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American Legion 112th Congress, 2d Session – – – – – – – – – – – – – House Document 112–86 PROCEEDINGS OF 93 rd NATIONAL CONVENTION of the AMERICAN LEGION Minneapolis, Minnesota August 26–September 1, 2011 VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:46 Feb 16, 2012 Jkt 072732 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 5009 Sfmt 5009 E:\HR\OC\HD086P1.XXX HD086P1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with HEARING E:\SEALS\AMLEG.eps 2011 : 93rd NATIONAL CONVENTION OF THE AMERICAN LEGION : 2011 VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:46 Feb 16, 2012 Jkt 072732 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6019 Sfmt 6019 E:\HR\OC\HD086P1.XXX HD086P1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with HEARING with DSK6VPTVN1PROD on rfrederick 1 112th Congress, 2d Session – – – – – – – – – – – – – House Document 112–86 PROCEEDINGS OF THE 93RD NATIONAL CONVENTION OF THE AMERICAN LEGION COMMUNICATION FROM THE DIRECTOR, NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION, THE AMERICAN LEGION TRANSMITTING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND INDEPENDENT AUDIT OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, PROCEEDINGS OF THE 93RD ANNUAL NA- TIONAL CONVENTION OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, HELD IN MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA FROM AUGUST 26–SEPTEMBER 1, 2011, AND A REPORT ON THE ORGANIZATION’S ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR PRECEDING THE CONVENTION, PURSUANT TO 36 U.S.C. 49 FEBRUARY 7, 2012.—Referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and ordered to be printed U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 72–732 WASHINGTON : 2012 VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:46 Feb 16, 2012 Jkt 072732 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4012 Sfmt 4012 E:\HR\OC\HD086P1.XXX HD086P1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with HEARING E:\Seals\Congress.#13 LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL THE AMERICAN LEGION, Washington, DC, January 27, 2012. Hon. JOHN BOEHNER, Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. DEAR MR. SPEAKER: In compliance with current public law we herewith transmit for printing as a House document a financial statement and independent audit of The American Legion, pro- ceedings of our 93rd annual National Convention held in Min- neapolis, Minnesota from August 26–September 1, 2011 and a re- port on our organization’s activities for the year preceding the con- vention. For God and Country, TIM TETZ, Director, National Legislative Commission. (II) VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:46 Feb 16, 2012 Jkt 072732 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 7633 Sfmt 7633 E:\HR\OC\HD086P1.XXX HD086P1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with HEARING 112th Congress, 2d Session – – – – – – – – – – – – – House Document 112–86 PROCEEDINGS OF THE 93RD NATIONAL CONVENTION OF THE AMERICAN LEGION COMMUNICATION FROM THE DIRECTOR, NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION, THE AMERICAN LEGION TRANSMITTING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND INDEPENDENT AUDIT OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, PROCEEDINGS OF THE 93RD ANNUAL NA- TIONAL CONVENTION OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, HELD IN MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA FROM AUGUST 26–SEPTEMBER 1, 2011, AND A REPORT ON THE ORGANIZATION’S ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR PRECEDING THE CONVENTION, PURSUANT TO 36 U.S.C. 49 FEBRUARY 7, 2012.—Referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and ordered to be printed U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 72–732 WASHINGTON : 2012 1:46 Feb 16 2012 Jkt 072732 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4012 Sfmt 4012 E:\HR\OC\HD086P1 XXX HD086P1 LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL THE AMERICAN LEGION, Washington, DC, January 27, 2012. Hon. JOHN BOEHNER, Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. DEAR MR. SPEAKER: In compliance with current public law we herewith transmit for printing as a House document a financial statement and independent audit of The American Legion, pro- ceedings of our 93rd annual National Convention held in Min- neapolis, Minnesota from August 26–September 1, 2011 and a re- port on our organization’s activities for the year preceding the con- vention. For God and Country, TIM TETZ, Director, National Legislative Commission. (II) Table of Contents Foreword ......................................................................................................................... vii National Convention and Officers of The American Legion 1919-2011.......................... ix Proceedings of the 93rd National Convention Tuesday, August 30, 2011 Call to Order: National Commander Foster....................................................................... 1 Invocation.......................................................................................................................... 1 Pledge of Allegiance.......................................................................................................... 1 POW/MIA Empty Chair Ceremony .................................................................................. 2 Preamble to The American Legion Constitution ............................................................... 2 Post Everlasting Ceremony................................................................................................ 2 Convention Opening.......................................................................................................... 2 The American Legion Youth Champions: 2010 Baseball Player of the Year............................................................................... 6 2011 Boys Nation President ...................................................................................... 7 2011 Eagle Scout of the Year .................................................................................... 8 2011 Junior Shooting Sports Precision Champion..................................................... 9 2011 Junior Shooting Sports Sporter Champion........................................................ 9 2011 National Oratorical Contest, 1st Place Winner ............................................... 10 Presentation: Spirit of Service Awards ............................................................................ 11 Address: LTG Jack C. Stultz, Chief, Army Reserve........................................................ 15 Greetings: Mrs. Carlene Ashworth, National President, American Legion Auxiliary ..... 18 Presentations: The American Legion Distinguished Service Medal ............................................... 19 Nick DelCalzo, In Honored Glory........................................................................... 21 The Patriot Award ................................................................................................... 22 Greetings: Teresa Scanlan, Miss America ....................................................................... 22 Address: Barack Obama, President of the United States ................................................. 25 Greetings: David Dew, Past National Commander, Sons of The American Legion ................. 31 Hon. Amy Klobuchar, United States Senate............................................................ 32 Hon. Al Franken, United States Senate.................................................................... 35 Hon. Keith Ellison, United States House of Representatives................................... 36 Hon. Mark Dayton, Governor of the State of Minnesota........................................ 38 Hon. R. T. Rybak, Mayor of the City of Minneapolis ............................................. 39 Thomas J. Lannon, Commander, Department of Minnesota.................................... 40 James E. Copher, President, 2011 American Legion Convention Corporation ....... 41 Presentation: Terry Woodburn, Representing The American Legion Riders................... 41 Address: Kevin Bergner, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, USAA......................................................................................................... 45 Greetings: Mrs. Patricia Varga, Dominion President, The Royal Canadian Legion.................. 48 General Park, Chun-Taek, Vice Chairman, Korean Veterans Association .............. 49 General Tseng, Jing-Ling, Minister, VA Commission, Republic of China.............. 50 Neil G. McKinnon, Dominion President, ANAVETS ............................................. 51 Larry Magerkurth, President General, National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution....................................................................................... 52 Brett Reistad, President, National American Legion Press Association .................. 53 Address: Maurice Renaud, Friends of American Veterans.............................................. 54 National Commander's Report to Convention ................................................................. 56 iii Address: Mark Ochsenbein, Director, Tennessee Tech University ................................. 58 Call for Convention ......................................................................................................... 61 Reports: Convention Committee on Credentials and Other Internal Affairs (Section I) ........ 62 Convention Committee on Legislation and Rules.................................................... 64 Convention Committee on Finance ......................................................................... 65 The American Legion Magazine Prize Drawing ............................................................. 66 Wednesday, August 31, 2011 Call to Order.................................................................................................................... 69 Invocation........................................................................................................................ 69 Pledge of Allegiance........................................................................................................ 69 Certificate of Appreciation, Rev. Daniel J. Seehafer, National Chaplain ........................ 70 Presentations: Chapel of Four Chaplains Legion of Honor Bronze
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