order of business shall National Convention. Chairmen one or more candidates under be written and presented to majority of the delegates present the following provisions: If, on of convention committees may from the department. the National Convention by speak as frequently as may be any ballot taken, less than f ve the convention committee on 14. There shall be no unit rule of necessary in connection with candidates receive the necessary Credentials & Rules for adoption voting. the reports of their committees. majority to elect, the candidate by majority vote at least one hour The presiding of cer shall not 15. Voting shall be by acclamation, or candidates receiving a majority before such issue, or order, is to entertain any motion which will except when a roll call is vote shall be declared elected and be considered unless such rule is curtail further debate without demanded by the chairman of at a new ballot shall be taken for the agreed to by unanimous consent af ording the committee chairman least three departments. Election remaining number of places to of the f nal session. Special rules an opportunity to make the f nal of national of cers shall be by roll be f lled. The candidate receiving shall prevail only in the National statement of the debate. call. the lowest number of votes on Convention adopting them. Any the preceding ballot shall be 16. In the event a department has not delegate may apply for a special 7. Decisions on rules of debate disqualif ed. Except, should two provided the method by which rule to the convention committee or parliamentary order by the candidates remain to f ll one place, alternates shall be designated on Credentials & Rules or may presiding of cer may be subject a new ballot shall be taken. to appeal by any two delegates to serve in the place of absent appeal to the National Convention under a point of order. Such appeal delegates, the chairman of the 22. The National Convention will for such special rule provided the shall take precedence over any delegation shall make such nominate and elect a national rule be presented in writing, be pending questions and shall be designation. commander, and f ve national vice read once from the platform, and commanders, in this sequence. shall lay upon the table at least decided forthwith. An appeal from 17. Prior to the election of national one hour before the vote thereon the decision of the chair shall be of cers, the national commander 23. At the conclusion of balloting is taken. put to the National Convention on shall appoint, subject to approval on national vice commanders,

THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION 19 SPECIAL GUESTS

MELISSA STOCKWELL Master of Ceremonies In 2002, Melissa Stockwell graduated from the University of Colorado and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Army as part of the Transportation Corps. Two years later, she deployed with the 1st Cavalry Division to Baghdad. On April 13, 2004, Stockwell was on a routine convoy when her Humvee was hit by a roadside bomb. The blast resulted in the amputation of her left leg above the knee, and she became the f rst American woman to ever lose a limb in active combat. After a year of rehab at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, she was medically retired with a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. She quickly adapted into a life of sports, and went on to swim in the 2008 Beijing Paralympics before turning to the sport of triathlon in 2009. She is a three-time paratriathlon world champion and a bronze medalist from the 2016 Rio Paralympics. Stockwell is co-founder of the Chicago-based Dare2tri Paratriathlon Club, where she helps get other athletes with disabilities into the sport of triathlon. Stockwell travels the nation for her career as a motivational speaker. General Motors, BP, the Chicago Bears, Coldwell Banker, Deloitte and other companies and organizations have praised her speeches as “inspirational, unforgettable and leaving the audience wanting to better every aspect of their life.” In 2015, she gave a TEDx talk in Vail, Colo., and brought the crowd to its feet.

20 THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION SIDEBARSIDEBAR TEXTEXTT

HON. ELIZABETH DOLE Distinguished Service Medal Elizabeth Dole launched her public service For God and Country career in 1960 working on the Kennedy-Johnson we associate ourselves presidential campaign, and has served in several together for the administrations – up to and including the cabinet following purposes: secretaryships of Transportation and Labor (under To uphold and defend dif erent presidents). the Constitution of Dole also served as president of the American Red Cross during the 1990s, and U.S. senator the United States from her native North Carolina in the 2000s. of America; In between, she assisted in her husband Bob’s to maintain law presidential campaign. and order; After Bob’s stay at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Dole in 2012 founded to foster and the Elizabeth Dole Foundation “to support perpetuate a one military caregivers after witnessing the hardships hundred percent these spouses, parents, siblings and friends Americanism; of wounded, ill and injured veterans and to preserve the servicemembers face.” 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 DAMON FAUST the classes and Firefi ghter of the Year Award the masses; Faust started as a volunteer f ref ghter with to make right the Estacada, Ore., Rural Fire District 69 in 2016. He master of might; developed a district “Veterans to Firef ghters” program, which uses f re services and to promote peace and commitment to the community as transition aids good will on earth; for former servicemembers. Faust is an Army veteran. While serving with to safeguard and the 3rd Infantry Division in Baghdad in 2005, transmit to posterity he rescued two badly injured civilians from a the principles of burning building. justice, freedom and democracy; to consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.

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BRETT WALSH Law Enforcement Offi cer of the Year Award Walsh has worked for the Fuquay-Varina, N.C., Police Department since 2008, in the Patrol and Special Operations divisions. He serves as a trainer and instructor in several dif erent areas. In 2016, Walsh provided vital leadership experience in a domestic murder/suicide case that allowed him to protect his fellow of cers. Walsh is a Marine Corps veteran who served from 2000 to 2004, including a deployment as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. He is active in his community, from Cof ee with a Cop events to coaching youth sports.

RACE-TO-THE-TOP WINNERS The Race to the Top award is given to district commanders who attain at least 100 percent of the district’s assigned membership objective by March 31. Ronald F. Bradstreet, Hoover, Ala. Holly Lewis, Colliers, W.Va. Jimmy L. Mitchell, Fresno, Texas Gregory A. Spight, Detroit FOURTH ESTATE AWARD WINNERS The Fourth Estate Award has been presented annually since 1958 for outstanding achievement in the f eld of journalism. Broadcast: KARE-TV, Minneapolis, “Disconnects, Delays and a Pattern of Denial” Print: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee, “Mexico Blackouts” Internet: The War Horse, “Marines United” SPIRIT OF SERVICE AWARD

SPIRIT OF SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS The Spirit of Service Award, now in its 19th year, is given to outstanding military professionals in each of the f ve service branches and the National Guard who are actively committed to volunteer community service during their of -duty hours. Each servicemember is selected by his or her command of ce. The winners will receive trophies from National Commander Denise H. Rohan, as well as a one-year membership in The American Legion. They also participate in the national convention parade.

Air Force Staf Sgt. Robert P. Air National Guard Staf Sgt. Andrews, based at Dover Air Heather J. Hyon, based at Joint Force Base, Del., has served as the Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., organizer and/or point of contact helps at-risk youth and combats for various events and initiatives homelessness simultaneously. in the Delaware area. These She is actively involved in include a transition summit, three Philadelphia’s only all-youth dif erent parades (Armed Forces homeless shelter, and goes Day, the holidays and St. Patrick’s beyond the shelter to serve those Day), Habitat for Humanity, and most in need of help. This includes serving as an assistant high school raising money with a “Sleep Out” wrestling coach and referee/judge event, where donors themselves for a state robotics competition. sleep on the streets.

Coast Guard Machinery Navy Petty Of cer 2nd Class Technician 2nd Class Brian Gogo Sha’nae Wilson, based at Joint is based at Station Apra Harbor Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, in his native Guam. According to donated 160 hours in 2017 to his nomination letter, he “skillfully local youth sports organizations, utilized his local network of coaching f ag football, baseball contacts to discover volunteer and basketball. She also provided opportunities in which he could 227 hours of family counseling incorporate eager volunteers and individual/group sessions for from various Coast Guard units at-risk youth and their families, in Guam.” Special benef ciaries of and took on preservation his ef orts are children – he is a opportunities with USS Missouri Big Brother, and helped develop a and the Ford Island Pacif c rapid ID method for Amber Alerts. Aviation Museum.

Army Sgt. Drew Hunnicutt, based at Fort Benning, Ga., donated more than 2,498 hours in 2017 to an area humane society (an average of about 48 hours a week). He played with the animals, helped train and otherwise prepare them for adoption, took The Marine Corps’ Spirit of them for walks, cleaned their living Service recipient for 2018 will be areas, and provided foster care. announced during the general He also volunteers with children, session. spending time at local children’s hospitals and schools.

THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION 23 YOUTH CHAMPIONS

2018 ORATORICAL CHAMPION 2018 EAGLE SCOUT OF THE YEAR Carlissa Frederich Michael John Ankner Paducah, Ky. Denver Sponsored by Post 73, Murray, Ky. Ankner, a junior at Denver East High School and Frederich, a high school senior, won the 81st a member of Boy Scout Troop 199, received a American Legion Oratorical Contest in Indianapolis $10,000 scholarship as the American Legion 2018 in April. She received an $18,000 college Eagle Scout of the Year. scholarship. For his Eagle Scout project, Ankner worked with Her speech focused on the Constitution’s founding more than 35 businesses and his troop to six principles (federalism, tripartite system, redevelop the grounds at the Denver Indian checks and balances, popular sovereignty, Center, which provides career, community and republicanism, and liberty through the Bill of family services to Native American youth. His Rights). “The founders designed a system of limited government,” she said. project provided the center with a f re pit and “They gave us that right and it is our responsibility to preserve that given gift natural rock benches to support “cultural transmission through storytelling,” and preserve limited government.” a garden, and an art display space decorated with a 50-pound glass mosaic. Ankner raised nearly $20,000 for the project and provided 356 volunteer hours. Frederich will attend Brigham Young University this fall.

2017 AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM CAPTAIN 2017 BOYS NATION PRESIDENT Trace Henry Darius Thomas Tupelo, Miss. Phenix City, Ala. Sponsored by Lee County Post 49, Tupelo Thomas was elected president of American Legion Henry, a 2017 graduate of Mooreville High School Boys Nation at Marymount University in Arlington, in Mooreville, Miss., graduated fourth in his class, Va., in July 2017. and maintained a place on the Superintendent’s A student at Central High School, Thomas is active Honor Roll throughout his time in high school. in HOSA-Future Health Professionals and Future Henry’s intention was to attend Jones County Business Leaders of Alabama. Junior College, and eventually transfer to obtain a Thomas plans on attending the University of degree in civil engineering. Alabama and pursuing a career as a politician. Photo courtesy of Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal

2017 SHOOTING SPORTS CHAMPION 2017 SHOOTING SPORTS CHAMPION Emily Stith Hailey Smith Colorado Springs, Colo. Winthrop Harbor, Ill. Stith won the National Championship Precision Sponsored by Zion-Benton Post 865, Zion, Ill. Award at the 27th Annual American Legion Air Smith won the National Championship Sporter Rif e National Championship in Colorado Springs Award at the 27th Annual American Legion Air in July 2017. Rif e National Championship in Colorado Springs, Her total aggregate score was 2477 out of a Colo., in July 2017. possible 2509. Her total aggregate score was 2330.6 out of a Stith is a member of the NTCS Altius club. possible 2509. Smith is a member of the Zion Benton NJROTC.

24 THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION AMERICAN LEGION HONOR ROLL

PAST NATIONAL COMMANDERS 1919-2017 Franklin D’Olier† Stephen F. Chadwick† Preston J. Moore† John M. Carey† Harold L. Miller Pennsylvania 1919-20 Washington 1938-39 Oklahoma 1958-59 Michigan 1978-79 Virginia 1998-99 Frederic W. Galbraith Jr.† Raymond J. Kelly† Martin B. McKneally† Frank I. Hamilton† Alan G. Lance Sr. Ohio 1920-21 Michigan 1939-40 New York 1959-60 Indiana 1979-80 Idaho 1999-00 John G. Emery† Milo J. Warner† William R. Burke† Michael J. Kogutek† Ray G. Smith† Michigan 1921 Ohio 1940-41 California 1960-61 New York 1980-81 North Carolina 2000-01 Hanford MacNider† Lynn U. Stambaugh† Charles L. Bacon† Jack W. Flynt† Richard J. Santos Iowa 1921-22 North Dakota 1941-42 Missouri 1961-62 Texas 1981-82 Maryland 2001-02 Alvin M. Owsley† Roane Waring† James E. Powers† Al Keller Jr.† Ronald F. Conley Texas 1922-23 Tennessee 1942-43 Georgia 1962-63 Illinois 1982-83 Pennsylvania 2002-03 John R. Quinn† Warren H. Atherton† Hon. Daniel F. Foley† Keith Kreul† John A. Brieden III California 1923-24 California 1943-44 Minnesota 1963-64 Wisconsin 1983-84 Texas 2003-04 James A. Drain† Edward N. Scheiberling† Donald E. Johnson† Clarence M. Bacon Thomas P. Cadmus† District of Columbia 1924-25 New York 1944-45 Iowa 1964-65 Maryland 1984-85 Michigan 2004-05 John R. McQuigg† John Stelle† L. Eldon James† Dale L. Renaud† Thomas L. Bock Ohio 1925-26 Illinois 1945-46 Virginia 1965-66 Iowa 1985-86 Colorado 2005-06 Howard P. Savage† Paul H. Grif th† John E. Davis† James P. Dean† Paul A. Morin Illinois 1926-27 Pennsylvania 1946-47 North Dakota 1966-67 Mississippi 1986-87 Massachusetts 2006-07 Edward E. Spaf ord† James F. O’Neil† William E. Galbraith† John P. Comer Marty Conatser New York 1927-28 New Hampshire 1947-48 Nebraska 1967-68 Massachusetts 1987-88 Illinois 2007-08 Paul V. McNutt† Perry Brown† William C. Doyle† Hon. H.F. Gierke† David K. Rehbein Indiana 1928-29 Texas 1948-49 New Jersey 1968-69 North Dakota 1988-89 Iowa 2008-09 O. Lee Bodenhamer† George N. Craig† J. Milton Patrick† Miles S. Epling Clarence E. Hill Arkansas 1929-30 Indiana 1949-50 Oklahoma 1969-70 West Virginia 1989-90 Florida 2009-10 Ralph T. O’Neill† Erle Cocke Jr.† Alfred R. Chamie† Robert S. Turner Jimmie L. Foster Kansas 1930-31 Georgia 1950-51 California 1970-71 Georgia 1990-91 Alaska 2010-11 Henry L. Stevens Jr.† Donald R. Wilson† John H. Geiger † Dominic D. DiFrancesco Fang A. Wong North Carolina 1931-32 West Virginia 1951-52 Illinois 1971-72 Pennsylvania 1991-92 New York 2011-12 Louis A. Johnson† Lewis K. Gough† Joe L. Matthews † Roger A. Munson† James E. Koutz West Virginia 1932-33 California 1952-53 Texas 1972-73 Ohio 1992-93 Indiana 2012-13 Edward A. Hayes† Arthur J. Connell† Robert E.L. Eaton† Bruce Thiesen Daniel M. Dellinger Illinois 1933-34 Connecticut 1953-54 Maryland 1973-74 California 1993-94 Virginia 2013-14 Frank N. Belgrano Jr.† Seaborn P. Collins† James M. Wagonseller† William M. Detweiler Michael D. Helm California 1934-35 New Mexico 1954-55 Ohio 1974-75 Louisiana 1994-95 Nebraska 2014-15 Ray Murphy† J. Addington Wagner† Harry G. Wiles† Daniel A. Ludwig Harold D. Barnett Iowa 1935-36 Michigan 1955-56 Kansas 1975-76 Minnesota 1995-96 Georgia 2015-16 Harry W. Colmery† Dan Daniel† William J. Rogers† Joseph J. Frank Charles E. Schmidt Kansas 1936-37 Virginia 1956-57 Maine 1976-77 Missouri 1996-97 Oregon 2016-17 Daniel J. Doherty† John S. Gleason Jr.† Robert Charles Smith† Anthony G. Jordan Massachusetts 1937-38 Illinois 1957-58 Louisiana 1977-78 Maine 1997-98

PAST NATIONAL COMMANDERS BY VOTE OF NATIONAL CONVENTION Bennett Champ Clark† Henry D. Lindsley† Eric Fisher Wood† Maurice Stember† Robert W. Spanogle Missouri Texas Pennsylvania New York 1975 Michigan 2008 Presided at Paris Caucus, Presided at St. Louis Caucus, Temporary Chairman Hamilton Fish† Richard M. Pedro† March 1919 May 1919 and Secretary at Paris Caucus New York 1979 New York 2012 † † † Milton J. Foreman Theodore Roosevelt Jr. Thomas W. Miller E. Roy Stone Jr.† Illinois New York Nevada South Carolina 1987 Chairman, Executive Chairman Pro Tempore Committee at Paris Paris Caucus, March 1919

HONORARY NATIONAL COMMANDERS Gen. John J. Pershing† Marshal Ferdinand Foch† † Deceased

THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION 25 We are pleased to extend our Museum Member discount pricing to members of The American Legion. Call our team at 1-877-813-3329 x 511 or email [email protected] for more details.

A program of the Institute for the Study of War and Democracy

WITH ADDITIONAL PRESENTED BY SUPPORT FROM Featuring the pre-conference symposium THE GENERAL RAYMOND E. MASON JR. DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES ON The Two World Wars: 1914-1945 WORLD WAR II ENDOWMENT FUND

November 29 – December 1, 2018

Between 1914 and 1945, a generation of men and women spent their lives at war. Many Americans who experienced war in the trenches of Western Europe in World War I returned to liberate the same ground again in 1944. The military and political leaders of World War II learned the art of war from 1914 to 1918, and vowed not to repeat the mistakes of that war, and the flawed peace that ended it. The 2018 pre-conference symposium will explore the legacies, leadership lessons and tactics of World War I and the role its ending played in World War II’s beginning.

Conference Highlights Include:

Sir Antony Beevor and his new book The Battle of Arnhem: The Deadliest Airborne Operation of World War II “Battles NOT to Fight: Peleliu and the Huertgen Forest” with Richard Frank and Rick Atkinson “Why the Germans Lost” with James Holland and Robert Citino, PhD “Greatest Unheralded Commanders”

Register now before it sells out! For more details, call 1-877-813-3329 x 511 or email [email protected] for more details.

Page 26 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL RECIPIENTS

The American Legion Distinguished Service Medal is awarded after nominations are presented by the national commander, or by department action. The gold-based medallion is inscribed with the words “Distinguished Service” on the front. The reverse side of the medallion features the name of the recipient. The medal is awarded at the national convention, in recognition of outstanding service to the nation and to the ideals of The American Legion. Also presented is a walnut plaque with a gold-plated relief depicting the “Guardians of Freedom” and the name of the recipient. Read prof les of each recipient online: www.legion.org/distinguishedservicemedal

1953 Rep. Royal C. Johnson* 1982 President Ronald W. Reagan 1954 Maj. Gen. George A. White* 1983 Adm. Hyman G. Rickover 1955 Dr. Jonas E. Salk 1984 Sen. J. Strom Thurmond Maj. Gen. Ellard A. Walsh 1921 Marshal Ferdinand Foch of France 1985 Hon. Caspar W. Weinberger Adm. David Beatty of Great Britain 1956 Vice Adm. Joel T. Boone Fleet Adm. William F. Halsey Jr.* Charles Stewart Mott Gen. Baron Jacques of Belgium 1987 Hon. William H. Webster Gen. Armando Diaz of Italy 1957 Gen. Mark W. Clark M. Charles Bertrand of France Bishop Fulton J. Sheen 1988 Douglas Edwards 1922 Gen. John J. Pershing 1958 Bernard Mannes Baruch 1989 Hon. Howard H. Baker Jr. 1923 Adm. Robert E. Coontz Unknown servicemen of WWI, WWII 1990 Dr. Michael E. DeBakey and Korea, interred at the Tomb of Gen. Josef Haller of Poland the Unknowns, Arlington 1991 President George H.W. Bush 1926 Ignace Jan Paderewski of Poland National Cemetery* 1992 Richard Thornburgh 1927 Comte Francois Marie Robert Dejean 1959 Sen. Robert S. Kerr 1993 Gen. Colin Powell of France 1961 President John F. Kennedy 1994 Walter Annenberg 1928 Field Marshal Edmund Allenby 1962 Gen. Lucius D. Clay 1995 Crew of Enola Gay of Great Britain Dr. Thomas A. Dooley* (Paul W. Tibbets, Dutch Van Kirk, 1929 Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis 1963 Cardinal Francis Spellman Tom Ferebee, Dick Nelson and Bob Caron*) 1930 Adm. William S. Sims 1964 Dr. Charles W. Mayo 1996 Rep. G.V. “Sonny” Montgomery 1942 Gen. Douglas A. MacArthur 1965 President Herbert C. Hoover* 1997 Sen. Robert J. Dole 1943 Gen. George C. Marshall Hon. James F. Byrnes 1999 Zachary Fisher* Adm. Ernest J. King 1966 Capt. Roger H.C. Donlon 2000 Sen. Orrin Hatch 1944 Hon. Frank Knox* 1967 Hon. Tom C. Clark Henry Ford 1968 President Lyndon B. Johnson 2001 Gen. Henry H. Shelton Gen. Henry H. “Hap” Arnold Gen. William C. Westmoreland 2002 Rep. Bob Stump 1945 President Franklin D. Roosevelt 1969 President Richard M. Nixon 2003 Drs. Jeanne Mager Stellman and Gen. Theodore Roosevelt Jr.* Steven Stellman Ernest (“Ernie”) Pyle* 1970 Rep. Olin E. Teague Hon. Henry L. Stimson 1971 Rep. L. Mendel Rivers* 2005 Gen. Richard B. Myers Fleet Adm. Chester W. Nimitz Sen. Richard B. Russell* 2006 Maj. Gen. Patrick H. Brady Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower 1972 Sen. John C. Stennis 2007 Dr. Kenneth W. Kizer 1946 J. Edgar Hoover DeWitt Wallace Bob Hope 2008 President George W. Bush 1974 Hon. Henry A. Kissinger William Randolph Hearst 2009 Gen. David H. Petraeus Maj. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey Rep. F. Edward Hebert Hon. Cordell Hull 1975 Harry W. Colmery 2010 Boy Scouts of America 1947 Lt. Gen. William S. Knudsen 1976 Pat O’Brien 2011 Chet Edwards Sen. Edward Martin 2012 Sen. Richard Lugar Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson 1977 Dr. Howard A. Rusk 2013 Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders 1949 President Harry S. Truman 1978 Bowie K. Kuhn George Herman (“Babe”) Ruth* 1979 Thomas A. Murphy 2014 Dr. Donald H. Jenkins Maj. Gen. Frank Parker* 1980 President Gerald R. Ford 2015 Chuck Hagel 1950 Charles F. Johnson Jr. Dead and missing of the Vietnam War* 2016 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment Maj. Gen. Milton A. Reckord Rep. Edith Nourse Rogers 1981 American space shuttle astronauts 2017 Dr. Apostolos P. Georgopoulos John Young and Robert Crippen 1951 Gen. Charles P. Summerall

Not awarded in 1924, 1925, 1931-1941, 1948, 1952, 1960, 1973, 1986, 1998 and 2004. * awarded posthumously

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Ralph P. Bozella Martin Conatser Kathy Dungan Hon. Jacob Frey Sgt. Drew E. Hunnicutt Red text indicates Chairman, Past National Commander National Vice President Mayor U.S. Army a distinguished Veterans Af airs & The American Legion American Legion Auxiliary City of Minneapolis guest who will Rehabilitation Commission Champaign, Ill. Wesson, Miss. Staf Sgt. Heather J. take the stage The American Legion Apostolos P. Hyon at the national Longmont, Colo. Ronald Conley Diane Duscheck Georgopoulos, M.D. New Jersey Air National convention. Past National Commander National President Director, Brain Sciences Guard Ronald F. Bradstreet The American Legion American Legion Auxiliary Center Hoover, Ala. Pittsburgh Markesan, Wis. Minneapolis VA Health Walter W. Ivie Warren Alter Care System Chairman, Media & President General Maj. Gen. Patrick H. James E. Copher Sr. Susan Eisenhower Minneapolis Communications National Society of the Brady Mound, Minn. President Commission Sons of the American U.S. Army (ret.) The Eisenhower Group William B. Goede The American Legion Revolution New Braunfels, Texas Jamie Corkish Washington, D.C. Plainview, Minn. Austin, Texas Louisville, Ky. Olympic gold medalist Hon. John Brieden Kalispell, Mont. Hon. Keith Ellison Petty Of cer 2nd Class Maj. Gen. Jon A. Hon. Bruce Anderson Past National Commander U.S. House of Brian M. Gogo Jensen Minnesota State Senate The American Legion Kenneth Danilson Representatives U.S. Coast Guard Adjutant General of St. Paul, Minn. Brenham, Texas Chairman, Washington, D.C. Minnesota Marketing Commission Randy Goodman St. Paul, Minn. Richard W. Anderson Bobby D. Bryant The American Legion Miles Epling Chairman, Membership & Chairman, National Vice Commander Woodward, Iowa Past National Commander Post Activities Committee Melissa Jetson Americanism Commission The American Legion The American Legion The American Legion Manager The American Legion Maramec, Okla. Hon. Mark Dayton Point Pleasant, W.Va. Powder Springs, Ga. Meet Minneapolis Cromwell, Conn. Governor Minneapolis Mary “Dubbie” Buckler State of Minnesota Stan & Barbara Bud Grant Staf Sgt. Robert P. National Secretary St. Paul, Minn. Erlandson Eagan, Minn. Jennifer Johnson Andrews American Legion Auxiliary Platteville, Wis. Event Coordinator U.S. Air Force Indianapolis Daniel M. Dellinger Marta Hedding Minneapolis Convention Past National Commander Diane Carlson Evans National Treasurer Center Michael John Ankner George Buskirk The American Legion Helena, Mont. American Legion Auxiliary Minneapolis Denver National Treasurer Vienna, Va. Indianapolis The American Legion Jeanette Rae Evans Anthony Jordan Mike & Teresa Ash Indianapolis Samuel L. Denson President Michael D. Helm Past National Commander St. Paul, Minn. Pensacola, Fla. Nevada Convention Past National Commander The American Legion Roger Byron Corporation The American Legion Augusta, Maine Clarence Bacon Senior Counsel Hon. Bob Dettmer Jiggs, Nev. Norcatur, Kan. Past National Commander First Liberty Institute Minnesota State House of Dolores Karan The American Legion Plano, Texas Representatives Damon Faust Roy A. Helms Manager Bethesda, Md. St. Paul, Minn. Estacada Rural Fire National Sergeant-at- Meet Minneapolis Byron I. Callies District 69 Arms Minneapolis Roger Ball National Vice Commander William Detweiler Clackamas, Ore. The American Legion Oakdale, Minn. The American Legion Past National Commander Oshkosh, Wis. Gaither M. Keener Jr. Watertown, S.D. The American Legion Randall A. Fisher Chairman, Finance Harold D. Barnett Metairie, La. Chairman, Veterans Trace Henry Commission Past National Commander Capt. Lou Cavaliere Employment & Education Tupelo, Miss. The American Legion The American Legion Chairman of the Board Ray DeZurik Commission Mooresville, N.C. Douglasville, Ga. Chapel of Four Chaplains Breezy Point, Minn. The American Legion Julie Hermiston Philadelphia Paris, Ky. Assistant Director of Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Kevin J. Bartlett Dominic DiFrancesco Events Killam National Judge Advocate Chiu Kuo-cheng Past National Commander William J. Flanagan Hilton Minneapolis Madison, Wis. The American Legion Minister, Veterans Af airs The American Legion National Vice Commander Minneapolis Indianapolis Council Middletown, Pa. The American Legion Retired Brig. Gen. Republic of China New Baden, Ill. Anna Hiatt Kim Hyung Soo Joe Bayer Taipei, Taiwan Paul E. Dillard Editorial Director Korean Veterans Minneapolis Chairman, Jimmie Foster The War Horse Association Una Cleminson Legislative Commission Past National Commander Richlands, N.C. Seoul, Republic of Korea Christine M. Beady National Vice Chairman The American Legion The American Legion Executive Director Royal British Legion Lake Kiowa, Texas Anchorage, Alaska Clarence Hill Retired Gen. Chapel of Four Chaplains London Past National Commander Kim Jin Ho Philadelphia Hon. Elizabeth Dole Joseph Frank The American Legion Korean Veterans John P. “Jake” Comer Washington, D.C. Past National Commander Jacksonville, Fla. Thomas Bock Association Past National Commander The American Legion Seoul, Republic of Korea Past National Commander The American Legion Richard T. Dubay St. Louis Heidi Hudson The American Legion Quincy, Mass. National Historian Catering Sales Manager, Hon. Amy Klobuchar Aurora, Colo. The American Legion Carlissa Frederich Kelber Catering U.S. Senate Mount Clemens, Mich. Paducah, Ky. Minneapolis Convention Washington, D.C. Center Minneapolis

28 THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION James E. Koutz Carl S. Mills Dale Punch Michael J. Schaf er Gen. Gordon R. Robert Wilkie Past National Commander Vice President/Senior Lincolnton, N.C. 2017-2018 Commander Sullivan Secretary The American Legion Relationship Manager The American Legion Chairman of the Board Department of Veterans Boonville, Ind. Fifth Third Bank Lori Rausch Department of Minnesota Army Historical Af airs Indianapolis Senior Event Coordinator Fulda, Minn. Foundation Washington, D.C. A.J. Lagoe Minneapolis Convention Arlington, Va. Investigative Reporter Kristin & Sam Milroy Center G. Michael Schlee Dan Williams KARE Investigates and family Minneapolis Chairman, National Melvin Tennant, CAE Vadnais Heights, Minn. Golden Valley, Minn. Manchester, Iowa Security Commission President/CEO David Rehbein The American Legion Meet Minneapolis Petty Of cer 2nd Class Hon. Alan Lance Jimmy L. Mitchell Past National Commander Alexandria, Va. Minneapolis Sha’Nae Wilson Past National Commander Fresno, Texas The American Legion U.S. Navy The American Legion Ames, Iowa Milton Schoen Randy Tesdahl Culpeper, Va. Bron Mogenis Minneapolis Adjutant, The American David L. Witucki Trustee Hon. Phil Roe, M.D. Legion Department of Houston Adam Larson Chapel of Four Chaplains Chairman, Veterans Tom Schottenbauer Minnesota Cedar Rapids, Iowa Institute Af airs Committee Minnetonka, Minn. St. Paul, Minn. Fang Wong Kerrville, Texas U.S. House of Past National Commander Jef & Terry Larson Representatives Donald Schroedl Bruce Thiesen The American Legion Manchester, Iowa Paul Morin Washington, D.C. Minneapolis Past National Commander Flushing, N.Y. Past National Commander The American Legion Hon. Bob Lessard The American Legion Mike Rohan Kelly Shackelford Box Elder, S.D. Anthony Wright Minnesota State Senate Chicopee, Mass. National Commander’s President/CEO National Adjutant St. Paul, Minn. Aide/Spouse First Liberty Institute Hon. Donald Trump Sons of The American Robert Morrill The American Legion Plano, Texas President of the United Legion Holly Lewis Advisory Committee/ Indianapolis States Parkesburg, Pa. Colliers, W.Va. Internal Af airs Retired Maj. Gen. Washington, D.C. Commission Kelly & Traci Rohan Larry Shellito Lt. Gen. Gwendolyn The American Legion Hamilton, Ohio U.S. Army Robert Turner Bingham Rochester, N.Y. Commissioner, Minnesota Past National Commander Assistant Chief of Staf for Steve & Jeannie Rohan Department of Veterans The American Legion Installation Management Jim Munson Edgewood, Ky. Af airs Cartersville, Ga. U.S. Army Burnsville, Minn. St. Paul, Minn. Nick, Angie, Sawyer & Maggi Van Dyk Daniel Ludwig Robert E. Newman Isla Rohan Danny J. Smith President Past National Commander Chairman, Internal Af airs Verona, Wis. National Commander S.A. Van Dyk Insurance The American Legion Commission Sons of The American Oak Brook, Ill. Red Wing, Minn. The American Legion Marland Ronning Legion Garrett, Ind. Maple Grove, Minn. Papillon, Neb. Robert A. Vick Jared S. Lyon National Chaplain President Valdice Nicholas Theodore Roosevelt IV Ronald G. Smith The American Legion Student Veterans of Vice President Chairman, American Dominion President New Port Richey, Fla. America NBC News Legion 100th Anniversary Army, Navy and Air Force Washington, D.C. New York Honorary Committee Veterans in Canada Don Walser New York Ottawa Hutchinson, Minn. Larry J. Marcouillier Lynne Nottage National Vice Commander Minneapolis Raquel Rutledge Hon. Tina Smith Brett Walsh The American Legion Deputy Managing Editor U.S. Senate Fuquay-Varina Police Harrington, Del. Dennis & Bonnie Nus Milwaukee Journal Washington, D.C. Department Arlington, Iowa Sentinel Fuquay-Varina, N.C. Walter Joseph Marm Milwaukee Robert Spanogle Medal of Honor recipient Mark H. Ochsenbein Past National Michael Walton Fremont, N.C. Executive Director Tom Ruzsa Commander/Past National Chairman, Convention Soldier’s Wish National Account Adjutant Commission Thomas McCaf ery Owasso, Okla. Executive The American Legion The American Legion Acting Assistant Secretary Meet Minneapolis Indianapolis Springf eld, Ill. of Defense for Jef rey Olson Minneapolis Health Af airs Green Valley, Ariz. Gregory A. Spight Wang Kai-heng Alexandria, Va. Larry Ryan Detroit Senior Inspector Roger Olson Oakdale, Minn. Veterans Af airs Council, Tracy McDonald Spring Park, Minn. Paula R. Stephenson Republic of China Senior Recruiter Richard Santos National Vice Commander Taipei, Taiwan Southwest Airlines Stuart Parker Past National Commander The American Legion Dallas CEO, USAA The American Legion Fruit Heights, Utah Daniel S. Wheeler San Antonio Greenbelt, Md. National Adjutant Butch Miller Melissa Stockwell Robin Picray The American Legion Past National Commander Master of Ceremonies Indianapolis The American Legion St. Paul, Minn. Greenf eld, Ind.

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30 THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION 3. OFFICIAL 6. PARKING REVIEWING STAND OF CHARTERED 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26 OR POST BUSES A. The of cial reviewing stand will be Formation areas: 5th Street north of Nicollet Mall located at the intersection of Nicollet Bus parking will be addressed at the Mall and 12th Street. Aug. 25 parade meeting. Route: Beginning at intersection of 5th Street and Nicollet Mall, proceeding southwest along Nicollet Mall to intersection of 13th Street B. Elements will render a salute to the Buses will load their personnel at the national commander while passing the assigned area within the disbanding Disbanding areas: 13th Street, Grant Street, Marquette Avenue reviewing stand (eyes right). area. Parade of cials will direct participants to their buses. Reviewing stand: Intersection of Nicollet Mall and 12th Street 4. ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE PERSONAL BELONGINGS AND ALL IN THE PARADE, EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE REMOVED AND CONDUCT FROM THE BUSES WHEN UNLOADING AT THE ASSEMBLY AREA. The of cial parade of the 100th National B. All Department of Defense units OF PARTICIPANTS Convention of The American Legion will will be governed by applicable A. Pursuant to a resolution adopted at be governed by instructions contained regulations, but summer uniforms a meeting of the National Convention herein, together with the Parade Order are recommended. Commission at Miami Beach on March of March. C. Each department commander or 12, 1960, there will be no participation 1. TIME appointed parade representative of any vehicles, equipment or items of will be responsible for the order of wearing apparel of the 40 et 8. The 2018 (All times in these orders are march, and promptness of arrival at Convention Corp. Parade Committee will Central Time.) the assembly area, of all units of his or enforce this regulation. A. The leading element of the parade her department. All units will conform to B. With the exceptions of police, will move from the “initial point” the following distribution and formation: f remen, military and naval escorts, promptly at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26, 1. All U.S. f ags, the department and and distinguished guests, eligibility to regardless of weather (the exception post colors of each department, and participate is limited to members of The being an electrical storm). the department and unit colors of American Legion and the uniform bodies of the American Legion Auxiliary and B. The time and place of assembly for each department of the Auxiliary Sons of The American Legion, subject each department or element of the will be massed at the head of each to restriction of the following activities parade will be shown in detail on the department delegation, in that order. prohibited in the line of march: Parade Order of March, a copy of which 2. American Legion units within will be given to each department’s departments will march in formation 1. The drinking, or simulated parade chairman. A meeting of all eight abreast, one-and-one-half drinking, of intoxicants. department parade chairmen will be yards between ranks. conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2. Participants under the inf uence of 25, in Room 103, Sections D-F, Level 1 of 3. Bands and drum corps: as directed intoxicants. the Minneapolis Convention Center. by drum majors, but not to exceed 3. Use of water pistols and electric eight abreast. C. A parade of cial will direct shocking devices. departments and elements of the parade 4. Authorized f oats and automobiles 4. Female/male impersonators, or to their assigned assembly areas. That in single column. No unauthorized any presentation either immoral or in of cial will advise all bus drivers of the f oats or automobiles may participate. bad taste. route to follow to the disbanding area. All vehicles must be equipped with identifying signs on sides thereof and 5. Firecrackers and any D. Because of the nature of the assembly must also carry an “Of cial Car” sticker other explosives. areas, accurate logistics are essential. on their windshields. Prompt arrival at the assembly areas is 6. Throwing of objects. 5. Absolutely no maneuvers except highly recommended. C. Violators of any of the above rules for a forward movement. Marching will be dismissed from the parade and mounted units, bands, color 2. ORGANIZATION immediately. guards and drill teams must abide by A. All elements have been assigned to this regulation. divisions, each under the direction of 5. FIRST-AID the parade of cials. The composition of D. Distances STATIONS these divisions, order of march, time and 1. Between divisions – 30 yards First-aid stations (mobile) and water place of assembly, and parade map have stations will be located throughout the been supplied to each department‘s 2. Between departments – 20 yards parade route and in the disbanding parade chairman. 3. Between elements of a area. Additionally, ambulances will be department – 10 yards available to assist parade marchers and spectators.

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32 THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION MEMORIAL SERVICE

For American Legion Auxiliary LIGHTING OF THE CANDLE OF REMEMBRANCE MCC, Auditorium, Level 1 Diane Duscheck National President Carlissa Frederich 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 26 Wisconsin 2018 Oratorical Youth Champion Kentucky Dubbie Buckler National Secretary Robert Vick PRELUDE Indiana National Chaplain Minnesota Boychoir The American Legion Minneapolis For Sons of The American Legion Florida WELCOME Danny Smith National Commander MINNESOTA BOYCHOIR Ralph Schneekloth Nebraska Department Chaplain CLOSING PRAYER* Anthony Wright The American Legion of Minnesota Robert Vick National Adjutant National Chaplain Pennsylvania POSTING OF COLORS* American Legion Newport Harbor Post 291 Florida Newport Beach, Calif. For those in uniform who lost their lives serving America during the past year RETIREMENT OF COLORS* Robert Vick OPENING PRAYER AND Newport Harbor Post 291 National Chaplain PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE* Newport Beach, Calif. James A. Noble The American Legion Florida National Chaplain MUSICAL POSTLUDE Sons of The American Legion Evelyn Espinola Minnesota Boychoir New Jersey National Chaplain Minneapolis American Legion Auxiliary READING OF THE HOLY Colorado * Audience stands SCRIPTURES Robert Vick National Chaplain The American Legion Florida

MEMORIAL PRAYER Evelyn Espinola National Chaplain American Legion Auxiliary Colorado

MINNESOTA BOYCHOIR MESSAGE Robert Vick National Chaplain The American Legion Florida

PRESENTATION OF MEMORIAL WREATHS MINNESOTA BOYCHOIR For The American Legion The Minnesota Boychoir, now in its 57th season, is the oldest continually operating boys choir in the Twin Denise H. Rohan Cities. Its reputation for excellence has brought invitations from local and national music conventions, as well as National Commander sporting events and touring Broadway companies. The choir has performed with the Minnesota Orchestra, the Wisconsin Minnesota Opera, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, the Baltimore Symphony, the Prague Philharmonic, and Daniel S. Wheeler other local and national performers. National Adjutant The choir trains young men to be outstanding musicians and strives to help them develop a sense of poise and Virginia self-conf dence through education and performance.

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Legacy Run 2018 The 2018 American Legion Legacy Run – starting in Kansas on Aug. 19 and traversing f ve departments in as many days – ends at Post 102 in Anoka, Minn., on Thursday, Aug. 23. Many of the Riders will stay for the convention, and to participate in the National Convention Parade on Sunday, Aug. 26.

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Post-Parade Party 4:45 – 9 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 26 MCC, Ballroom B, Level 1 Hosted by the Department of Minnesota and ResourceOne. Entertainment will include the Minnesota 9th District American Legion Band and the American Bombshells.

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Photo by Lucas Carter Photo by Clay Lomneth Color Guard Contests Band Contest 5 p.m., Friday, Aug. 24 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 25 MCC, Hall B, Level 1 MCC, Auditorium, Level 1

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American Legion Family Night with the Minnesota Twins 6:10 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 25 The Twins will take on the Oakland A’s at Target Field, downtown near the Mississippi River. Discounted tickets were made available for pre-sale to Legion Family members. Come and see National Commander Denise Rohan throw out the f rst pitch.

Photo by Clay Lomneth

Wikimedia Commons American Legion Family Night with the Minnesota Vikings 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 24 The Vikings and Seattle Seahawks will clash at U.S. Bank Stadium, downtown near the river. Discounted tickets were available for pre-sale to Legion Family members.

36 THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION Three Dog Night National Commander’s Banquet Tuesday, Aug. 28 Between 1969 and 1974, no other group achieved more Top 10 hits, moved more records or sold more concert tickets. Their hits wind through the fabric of pop culture today – on the radio, in TV commercials or in motion pictures – and include “Mama Told Me (Not To Come),” “Joy to the World,” “Black and White,” “Shambala” and “One.” The band’s name refers to native Australian hunters in the outback who huddled with their dogs for warmth on cold nights, the coldest being a “three dog night.” Photo courtesy Three Dog Night

World War I quilt display 100th National Convention MCC, Exhibit Hall (Hall C, Level 1) Quilts of Valor – a nonprof t group that organizes the making and Blood Drive awarding of quilts to military “touched by war” – will showcase Saturday, Aug. 25, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. World War I-era quilts during the convention. A nearby booth will MCC, Exhibit Hall (Hall C, Level 1) also feature the book “World War I Quilts,” as well as information on how to bring the exhibit to your area. Gallery tours of the quilt Conducted by the Red Cross. Walk-ins are welcome, or visit redcrossblood.org exhibit will be presented twice a day. and enter “American Legion” to schedule an appointment.

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WHERE THE FOUNDERS WALKED American Legion Family members and other guests late 1950s a church. Finally, in the 1970s, the old Minneapolis gathered in Minneapolis for the 100th National Convention Auditorium was torn down to begin work on Orchestra Hall, will be just down the street from the site of The American home of the Minnesota Orchestra. Located at 1111 Nicollet Legion’s f rst national convention in November 1919. Mall, the hall is just over from the Minneapolis Convention On Nov. 10-12 of that year, two months after Congress Center, the venue for this year’s convention. chartered the Legion, 648 delegates representing a For convention meetings, attendees went to other membership of nearly 650,000 met in Minneapolis to adopt downtown locations. One was the Manufacturers Club of a permanent constitution and elect national of cers. Nearly Minneapolis, then at 609 2nd Ave. South. The building has 1,000 people attended, and on Nov. 11 – the f rst anniversary been demolished, and today Capella Tower stands on the of Armistice Day – the f rst convention parade attracted some site. Another was the School of Music – later the MacPhail 15,000 spectators. School of Music – at 806 Nicollet Mall. That building has also The general sessions convened in the 1905-built been demolished, and today the US Bancorp Center stands Minneapolis Auditorium, at 11th Street and Nicollet Mall. In on the site. Yet another location was the Minneapolis Club, 1924, the building became the Lyceum Theatre, and in the which still stands at 729 2nd Ave. South. PHOTOS BY CLAY LOMNETH

38 THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION Welcome to Minneapolis! We expect nearly 10,000 members of the American Legion Family to take part in the 100th National Convention. They will actually be attending three dif erent but simultaneous, conventions – the American Legion convention, the American Legion Auxiliary convention and the Sons of The American Legion convention. Blue-cap Legionnaires will stay in a number of hotels, consuming approximately 15,000 room nights as Michael E. Walton they meet in business sessions at the Chairman Minneapolis Convention Center. They are American Legion Convention expected to contribute between Commission $12 million and $16 million to the city’s economy through shopping, dining and OPPOSITE: Spectators lined the streets and braved chilly temperatures for the 1st tourism during their stay. American Legion National Convention Parade in 1919. We are delighted to be back in the great city of Minneapolis, home to the 1st The American Legion Archives National Convention in 1919. Many of our delegates and family members fondly remember the times we have gathered here at previous conventions. ABOVE: The founding generation of Legionnaires and their families gathered in the Legionnaires truly enjoy the outstanding hospitality extended by everyone in Minneapolis Auditorium to begin a century of service. this beautiful city. We are looking forward to a memorable convention. The American Legion Archives

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1 BEST WESTERN PLUS NORMANDY 8 MARQUETTE HOTEL INN & SUITES 710 Marquette Ave. 405 S. 8th St. (612) 333-4545 (612) 370-1400 Florida North Carolina Arizona Oklahoma Nevada Massachusetts

2 CROWNE PLAZA MINNEAPOLIS 9 MARRIOTT HOTEL CITY CENTER NORTHSTAR 30 S. 7th St. 618 2nd Ave. S (612) 349-4000 (612) 338-2288 Arkansas Ohio Georgia Wyoming Kansas Washington North Dakota Kentucky

3 DOUBLETREE SUITES BY HILTON MINNEAPOLIS 1101 LaSalle Ave. 10 MILLENNIUM HOTEL (612) 332-6800 MINNEAPOLIS Connecticut Missouri 1313 Nicollet Mall Louisiana Tennessee (612) 332-6000 Delaware Rhode Island New Hampshire Utah 4 HILTON MINNEAPOLIS New York Vermont 1001 S. Marquette Ave. Pennsylvania (612) 376-1000 Alaska Philippines Colorado Puerto Rico RADISSON BLU MINNEAPOLIS District of Columbia South Carolina 11 France Virginia DOWNTOWN 35 S. 7th St. Hawaii Wisconsin (612) 339-4900 Idaho Nat’l Headquarters Mexico SAL Indiana Texas Montana New Jersey

5 HILTON GARDEN INN DOWNTOWN 12 RENAISSANCE HOTEL, 1101 4th Ave. S THE DEPOT (612) 339-6633 225 3rd Ave. S Maine Nat’l Headquarters (612) 375-1700 Oregon West Virginia HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & 6 SUITES 225 S. 11th St. 1-800-870-0114 13 WESTIN HOTEL Nat’l Headquarters 88 S. 6th St. (612) 333-4006 New Mexico 7 HYATT REGENCY 1300 Nicollet Mall (612) 370-1234 Alabama Minnesota California Mississippi Illinois Nebraska Iowa South Dakota Maryland Nat’l Auxiliary Michigan

42 THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION DINING & ATTRACTIONS

1 HELL’S KITCHEN MINNEAPOLIS INSTITUTE OF ART 80 S. 9th St. 2400 3rd Ave. S *0.8 miles south of Convention Center (612) 332-4700 (612) 870-3000 www.hellskitcheninc.com artsmia.org

2 BRIT’S PUB 1 THE COMMONS URBAN PARK 1110 Nicollet Mall 425 Portland Ave. S (612) 332-3908 (612) 339-0910 britspub.com www.commonsmpls.com

3 THE LOCAL MIDTOWN GLOBAL MARKET 931 Nicollet Mall 920 E. Lake St. *2.1 miles south of Convention Center (612) 252-1618 (612) 872-4041 the-local.com midtownglobalmarket.org

PANCHO VILLA MEXICAN RESTAURANT WALKER ART CENTER 2539 Nicollet Ave. *1.2 miles south of Convention Center 725 Vineland Place *1.6 miles west of Convention Center (612) 871-7014 (612) 375-7600 www.panchovillasgrill.com/minneapolis walkerart.org

CHRISTOS GREEK RESTAURANT 2 OPEN BOOK LITERARY ARTS CENTER 2632 Nicollet Ave. *1.3 miles south of Convention Center 1011 S. Washington Ave. (612) 871-2111 (612) 215-2650 www.christos.com openbookmn.org

THE COPPER HEN CAKERY & KITCHEN 2515 Nicollet Ave. *1 mile south of Convention Center (612) 872-2221 www.copperhenkitchen.com

GYST FERMENTATION BAR 25 E. 26th St. & Nicollet Avenue THANK YOU *1.2 miles south of Convention Center (612) 758-0113 www.gystmpls.com to the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation MAP KEY Hotel Accomodations for supporting children

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44 THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION REGISTRATION / INFORMATION The registration and information desks for the 100th National Convention will be open from Thursday, Aug. 23, to Wednesday, Aug. 29, in the main entrance of the Minneapolis Convention Center. Thursday 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Saturday 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Monday 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Tuesday 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Wednesday 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Exhibit Hall will be open from Friday, Aug. 24, to Tuesday, Aug. 28, in Hall C, Level 1 of the Minneapolis Convention Center. Friday 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Monday 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Tuesday 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION 45 LOCAL RESOURCES

LOCAL AMERICAN LEGION POSTS APPLE VALLEY POST 1776 CHAMPLIN POST 600 14521 Granada Drive, Apple Valley, MN 55124 P.O. Box 57, Champlin, MN 55316 Contact: Post Commander Carla Tappainer, [email protected] (763) 427-6870 FOREST LAKE POST 225 JOHN WILBUR MOORE POST 320 355 W. Broadway Ave., Forest Lake, MN 55025 10 12th Ave. S, Hopkins, MN 55343 (651) 470-7431 (952) 933-1881 Contact: Terry Larson, [email protected] RUDOLPH PRIEBE POST 172 MINNEAPOLIS RICHFIELD POST 435 260 4th Ave. SE, Osseo, MN 55369 6501 Portland Ave. S, Richf eld, MN 55423 (763) 425-4858 (612) 865-2160 Contact: [email protected] Contact: Post Commander Thomas Hendrickson, richfi [email protected] WOLD-CHAMBERLAIN POST 99 5600 34th Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55417 ARCADE-PHALEN POST 577 (612) 727-1844 1129 Arcade St., St. Paul, MN 55106 Contact: George Hawkins (651) 895-5340 Contact: Lane W. Stunkel, [email protected] ROSETOWN MEMORIAL POST 542 700 W. County Rd. C, Roseville, MN 55113 MINNEAPOLIS POST 1/EAGLES AERIE 34 (651) 239-7978 2507 E. 25th St., Minneapolis, MN 55406 Contact: Post Commander Pat Van Reese, [email protected] (612) 618-2223 Contacts: Deb Malkovich, [email protected] (for room rentals, hours, NORTH ST. PAUL POST 39 catering); Post Commander Larry Schoppe, [email protected] 2678 7th Ave. E, North St. Paul, MN 55109 (651) 777-3708 FRANK LUNDBERG POST 282 Contact: Shelly 6509 Walker St., St. Louis Park, MN 55426 Hall seats 250 (952) 929-9016 Contact: Bill Stump

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46 THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION Experience the Twin Cities is of ering several opportunities for Legion Family members to explore Minneapolis and the surrounding area during the national convention. To register for available tours, please see Experience the Twin Cities by the registration counter, Food Court Lobby of the convention center.

Mill City Museum Photo by Lucas Carter

MINNEAPOLIS/AREA TOURS Craft Brew Hop Brewery Tour ($48) – Aug. 23, 24, 27 This tour will visit three dif erent local craft breweries, with a pint of beer provided to participants at each stop. At least one brewery will craft a special beer just for the Legion.

“Hands On” Minneapolis Public Art Walking Tour ($34) – Aug. 27, 28, 29, 30 This 90-minute walking tour, starting from the Minneapolis Convention Center, will give participants a taste of the abundance of public art in Minneapolis. They’ll also have the opportunity to create brass Mural to Bob Dylan Photo by Lucas Carter rubbings of the historic plaque commemorating the f rst American Legion national convention in 1919. Surly Brewing Photo by Lucas Carter

THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION 47 LOCAL RESOURCES

Historic Fort Snelling Tour/ Defending Minnesota ($75) – Aug. 23, 24 Fort Snelling occupies a strategic location at the junction of the the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers. Hear the diverse stories of the women, men and children who crossed paths here, and discover connections between the past and present through themes like family and community, power and relationships, training and service, and more.

Historic Fort Snelling Photo by Clay Lomneth

Historic Stillwater Experience/ Food, Wine, Beer and More ($115) – Aug. 31 This guided tour will stop at one winery, one brewery and one “especially sweet place” in the Stillwater area, with a full pint and glass of wine each, and a casual lunch at a historic venue.

Shepherd’s pie from Brit’s Pub Photo by Clay Lomneth

Mall of America Shopping Shuttle ($29) – Aug. 25, 27, 29 What trip to Minnesota would be complete without a stop at one of the largest malls in the world? Participants will receive a special shopping bag and coupon book.

Minneapolis History and Theater Tour ($65) – Aug. 24 Visit two iconic Minneapolis institutions: the Guthrie Theater and the Mill City Museum. A catered lunch at Bushel & Peck Cafe in the museum is included. Mall of America Photo by Clay Lomneth

48 THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION Minneapolis Landmark Sightseeing Tour ($37) – Aug. 24, 25, 27, 29, 30, 31 This one-of-a-kind multisensory narrated experience will hit the highlights of downtown Minneapolis and the surrounding area. Weather permitting, an open-air bus will be the mode of transportation.

Mystic Lake Casino Gaming Shuttle ($33) – Aug. 24, 27, 29 Mystic Lake is the largest casino in Minnesota, of ering slots, blackjack, bingo, pull tabs and more. Participants will receive a special gift.

Paddleboat Dinner Cruise ($99) – Aug. 24 Paddleboat Lunch Cruise ($79) – Aug. 27 Departing from the Bohemian Flats residential area on the Mississippi River, these cruises aboard an authentic paddle-wheeler will show participants the best the river has to of er, from trails to the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities campus to the downtown Minneapolis skyline and more.

Minnehaha Falls Photo by Lucas Carter

THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION 49 LOCAL RESOURCES

TRANSPORTATION LOST AND FOUND METRO TRANSIT A lost-and-found station will be located within the American (612) 373-3333 Legion staf of ce area, Hall A, Lower Level of the Minneapo- www.metrotransit.org lis Convention Center, at the information desk. Buses, trains, the Nice Ride bike-share program and more. SCOOTER RENTALS RED & WHITE TAXI JACKSON MEDICAL EQUIPMENT (612) 871-1600 (651) 645-6221 www.redwhitetaxi.com $60 delivery fee each way to and from hotel. Advance reservations required. Availability limited; call for pricing. YELLOW CAB RELIABLE MEDICAL SUPPLY (612) 888-8800 (763) 255-3800 www.yellowcabmn.com $75 round-trip delivery fee to and from hotel. Advance reservations required. Availability limited; call for pricing. MINNEAPOLIS SKYWAY www.minneapolis.org/map-transportation/minneapolis- skyway-guide According to the Meet Minneapolis website, “the Minneapolis Skyway System is the largest contiguous system of enclosed second-level bridges in the world, with 9.5 miles of pathways connecting 80 city blocks.” From the convention center, walkers can make it nearly to the Mississippi River without having to go outside. The Skyway has an app available for download, for easy reference.

SUPERSHUTTLE www.legion.org/convention/resources On a link accessible from this web page, use the group code BJU6D when booking to receive a $16 one-way or $14 round- StockSnap.io trip shared ride SuperShuttle service.

AREA HOSPITALS NEARBY PHARMACIES AND DRUGSTORES 1 Hennepin County Medical Center 1 CVS 4 v 6th St S 701 Park Ave. 949 Portland Ave. 5th A

(612) 873-3000 (612) 332-9647 9th St 2 Light Rail Blue Line

e 1 2 P University of Minnesota Medical Center Walgreens 3 Av 8th St S 7th St S 2450 Riverside Ave. *2.7m E 655 Nicollet Mall 2nd Ave S (612) 273-3000 (612) 339-0363 Marquette 9th St S Nicollet Mall 10th St S Abbott Northwestern Hospital 3 Target 11th St S 800 E. 28th St. *1.8m S Av 900 Nicollet Mall 1 Orchestra (612) 863-4000 (612) 338-0085 Hall 3rd Ave S 12t Portland Ave Chicago MEDICAL SERVICES *distance from Minneapolis Convention Center Should an emergency occur inside the Minneapolis Convention If you are attending a meeting or function at the Hilton Center, attendees should go to the nearest “house” telephone Minneapolis, use any house telephone and dial 66 to report and dial 2013, or dial (612) 335-6040 from a cellphone. The an emergency. The operator will then dispatch emergency convention center opens one hour prior to the start of the assistance to your location. To program your cellphone for f rst meeting, and closes one hour after the last meeting. The emergency situations within the hotel, use (612) 397-4833 as convention f oor opens one hour prior to start time each day. the number for security.

VA Medical Center personnel may be available in Hall C during Direct any questions concerning these medical services to the Exhibit Hall hours to provide VAMC-related information. But Convention & Meetings Of ce. they will not attend to emergency medical situations.

50 THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION SHUTTLE SCHEDULE

The American Legion 100th National Convention Shuttle Schedule Schedule subject to change

Convention Center pick-up/drop-of location: On Grant St. and Second Ave. South. Look for your specif c route sign.




  




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Page 52 INSIDE THE ORGANIZATION National Of cers ...... 54 National Executive Committee ...... 55 COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES Americanism Commission ...... 57 Convention Commission ...... 57 Finance Commission ...... 58 Internal Af airs Commission ...... 58 Legislative Commission ...... 59 Marketing Commission ...... 59 Media & Communications Commission ...... 59 National Security Commission ...... 60 Veterans Af airs & Rehabilitation Commission...... 60 Veterans Employment & Education Commission ...... 61 American Legion Charities ...... 61 Advisory Committee to National Commander ...... 61 Administrative Of ces ...... 61 Financial Reports ...... 62-78 Thank You ...... 79-80 Covers the period ending June 1, 2018 The following pages of this of cial program of the 100th National Convention of The American Legion contain an organization report for the year 2017-2018. Believing that delegates to the national convention are entitled to receive a concise statement of the major activities of The American Legion for the past year, ending with this national convention, your national headquarters provides this organization report as a part of the of cial program. A full detailed report has been submitted to the Congress of the United States, in accordance with the Legion’s congressionally granted charter and provisions of Public Law 249, 77th Congress, approved Sept. 18, 1941.

Minneapolis Institute of Art Photo by Lucas Carter NATIONAL OFFICERS

Denise H. Rohan Daniel S. Wheeler Bobby D. Bryant Byron I. Callies William J. Flanagan National Commander, Wisconsin National Adjutant, Virginia National Vice Commander National Vice Commander National Vice Commander Oklahoma South Dakota Illinois The American Legion continues its commitment to serving the nation’s veterans, their families and all children. This commitment has served us well since 1919, when the veterans of World War I returned to U.S. soil and formed what would become the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization. As The American Legion convenes in Minneapolis, delegates gather to conduct the vital business of the organization. From this convention will come policies that will direct the volunteer members as they work to make their communities – and our nation – better in the coming Larry J. Marcouillier Paula R. Stephenson Roy A. Helms year and beyond. National Vice Commander National Vice Commander National Sergeant at Arms The American Legion accomplishes its goals primarily Delaware Utah Wisconsin at the grassroots level, but with direction from National Headquarters in Indianapolis and an of ce in Washington, D.C. The American Legion’s chief executive of cer is the national commander, elected by national convention delegates to a one-year term. The f ve national vice commanders are also chosen by the national convention. Denise Rohan is the 2017-2018 national commander of The American Legion. The major accomplishments of the Legion during her term are detailed in this of cial program and organization report. Daniel S. Wheeler, national adjutant, is the chief Robert A. Vick Richard T. Dubay Kevin J. Bartlett administrative of cer of The American Legion. The National Chaplain National Historian National Judge Advocate appointed national of cers of the Legion are the national Florida Michigan Michigan adjutant, the national judge advocate, the national treasurer, the national chaplain, the national historian and the national sergeant-at-arms.

George A. Buskirk Jr. National Treasurer Indiana

54 THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION 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 f ve national vice commanders, and one National Executive Committeeman (plus alternate) elected by each department.

Alabama Willis Frazier Louisiana Charles D. Aucoin Oklahoma Timothy W. Smith Alaska James E. Pisa Maine John W. Hargreaves Oregon Robert D. Liebenow Arizona Richard W. Perry Maryland Michael L. Mooney Jr. Pennsylvania Dennis C. Haas Arkansas Mary V. Erdman Massachusetts Louis E. Brault Jr. Philippines Lawrence E. Wade California Janet M. Wilson Mexico Michael D. Wood Puerto Rico Angel O. Narvaez Negron Colorado Thomas J. Florez Michigan Raymond W. Moore Rhode Island Cory D. Bates Connecticut D. Joseph Jackson Minnesota Marland A. Ronning South Carolina Gary L. Mitchell Delaware John A. Endres Mississippi Robert E. Gosa South Dakota James Huls District of Columbia Bron R. Mogenis Missouri Kenneth J. Goth Tennessee Don E. Mathis Florida Dennis R. Boland Montana David A. Driver Texas C.W. Sparks Jr. France Nola L. Maloney Nebraska William D. Crosier Jr. Utah Terry D. Schow Georgia Charles F. Wessinger Nevada Ronald L. Michalski Vermont Marlys A. Lemnah Hawaii David R. Carlson New Hampshire William R. Roy Virginia Michael F. Mitrione Idaho Arthur L. Gimpel New Jersey Charles K. Robbins Washington Ken C. Lee Illinois Bernard A. Stegmueller New Mexico Felix M. Trujillo West Virginia William W. Kile Indiana Jerry L. Jordon New York Edward Bertrand Wisconsin Kenneth J. Rynes Jr. Iowa Jerry D. Sebben North Carolina Jef W. Joyner Wyoming Terry E. Miller Kansas David O. Warnken North Dakota Robert L. Krause Kentucky Joseph M. Flynn Ohio Dennis E. Clausing

PAST NATIONAL COMMANDERS Past national commanders are life members of the National Executive Committee but have no vote. The NEC appoints the national adjutant, treasurer, judge advocate, chaplain, historian and sergeant-at-arms, and has complete control over the annual budget.

Maryland Clarence M. Bacon Virginia Harold L. Miller Florida Clarence E. Hill Massachusetts John P. Comer Idaho Hon. Alan G. Lance Sr. Alaska Jimmie L. Foster West Virginia Miles S. Epling Maryland Richard J. Santos New York Fang A. Wong Georgia Robert S. Turner Pennsylvania Ronald F. Conley Indiana James E. Koutz Pennsylvania Dominic D. DiFrancesco Texas Hon. John A. Brieden III Virginia Daniel M. Dellinger California Bruce Thiesen Colorado Thomas L. Bock Nebraska Michael D. Helm Louisiana William M. Detweiler Massachusetts Paul A. Morin Georgia Harold D. Barnett Minnesota Daniel A. Ludwig Illinois Martin F. Conatser Oregon Charles E. Schmidt Missouri Joseph J. Frank Michigan Robert W. Spanogle Maine Anthony G. Jordan Iowa David K. Rehbein

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56 THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION 2018 COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES

AMERICANISM COMMISSION CONVENTION COMMISSION

The purpose of the Americanism The Convention Commission oversees Commission is to supervise and the implementation of The American coordinate national committee activity Legion’s Request for Proposals (RFPs) and to promote an understanding and pertaining to the guidelines for selecting appreciation of American government, cities to be recommended to the the rights and responsibilities of National Executive Committee (NEC) U.S. citizenship, and activity in the for awarding a national convention bid; Richard W. Anderson American way of life through youth Michael E. Walton supervises and coordinates (with the Connecticut programs, community service, Illinois host convention corporation, where Chairman instruction of prospective citizens Chairman applicable) all activities, venues and and legal immigrants, education and logistical requirements associated with Jill K. Druskis educational facilities, and protection of Bridget Robinson, CMP the conduct of a national convention; Nebraska the U.S. f ag from physical desecration. Georgia administers and refers all national Director Director convention-related resolutions to the applicable national commission and the National Executive Committee; Americanism committees and assists the chief judge and assistant chief judge of contests with n American Legion Baseball Committee the implementation of procedures Gary Stone, Missouri, Chairman supporting the ef ective conduct of Formulates and recommends program activities and policies, and all uniformed groups’ contests at the administrative, playing and safety rules; promotes the American Legion national convention. Baseball program and its principles. n Committee on Children & Youth Herbert J. Petit Jr., Louisiana, Chairman Future Plans programs and activities to ensure care and protection for the convention sites children of veterans; improve conditions for all children and youth; prevent social and physical ills of children and youth where possible; n Indianapolis (2019) provide for their physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual needs. n Louisville, Ky. (2020) n Committee on Youth Education n Phoenix (2021) Mike Bredeck, Minnesota, Chairman n Milwaukee (2022)

Informs the Legion and Auxiliary of developments, problems and n Charlotte, N.C. (2023) potentials in the f eld of education; recommends appropriate policies n New Orleans (2024) and programs; maintains contact with the educational community for interchange of thinking between those bodies and educators, students and other organizations. n Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Committee Larry Price, South Dakota, Chairman Formulates and recommends administrative and safety guidelines, policies, strategic plans and activities of the program; promotes the American Legion Youth Cadet Law Enforcement program and its principles. n Citizens Flag Alliance Advisory Committee National Commander Denise H. Rohan, Wisconsin, Chairman This committee aids in the campaign to secure a constitutional amendment empowering Congress to enact legislation to protect the f ag of the United States from physical desecration.

THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION 57 2018 COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES

FINANCE COMMISSION INTERNAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION The purpose of the Finance The Internal Af airs Commission Commission is to prepare the yearly handles policies relating to activities budget and the handling of funds conducted for organizational purposes; under that budget, and such other reviews and gives guidance to the duties as shall be prescribed by the necessary administrative operations of NEC, subject to the approval of the National Headquarters; recommends NEC. (See Article I, Section 5, of the policies and procedures relating to Gaither M. Keener Jr. National By-Laws of The American Robert E. Newman trophies and awards given by the North Carolina Legion.) Indiana national organization in connection with Chairman Chairman Legion activities; acts on all nominations for the Distinguished Service Medal and George A. Buskirk Jr. John W. Querfeld reports recommendations to the NEC; Indiana Illinois is responsible for the contents of the National Treasurer Director Manual of Ceremonies, promotion of its Shawn Long, CPA use, the proper wearing of uniforms, Indiana caps, regalia, of cial badges, etc.; and reviews and recommends Director to the NEC recipients of the International Amity Award and the Canadian Friendship Award. The commission also oversees long-term programs and n American Legion Child Welfare Foundation, Inc. activities such as the Sons of The American Legion, Paid-Up- Dennis Boland, Florida, President For-Life, the National Emergency Fund, Legion Riders, National Manages and expends funds for the benef t of children and youth of American Legion College, and the Leadership, Education and the United States, its territories and possessions, and/or other children Development (LEAD) training program. whom the foundation shall select or determine. n The American Legion Endowment Fund Corp. Internal Af airs committees William M. Detweiler, Louisiana, President Acts as trustee of The American Legion Endowment Fund for n 50th Anniversary of Vietnam War Commemorative Committee rehabilitation and child welfare. James E. Koutz, Indiana, Chairman n Overseas Graves Decoration Trust Denise H. Rohan, Wisconsin, Chairman n 75th Anniversary of World War II Commemorative Committee The trust is charged with the custody, control and administration of the Fang A. Wong, New York, Chairman

fund, the earnings on which are to honor, preserve and decorate the n 100th Anniversary Observance Committee graves of those who served in the world wars who lie buried overseas. David K. Rehbein, Iowa, Chairman Coordinates and recommends plans of action surrounding the Legion's Centennial Celebration in 2018 and 2019.

n American Legion Riders Advisory Committee Robert B. Sussan, Virginia, Chairman Matters pertaining to the American Legion Riders.

n Constitution & By-Laws Committee Hon. Vincent M. Gaughan, Illinois, Chairman Handles Constitution & By-Laws and all matters pertaining to the Uniform Code of Procedure.

n Membership & Post Activities Committee Randy Goodman, Georgia, Chairman Enrollment of members, collection of dues, functioning of department, post and intermediate levels to attract and retain members, and development of leadership training and promotional activities; develops and executes multiyear membership and post procurement plan.

n National Convention Resolutions Assignment Committee Henry P. Bradley, Massachusetts, Chairman The Resolutions Assignment Committee meets at least three days before the convening of the national convention, with the responsibility to receive, consider and transmit all resolutions to the appropriate convention committee for a report to the convention.

58 THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION The Legislative Commission provides The American Legion Media & the NEC with a copy of the annual Communications Commission oversees consolidated Legislative Council the majority of print and digital media activities report (which summarizes the products, channels and services council’s grassroots lobbying ef orts for delivered by National Headquarters. The each congressional session); collects commission also has oversight of the into a single report, and then updates, organization’s media outreach program, a comprehensive compilation of all Paul Dillard Walter W. Ivie including press conferences, appearances resolutions adopted by the national Texas Texas in national news, media alerts and convention and/or the NEC that seek Chairman Chairman support for key marketing initiatives and action by Congress or are a legislative corporate relationships. Matthew J. Shuman policy statement of The American Legion; R. Jef rey Stof er Arizona assists other commissions and their Indiana Director staf s in representing the Legion before Director Legion media asset categories Congress, and each committee thereof, on all legislative matters in which the n Print Legion is of cially interested; and assists, through its reports n Web to the NEC and its liaison with other commissions, in the formulation of appropriate legislative actions to be of cially n Email endorsed by resolution adopted by the Legion. n Social n Mobile

n Smartphone apps

n Physical

n Media outreach

MARKETING COMMISSION

The Marketing Commission is charged with working in concert with American Legion commissions and committees to build awareness and support for the mission and programs of the Legion; to promote them to active-duty military, Guard and reserve components, military Kenneth D. Danilson veterans and retirees, and the general Iowa public; and such other purposes as Chairman may be assigned to it by the National Executive Committee. James Baca New Mexico Executive Director Marketing committee

n Emblem Committee Robert A. Baranowski, Massachusetts, Chairman Oversees the operation of the Emblem Sales Division, and submits recommendations to the National Executive Committee.

Other responsibilities

n DMS

n Corporate development

n Planned giving

n Special events

THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION 59 2018 COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES

VETERANS AFFAIRS & REHABILITATION NATIONAL SECURITY COMMISSION COMMISSION The purpose of the National Security The Veterans Af airs & Rehabilitation Commission is to recommend policies Commission formulates and that will ensure U.S. national security; recommends to the NEC policies, plans have an understanding of the federal and programs on direct assistance, budget process and the budget of the outreach and support for veterans U.S. departments of Defense, State and their families with Department of and Homeland Security; maintain Veterans Af airs (VA) claims and benef ts, G. Michael Schlee a professional working relationship Ralph P. Bozella health care, memorial af airs and women Maryland with those departments, and with all Colorado veterans programs, to ensure that they Chairman congressional oversight committees Chairman receive the highest quality of care from and staf relating to the purposes of the VA for their injuries and illnesses incurred Joseph C. Sharpe Jr. commission; to monitor the hearings of Chanin Nuntavong from their military service; coordinates District of Columbia these oversight committees and provide California the activities of the national organization Interim Director congressional testimony in cooperation Director in veterans af airs; and oversees the with the Legislative Commission and ef ectiveness of The American Legion’s staf ; and to be knowledgeable about programs of service to these war security threats to the United States as veterans and their dependents in claims def ned by the departments of Defense, for benef ts administered by federal and State and Homeland Security. state programs.

National Security committees VA&R committees

n Aerospace Committee n Health Administration Committee Robert C. Weyenberg, Wisconsin, Chairman Phil Youngblood, Georgia, Chairman n Conventional Armed Forces Committee Timely and quality care of any medical Charles E. Kruger, Minnesota, Chairman functions under VA health care; VA Voluntary n Foreign Relations Committee Service (VAVS) program and all volunteer Rev. Daniel J. Seehafer, Wisconsin, Chairman programs at these facilities; veterans state n Law and Order & Homeland Security homes (VHA); VHA research and af liation Committee with medical universities; VHA budget. George W. Wehrli, Florida, Chairman n National Cemetery Committee n Military Benef ts & Quality of Life Richard W. Neville, North Carolina, Chairman Committee VA national cemeteries, and the internment George H. Bolling, Maryland, Chairman of veterans, military and their dependents, including Arlington. n National Guard & Reserve Forces Committee n TBI/PTSD Committee William B. Goede, Minnesota, Chairman William M. Detweiler, Louisiana, Chairman Research and recommendations on treatments n Unconventional Forces for post-conf ict TBI and PTSD. & Intelligence Committee Douglas C. Haggan, Indiana, Chairman n Veterans Benef ts Committee William J. Smith, Pennsylvania, Chairman Timely decisions on claims and receipt of earned benef ts.

60 THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION VETERANS EMPLOYMENT & EDUCATION AMERICAN LEGION CHARITIES COMMISSION American Legion Charities benef ts various programs and The purpose of the Veterans charities focused on the men and women who have served the Employment & Education Commission United States of America in its armed forces, and the families is to supervise and coordinate all who support those servicemembers. activities of committees assigned to the commission; when necessary, to initiate action concerning all matters af ecting the economic well-being of ADVISORY COMMITTEE Randall A. Fisher veterans and/or the re-establishment TO NATIONAL COMMANDER of all war veterans returning to civilian Kentucky This committee acts as adviser and counselor to the national life after a period of active service in Chairman commander and all other national of cers on matters of policy the armed forces of the United States; and activities; studies and reports on matters referred to it by Joseph C. Sharpe Jr. and to keep the national commander the national commander, the National Executive Committee, District of Columbia and the NEC informed concerning all the national adjutant or members of the committee. Director developments af ecting the economic welfare of veterans in all areas under the jurisdiction of the commission.

VE&E committees

n Employment & Veterans Preference Committee James Fratolillo, Massachusetts, Chairman War veterans’ attachment to the labor force, public or private.

n Veterans Education, Other Benef ts & Homelessness Committee Eric W. Measles, California, Chairman Veterans’ benef ts and the challenge of veteran homelessness.

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES

Executive Director Louis Celli is the liaison with all government agencies, in particular those associated with veterans af airs and benef ts. Executive Director James Baca is responsible for corporate development, marketing and media outreach.

Louis J. Celli Jr. James Baca Massachusetts New Mexico Executive Director Executive Director of Government and of Marketing Veterans Af airs and Communications

Read full versions of the 2018 commission reports online: www.legion.org/commissionsandcommittees

THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION 61 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT Members of the National Finance Commission The American Legion National Headquarters Indianapolis, Indiana

Report on Financial Statements We have audited the accompanying consolidated f nancial statements of The American Legion National Headquarters (“Legion”), which comprise the consolidated statements of f nancial position as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, and the related consolidated statements of activities and cash f ows for the years then ended, and the related notes to the f nancial statements.

Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated f nancial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of consolidated f nancial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditor’s Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated f nancial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated f nancial statements are free of material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated f nancial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated f nancial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated f nancial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the ef ectiveness of the entity’s internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of signif cant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated f nancial statements.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is suf cient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Opinion In our opinion, the consolidated f nancial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated f nancial position of The American Legion National Headquarters as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, and the changes in its net assets and its cash f ows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Other Matter Our audits were conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the consolidated f nancial statements as a whole. The consolidating statements of f nancial position and activities are presented for purposes of additional analysis of the consolidated f nancial statements rather than to present the f nancial position and results of operations of the individual companies, and are not a required part of the consolidated f nancial statements. Such information is the responsibility of management and was derived from and relates directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the consolidated f nancial statements. The information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audits of the consolidated f nancial statements and certain additional procedures, including comparing and reconciling such information directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the consolidated f nancial statements or to the consolidated f nancial statements themselves, and other additional procedures in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. In our opinion, the information is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the consolidated f nancial statements as a whole.

Crowe Horwath LLP Indianapolis, Indiana May 1, 2018

62 THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION Dec. 31, 2017 and 2016

2017 2016 ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,174,906 $ 1,256,591 Accounts receivable 5,040,578 5,285,909 Interest receivable 904,673 838,861 Prepaid expenses and deposits 953,487 1,911,233 Deferred membership expense 4,596,295 4,950,405 Inventory 2,761,406 2,847,503 Investment in affiliate (CFA) 11,511 13,575 Beneficial interest in trust 114,200 151,994 16,557,056 17,256,071 Investments General 16,334,237 15,421,583 Segregated for Restricted and Reserved Funds 35,277,631 34,066,122 Paid-Up-For-Life Membership fund 28,107,482 29,615,976 Samsung scholarship fund 7,768,802 7,609,593 Building funds 6,380,417 5,938,455 Sept. 11 Memorial scholarship fund 13,181,694 12,065,719 Special account – Endowment Fund 2,270,210 2,252,939 General account – Endowment Fund 7,610,997 7,463,980 National Emergency Fund 5,791,430 4,841,986 American Legion Charities 4,749,866 3,791,850 Other 3,853,224 3,839,637 131,325,990 126,907,840 Property, plant and equipment, net 4,489,117 4,679,174

$ 152,372,163 $ 148,843,085

LIABILITIES Accounts payable $ 3,327,417 $ 3,405,248 Scholarships payable 1,346,892 1,091,879 Deposits on emblem merchandise sales 283,453 290,318 Deferred income 929,571 1,394,884 Deferred dues income 25,316,796 27,449,484 Deferred income – direct membership solicitation 3,708,642 3,696,407 Accrued vacation benefits 947,080 1,002,001 Accrued pension expense 19,449,457 12,058,718 Other liabilities 860,355 1,528,684 Notes payable 631,749 831,449 Deferred dues income – Paid-Up-For-Life membership 23,664,141 23,532,607 Life memberships due to state and local posts 26,239,151 26,093,304 106,704,704 102,374,983

NET ASSETS Unrestricted 5,178,172 8,742,165 Temporarily restricted 27,434,580 24,729,158 Permanently restricted 13,054,707 12,996,779 Total net assets 45,667,459 46,468,102

$ 152,372,163 $ 148,843,085

See accompanying notes to consolidated f nancial statements.

THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION 63 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES Year ended Dec. 31, 2017

Temporary Permanently Unrestricted Restricted Restricted Total Revenue, gains and other support National member dues $ 31,799,455 $ - $ - $ 31,799,455 Direct membership solicitations 6,191,175 - - 6,191,175 Member service fees income 579,943 - - 579,943 Affinity income 2,128,372 - - 2,128,372 Sales of emblem items 13,649,875 - - 13,649,875 Advertising 9,353,077 - - 9,353,077 Contributions 14,226,926 3,223,625 130,490 17,581,041 Label and printing fees 1,600,308 - - 1,600,308 Interest and dividends, net of fees of $365,958 1,804,836 1,081,228 - 2,886,064 Net realized gains (losses) (40,306) (36,167) (50,294) (126,767) Other 4,407,398 12,000 - 4,419,398 85,701,059 4,280,686 80,196 90,061,941 Net assets released from restriction 1,901,056 (1,901,056) - - Total revenues, gains, and other support 87,602,115 2,379,630 80,196 90,061,941

Expenses Salaries 16,829,990 - - 16,829,990 Employee benefits 5,839,456 - - 5,839,456 Cost of sales – Legion 7,364,200 - - 7,364,200 Department and magazine costs 2,673,921 - - 2,673,921 Direct publications 10,458,470 - - 10,458,470 Executive, staff and program travel 4,060,552 - - 4,060,552 Commission and committee 1,737,332 - - 1,737,332 Printing and postage 14,148,656 - - 14,148,656 Scholarships, grants and awards 2,850,847 - - 2,850,847 Office and other operating 14,145,429 - - 14,145,429 Occupancy and usage 2,404,297 - - 2,404,297 Special projects and programs 2,316,772 - - 2,316,772 84,829,922 - - 84,829,922

Change in net assets from operations 2,772,193 2,379,630 80,196 5,232,019

Net unrealized gain (loss) – investments 587,170 325,792 (22,268) 890,694 Net change in PUFL 234,749 - - 234,749 Amortization of pension loss (2,199,456) - - (2,199,456) Pension-related changes other than net periodic pension cost (4,958,649) - - (4,958,649)

Change in net assets (3,563,993) 2,705,422 57,928 (800,643)

Net assets, beginning of year 8,742,165 24,729,158 12,996,779 46,468,102

Net assets, end of year $ 5,178,172 $ 27,434,580 $ 13,054,707 $ 45,667,459

See accompanying notes to consolidated f nancial statements.

64 THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES Year ended Dec. 31, 2016

Temporary Permanently Unrestricted Restricted Restricted Total Revenue, gains and other support National member dues $ 25,782,809 $ - $ - $ 25,782,809 Direct membership solicitations 6,165,333 - - 6,165,333 Member service fees income 631,106 - - 631,106 Affinity income 2,506,181 - - 2,506,181 Sales of emblem items 13,020,287 - - 13,020,287 Advertising 9,563,462 - - 9,563,462 Contributions 12,410,731 3,282,236 55,232 15,748,199 Label and printing fees 1,566,817 - - 1,566,817 Interest and dividends, net of fees of $348,294 1,762,993 1,007,686 - 2,770,679 Net realized gains (losses) 174,520 30,590 (38,142) 166,968 Other 2,762,247 10,000 - 2,772,247 76,346,486 4,330,512 17,090 80,694,088 Net assets released from restriction 1,284,235 (1,284,235) - - Total revenues, gains, and other support 77,630,721 3,046,277 17,090 80,694,088

Expenses Salaries 16,198,035 - - 16,198,035 Employee benefits 4,207,101 - - 4,207,101 Cost of sales – Legion 7,036,004 - - 7,036,004 Department and magazine costs 2,943,026 - - 2,943,026 Direct publications 10,863,367 - - 10,863,367 Executive, staff and program travel 3,633,261 - - 3,633,261 Commission and committee 1,758,486 - - 1,758,486 Printing and postage 12,910,600 - - 12,910,600 Scholarships, grants and awards 1,989,396 - - 1,989,396 Office and other operating 13,345,446 - - 13,345,446 Occupancy and usage 2,049,531 - - 2,049,531 Special projects and programs 2,794,203 - - 2,794,203 79,728,456 - - 79,728,456

Change in net assets from operations (2,097,735) 3,046,277 17,090 965,632

Net unrealized loss – investments (318,591) (251,612) (80,411) (650,614) Net change in PUFL (1,886,814) - - (1,886,814) Amortization of pension loss (2,506,774) - - (2,506,774) Pension-related changes other than net periodic pension cost 2,916,028 - - 2,916,028

Change in net assets (3,893,886) 2,794,665 (63,321) (1,162,542)

Net assets, beginning of year 12,636,051 21,934,493 13,060,100 47,630,644

Net assets, end of year $ 8,742,165 $ 24,729,158 $ 12,996,779 $ 46,468,102

See accompanying notes to consolidated f nancial statements.

THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION 65 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Years ended Dec. 31, 2017 and 2016

2017 2016 Cash flows from operating activities Change in net assets $ (800,643) $ (1,162,542) Adjustments to reconcile change in net assets to net cash from operating activities Depreciation expense 777,333 795,306 Loss on disposal of property and equipment 154,736 - Realized (gain) loss on sale of investments 126,767 (166,968) Unrealized (gain) loss on investments (890,694) 650,614 Net change in Paid-Up-For-Life annuity (234,749) 1,886,814 Amortization of pension loss 2,199,456 2,506,774 Pension-related changes other than net periodic pension cost 4,958,649 (2,916,028) Contributions restricted for long-term purposes (130,490) (55,232) Changes in assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable 245,331 376,622 Interest receivable (65,812) (6,531) Prepaid expenses and deposits 957,746 1,109,503 Deferred membership expense 354,110 (945,856) Inventories 86,097 (28,878) Beneficial interest in trust 37,794 33,749 Accounts and scholarships payable 177,182 (163,071) Deferred income (2,080,501) 6,404,112 Accrued pension expense 232,634 (673,495) Other accrued liabilities (723,250) (412,337) Net cash from operating activities 5,381,696 7,232,556

Cash flows from investing activities Purchase of property and equipment (759,619) (202,316) Sales of property and equipment 17,607 - Purchase of investments (48,059,223) (66,209,480) Sales and maturities of investments 44,405,000 59,352,265 Investments in affiliate (CFA) 2,064 659 Net cash from investing activities (4,394,171) (7,058,872)

Cash flows from financing activities Contributions restricted for long-term purposes 130,490 55,232 Repayment on notes payable (199,700) (193,700) Net cash from financing activities (69,210) (138,468)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 918,315 35,216

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 1,256,591 1,221,375

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year $ 2,174,906 $ 1,256,591

Supplemental cash flows information Interest paid $ 21,120 $ 25,424 Investment maturities (33,958) -

See accompanying notes to consolidated f nancial statements.

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NOTE 1 – NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING Temporarily Restricted Net Assets – The temporarily restricted net asset class includes POLICIES assets of the Legion related to gifts with explicit donor-imposed restrictions that have Nature of Organization: The American Legion National Headquarters (“Legion”) is a national not been met as to specif ed purpose, or to later periods of time or after specif ed dates. veterans organization which was declared to be a corporate body by an Act of the United Unconditional promises to give that are due in future periods and are not permanently States Congress on September 16, 1919. restricted are classif ed as temporarily restricted net assets. As the restrictions are met, the net assets are released from restrictions and included in unrestricted net According to the Original Act and Subsequent Amendments, the purpose of the Legion is “To assets. Contributions for which the restrictions are met in the same period in which the uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; to promote peace and contribution is received are also recorded as temporarily restricted revenue and releases goodwill among the peoples of the United States and all the nations of the earth; to preserve from restrictions. 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 Permanently Restricted Net Assets – The permanently restricted net asset class the ef orts of its members to mutual helpfulness and service to their country.” includes assets of the Legion for which the donor has stipulated that the contribution be maintained in perpetuity. Donor-imposed restrictions limiting the use of the assets Nearly 40% of the Legion’s income is derived from membership dues (including amounts or its economic benef t neither expire with the passage of time nor can be removed by allocated for magazine subscriptions). An additional 11 - 12% is generated through satisfying a specif c purpose. advertising for the American Legion Magazine. Another signif cant source of income is Emblem sales, which includes the sale of apparel, jewelry, and other items bearing Cash and Cash Equivalents: Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and less than the American Legion Emblem. Income is expended by the Legion on several dif erent 90 day deposit balances with banks. The Legion maintains all of its cash deposits in banks programs including The American Legion Magazine, Emblem sales, veterans’ assistance and and brokerage f rms. This may result in a concentration of credit risk in the case of a severe rehabilitation, youth programs and others. The Legion’s youth programs include American regional f nancial failure. The maximum amount at risk is the excess of the deposit liabilities Legion baseball, oratorical contests and Boys Nation. reported by the banks over the amounts that would have been covered by federal insurance. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insures deposits up to $250,000 per Principles of Consolidation: The consolidated f nancial statements include the accounts of f nancial institution. The American Legion National Headquarters, The American Legion Charities (“ALC”), The American Legion Endowment Fund Corporation (“ALEF”); and the National Emergency Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts: The Legion bills members, Fund (“NEF”) (collectively, “the Legion”). All material inter-organizational accounts and posts, and departments for dues and bills agencies for advertising in the Legion magazine. transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Interest is not normally charged on receivables. Management establishes a reserve for losses on its accounts based on historic loss experience and current economic conditions. Losses The American Legion Charities includes the consolidated balances and activities of the are charged of to the reserve when management deems further collection ef orts will not American Legion Charities Trust and the American Legion Charities, Inc. The ALC was produce additional recoveries. Management estimated that no allowance was necessary for established to solicit funds from the individuals, organizations and corporations and to the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016. disburse said funds as may be directed to various Legion programs and charities. The ALC also promotes the common good and general welfare of the people of the United States of The Charities collects donations from members, posts, and departments. Losses are charged America by raising money for the programs of the Legion and its departments and posts. of to the reserve when management deems further collection ef orts will not produce additional recoveries. Management estimated that no allowance was necessary for the years The American Legion Endowment Fund Corporation, a tax-exempt Indiana corporation, ended December 31, 2017 and 2016. was created to provide permanent funding for the rehabilitation of American veterans and assistance to orphans of veterans. Inventory: Inventory consists of Emblem items held for sale, magazine paper and publication rights and is stated at the lower of cost or market using the f rst-in, f rst-out (“FIFO”) The National Emergency Fund is a tax-exempt trust established to provide gifts and grants to method. Supplies which are not intended for sale are expensed when purchased. relieve suf ering and ameliorate f nancial hardship incurred by American Legion members, families and Posts. Investments: Investments are carried at fair value. The fair values of investments are based on quoted market prices, where available. If quoted market prices are not available, Basis of Accounting: The f nancial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of fair values are based on quoted market prices of comparable instruments. Realized and accounting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States unrealized gains and losses are ref ected in the consolidated statements of activities. of America (“GAAP”). Premiums or discounts on investments are generally recognized at the time of disposal or Use of Estimates in Preparation of Financial Statements: The preparation of f nancial maturity. statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and Property and Equipment: Expenditures for property and equipment and items which assumptions that af ect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of substantially increase the useful lives of existing assets and are greater than $1,500 are contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the f nancial statements and the reported capitalized at cost. The Legion records depreciation on the straight-line method at rates amounts of revenues, expenses, gains, losses and other changes in net assets during the designated to depreciate the costs of assets over their estimated useful lives. Buildings are reported period. Actual results could dif er from those estimates. depreciated on the straight-line method using a thirty year life. All other capital assets are Financial Statement Presentation: The f nancial statements have been prepared in depreciated over lives ranging from three to seven years. accordance with GAAP, which requires, among other things, that the f nancial statements Impairment of Long-Lived Assets: In accordance with GAAP, the Legion reviews its property report the changes in and total of each of the net asset classes, based upon donor and equipment for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate restrictions, as applicable. Net assets are to be classif ed as unrestricted, temporarily that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. If the fair value is less than restricted and permanently restricted. the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss is recognized for the dif erence. No The following classes of net assets are maintained: impairment loss has been recognized during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016. Unrestricted Net Assets –The unrestricted net asset class includes general assets and Collections: The Legion owns many collectible military related items and historical liabilities of the Legion, as well as assets and liabilities designated by the National documents which were not recorded as they were acquired. It is often impracticable to Executive Committee, the governing body of the Legion. The unrestricted net assets of the determine a value for collections and accordingly, the Legion has concluded that they need Legion may be used at the discretion of management to support the Legion’s purposes not be capitalized. Some of these items have been appraised for insurance purposes. and operations.

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NOTE 1 – NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING aiding in the campaign to secure a constitutional amendment empowering the Congress POLICIES (continued) and the States to enact legislation to protect the Flag of the United States of America from Support and Revenue: The Legion reports gifts of cash and other assets as restricted support physical desecration. if they are received with donor stipulations that limit the use of the donated assets. When CFA recognized a change in net assets of $(2,064) and $(659) in 2017 and 2016, respectively. a donor restriction expires, that is, when a stipulated time restriction ends or purpose Accordingly, the Legion’s investment in CFA has been changed by these amounts and restriction is accomplished, temporarily restricted net assets are reclassif ed to unrestricted corresponding adjustments have been ref ected in unrestricted net assets for 2017 and 2016. net assets and reported in the statement of activities as net assets released from restrictions. NOTE 4 – BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN CHARITABLE LEAD TRUST Dues Income and Expense: Dues are recognized as income over the applicable membership The ALEF has been named a benef ciary of a charitable lead trust. Under the charitable trust, period, which is on a calendar-year basis. In addition to other methods of obtaining the ALEF is to receive quarterly distributions in the amount of $9,919 until December 2020, new members, the Legion uses direct mail and other direct marketing approaches. The or until the funds of the trust are exhausted. Based on the terms of the trust and a 2.57% income generated from direct membership solicitation is recognized over the applicable discount rate in 2017 and a 2.05% discount rate in 2016, the present value of future benef ts membership period (calendar year). The direct-response expenses incurred in obtaining new expected to be received by the ALEF is estimated to be$114,200 and $151,994 at December members are deferred and recognized in the subsequent membership year. 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Income Taxes: The Legion is exempt from federal income taxes under section 501(c)(19) NOTE 5 – FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. ALC, ALEF and NEF are exempt from federal income Fair value is def ned as the price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. None of the entities are liability (an exit price) in the Legion’s principal or most advantageous market for the asset or considered to be a private foundation. The Legion is subject to income tax on unrelated liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. business income. In 2017 and 2016, the Legion incurred no tax expense. GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of Current accounting standards require the Legion to disclose the amount of potential benef t observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. or obligation to be realized as a result of an examination performed by a taxing authority. GAAP describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value: For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, management has determined that the Legion does not have any tax positions that result in any uncertainties regarding the possible Level 1: Quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity impact on the Legion’s f nancial statements. The Legion does not expect the total amount has the ability to access as of the measurement date. of unrecognized tax benef ts to signif cantly change in the next 12 months. The Legion Level 2: Signif cant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted recognizes interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other The Legion did not have any amounts accrued for interest and penalties at December 31, inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data. 2017 and 2016. Level 3: Signif cant unobservable inputs that ref ect a reporting entity’s own assumptions Fair Value of Financial Instruments: The carrying amount of all f nancial instruments of the about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. Legion, which include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, benef cial interest in In many cases, a valuation technique used to measure fair value includes inputs from trust, investments, accounts payable, and notes payable, approximate fair value. multiple levels of the fair value hierarchy. The lowest level of signif cant input determines the Expense Allocation: As disclosed in Note 16, expenses have been classif ed as program placement of the entire fair value measurement in the hierarchy. services, management and general, member development and fund raising based on actual The fair value of money markets and common stock are based on quoted prices in active direct expenditures. Additionally, some expenses are allocated among departments based markets (Level 1 inputs). The fair value of U.S. Government and agency obligations, asset upon estimates of the amount of time spent by Legion employees performing services for backed securities, corporate bonds, and state and municipal bonds are based on quoted these departments. market prices of similar securities with similar due dates using the market approach (Level Subsequent Events: Management has performed an analysis of the activities and 2 inputs). transactions subsequent to December 31, 2017, to determine the need for any adjustments The fair value of benef cial interest in trust assets is determined using the income approach or disclosures to the f nancial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017. and is based on a valuation model that calculates the present value of estimated distributed Management has performed their analysis through May 1, 2018, the date the f nancial income. The valuation model incorporates assumptions that market participants would use statements were available to be issued. in estimating future distributed income. The Legion is able to compare the valuation model NOTE 2 – COLLECTIONS inputs and results to widely available published industry data for reasonableness; however, The Legion owns many collectible military related items and historical documents which the Legion is unable to redeem the assets of the trust and only receives distributions (Level were not recorded as they were acquired. It is often impracticable to determine a value for 3 inputs). collections and accordingly, the Legion has concluded that they need not be capitalized. Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis: Assets and liabilities measured at fair These items have been appraised, or are in the process of being appraised for insurance value on a recurring basis are summarized below: purposes and are as follows: (unaudited) Appraisal date Replacement value World War I posters 12/10/2015 $ 492,204 World War II posters 12/10/2015 469,039 Military unit histories 12/10/2015 112,410 Fine art collection 12/10/2015 980,000 Museum collection 12/10/2015 120,475

NOTE 3 – INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATE The Legion, in conjunction with approximately 120 other organizations, has created a nonprof t corporation known as The Citizens Flag Alliance, Inc. (“CFA”) for the purpose of

68 THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION NOTE 5 – FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (continued) NOTE 6 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Fair Value Measurements at Dec. 31, 2017 using The Legion’s property and equipment, and the related accumulated depreciation at Quoted Prices in Signif cant Signif cant December 31, 2017 and 2016 are as follows: Active Markets for Other Unobservable 2017 2016 Identical Observable Inputs Washington, D.C., real estate Assets (Level 1) Inputs (Level 2) (Level 3) Land $ 80,000 $ 80,000 Assets: Building 5,661,735 5,621,056 Benef cial interest in trust $ - $ - $ 114,200 Money market accounts 17,316,734 - - Indianapolis real estate U.S. government Land 389,264 389,264 obligations 39,658,140 - Building 4,082,610 4,082,610 State and municipal bonds - 27,969,090 - Furniture, f xtures and equipment Corporate bonds - 45,920,019 - National Headquarters, Indianapolis 6,931,764 6,834,390 Common stock 462,007 Washington, D.C. 728,651 765,312 $ 17,778,741 $ 113,547,249 $ 114,200 Construction in progress 34,470 98,838 17,908,494 17,871,470 Less: accumulated depreciation (13,419,377) (13,192,296) Fair Value Measurements at Dec. 31, 2016 using $ 4,489,117 $ 4,679,174 Quoted Prices in Signif cant Signif cant Active Markets for Other Unobservable Depreciation expense for the years ended, December 31, 2017 and 2016 was $777,333 and Identical Observable Inputs Assets (Level 1) Inputs (Level 2) (Level 3) $795,306, respectively. Assets: NOTE 7 – LONG-TERM DEBT Benef cial interest in trust $ - $ - $ 151,994 In 2013, the Legion ref nanced its long-term debt. Principal and interest is payable in Money market accounts 16,823,777 - - monthly installment, with the f nal payment due December 3, 2020. The stated interest rate U.S. government is 1.35% plus the 30-day London Inter Bank Of ered Rate (“LIBOR”). The outstanding balance obligations 39,610,707 - on long-term debt is $631,749 and $831,449 as of December 31, 2017 and 2016. State and municipal bonds - 26,705,453 - The future maturities of the long-term debt are as follows: Corporate bonds - 43,767,903 - Common stock - - - 2018 $ 205,200 2019 211,200 $ 16,823,777 $ 110,084,063 $ 151,994 2020 215,849 Total $ 631,749 The tables below presents a reconciliation and statement of activities classif cation of gains and losses for all assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using signif cant Interest expense was $21,120 and $25,424 for the years ended December 31, 2017 and unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016: 2016, respectively. Benef cial interest in trust As a strategy to mitigate exposure to the risk of interest rate f uctuations, the Legion entered Beginning balance, Jan. 1, 2017 $ 151,994 into an interest rate swap agreement on the long-term debt on December 3, 2013. This Change in value of split interest agreements 1,882 interest rate swap has been designated as a derivative and provides for the Legion to receive Distributions from trust (39,676) interest from the counterparty at the 30- day LIBOR rate plus 1.35% and to pay interest to the counterparty at f xed rate of 2.98% on a notional amount of $631,749 and $831,449 at Ending balance, Dec. 31, 2017 $ 114,200 December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. The interest rate swap matures in 2020. Under the agreement, the Legion pays or receives the net interest amount monthly, Benef cial interest in trust with the monthly settlements included in interest expense. Beginning balance, Jan. 1, 2016 $ 185,743 Change in value of split interest agreements 5,927 Distributions from trust (39,676) Ending balance, Dec. 31, 2016 $ 151,994

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NOTE 8 – LEASES Boy Scouts 467,899 467,899 The Legion has several non-cancelable operating leases, primarily for facilities, computer Operation Comfort Warriors 3,074,711 2,550,222 equipment, and copiers that expire at various dates through 2021. Rent expense under John DeVore 325,227 316,089 these leases for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 was $361,660 and $478,963, Edwin J. Dentz VA Boy’s State 654,385 662,226 respectively. Samsung American Legion Alumni Association 184,676 280,227 Minimum lease commitments are as follows: Others 566,150 154,534 2018 $ 367,207 $ 27,434,580 $ 24,729,158 2019 360,652 2020 332,628 2021 293,200 NOTE 12 – NET ASSETS RELEASED FROM RESTRICTION $ 1,353,687 Net assets were released from donor restrictions by incurring expenses satisfying the restricted purposes or by occurrence of other events specif ed by donors. In addition, the Legion had a lease with the State of Indiana for rental of the National Headquarters building in Indianapolis which expired on June 30, 2013. The Legion is 2017 2016 Purpose restrictions accomplished operating on a month-to-month basis until a new lease agreement extending the lease Overseas graves decoration $ 25,298 $ 23,345 term is f nalized. According to the terms of the lease, the Legion is required to maintain Scholarships and grants (including relief aid) 1,215,669 575,196 the interior of the building, and provide adequate insurance on the building in lieu of lease Veterans Af airs & Rehabilitation and payments. The cost of maintenance for 2017 and 2016 was $1,024,409 and $982,978, Children & Youth programs 660,089 685,694 respectively. Insurance coverage is included in the Legion’s general insurance policy. $ 1,901,056 $ 1,284,235 NOTE 9 – PAID-UP-FOR-LIFE MEMBERSHIP FUND The National Executive Committee approved the establishment of a life membership plan NOTE 13 – PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS available to any member of a participating department. In accordance with the plan, the Permanently restricted net assets represent donor-restricted gifts that have been invested assets of the Paid-Up-For-Life (“PUFL”) Membership Fund are included in unrestricted, and are to be maintained in perpetuity. Income from the Samsung scholarship fund is to be board designated net assets and segregated in a trust account from which funds equal to used to fund undergraduate scholarships for descendants of Korean War veterans and other the annual dues of life members are withdrawn for current operations each year. The trust wars in which U.S. servicemen and servicewomen participated. Income from the American agreement provides that the Legion has the right to withdraw part or all of the assets of the Legion Endowment Fund is to be used to support the veterans af airs and rehabilitation and trust account and to modify or terminate the trust agreement at its discretion. children and youth activities of the Legion. Under the terms of the PUFL program, participating member’s national, state and local dues At December 31, 2017 and 2016 the permanently restricted net assets are as follows are paid by the Legion for the remainder of the individual’s life. Management has estimated 2017 2016 and recognized a liability for the future payments to state and local Legion organizations. Samsung scholarship $ 5,000,000 $ 5,000,000 Likewise, management has deferred recognition of the national dues portion of the American Legion Endowment Fund 8,054,707 7,996,779 members’ payment. Deferred PUFL dues are recognized in annual amounts equal to the $ 13,054,707 $ 12,996,779 national dues in ef ect each year. The liability and deferred revenue amounts are estimated by the Legion’s actuaries using PUFL membership summaries and discount rates comparable to the Legion’s recent investment performance. NOTE 10 – RESTRICTED AND RESERVE DESIGNATED FUNDS The restricted fund is designated for use by the National Finance Commission and National Executive Committee and reported as unrestricted, board designated net assets. Earnings of the restricted fund, along with the principal, can be expended only upon recommendation of the National Finance Commission and a two-thirds af rmative vote of the National Executive Committee at two successive meetings. It is the policy of the Legion to transfer 10% of the prior year’s def ned net income from operations to the restricted fund. The Legion made no transfers to the restricted fund in 2017 and 2016. The reserve fund is also designated for use by the National Finance Commission and National Executive Committee and reported as unrestricted, board designated net assets. However, earnings of the reserve fund may be used for the general operations of the Legion. The principal can be expended only by action of the Legion at its national convention, or by a two-thirds af rmative vote of the National Executive Committee in two successive meetings not less than 60 days apart. NOTE 11 – TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS Temporarily restricted net assets are donor-restricted for specif c purposes. At December 31, 2017 and 2016 the restricted purposes are as follows: 2017 2016 Overseas Graves Decoration Fund $ 972,346 $ 987,387 Samsung scholarship 1,964,846 1,909,776 American Legacy Fund 13,360,721 12,429,174 National Emergency Fund 5,863,619 4,971,624

70 THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION NOTE 14 – ENDOWMENT COMPOSITION Changes in endowment net assets for the year ended December 31, 2017: The Legion’s endowments include donor restricted endowment funds and are comprised of Temporarily Permanently two separate funds, the American Legion Endowment Fund and the Samsung scholarship Unrestricted restricted restricted Total fund. In accordance with GAAP, net assets associated with endowment funds, including funds Net assets, designated by the National Executive Committee to function as endowments, are classif ed beginning of year $ (29,252) $ 1,909,776 $ 12,996,779 $ 14,877,303 and reported based on the existence or absence of donor imposed restrictions. Investment gain/(loss): Interpretation of Relevant Law: TThe National Executive Committee has interpreted Investment income, the State of Indiana’s Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (“SPMIFA”) as net of fees 52,214 420,684 - 472,898 requiring the preservation of the fair value of the original gift as of the gift date of the Net depreciation donor restricted endowment funds absent explicit donor stipulations to the contrary. As (realized and a result of this interpretation, the Legion classif es as permanently restricted net assets unrealized) (12,807) (628) (72,562)) (85,997) (a) the original value of gifts donated to the permanent endowment, (b) the original Total investment value of subsequent gifts to the permanent endowment, and (c) net accumulations to the gain/(loss) 39,407 420,056 (72,562) 386,901 permanent endowment made in accordance with the governing documents of the Legion. The remaining portion of the donor restricted endowment fund that is not classif ed in New gifts - - 130,490 130,490 permanently restricted net assets is classif ed as temporarily restricted net assets until those Appropriation of amounts are appropriated for expenditure by the Legion in a manner consistent with the endowment assets for expenditure (9,698) (293,645) - (303,343) standard of prudence prescribed by SPMIFA. In accordance with SPMIFA, the Legion considers Net assets, the following factors in making a determination to appropriate or accumulate donor end of year $ 457 $ 2,036,187 $ 13,054,707 $ 15,091,351 restricted endowment funds: (1) The duration and preservation of the fund (2) The purposes of the Legion and the donor restricted endowment fund Changes in endowment net assets for the year December 31, 2016: (3) General economic conditions Temporarily Permanently (4) The possible ef ect of inf ation and def ation Unrestricted restricted restricted Total (5) The expected total return from income and the appreciation of investments Net assets, beginning of year $ - $ 1,976,952 $ 13,060,100 $ 15,037,052 (6) Other resources of the Legion Investment (7) The investment policies of the Legion gain/(loss): Endowment net asset composition by type of fund as of December 31, 2017: Investment income, Temporarily Permanently net of fees 53,977 422,865 - 476,842 Unrestricted restricted restricted Total Net appreciation Donor restricted (depreciation) endowment funds $ 457 $ 2,036,187 $ 13,054,707 $15,091,351 (realized and unrealized) (11,974) 2,912 (118,553) (127,615) 457 $ 2,036,187 $ 13,054,707 $ 15,091,351 Total Funds Total investment gain/(loss) 42,003 425,777 (118,553) 349,227 Endowment net asset composition by type of fund as of December 31, 2016: New gifts - - 55,232 55,232 Temporarily Permanently Appropriation of Unrestricted restricted restricted Total endowment assets for Donor restricted expenditure (71,255) (492,953) - (564,208) endowment funds $ (29,252) $ 1,909,776 $ 12,996,779 $ 14,877,303 Net assets, Total Funds $ (29,252) $ 1,909,776 $ 12,996,779 $ 14,877,303 end of year $ (29,252) $ 1,909,776 $ 12,996,779 $ 14,877,303

Return Objectives and Risk Parameters: The Legion has adopted investment and spending policies for endowment assets that attempt to provide a predictable stream of funding to programs supported by its endowment while seeking to maintain the purchasing power of the endowment assets. Endowment assets include those assets of donor-restricted funds that the Legion must hold in perpetuity or for a donor-specif ed period(s). Under this policy, as approved by the National Executive Committee, the endowment assets are invested in a manner that is intended to produce income while assuming a low level of investment risk. Strategies Employed for Achieving Objectives: To satisfy its long-term rate-of-return objectives, the Legion relies on a total return strategy in which investment returns are achieved through both capital appreciation (realized and unrealized) and current yield (interest and dividends). The Legion targets f xed income securities to achieve its long-term return objectives within prudent risk constraints. Spending Policy and How the Investment Objectives Relate to Spending Policy: Realized and unrealized gains/losses are added to the principal of the American Legion Endowment Fund and distributions are limited to cumulative interest, net of fees. On the Samsung scholarship fund, the capital appreciation is temporarily restricted and can be spent, along with the interest, net of fees, according to the spending policy. Endowment fund principal, unless

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NOTE 14 – ENDOWMENT COMPOSITION (continued) Estimated future benef t payments: otherwise directed by the donor, shall not be disbursed except for emergency situations. In 2018 $ 3,643,798 order to make a principal disbursement, a majority vote by the Legion National Executive 2019 3,625,510 Committee will be required. 2020 3,667,782 Funds with Def ciencies: From time to time, the fair value of assets associated with individual 2021 3,718,102 donor restricted endowment funds may fall below the level that the donor of SPMIFA 2022 3,812,284 requires the Legion to retain as a fund of perpetual duration. In accordance with GAAP, 2022-2026 18,581,093 def ciencies of this nature that are reported in unrestricted net assets which totaled $29,252 as of December 31, 2016. This def ciency resulted from ALEF expenditures outpacing interest The asset investment policy is a lower risk strategy with the primary objective of and dividend income available for spending during 2016. As of December 31, 2017, the preservation of capital with an emphasis on long-term growth and generation of current Legion did not have any funds with def ciencies. income to provide adequate cash f ow needed for benef t payments. The target asset NOTE 15 – EMPLOYEE BENEFITS allocation is 0-20% in cash or cash equivalents, 40-60% in f xed income and 40-60% The Legion has a 401(k) savings plan with a qualif ed automatic contribution arrangement in equities. Prohibited investments include real estate investment trusts, real estate that was ef ective July 1, 2008. The plan calls for a 100% match of the f rst 1% contributed partnerships, mutual funds, private equity, hedge funds and guaranteed investment by the employee and a 50% match of the next 5% contributed by the employee. Thus, certif cates. the maximum matching percentage an employee will receive is 3.5%. The Legion made The fair value of Plan A assets at December 31, 2017 and 2016 are as follows. See Note 5 for contributions of $391,965 and $387,851 in 2017 and 2016, respectively. descriptions of inputs for each type of asset. The Legion has two def ned-benef t pension plans. The f rst plan (Plan A) covers substantially Fair Value Measurements at Dec. 31, 2017, using all of its employees as well as those of certain af liated and subordinated groups. The plan Quoted Prices in Signif cant Signif cant was established in 1944 by vote of the Legion’s National Convention. Contributions to Plan Active Markets for Other Observable Unobservable A are made by the Legion and other participating groups on the basis of annual actuarial Identical Assets Inputs Inputs valuations. The second plan (Plan B) covers substantially all of its employees. The plan was (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) established in October of 2016 and was ef ective January 1, 2017. Contributions to Plan B are Accrued interest $ 241,032 $ - $ - made by the Legion on the basis of annual actuarial valuations. Money market accounts 935,139 In May 2008, the Legion voted to freeze the Plan A ef ective June 30, 2008. The result of the freeze is that current employees still received the benef ts they had earned as of June 30, U.S. Government and agency obligations - 8,551,030 - 2008, but no future benef ts were earned and no new employees were added. Asset backed securities - 776,636 - The following table sets forth the Legion’s portion of Plan A’s funded status and amounts Municipal bonds - 3,146,546 - recognized in the Legion’s consolidated statement of f nancial position at December 31, 2017 Corporate bonds - 14,956,524 - and 2016: Common stock: 2017 2016 Materials - - - Benef t obligation $(61,779,828) $ (57,280,490) Industrials 3,409,523 - - Fair value of plan assets 46,806,040 45,221,772 Consumer discretionary 2,148,353 - - Funded status $ (14,973,788) $ (12,058,718) Consumer staples 1,736,608 - - Energy 780,075 - - Interest cost 2,111,952 2,246,369 Health care 3,099,653 - - Actual return on assets (4,644,872) (2,944,092) Amortization of prior service Financials 3,170,298 - - costs 121,085 121,085 Telecommunication - - - Amortization of loss 2,199,456 2,506,774 Technology 3,292,621 - - Dif erence between expected Utilities 562,002 - - and actual return on assets 1,608,755 (96,857) $ 19,375,304 $ 27,430,736 $ - Net periodic pension cost $ 1,396,376 $ 1,833,279 Net gain (loss) $ 1,639,779 $ (2,794,943) Prior service cost (121,085) (121,085) Pension-related changes other than net periodic pension cost $ 1,518,694 $ (2,916,028)

Prepaid benef t cost 8,482,430 $ 9,878,806 Accumulated benef t obligation 61,779,828 57,280,490 Vested benef t obligation 60,623,063 57,280,490 Net periodic pension cost 1,396,376 1,833,279 Benef ts paid 3,060,604 3,013,128 Measurement date 12/31/2017 12/31/2016

72 THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION NOTE 15 – EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (continued) The following table sets forth Plan B’s funded status and amounts recognized in the Legion’s Fair Value Measurements at Dec. 31, 2016, using consolidated statement of f nancial position at December 31, 2017: Quoted Prices in Signif cant Signif cant 2017 Active Markets for Other Observable Unobservable Identical Assets Inputs Inputs Benef t obligation $ (5,137,839) (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Fair value of plan assets 662,170 Money market accounts $ 1,517,962 $ - $ - Funded status $ (4,475,669) U.S. Government and Service cost $ 541,379 agency obligations - 8,914,844 - Asset backed securities - 1,284,457 - Interest cost 147,058 Municipal bonds - 2,890,339 - Actual loss (return) on assets (13,476) Corporate bonds - 16,027,526 - Amortization of prior service costs 370,027 Common stock: Materials 502,790 - - Amortization of loss - Industrials 2,075,214 - - Dif erence between expected and actual return on assets (9,274) Consumer discretionary 1,710,141 - - Net periodic pension cost $ 1,035,714 Consumer staples 1,231,831 - - Net loss $ $3,809,982 Energy 1,269,167 - - Health care 1,609,698 - - Prior service cost (370,027) Financials 1,987,249 - - Pension-related changes other than net periodic pension Telecommunication 385,962 - - cost $ 3,439,955 Technology 3,322,340 - - Prepaid benef t cost $ (385,503) Utilities 492,252 - - Accumulated benef t obligation 1,356,908 $ 16,104,606 $ 29,117,166 $ - Vested benef t obligation 1,356,908 Net periodic pension cost 1,035,714 Historical returns of multiple asset classes were analyzed to develop a risk free real rate of return and risk premium for each asset class. The overall rate for each asset class was Benef ts paid 1,517 developed by combining a long- term inf ation component, the risk free real rate of return, Measurement date 12/31/2017 and the associated risk premium. A weighted average rate was developed based on those overall rates and the target asset allocation of the plan. Estimated future benef t payments: Weighted-average assumptions 2017 2016 2018 $ 22,353 Discount rate 3.37% 3.81% 2019 32,715 Expected return on plan assets 7.00% 7.00% Rate of compensation increase 0.00% 0.00% 2020 46,715 2021 65,587 The amounts of net loss and net prior service cost expected to be recognized as components 2022 101,879 of net periodic benef t cost for the year ending December 31, 2017 are $1,396,376 and Years 2023-2027 1,110,148 $121,085, respectively.

The asset investment policy is a lower risk strategy with the primary objective of preservation of capital with an emphasis on long-term growth and generation of current income to provide adequate cash f ow needed for benef t payments. The target asset allocation is 0-20% in cash or cash equivalents, 40-60% in f xed income and 40-60% in equities. Prohibited investments include real estate investment trusts, real estate partnerships, mutual funds, private equity, hedge funds and guaranteed investment certif cates. The fair value of Plan B assets at December 31, 2017 and 2016 are as follows. See Note 5 for descriptions of inputs for each type of asset.

THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION 73 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Dec. 31, 2017 and 2016

NOTE 15 – EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (continued) NOTE 16 – FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES Fair Value Measurements at Dec. 31, 2017 using The following represents a functional breakdown of the Legion’s expenses by program and Quoted Prices in Signif cant Signif cant supporting services: Active Markets for Other Unobservable Identical Observable Inputs Program services 2017 2016 Assets (Level 1) Inputs (Level 2) (Level 3) Veterans programs and services $ 38,551,781 $ 38,798,600 Money market accounts: $ 18,769 $ - $- Americanism, Children U.S. government and agency & Youth activities 3,754,981 2,900,234 obligations - 75,000 - Municipal bonds - 50,365 - $ 42,306,762 $ 41,698,834 Corporate bonds 288,822 - Supporting services Common stock: - Industrials 42,501 - Management and general $ 20,819,203 $ 17,166,955 Consumer discretionary 24,168 - - Member development 10,471,144 9,122,226 Consumer staples 30,483 - - Fundraising 11,232,813 11,740,441 Energy 18,576 - - $ 42,523,160 $ 38,029,622 Health care 38,109 - - Financials 44,118 - $ 84,829,922 $ 79,728,456 Technology 31,259 - $ 247,983 $ 414,187 $- Member development includes direct response advertising expense of $6,147,872 and $5,082,548 for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016. NOTE 17 – LITIGATION Fair Value Measurements at Dec. 31, 2016 using Quoted Prices in Signif cant Signif cant The Legion is currently involved in and/or has been mentioned as a defendant or co- Active Markets for Other Unobservable defendant in several legal actions. It is the opinion of the National Judge Advocate that Identical Observable Inputs these claims are without merit and any ultimate liability of the Legion with respect to these Assets (Level 1) Inputs (Level 2) (Level 3) actions will not materially af ect the f nancial statements of the Legion. Money market accounts: $- $- $- U.S. government and agency obligations - - - Municipal bonds - - - Corporate bonds - - - Common stock: - - $- $ - $-

Historical returns of multiple asset classes were analyzed to develop a risk free real rate of return and risk premium for each asset class. The overall rate for each asset class was developed by combining a long- term inf ation component, the risk free real rate of return, and the associated risk premium. A weighted average rate was developed based on those overall rates and the target asset allocation of the plan Weighted-average assumptions 2017 2016 Discount rate 4.21% 3.62% Expected return on plan assets 7.00% 0.00% Rate of compensation increase 3.00% 3.00%

The amounts of net loss and net prior service cost expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benef t cost for the year ending December 31, 2017 are $1,035,714 and $370,027, respectively.

74 THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION Dec. 31, 2017

American American Legion American Legion National National Legion Endowment Emergency Headquarters Charities Fund Fund Eliminations Total ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,685,335 $ 405,725 $ 65,355 $ 18,491 $ - $ 2,174,906 Accounts receivable 4,961,035 168,838 - 4,932 (94,227) 5,040,578 Interest receivable 752,706 34,470 68,731 48,766 - 904,673 Prepaid expenses and deposits 953,487 - - - - 953,487 Deferred membership expense 4,596,295 - - - - 4,596,295 Due from American Legion Endowment Fund 2,000,000 - - - (2,000,000) - Inventory 2,761,406 - - - - 2,761,406 Investment in affiliate (CFA) 11,511 - - - - 11,511 Beneficial interest in trust - - 114,200 - - 114,200 17,721,775 609,033 248,286 72,189 (2,094,227) 16,557,056 Investments General 16,334,237 - - - - 16,334,237 Segregated for Restricted and Reserved funds 35,277,631 - - - - 35,277,631 Paid-Up-For-Life Membership fund 28,107,482 - - - - 28,107,482 Samsung scholarship fund 7,768,802 - - - - 7,768,802 Building funds 6,380,417 - - - - 6,380,417 Sept. 11 Memorial scholarship fund 13,181,694 - - - - 13,181,694 Special account – Endowment Fund - - 2,270,210 - - 2,270,210 General account – Endowment Fund - - 7,610,997 - - 7,610,997 National Emergency Fund - - 5,791,430 - 5,791,430 American Legion Charities - 4,749,866 - - 4,749,866 Other 3,853,224 - - - 3,853,224 110,903,487 4,749,866 9,881,207 5,791,430 - 131,325,990 Property, plant and equipment, net 4,489,117 - - - - 4,489,117

$ 133,114,379 $ 5,358,899 $ 10,129,493 $ 5,863,619 $ (2,094,227) $ 152,372,163

LIABILITIES Accounts payable $ 3,416,388 $ 2,268 $ 2,988 $ - $ (94,227) $ 3,327,417 Scholarships payable 1,346,892 - - - - 1,346,892 Due to American Legion National Headquarters - - 2,000,000 - (2,000,000) - Deposits on emblem merchandise sales 283,453 - - - - 283,453 Deferred income 929,571 - - - - 929,571 Deferred dues income 25,316,796 - - - - 25,316,796 Deferred income – direct membership solicitation 3,708,642 - - - - 3,708,642 Accrued vacation benefits 947,080 - - - - 947,080 Accrued pension expense 19,449,457 - - - - 19,449,457 Other liabilities 860,355 - - - - 860,355 Notes payable 631,749 - - - - 631,749 Deferred dues income – Paid-Up-For-Life Membership 23,664,141 - - - - 23,664,141 Life memberships due to state and local posts 26,239,151 - - - - 26,239,151 106,793,675 2,268 2,002,988 - (2,094,227) 106,704,704 NET ASSETS Unrestricted 3,330,550 1,847,165 457 - - 5,178,172 Temporarily restricted 17,990,154 3,509,466 71,341 5,863,619 - 27,434,580 Permanently restricted 5,000,000 - 8,054,707 - - 13,054,707 Total net assets 26,320,704 5,356,631 8,126,505 5,863,619 - 45,667,459

$ 133,114,379 $ 5,358,899 $ 10,129,493 $ 5,863,619 $ (2,094,227) $ 152,372,163

THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION 75 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION Dec. 31, 2016

American American Legion American Legion National National Legion Endowment Emergency Headquarters Charities Fund Fund Eliminations Total ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 998,019 $ 172,414 $ 19,567 $ 66,591 $ - $ 1,256,591 Accounts receivable 5,290,669 - 8,234 20,674 (33,668) 5,285,909 Interest receivable 704,456 23,088 68,945 42,372 - 838,861 Prepaid expenses and deposits 1,909,365 - 1,868 - - 1,911,233 Deferred membership expense 4,950,405 - - - - 4,950,405 Due from American Legion Endowment Fund 2,000,000 - - - (2,000,000) - Inventory 2,847,503 - - - - 2,847,503 Investment in affiliate (CFA) 13,575 - - - - 13,575 Beneficial interest in trust - - 151,994 - - 151,994 18,713,992 195,502 250,608 129,637 (2,033,668) 17,256,071 Investments General 15,421,583 - - - - 15,421,583 Segregated for Restricted and Reserved funds 34,066,122 - - - - 34,066,122 Paid-Up-For-Life Membership fund 29,615,976 - - - - 29,615,976 Samsung scholarship fund 7,609,593 - - - - 7,609,593 Building funds 5,938,455 - - - - 5,938,455 Sept. 11 Memorial scholarship fund 12,065,719 - - - - 12,065,719 Special account – Endowment Fund - - 2,252,939 - - 2,252,939 General account – Endowment Fund - - 7,463,980 - - 7,463,980 National Emergency Fund - - - 4,841,986 - 4,841,986 American Legion Charities - 3,791,850 - - - 3,791,850 Other 3,839,637 - - - - 3,839,637 108,557,085 3,791,850 9,716,919 4,841,986 - 126,907,840 Property, plant and equipment, net 4,679,174 - - - - 4,679,174

$ 131,950,251 $ 3,987,352 $ 9,967,527 $ 4,971,623 $ (2,033,668) $ 148,843,085

LIABILITIES Accounts payable $ 3,406,252 $ 32,664 $ - $ - $ (33,668) $ 3,405,248 Scholarships payable 1,091,879 - - - - 1,091,879 Due to American Legion National Headquarters - - 2,000,000 - (2,000,000) - Deposits on emblem merchandise sales 290,318 - - - - 290,318 Deferred income 1,394,884 - - - - 1,394,884 Deferred dues income 27,449,484 - - - - 27,449,484 Deferred income – direct membership solicitation 3,696,407 - - - - 3,696,407 Accrued vacation benefits 1,002,001 - - - - 1,002,001 Accrued pension expense 12,058,718 - - - - 12,058,718 Other liabilities 1,528,684 - - - - 1,528,684 Notes payable 831,449 - - - - 831,449 Deferred dues income – Paid-Up-For-Life Membership 23,532,607 - - - - 23,532,607 Life memberships due to state and local posts 26,093,304 - - - - 26,093,304 102,375,987 32,664 2,000,000 - (2,033,668) 102,374,983 NET ASSETS Unrestricted 7,461,030 1,310,387 (29,252) - - 8,742,165 Temporarily restricted 17,113,234 2,644,301 - 4,971,623 - 24,729,158 Permanently restricted 5,000,000 - 7,996,779 - - 12,996,779 Total net assets 29,574,264 3,954,688 7,967,527 4,971,623 - 46,468,102

$ 131,950,251 $ 3,987,352 $ 9,967,527 $ 4,971,623 $ (2,033,668) $ 148,843,085

76 THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES Year ended Dec. 31, 2017

American American Legion American Legion National National Legion Endowment Emergency Headquarters Charities Fund Fund Eliminations Total Revenue, gains and other support National member dues $ 31,799,455 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 31,799,455 Direct membership solicitation 6,191,175 - - - - 6,191,175 Member service fees income 579,943 - - - - 579,943 Affinity income 2,128,372 - - - - 2,128,372 Sales of emblem items 13,649,875 - - - - 13,649,875 Advertising 9,353,077 - - - - 9,353,077 Contributions 14,931,713 1,765,402 130,489 1,010,094 (256,657) 17,581,041 Label and printing fees 1,600,308 - - - - 1,600,308 Interest and dividends, net of fees 2,383,318 112,009 234,631 156,106 - 2,886,064 Net realized gains (losses) (60,210) (7,129) (58,578) (850) - (126,767) American Legion Endowment Fund income 89,400 - - - (89,400) - Other 4,419,398 - - - - 4,419,398 87,065,824 1,870,282 306,542 1,165,350 (346,057) 90,061,941

Expenses Salaries 16,829,990 - - - - 16,829,990 Employee benefits 5,839,456 - - - - 5,839,456 Cost of sales – Legion 7,364,200 - - - - 7,364,200 Department and magazine costs 2,673,921 - - - - 2,673,921 Direct publications 10,458,470 - - - - 10,458,470 Executive, staff and program travel 4,056,303 - 4,249 - - 4,060,552 Commission and committee 1,737,332 - - - - 1,737,332 Printing and postage 14,148,656 - - - - 14,148,656 Scholarships, grants and awards 2,255,951 485,723 89,400 365,830 (346,057) 2,850,847 Office and other operating 14,096,878 20,622 18,840 9,089 - 14,145,429 Occupancy and usage 2,404,297 - - - - 2,404,297 Special projects and programs 2,250,691 66,081 - - - 2,316,772 84,116,145 572,426 112,489 374,919 (346,057) 84,829,922

Change in net assets from operations 2,949,679 1,297,856 194,053 790,431 - 5,232,019

Net unrealized gains (losses) - investments 720,117 104,087 (35,075) 101,565 - 890,694 Net change in PUFL 234,749 - - - - 234,749 Amortization of pension loss (2,199,456) - - - - (2,199,456) Pension-related changes other than net periodic pension cost (4,958,649) - - - - (4,958,649)

Change in net assets (3,253,560) 1,401,943 158,978 891,996 - (800,643)

Net assets, beginning of year 29,574,264 3,954,688 7,967,527 4,971,623 - 46,468,102

Net assets, end of year $ 26,320,704 $ 5,356,631 $ 8,126,505 $ 5,863,619 $ - $ 45,667,459

THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION 77 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES Year ended Dec. 31, 2016

American American Legion American Legion National National Legion Endowment Emergency Headquarters Charities Fund Fund Eliminations Total Revenue, gains and other support National member dues $ 25,782,809 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 25,782,809 Direct membership solicitation 6,165,333 - - - - 6,165,333 Member service fees income 631,106 - - - - 631,106 Affinity income 2,506,181 - - - - 2,506,181 Sales of emblem items 13,020,287 - - - - 13,020,287 Advertising 9,563,462 - - - - 9,563,462 Contributions 14,131,421 1,628,800 55,232 465,602 (532,856) 15,748,199 Label and printing fees 1,566,817 - - - - 1,566,817 Interest and dividends, net of fees 2,298,062 93,631 239,800 139,186 - 2,770,679 Net realized gains (losses) 182,928 400 (41,874) 25,514 - 166,968 American Legion Endowment Fund income 235,551 - - - (235,551) - Other 2,772,247 - - - - 2,772,247 78,856,204 1,722,831 253,158 630,302 (768,407) 80,694,088

Expenses Salaries 16,198,035 - - - - 16,198,035 Employee benefits 4,207,101 - - - - 4,207,101 Cost of sales – Legion 7,036,004 - - - - 7,036,004 Department and magazine costs 2,943,026 - - - - 2,943,026 Direct publications 10,863,367 - - - - 10,863,367 Executive, staff and program travel 3,630,516 - 2,745 - - 3,633,261 Commission and committee 1,758,486 - - - - 1,758,486 Printing and postage 12,910,600 - - - - 12,910,600 Scholarships, grants and awards 1,572,325 689,983 235,551 184,944 (693,407) 1,989,396 Office and other operating 13,299,378 19,110 19,097 7,861 - 13,345,446 Occupancy and usage 2,049,531 - - - - 2,049,531 Special projects and programs 2,747,803 121,400 - - (75,000) 2,794,203 79,216,172 830,493 257,393 192,805 (768,407) 79,728,456

Change in net assets from operations (359,968) 892,338 (4,235) 437,497 - 965,632

Net unrealized gains (losses) - investments (515,048) 41,126 (88,652) (88,040) - (650,614) Net change in PUFL (1,886,814) - - - - (1,886,814) Amortization of pension loss (2,506,774) - - - - (2,506,774) Pension-related changes other than net periodic pension cost 2,916,028 - - - - 2,916,028

Change in net assets (2,352,576) 933,464 (92,887) 349,457 - (1,162,542)

Net assets, beginning of year 31,926,840 3,021,224 8,060,414 4,622,166 - 47,630,644

Net assets, end of year $ 29,574,264 $ 3,954,688 $ 7,967,527 $ 4,971,623 $ - $ 46,468,102

78 THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO USAA, TITLE SPONSOR FOR THE 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION OF THE AMERICAN LEGION

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THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION 79 THANK YOU TO OUR SERVICE PROVIDERS AND EXHIBITORS FOR MAKING THE 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION SUCCESSFUL.

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