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Dubuque County Repeats ORG. NONPROFIT WEBSTER CITY, IA PERMIT #27 Spring is in the air, we hope it stays, and we are quickly heading into Iowa Summer. Along with the many activities that families and individuals enjoy, America’s favorite pastime of baseball is in full swing (pun intended). American Legion Baseball in Iowa had a challenging start to an early season Deadlines & Dates June 8 due to unpredictable weather. Many of the post Membership Meeting - Dept. HQ sponsored teams did not have the opportunity Aspen Dental Day of Service - Various to play as many games due to some form of June 9-14 Central Plains Regionals August 7-11, 2019, in Sioux Falls, South Boys State - Camp Dodge - Johnston precipitation or its aftermath on fields. Nevertheless, teams Dakota. The winner from that regional tournament will move on June 11 kept their resolve and The Department of Iowa had four Area Legionnaire’s Day - Camp Dodge to play in the American Legion Baseball World Series hosted in Tournaments to determine which teams had their opportunity June 15 Shelby, North Carolina August 15-20, 2019. Consolidated Post Reports Due to play in the Department Tournament, May 4-5, 2019 in Sioux The Proctor brothers were in attendance, Legionnaire of the Year Nominations Due City. National Convention Registration Due making almost 55 appearances to the State The teams that played in the state tournament were: Ames June 15-16 Tournament. The brothers selected #20, (Ames Post #37), Peak Carroll County (Dedham Post #20), NASCAR Event - Iowa Speedway, Newton Kyle Lehmann as the recipient of the Proctor June 16 Dubuque County (Cascade Post #528, Dubuque Post #6, Father’s Day Most Valuable Player. Lehmann is a student Dyersville Post #137, Epworth Post #650 and Farley Post #656), June 21 from Western Dubuque Epworth and starts Johnston (Johnston Post #728), and Woodbury County (Sgt. Bluff Finance Committee Meeting - Dept. HQ in Right Field for Dubuque County Baseball. June 22 Post #662). In what turned out to be great weather for baseball, Congratulations Dubuque County DEC Meeting - Dept. HQ Woodbury County and Dubuque County advanced to the state July 4 American Legion Baseball and your sponsoring posts. We wish finals. Both teams received the chance to play Sunday at Lewis Independence Day - Dept. Office Closed you the best of luck. Thank you to Sgt. Bluff American Legion Post July 6 and Clark Stadium, home of the Sioux City Explorers. After #662 and the Woodbury County team for the hard work you put Vets of Valor Ride persevering through the short rain delay, the game was called July 10 into hosting the state tournament. Thank you to all the teams due to a 10-run mercy rule in the bottom of the sixth inning after American Legion Day with CR Kernels and posts that hosted an area tournament: Ottumwa, Dubuque, Veterans Stadium @5:45 PM - Cedar Rapids Dubuque County sealed their victory. Dubuque County drove in Carroll, and Ames. July 17 their final run to make the score 13 to 3. American Legion Day with Iowa Cubs Final scores may be found on the Department’s website: www. Dubuque County’s back-to-back state championship earns Prinicpal Park @ 7 PM - Des Moines ialegion.org/baseball. July 18-21 them the opportunity to once again represent Iowa in the Department Convention - Des Moines July 19 him to become our National Champion. for the 8-minute mark. Anything less Department Offices Closed As many of you are aware, Patrick than 8 minutes would have given him July 21-27 Junker of Waukee, a junior at Van Meter a penalty point. In the semifinals, he RAGBRAI August 8-11 High School and sponsored by Van Meter delivered an 8-minute 12-second speech. National Membership Workshop - Indianapolis Post #403, was our 2018 Department As we stood in front of the August 12 Champion. Patrick competed at the announcement board waiting for the Walk For Veterans - Iowa State Fair Grounds August 15 81st National Oratorical Championship results of the quarterfinals, I think I was Legionnaire Articles Due - Dept. HQ in Indianapolis, Indiana but did not more nervous about the results then September 2 advance past the quarterfinals. More he was. As the results came up on the Labor Day - Dept. Offices Closed determined then ever he returned in board I turned to Patrick and shook 2019 and became our Department his hand to congratulate him because Please fill out Champion for the second year in a row. he had advanced to the finals. At that On April 5-7, I had the privilege of moment I saw a look on his face that said our survey & attending the 2019 annual National I could possibly win this. Fifty-three high questionnaire on Oratorical Contest to watch Patrick. school orators headed to Indianapolis Page 6 2019 Oratorical Contest The title of his speech, “The Spread to compete in The American Legion's of Constitutional Apathy and How to 82nd annual National Oratorical Contest As we move forward into another Quarantine It” is something he truly and Patrick was one of the 3 finalists. year of the American Legion Oratorical believes in and is passionate about. In On Sunday morning Patrick’s confidence Scholarship Program, I would like to reflect the quarterfinals, he gave an 8-minute and conviction as he gave his prepared on 2019. The American Legion of Iowa and 3-second speech giving us quite a speech capped off an amazing exhibition its members have a lot to be proud of with scare because he literally finished his of talent at the finals. a young man's determination that lead speech as they were lifting up the card Oratorical Continued on Page 2 LIT Dept. Check on Page 2 Dept. Candidates on Page 12 Blood Drive on Page 16 100 Mile Ride on Page 5 Foundation on Page 14 NASCAR & RAGBRAI on Page 16 Color Guard Competition on Page 11 National Convention on Page 14 Walk For Veterans on Page16 Page 2 The Iowa Legionnaire Summer 2019 The American Legion, Department of Iowa 720 Lyon St., Des Moines, Iowa 50309 www.ialegion.org Department Commander Department Adjutant 800-365-8387 • 515-282-5068 • 515-282-7583 (fax) J. Scott Moline John A. Derner American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Iowa www.iowaala.org 515-282-7987 • 515-282-7583 (fax) To date, “Change is the only constant in life.” it has been -- Heraclitus, Greek philosopher Sons of The American Legion, Detachment of Iowa www.ialegion.org/sal quite a year As Department Adjutant, I have 800-365-8387 • 515-282-5068 • 515-282-7583 (fax) since last year’s state conference. had the privilege of working with many talented staff It was a distinct pleasure to members over the past 16 years. Changes in staff are 2018-2019 American Legion Department Officers Commander attend numerous Fall and Spring inevitable, and we are once again experiencing change. J. Scott Moline Urbandale [email protected] District Conferences and I would like to thank all Vice Service Officer Gary Carter has announced his Vice Commanders Commanders, District Commanders, and committees retirement effective July 30, 2019. Gary has served us Bob Waugh Libertyville [email protected] Bob Onken Osage [email protected] that were instrumental in the planning and execution well as Department Service Officer and as a Claims Richard Bullock Kellogg [email protected] of these most needed and informational meetings for Representative for 8 years. His dedication and leadership Marvin Carr Webster City [email protected] our Legion Family. The annual “Fall Meetings” were most continue to make our American Legion Service Office a Pete Madsen Holstein [email protected] Adjutant informational, and like the recently conducted “Spring respected institution in the arena of veteran’s benefits. We John A. Derner Granger [email protected] Meetings”, provided “a plan for the future of the American wish him well in his retirement but will miss his passion Service Officer Legion” as we now have entered our second hundred years. and his advocacy. Gary Carter Des Moines [email protected] Finance Officer The added highlight of the “Spring Meetings” was my Applications for Department Service Officer are Ken Danilson Woodward [email protected] attendance with incoming National Vice Commander currently being accepted. Judge Advocate Bruce Feuerbach at the celebration of the 100th Business Manager Becky Bowden has also retired, Dwight Dinkla Panora [email protected] effective May 24, 2019. Becky has been with us since Historian Anniversary of the St. Louis Caucus held at the Soldiers Stan Elliott Nevada [email protected] Memorial Military Museum. However, to ensure March of 2018 and has done an outstanding job with the Chaplain our future and continue our growth and what we financial records of the Department. We wish her health Dr. Dan McClure Washington [email protected] deliver to our cities, counties, state and Nation, it is and happiness in her retirement. Becky will continue Sergeant-At-Arms Brian Ring Glenwood [email protected] imperative for us to identify those who would be to work on a part-time basis to provide training for her National Executive Committeeman great recruiters at the POST level, incorporate chain replacement. Jerry Sebben Waukee [email protected] reaction of tools and rules, train these individuals at We welcome aboard Business Manager Brenda Parrish. Alternate National Executive Committeeman Dennis Soppe West Union [email protected] the POST level, bolster our membership representation Brenda has over 25 years of accounting and business Past Department Commanders state-wide, provide expectations for recruiting and experience and has already proven to be a valuable James Peterson Gowrie [email protected] most of all, and continually harvest the “low hanging member of our staff team. Ken Rochholz Walcott [email protected] Mike Etzel Marion [email protected] fruit” of renewals to ensure our stability. Remember, This is also a time of change for American Legion State Legislatures and Congress listen to numbers. leadership. Many American Legion posts have recently 2018-2019 District Commanders With all of this said, I’ll close by once again thanking installed, or will be soon installing, new post officers. 1st John Phillips West Branch 319-325-1946 [email protected] you for all you do at all levels of the American Legion, District officers will be installed at Department 2nd Richard Hogan Cedar Rapids Department of Iowa and to urge all POSTS to recognize Convention. Department and national officers will be 319-366-4080 [email protected] our public safety professionals at all levels in this State for elected and installed at our Department Convention. 3rd Bob Daniel Clemens 641-485-4316 [email protected] their selfless service in “serving and protecting”. Following their election and installation, it is our duty 4th Dan Boberg Fayette LEST WE FORGET as members to assist them in carrying out the programs 563-419-0459 [email protected] J. Scott Moline and policies of The American Legion. 5th Darrin Alderson Oskaloosa 641-660-0527 [email protected] For those accepting leadership positions, it is your duty 6th Stan Merrell Norwalk Oratorical Continued Department Chairman to understand the responsibilities of your position and 515-491-5411 [email protected] His assigned topic on to have been a part of carry them out to the best of your ability. 7th Joe Jardon Red Oak 712-370-6071 [email protected] Amendment 21 was given Patrick’s journey along As an organization we constantly changing, but we will 8th Carl Anderson Kanawha equally as well and both with the many Legion and continue to build on our accomplishments of the past 641-512-2594 [email protected] speeches conveyed a Auxiliary members who 100 years and remain relevant for the next 100 years. 9th Chris Niehaus Holstein 712-284-2085 [email protected] very powerful message helped to conduct another that all Americans should successful year of the Department Service Office think about. With his Oratorical program. I look Department of Iowa Receives 561 Federal Building, 210 Walnut St. Des Moines, Iowa 50309 two powerful speeches, forward to meeting with $112,024 from LIT 800-944-2039 • 515-323-7532 • 515-323-7401 (fax) it ultimately crowned the incoming Chairman him with the title of the of their perspective The Legionnaire Insurance Trust (LIT) was formed in Claims Representatives Alan Horn Scott Zach 82nd National Oratorical Contests and setting new 1966, with two primary goals: to provide Legion families Michele Lammers Melissa Kauzlarich Contest Champion and an program goals for the 83rd with low cost insurance protection and to provide a $18,000.00 Scholarship. American Legion Oratorical source of revenue to participating Departments. Department Headquarters Staff Directory Adjutant John Derner [email protected] In an interview after Scholarship Program in Since joining the program in 1992, The Department of Exec Sec/Membership Marcia Hoch [email protected] the contest that can be 2020. Iowa has received a grand total of $1,635,303 from the Programs Director Ryan Kowlessar [email protected] seen on www.legion.org, Frank Andrew program. Business Manager Brenda Parrish [email protected] General Information [email protected] Patrick talks about his Oratorical Chairman LIT Continued on Page 5 experience and thanks Auxiliary Department Staff Directory to the American Legion Executive Director for the opportunity to Crystal Wright [email protected] Membership compete in the Oratorical Jeannie McKeever [email protected] Contest. He stated that Interim Accounting this contest has given him Ann Rehbein [email protected] many life skills that he will The Iowa Legionnaire and Communiqué use in the future. Thank is published quarterly you, Patrick Junker, for (March, June, September, and December) by The American Legion, Department of Iowa making Iowans and the 720 Lyon St., Des Moines, Iowa 50309. American Legion Proud! I am honored as Summer 2019 The Iowa Legionnaire Page 3 National Executive We recently returned from our Spring meetings American Legion as they have surpassed $8 at National Headquarters in Indianapolis. Many million in contributions to the Child Welfare Committeeman reports and resolutions were submitted. One of Foundation. They are truly a great program. Jerry Sebben those resolutions recommended Amendments Summer is upon us and that means Department to The American Legion Constitution and By- Convention will soon be here. I would like to encourage Greetings fellow Legionnaires. Laws. The Amendments were cleaning up the as many of you as possible to attend in Des Moines. I want to congratulate all language and pronouns of the Constitution This will be a special Department Convention as we the Post and District Officers that and By-Laws and will be sent to all the will be celebrating 100 years as an organization. Many are taking on new officer positions Departments prior to our National Convention. special events are planned, so don’t miss this one. this year, I know you will find it both rewarding and Resolution 18: “…that the process of “Buddy I would also invite you to consider the at times challenging. Those of you that accepted Check” be made formal and executed Legion-wide National Convention in Indianapolis in August. the challenge of leadership are now tasked with concurrent with the weeks of The American Legion It is going to be a very special event this year. planning your upcoming year. One of the programs birthday and of Veterans Day…that the “ Buddy Alternate NEC Dennis Soppe and I look forward to offered at Department is our Leadership School Check” weeks be the primary operational focus of seeing you at the State Convention and possibly at held this year Friday, May 31, 2019, thru Sunday, every member, post, department, and the National National Convention in August. June 2, 2019. The Leadership committee provides Headquarters.” The ‘Buddy Check” week will also be For God and Country an outstanding agenda each year for both the reportable on the annual Consolidated Post Report. Jerry D Sebben NEC new officers and those that are experienced. I want to congratulate the Sons of the

welcome all of you to the Service Office just to get comes the reward of having been there when they Dept. Service Officer a picture of how personal involvement is provided needed us most and being able to take care of their Gary Carter and how important this office is to our Veterans. spouses if possible to ensure that benefits would The opportunity to be the Department Service continue because of the of their military veteran. Officer has been a very rewarding experience by It is literally impossible to capture your career Fellow Legionnaires, being able to advocate for so many Veterans and and what you have done with your life. But at the end How does time fly so Spouses. The reputation has always been to give a of each day if you can reflect that you did everything quickly, yet with so many projects hundred percent every day and continue to make an possible, and be proud of what was accomplished, and events the work never stops keeping the impact on someone’s life. For the past eight years in then it was a great day. Being the Department Service Department Service Office so busy? The Service the Service Office, I have seen many changes from Officer has been a wonderful experience and now I Office has been doing remarkable and is proud of the paper to the electronic world. I have reached out have decided to retire while I am still healthy for the the accomplishments and efforts dedicated to our and talked to more than thirty thousand veterans most part and will be leaving 30 July 2019. I have veterans. The statistics of what is being done is truly that have been through the office seeking benefits. been serving this country for over forty years in the amazing. This is happening because of the efforts of I have done thousands of hearings advocating United States Navy, Iowa Air National Guard, Viet the Service Office staff. They have the utmost passion for disability benefits earned by serving this great Nam Veterans of America, and The American Legion. I and dedication to represent veterans by answering country. You can be assured that no veteran would have so many memories of service and serving other questions about VA benefits, submitting developed be turned away when other organizations fail to Veterans. I look forward to the opportunity to enjoy claims, and conducting hearings in advocating to step up to the plate and assist. It is an honor and the rest of my life that the good Lord will provide and advance benefits for the veteran and the surviving one of the greatest feeling to listen to every story of any adventures that will come my way. Thank you all spouses. This can be grueling at times with the effort those who served and how we would do it all again for the support you have given me and this office, given to each phone call, to every veteran or spouse given the chance. It’s also sad to hear about those and it is my desire that you continue that support. that walk-ins, and attention to detail in every claim who move on to life everlasting. But with sadness For God and Country. that is submitted to the Veteran Affairs daily. I would

Detachment of Iowa. We have to be the examples, on the 5th-grade essay contest? Have you helped with Sons of The American Legion not the average. We need to walk the talk! How can an oratorical contest or the Boy Scouts nominations? Detachment Cmdr. you ask our Squadron Commanders and members We need to set good examples for our squadrons Alan Schenck to do things which we have not done ourselves? For and assist and help them in all these areas! Everything example, we asked each member to bring in three we do should improve and enhance the programs of Walk The Talk! new squadron members. Have you set an example by the Legion and the SAL Detachment of Iowa. We all As sons of the American bringing in three new members as a SAL leader? We need to walk the talk! The next three months of 2019 Legion leaders and volunteers, we asked each squadron to donate $1 per member to to the end of the year let’s make a commitment to do are asked to go above and beyond for the benefit the CWF, $0.50 per member to the Child Endowment the best we can as leaders of the SAL Detachment of of the SAL Detachment of Iowa. I’ve often been told Fund, and $0.50 per member to the National Iowa. In other words, let’s all Walk The Talk! that as volunteers you can only ask so much of the Emergency Fund. As a SAL leader have you donated Freedom, honor our veterans! committee chairs and vice commanders. I disagree! an appropriate amount to these three charities for the Alan Schenck When we all took our oath of office, we agreed to do SAL Detachment of Iowa? If not, why? We need to walk what was necessary to benefit and enhance the SAL the talk! Have you worked with a squadron and post

and in 2012, the combined honor guard performed veteran. Members of the Marshalltown Combined VFW/ Combined Honor Guards in military honors at 49 and 52 deceased veterans American Legion Honor Guard believe every veteran Marshalltown, IA funerals, respectively. As our performance improved, deserves military honors at their funeral, and if the the requests for military honors increased, and, in family of the deceased veteran requests military honors, In 2010 and prior years, both the VFW and American 2013, the combined honor guard performed military we will do everything possible to provide them. The Legion organizations had honor guards, and many times honors at 78 funerals. From 2014 through 2018, the volunteer spirit of honor guard personnel is very high. both honor guards were performing military honors with total number of military honors rendered at funerals Members answer the call to help on short notice, and less than a full contingent of personnel. Due to declining of deceased veterans varied between 74 and 92. they call the commander and volunteer their time to numbers in both organizations and in their honor Combining the two above listed honor participate in military honors if they see an obituary in guards, the two honor guards decided to merge into guards to form the Marshalltown Combined the paper for a deceased veteran and haven't yet been a combined honor guard with the name Marshalltown VFW/American Legion Honor Guard has been asked to assist. Also, honor guard members are willing Combined VFW/American Legion Honor Guard. a huge success for the following reasons: to learn tasks other than being part of the firing party. Prior to combining in 2011, each honor guard had Membership in the VFW and/or the American Legion is After combining, the honor guard can now provide a full slightly different commands that they used in rendering never mentioned because, as honor guard members, we contingent of 11 or 12 personnel to render full military military honors. Both honor guards compromised do not care which veteran's organizations our members honors. in order to arrive at workable commands. In 2011 belong or if they belong. The members just have to be a Honor Guard Continued on Page 15 Page 4 The Iowa Legionnaire District News Summer 2019 1st District Commander on is the proper order of our meetings. Please get out 1 or 2 days. There is always a lot to learn. I need 3 more your Officer’s Guideline Book, read it, and follow it. There posts to share their history on Saturday, July 20th, from John Phillips is a purpose for it, and it will make us a better Legion. 3 -6 PM. I have 2 so far, Durant and West Branch. It will be Hello, 1st District, Remember, we are not a social club. We are the American really interesting to check everyone out and hear their Thank you for a good District Legion - 100 years strong! stories. So, think about your history and let me know if Conference in Mt. Pleasant. Post #58 I am glad to see our larger posts helping our rural posts you want to help out at 319-325-1946 (text). Commander Dean King and Auxiliary with their funerals. The funerals are very important to the United we stand; divided we fall. Let’s all work and com- President Donna Wise deserve a special families, and they are very glad to see us there. For you municate together. We are a team and family, the Legion, thank you! Their Veteran’s Hall is very nice. So far, I have rural posts, remember you can help out the larger posts the Auxiliary, the Sons and the Riders. We are veterans visited 20 post homes. We are all unique, but we are also too! working and helping other veterans and their families. the American Legion. The one thing we are falling down Now, our Summer Convention is from July 19-21 at the God Bless, John Phillips Des Moines Airport Holiday Inn. I hope you can come for

to the 2nd District American Legion to support Legion the food. Great Job Commander Brian Mengler and crew. 2nd District Commander Baseball. The Walcott Auxiliary is always top notch. Dick Hogan To order the special tickets here: https://www. If you wonder what other posts are doing or offering, Hello, Great 2nd District Legion Family, ticketreturn.com/prod2/Buy.asp?EventID=276743&pro remember many are listed on the 2nd District’s Web They did it again. For the mocode=legion site. Webmaster Don Arns does a fine job of dispensing second year in a row, the Dubuque Then click on section 114 and the special pricing will valuable information on the site. If your post is not County American Legion Baseball appear. Just fill out your order. Or if you prefer, you can getting its activities listed, notify Don or what’s going on Team won the Iowa State Legion either call (319)-363-3887, or go to the Veterans Memorial and he will get the word out. Baseball Tournament. Dubuque blasted Woodbury Stadium Box Office before the day of the game and tell Before I run out of space, I want to thank my fellow County 13-3 to win the championship at Sioux City them you want to order tickets for the July 10 “Legion” District Officers and everyone in the 2nd District for on May 5. Dubuque will journey to Sioux Falls, South game. their hospitality and kindnesses during the past three Dakota in August to play in the Central Plains Regional The Kernels would like one member from each Legion years that I have served as your commander. Roger Tournament. If they win that tournament like they did post at the game to be down on the field at 5:45 p.m. as Norfolk, also of Marion Post 298, will assume the District last year in Dickinson, North Dakota, they will move on part of a Centennial recognition event. All Legionnaires Commander’s job in July, the day after the Department to the Legion World Series in Shelby, North Carolina. will be honored that night. Tables will also be set up to Convention is done. He was elected at the District Spring Great job by the Dubuque team and coaches and the offer information about the Legion and its programs. Conference. I know Roger will do an outstanding job, five posts in Dubuque County sponsoring the team. Please attend and help celebrate our centennial and but any commander needs the help of all in the Legion Speaking of baseball, the Cedar Rapids Kernels have Legion Baseball. Family to truly be successful. dedicated their July 10 home game as American Legion Thank you to the Kernels and General Manager Scott I will be vying for one of the five Department Night, in honor of the Legion’s 100th Birthday. The Kernels Wilson for making this night possible. Vice Commander slots at the Department are offering discounted tickets for the game. Those A big thank you to the Walcott American Legion Post Convention. I hope I will have your support. tickets MUST be purchased in advance from a special and their Auxiliary for hosting the 2nd District Spring Thank you for all you have done and for all you will do. Web site. For each ticket sold, the Kernels will donate $1 Conference in April. It was very well attended and I heard For God and Country, nothing but compliments on the facility, the people and Dick Hogan

and his Vice Commanders. Dan Huntley, Commander on the 26th of April. There were representatives from all 3rd District Commander of Post #182 in Eldora, was elected 3rd District Com- the posts in Benton County that had Flag Essay partici- Bob Daniel mander. He will be installed at the Department Con- pants. There were around 12 students that received recog- Greetings 3rd District Legionnaires! vention in July. We also nominated several people nition from the different posts, County Commander, and We had our District Spring to be National Convention Delegates in August. District Commander. Outstanding participation thanks to Conference Saturday, April 27th, at National Commander Brett Reistad visited 3rd District’s Doug Anderson, 5th Grade Flag Essay Contest Chairman! the Waverly All Veterans Post. Turn- Hawkeye Community College Post #738 and Eldora Post 3rd District held Boys State Orientations in Dike on out was down somewhat due to the #182. Post #738 is coming up on 2 years old and is made the 28th of April and in Iowa Falls on the 5th of May, impending snowstorm that was projected to hit during up of young veterans that are taking college courses at and we had very good turn-outs for both orientations. the conference. It did snow around 2 inches soon after Hawkeye and UNI. Dan Huntley has been primarily re- Set your sights on the Department Convention on July the conference began, and we could all watch it very well sponsible for helping them get started. Good work Dan! 18-21. This is where it all comes together for the next year. due to the large windows overlooking the Cedar River. I was invited to 2nd District’s Spring Conference in Wol- District Commanders and Vice Commanders, Department Otherwise, we had a successful conference. Department cott on April 12th and 13th. The hospitality was great Commander and Vice Commanders are installed at this had several representatives that had information for us, and it was well attended. I was able to arrive on time event. Your vote is important on motions that come before including Marcia Hoch, Dennis Soppe, Bob Onken, Allen Saturday, after a Legion Riders meeting, for a really nice the Department, so you need to be there. Schenk, and Scott Zach. luncheon and program, and then sat in on the afternoon We will have our hospitality room on Friday and Saturday A big thank you goes out to Waverly Post #176 for their great Legion program. Very impressive! There was standing evening. Bring your favorite dessert or a favorite main hospitality, especially the homemade cinnamon rolls served room only for the afternoon session! It was an outstand- dish to be shared with visitors to our hospitality room. during the conference. Thank you, Commander Rich Miller! ing meeting! Thank you 2nd District for inviting me! See you there! We elected the 2019-2020 3rd District Commander I also was able to present a certificate and check for $15 For God and Country! for the 3rd place 5th Grade Flag Essay contest at Norway Bob Daniel

Well, we are still in first place on membership, thanks to Post Reports. It does not have to be a large one. Let 4th District Commander our 69 posts in the district. Nice job guys, we can do it again. National know what you are doing for our veterans Dan Boberg Communication has been very important with District and your community. This also lets congress know On behalf of members of the district commanders. With our modern age of cellphones, it is a how important the American Legion is for everyone. that attended the spring conference little more difficult. If you are trying to contact your vice If you need help with this report, let us know. at Post 9, Oelwein, we thank you for commander or me we probably won’t answer unless we I will be your district commander again for this next the weather, the hospitality and the have it in our contacts. The way to alleviate that problem term. I look forward to it and any new challenges that good food that went with it. Also a is to either leave a voice message or use texting. Then it might come along. thank you to the Auxiliary, who I am sure played a big can be put in our directory for further recognition. We at For God and Country part of it. The program with the business that needed to district don’t want to miss any calls, whether it be for an Lest We Forget be done also went well. We started on time at 0900 and event coming up at your post or a problem that we could Dan Boberg were done at 1215 hrs., and not needing the whole day. help with. We love going to events, so keep us informed. We hope you are working on your Consolidated Summer 2019 The Iowa Legionnaire District News Page 5 district members attending leadership school. Officer and Consolidated Cost Reports need to be 5th District Commander RAGBRAI will be rolling through our district on July 24th turned in by June 1st. Accurate and timely reports help Darrin Alderson with an overnight stay in Centerville. Many volunteers us stay organized and up-to-date. CPR’s tell the story Hello Legionnaires, will be needed to help at posts and booths along the of what your post has done over the last year and as a There is much good news to route. This will be a great opportunity to share what whole tells Congress that we do much more to support share! Thank you to the Richland we do and to help raise money for our veteran causes. our communities. Be sure to contact the district with Post #504 for hosting our Contact Department Headquarters to volunteer. any questions or ways we can support your post. spring conference. This was our Our State Convention is fast approaching and we really This will be my last article as District Commander. My highest attendance in the last two years. look forward to seeing a great turnout for our 100th year! heartfelt thanks for all the support and encouragement Congratulations to all of our new district This will be our opportunity to highlight that I’ve received these last two years. officers. We are pleased to have several newthe progress made in the last century For God and Country, and kick off the next century with a bang. Darrin Alderson

6th District Commander Lacona, and Liberty Center with many others very close. with me to an Iowa Cubs game. There is a link on the Have you taken the time to call on your post Department’s website at www.ialegion.org to get tickets Stan Merrell members? Sometimes they may have forgotten or for the July 17th game. At the game, the I-Cubs will be Hello Legion Family, thought they already paid. Don’t let them lose out recognizing The American Legion and our 100 years. The finish line is approaching, on continuous years. My post just had two members Remember the Department Convention and plan and as I write this, we are in fourth hit 50 years and both are still active in the post. That to attend. Congratulations to 6th District Oratorical place. It is a tight race, but it is up to us is our heritage and we can’t afford to lose them. contestant from Van Meter Post Patrick Junker on going to get out and get those memberships It was a pleasure to host our National Commander all the way to National and winning. Patrick, thank you for renewed. Congratulations, and thank you, to the 6th and hear his very informative speech. He is a being such an excellent contestant, we are proud of you. District Posts that have made or exceeded target; very dedicated Commander. At the time he Thanks to all those that helped me through this year as Granger, Redfield, Van Meter, Bondurant, Highlandstated he has not been home since Christmas. District Commander. Park, Grimes, Johnston, Slater, Story City, Cumming, There are opportunities to volunteer – RAGBRAI – For God and Country, Newton Racetrack. Also, I would encourage you to go Stan Merrell

Orders in the unrecognized times since WW II. National Commander signed certificate for 75 years of 7th District Commander Please continue to reach out to fellow eligible veterans continuous American Legion Membership. Hugh had a Joe Jardon to encourage them to join the American Legion. Talk heartfelt smile on his face and gleam in his eyes as he Greetings Pioneer Seventh District about the National Emergency Fund (NEF) which could pointed out to me (with extreme pride) to the 75-year American Legionnaires, award up to $3000 for personal expenses related to star on his American Legion cover. Congratulations Thanks to all of you for National Disasters such as our recent floods. Details and John, Darrell, and Hugh. Thank you, gentlemen, for your attending the Seventh District Spring applications are available online at the Dept.’s website. service. Conference in Treynor. Brett Martin Don’t forget that Post Consolidated Reports (CPR’s) are If you remember in the September Legion Newsletter of Treynor, Post 725 was elected to be our next District due June 15. They can be submitted through MyLegion. I mentioned a program, we were doing in District called Commander taking over at the Department Convention org or by mail to The American Legion Department D.C. Joe’s Pick five to stay alive award program. This is a in July 2019. Please support him and his team as they Headquarters. All of our communities can be improved challenge to your post to do five more things than you meet with you, your post and your county organization. and yes you Legionnaires lead the way. Please document did in the previous year. This includes but not limited Also if you are motoring through Treynor on Highway what you do for the good of all. Let’s have 100% this year. to sending one more boy to Boys State, Sponsor an 92, stop and look at the helicopter which is now on its One of the most pleasurable things that I have done Oratorical Contest, send one more American Legionnaire display pedestal at the Post Memorial Park area just east as your Commander is being present as you recognize to District Conference, host a conference, sponsor a of the post building, on the south side. This is a must your dedicated, long- time serving American Legion community-based fundraiser such as a Bingo function see when you are in the area, especially if you are an in- members. I and my wife, Auxiliary President Mary, along or things of this nature, sponsor a Fifth Grade Flag Essay country Vietnam Veteran. Thank you, guys and gals, for with District Vice Commander Gary Whipple, his wife Contest. Donate to the American Iowa Foundation, and your service there. Deb, SAL Detachment Commander Al Schenck, and in general, try to support functions your post relates to. I encourage you to contact your elected officials in Peggy Brown were present at Williamson Post #719 near If you have done five or more things than last year, call Washington DC to ask to support the LEGION ACT. for the presentation of Quilts of Valor to two Korean War me with details for an arrangement of presentation of Reach them at capwiz.com/legion/home. This would Veterans. John Blazek who served on Heart Break Ridge certificates. Phone (712) 370-6071 expand American Legion membership eligibility to the in Korea, and Darrel Rachenback were all pleasantly For God and Country, honorably discharged veterans who served on Federal surprised. At my own Post #88, Shenandoah WWII Veteran Joe Jardon and Army Air Corps pilot Hugh Bell was presented a

elected incoming Commander. Also, to all the officers highlight The American Legion. One of those activities 8th District Commander that will be working with him this upcoming year. that I will be doing is RAGBRAI. Now I know some of you Carl Anderson The American Legion has had a good year and a busy don’t like us riding, but I would urge you to try it for a Spring conference has come and year. The one area we need to get better at is membership. day. We are getting national attention with it. Check the gone. I would like to thank the Forest Being a Centennial Year, please showcase your post and calendar for events. City Post for hosting, and I would also try to get new members in. I know it is tough, be we can I am asking you in the year, not just Memorial Day, to like to congratulate Tom Ryan as the do it. Please donate your time and effort to membership. remember our fallen comrades. Summer is almost here with a lot of activities that will LIT Continued from Page 2 Local Veteran Rides 100 “For the majority of those 37 years I was on Additionally, the LIT provides a free Accidental Death and the road, driving tour buses or trucking, so I Dismemberment policy to all Legion, Auxiliary, and SAL members Miles to Celebrate TAL’s wasn’t a very active Legion member,” Ritland, of the Department of Iowa who enroll. who now lives in Cedar Rapids, said, “so this At the LIT annual meeting in April, the Department of Iowa 100th Birthday year I decided to do something special for received $112,024 from the program for 2018. The revenue is this big milestone. Legion Members do great generated through the voluntary purchase of insurance products Cedar Rapids, IA - Vietnam Veteran, Larry things in their communities for youth groups by our members. Those products include: Hospital HELP Plan, Ritland, and 37-year member of American Legion and veterans. Unfortunately, the organization is Cancer Care, Accidental Death Protection, Travel Accident, Post #307 in Roland, Iowa will commemorate sometimes viewed as a bunch of old guys who Emergency Assistance, Medicare Supplement, Health Insurance, the 100th Birthday of The American legion by show up once a year for a parade on Memorial Dental Insurance, Long-Term Care, Lifeline Medical Alert Service, cycling 100 miles from Legion Post to Legion Day. Many members may be older, but I assure and Identity Theft Resolution. For more information on LIT Post in Linn and Johnson Counties on Saturday, you they remain active,” Ritland went on to say. products, call 800-235-6943 or visit www.TheLIT.com. June 1, 2019. 100 Miles Continued on Page 16 Page 6 The Iowa Legionnaire Summer 2019 CALL FOR be paid by their Post or by themselves, as no authority exists for the Department THE ONE-HUNDREDTH ONE ANNUAL CONVENTION to pay the expenses of any delegate to the Convention. Each delegation may have as its guests such members of The American Legion THE AMERICAN LEGION, DEPARTMENT OF IOWA and their families as it sees fit to invite to accompany it. Insofar as space will permit, they will be admitted to the Convention Hall. The One-Hundredth One Annual Convention of The American Legion, Press representatives accompanying delegations will be accorded every Department of Iowa, will be held in Des Moines, Iowa, July 19, 20, 21, 2019. The facility for their work at the Convention. They should report to the Department Convention will be called to order at 4:00 p.m., Friday, July 19, in Ballroom Central Headquarters office upon arrival. and South of the Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport Conference Center in Des Moines, Iowa. DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS Department Headquarters will be in Room 298 of the Holiday Inn Des PURPOSE Moines Airport Conference Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Regular and routine The Convention is called for the purpose of: correspondence should be sent as usual to the Department Headquarters, 720 1. Electing Department Officers for the ensuing year; Lyon St., Des Moines, Iowa 50309. 2. Ratification of Constitution and By Laws; 3. Selecting the place of holding the One Hundred and Second Annual Department REGISTRATION AND HOUSING Convention; Delegates, alternates and guests attending the Convention must register. A 4. Selecting delegates and alternates to the One-Hundredth Annual National $10.00 registration fee will be collected from all delegates, alternates and guests Convention; and at registration. 5. For the transaction of such other business as may be brought before the Delegates, alternates and guests attending the Convention should address all Convention. inquiries relative to hotel reservations directly with the designated convention hotel(s). REPRESENTATION Representation will be by Post. Each Post is entitled to two delegates and two CREDENTIALS FOR DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES alternates, provided it has at least 15 paid up members by June 19, 2019. Each Credentials for delegates and alternates based upon the number to which Post is also entitled to one delegate and one alternate for each additional 50 paid each Post is entitled will be given at registration. All delegates, alternates and up members or a major fraction thereof, whose dues have been paid on or before guests will be required to wear their badge in order to gain admittance into the June 19, 2019. Convention Hall. The vote of each Post will be equal to the total number of delegates to which it is entitled. OFFICIALS All Past Department Commanders of the Iowa Department of The American Present Department and Post Officers, members of the Department Executive Legion, who are members in good standing in any Post in the Department, Committee, except Past Department Commanders, Officers of District and County present and in attendance at the Department Convention, shall be entitled to all organizations, unless selected as delegates and alternates to the Convention by the privileges of a delegate to said convention, and entitled to a vote therein. their Post, have no privileges in the Convention except as guests of their respective delegations. SELECTION OF DELEGATES It is suggested that these officials be made members of the official Post All Post delegates and alternates to the Convention will be selected at a regular delegation, as their experience will be exceedingly valuable to the delegation. meeting of the Post, or a special meeting called for that purpose. Post Adjutants should give notice in writing to each member of the Post of the RESOLUTIONS date, time, purpose, and place of such meeting, and the number of delegates to Any Post or accredited delegate to the Convention may submit resolutions which it is entitled in the Convention. embodying constructive suggestions for the welfare of The American Alternates have power to vote only in the absence of delegates, but have all Legion. They should be in duplicate, typewritten, and shall be turned into the other privileges of delegates. Department Adjutant on or before July 5, 2019, in order that he may refer them Delegates should be chosen with care as they have the voting power of the Post to the Resolutions Assignment Committee. A Resolution form with instructions is on all questions brought before the Convention. enclosed. More can be obtained by contacting the Department Adjutant.

EXPENSES OF DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES Call Continued on Page 11 Expenses of delegates and alternates who attend as Post representatives must The Iowa Legionnaire and Communiqué Survey 3. Please rank the top 5 sections (1 being the most) you focus your 1. How much of The Iowa Legionnaire and Communiqué do you read? attention on while reading The Iowa Legionnaire and Communiqué, : (Circle One) (Select one or more) a. <25% ___ Front Page b. 25% ___ Commander and Adjutant’s Column c. 50% ___ Department Officers’ Columns d. 75% ___ District Commanders’ Columns e. 100% ___ Programming News ___ Auxiliary Columns 2. Please rank (1 being the most, 3 the least) from which sources you ___ Membership Columns receive your information concerning The American Legion of Iowa: ___ Post Everlasting ___ The Iowa Legionnaire and Communiqué ___ Iowa Foundation Column and Annual Special Edition ___ The Department of Iowa’s Website ___ Other - Specify: ______The Department of Iowa’s Electronic Newsletter ___ I don’t read The Iowa Legionnaire and Communiqué Save a stamp and fill it out online: 4. If it were made available, would you prefer an electronic version of The Iowa Legionnaire and Communiqué over the printed? (Circle One) www.ialegion.org/survey a. Yes b. No Please complete this survey and return it to Department Headquarters: 720 Lyon Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 American Legion Auxiliary Department of Iowa Auxiliary Communiqué SERVING VETERANS, THEIR FAMILIES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES Page 7 On March 24 we attended the 100th New ED Crystal Wright involved helping Veterans and Families A Final Word From birthday celebration in Shellsburg. We I would jump all over it and walk away Dept. President later that week, on March 26, attended I was born in small town Earlham a very happy person. This opportunity the Dallas County Meeting. On March back in 1979 and when in second came up and so I jumped at it. I asked This is my 30, we attended the Seventh District grade moved to Lisbon Iowa where myself if I thought I could handle it? last visit with Conference in Treynor. The next day, I graduated in 1998 and joined Can I help everyone? The answer was you as your on March 31, I attended the Eighth the service to follow in my father’s Yes, and No. I may not help “everyone”, Department District Junior Conference in Palmer. passion. My father was a Vietnam but if I can start by just helping just one President. I On April 3, our new Executive Director, Vet in the Navy, well since I disliked at a time. have been Crystal Wright started her journey boats, I went into the Army instead of My goal for the first year as Executive humbled with the American Legion Auxiliary. Navy. Joining the service was one of Director is to help build The American and proud Welcome to Crystal and best wishes. the most exciting and scariest things Legion Family. Not the Legion, Not the to serve you April continued to be busy with the I have ever done in my life. After SAL, Not the Auxiliary but the family as and this great Sixth District Conference in Des Moines serving my country I came back home one. I am starting with organizing all the organization. on April 6. On April 7, I attended the First to start my family and attend college. files and making sure forms are current I want to District Junior Conference in Marengo. In 2002 I had my daughter Cheyenne and updated. I also just completed start out On Wednesday, April 10, we attended and decided to take advantage of the training for an electronic newsletter. by thanking my officers andthe Tama County Government Day Montgomery GI Bill and Army College This will help get information out to committees for their commitment and what a great turn-out of young Fund. I enrolled at Hamilton College members faster, so everyone is current to service, not self this year. people from various school districts. where I got my associates as a certified and up to date. Next will be to make Since my last Communique article, On Saturday, April 13, we attended medical assistant. Knowing that was a webpage more user friendly. One we have had Mid-Winter Conference the Second District Conference in not enough for me, I went to Kaplan of the largest complaints I hear is that in Des Moines at the Airport Holiday Walcott and the next day, on April University where I got my bachelor’s in they don’t have the information. Well Inn. I want to thank all committees for 14, we attended the Eighth District business management. my goal is no one will have to worry their reports. We also said goodbye to Conference in Forest City. April 18 took In 2004 right after Cheyenne turned about that anymore. our past Executive Director Marlene us to Blue Grass for the 70th birthday two I lost my father to heart issues. I We will be pushing at our Valentine who retired after 24 years of their Post. On Saturday, April 20, decided to try to do something that I membership events to receive and of great service to our organization. I was able to attend the celebration knew he loved. When I was young he update all email addresses so that we In March we were happy to welcome of life for Annie Blanchard. A very always went to this building in Earlham can advise of important dates and any National President Kathy Dungan for nice service was given by Linda Sue once a month and sat around a talked changes that are taking place. This will a visit to our State. We started out her Mullen and songs were sung by Earline to other older people as I would play. I be a learning and teaching process. I visit with a tour of the Des Moines VA Lekwa. On April 27, we attended the found out this building was called The am learning this position and it will be Medical Center on Monday, March 11, Fifth District Conference in Richland. Legion. I told myself when I got “OLD” a process, but I hope to teach you while and a dinner/meeting at the Baldwin- Everywhere we went, we were I would join. Well in 2013 I turned I am learning my job. Patterson Post. The Baldwin-Patterson greeted with great courtesy. I “OLD” as I had one of my dad’s friends I am open to all ideas. No idea is too Unit was very courteous and warm truly enjoyed every visit. approach me and ask me to come to a small or too big. You can email me, and had a great meeting. On Tuesday, In May I will be attending a unit meeting as they were going to close send me a letter or call me. I will listen March 12, we took her on a tour of the meeting in Marion and the following the Legion and needed my vote. He to all suggestions on how to make The Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown day in Davenport, another unit said my dad would be so proud of Auxiliary run to the best of its abilities. with cake and bingo courtesy of the meeting. On Sunday, May 26, we will all I have done as a young adult. Well Like I tell my husband and my daughter Benton County American Legion travel to Keokuk for their Memorial Day that meeting landed me the position if they have a question and or don’t Auxiliary. I want to thank Stacy Bane event and again in Bellevue on Monday, of Adjutant / Bookkeeper / Historian understand something, JUST ASK. The for helping to make it a wonderful May 27 for their Memorial Day event. In / Event Coordinator / Cook/ anything worst thing that happens is they say experience for our National President. June, I will attend Boys State on June 9 else that had a title. From that year on, NO, or they don’t know the answer. If I On Wednesday, March 13, we visited and speak; and, then, later that month I have made it my duty to grow the get asked a question and I don’t know the Des Moines VA Medical Center I will be attending Girls State from Earlham Post 158. Then one morning the answer, I guarantee you I will find again in order to view the artwork June 16-21. Finally, the Department at breakfast Steve and Judy Neal came the answer or find someone who can and writings on display of our local Convention will be upon us and new to a breakfast. That is when I signed up help. That is my promise to you! veterans through the local creative officers will be voted in for the 2019- for The Legion Auxiliary. It has been a arts. A luncheon at the Liberty Center 2020 administrative year. I hope many learning process for sure. In 2018-2019 Unit followed with a great time with of you will be able to attend this year. year, I went to meeting for the district, the unit ladies. Thank you, Michelle I have truly enjoyed all my visits and next thing I knew I was a 6th District Spear, for organizing the luncheon. On have felt the warmth of our Legion Vice Commander. Then next thing I Thursday, we said goodbye to National Family. Thank you, again, for the honor know I was getting told how much I President Kathy as she traveled to her I have experienced this year as being can do to help the Legion Family more, next destination. I want to thank Ann Department and to gather my resume together and Crawford for being our travel partner President. The apply for the position for Department and tour guide during that time. memories Executive Director. So, I did! On March 18 we traveled to Traer will stay with I told Cheyenne and husband Zach, for their Legion 100th birthday me always. if there was ever an opportunity to celebration. The next day I attended get a job that paid enough to sustain the Polk County Meeting followed by financial security for my family, that Story County Meeting on March 21. Page 8 Auxiliary Communiqué Summer 2019 President Cadidate Department in many roles. One of the Dept. Vice President County President for both Henry and programs that is dear to my heart is Johnson Counties and President of the Swisher Unit. I am Kelly Girls State. I have served on the staff as a Candidate She is currently serving as Chairman Elliott and I counselor for the past 11 years. Wendy of the Department National Security have been Riggle talked about this program at our Swisher Unit Committee and is an elected member a member 3rd District meeting. She told us about 671, Johnson of the Department Nominating of the Ray & her experiences and the impact it has County and Committee. Previously Lorna served Virginia Boyer on these girls’ lives I knew I wanted to Iowa’s 1st on the Poppy, Auxiliary Emergency Unit 166 in be a part of it. I have met some of the District have Fund, Public Relations and Membership Shellsburg greatest ladies and have made life long proudly Committees. She is also a member of since 2001. friendships with both the staff and past endorsed the 1st District Finance Committee and I am so Girl’s Staters. It is amazing to watch Lorna Golson the Board of Directors for Swisher Unit honored these young ladies change before for the 671. to be your your eyes in one week. Watching these office of Vice Lorna has a bachelor’s degree in candidate for young ladies step out of the shells and President Accounting from Iowa Wesleyan 2019-2020 Department President. I become leaders themselves in one of the University and is employed by the have worked for USA Communications short week is amazing. They remind Department of Iowa American University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Shellsburg for the past 23 years and me a lot of myself. I was just like them Legion Auxiliary for the 2019-2020 Accounts Receivable department. before that I was a travel agent. I have in High School. I couldn’t imagine administrative year. Lorna is passionate about the lived in Shellsburg since I was 2 years myself getting up in front of a group Lorna is eligible through her mission of the American Legion old and am eligible for the Auxiliary and giving a speech. That is what husband, Gary, a Vietnam era Air Force Auxiliary and its service to our Veterans, through my dad William “Bill” Elliott the Girl’s State program is all about, Veteran and received her membership military personnel, their children and who served during the Vietnam War. changing lives. That is what Girls State as a wedding gift nearly 17 years ago. communities and would appreciate My dad always told me how proud he and the Auxiliary has done for me, it Lorna has served the American Legion your support to become Department was of my work with the Auxiliary. I has changed my life. I am excited about Auxiliary in many leadership roles at the of Iowa Vice President for the 2019- only wish he was still here today to be our centennial year. We have a lot of celebrating to do this year. We turn Unit, County, District and Department 2020 administrative year. a part of this. I know he would have levels to include 1st District President, loved being a part of it. I also have my 100 years old this November. Nicole Mom, 2 sisters, 1 brother, 5 nephews, 1 Clapp is about to become the 100th lady to lead our organization. Her great niece and 1 great nephew. Then home communion committee where I have 4 ladies that are my sisters by home coming in October in Gladbrook Chaplain Candidate and Tama County. Girls State has she visits private homes and nursing choice and many nieces and nephews homes to provide home communion by choice. I cherish each and every one their 75th Session in July 2020. And M a r y Junior Camp turns 35 this year. I hope Mooberry is to members unable to attend church. of them. I know many have thought Mary serves on the Mercyone that Martha Travis is my mom. Well in a everyone is ready for what is to come. an 18-year I have enjoyed working with Mary this member of North Iowa Hospice Advisory Board, way she is. I call her my Auxiliary mom. volunteers and participates in weekly She is my mentor and the person that year. She has been a great leader and I the Shannon learned so much from her. I will do my Wilson Unit tuck-in phone calls for Hospice asked me to join this Wonderful Legion patients. Mary has been instrumental Family. I have many great mentors in best to make our organization the best 174 in Charles it can be and look forward to watching City. Mary is in sponsoring the first Butterfly Release the Auxiliary family that have been in Charles City this summer. there for me and I know will always it grow. Always be kind to one another. eligible for God Bless our Veterans and God Bless membership Mary has served as treasurer of her be there when I need them. I have Unit and as President for the last 16 served my unit, county, district and the America. through her late husband, years. On the County level, Mary has served as President and Vice President. also President of Marshall County for William L. Mooberry who served in the Historian Candidate At District level, Mary has served 2 terms along with being President U.S. Army during Vietnam era. Mary has one daughter, 2 every office and has served as District Hi, my name of 3rd District for 3 terms. I volunteer granddaughters and one great President for the last two years. Mary is LaDonna J. on a regular basis at the Iowa Veterans granddaughter due in May. All are has a special bond with the Junior Runner, I am Home in Marshalltown. members of the American Legion members of 4th District. currently Vice I am eligible thru my husband, my Auxiliary, with new granddaughter Mary is committed to serving President of father and son. My husband, Brian joining as soon as she is born! Mary is veterans, their families and the The Harold and I have been married 50 years. We proud her granddaughters were some community in which she lives. She McBroom have 3 sons, 4 grand-sons and 2 grand- of the first juniors to earn patches would appreciate your support for American daughters. through the Patch Program. the office of Department Chaplain, Legion I am a member of the Laurel United Mary is a member off the St. John American Legion Auxiliary, Department Auxiliary #635 Methodist Church and the United evangelical Lutheran Church in of Iowa for 2019-2020. Thank You! in Laurel, IA. Methodist Women. I am also currently Charles City. Mary serves on the I have been President of the volunteer board for a member the Laurel Leisure Home. for 35 continuous years and I have With everyone’s help I hope to do held many offices within the unit. I justice to the Department of Iowa as Mark Your Calendar was Treasurer for several years and Kelly’s historian for 2019-2020. President for numerous years. I was Please plan to join us for the 2019-2020 ALA Programs Workshop (formally Department Leadership workshop). It is August 3rd at the Van Meter American Iowa American Legion Hall at 10:00am. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Meet Legion Auxiliary our Department officers and the new Department Chairmen for 2019-2020. You will learn about all our programs and the new contests for this year. Our membership team will be there to tell you about our goals for the new year. I www.iowaala.org think everyone will like what they will hear. More information to follow on our website and E-Newsletters. www.iowagirlsstate.org Summer 2019 Auxiliary Communiqué Page 9 AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY Department of Iowa - 720 Lyon Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 Section 6. A quorum of the Department Convention shall consist of fifty percent CALL TO THE 99th ANNUAL DEPARTMENT CONVENTION (50%) of the duly registered delegates.

The 99th Annual Department Convention of the American Legion Auxiliary, DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE CREDENTIALS: Department of Iowa will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 19-21, 2019. A form to list Delegates and Alternates is included in the packet (sent to the Unit All Auxiliary Pre-Convention Meetings, General Sessions and Joint Meetings with President of each Unit by May 31, 2019). This form, listing the Delegates and The American Legion Family will be held at the Airport Holiday Inn, 6111 Fleur Dr Alternates, must be in the Department Office byJ uly 1, 2019. If you are not Des Moines IA. sending any Delegates or Alternates, please send the form in and indicate there will not be any Delegates or Alternates from your Unit. PURPOSE: The convention is called for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year, Delegate/Alternate ribbons will be issued at the Department Convention amending the Department Constitution, Bylaws, and Standing Rules, receiving Registration table. reports from Department Officers and Committees, electing delegates and alternates to attend National Convention, reports from members of National A member’s name must be on the list provided by her Unit to be a Unit Committees, and the transaction of such other business as may be brought Delegate or Alternate. before it. If a member of your Unit fits into one of the following categories, please list name REGISTRATION: and title on the Delegate/Alternate form. They will receive their Delegate ribbon Registration will be Friday, July 19th, from Noon to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, July at Department Convention. We need this information for delegate strength. 20th, from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Registration fee is $10.00 for Delegates, Alternates and Guests. There is no registration fee for Junior Auxiliary members, Past Department Presidents but they MUST register. Everyone is required to register at the Convention. 2018-2019 Department Executive Committee Member (2018-2019) Registration fees ARE NOT accepted at the Department Office.You must register Department Officers, at the Auxiliary Registration Table at the Convention. 2018-2019 District Presidents, (2018-2019 Parliamentarian) District President-Elect (for 2019-2020) REPRESENTATION: County President-Elect (for 2019-2020) Refer to page 5 of the 2018-2019 Department Blue Book, Article VIII of the Department Constitution, Sections 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6: NOMINATIONS, CAUCUSES AND ELECTIONS:

Section 2. Each Unit shall be entitled to elect one (1) delegate and one (1) Nominations for Department Offices will be on Friday afternoon, July 19, 2019. alternate, and one (1) additional delegate and one (1) additional alternate for If there is only one nominee for an office, voting shall be by acclamation at the each fifty (50) members or major fraction thereof, provided their current dues Friday afternoon session. If there is more than one nominee for an office, the have been received by the Department Executive Director by MAY 15th of the voting shall be by ballot at the District Caucuses. Caucuses are scheduled for current year. No alternate shall be entitled to a vote unless seated as a delegate. Saturday, July 20th, 2019.

Section 3. Members of the Department Executive Committee, all Past Department NATIONAL GUEST: National President Kathy Dungan but will not be in Presidents, District Presidents-elect, and incoming County Presidents, all of attendance at convention. whom are in good standing in their local Units, shall be delegates at large to the Department Convention. TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: Changes in the convention schedule will be updated in the convention program or announced from the podium. A tentative schedule Section 4. Election of officers shall be held according to the Department Standing will be on our web site – www.iowaala.org - no later than July 1, 2019. Rules. No member shall have more than one (1) vote. QUESTIONS: Call the Department Office at 515-282-7987, fax the Department Section 5: The Legislative Body of this Department shall be the delegates to the Office at 515-282-7583 or e-mail Crystal Wright, Executive Director at alasectreas@ Department Convention to be held each year not less than two (2) weeks prior to ialegion.org. the National Convention. Chaplain’s Corner are all sinners, our Savior Jesus Christ was sacrificed for our sins and rose to As I write the fourth and final article of conquer death. I have an Awesome VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!! my term as your Department Chaplain, God and I am saved by Grace through I find it both a relief and a little sad. I my Risen Savior. Think about Have some time on your hands? Are you near a VA facility? How about have enjoyed sharing bible verses and that!! Amen. considering volunteering some of that time at a VA medical facility? They are my insights during President Mary We have Honored our Veterans always looking for more volunteers. A day per week, per month or four hours Sebben’s year. As we research and learn Legacy throughout this past per day, per week; whatever, fits your schedule. Call your local VAMC today more of our Lord God and Our Savior administrative year. We have prayed and find out how reward it can be serving our veterans…Service, Not Self. Jesus Christ it is often enlightening and for our veterans, our government, our Call any of the following numbers and ask for Voluntary Service. Thank you. satisfying to realize what a great joy leaders, our military, our families, our this gift of life is and can be. I cannot organization and each other. Now Iowa City Voluntary Service Sioux Falls VAMC tell you of the comfort and peace my we must believe in our prayers and (319) 338-0581 X6270 (605) 333-6851 faith provides to me daily. It leaves remember God’s time and our time me in total sadness for anyone that are different. Continue praying. 1. For Des Moines VAMC Omaha VAMC does not know my Risen Savior. I often with God, nothing shall be impossible. (515) 699-5999 X4575 (402) 995-3284 discover that what my interpretation is 2. Love the Lord your God. Love your of a Bible Verse can mean something neighbor. 3. Love one another. God’s Iowa Veterans Home totally different to another. But that Grace and Love to each of you. (641) 753-4406 is alright, God knows our heart. We Jan Schaffer Check your mail for the Delegate strength, call to convention and unit officers form. Mailed out May 16, 2019. Need to be back into the office by July 1, 2019 Page 10 Auxiliary Communiqué Summer 2019 99th ANNUAL DEPARTMENT CONVENTION 1:00 Auxiliary District Caucuses and Election THURSDAY – JULY 18, 2019 1:45 Election Polls are open from 1:15-1:45 p.m.

11:00 Finance Committee Meeting Room Iowa C First District Room 397 2:00 Governing Documents Meeting Room Iowa C Second District Room WView C 7:00 Past Department President’s Dinner Room Iowa DE Third District Room 396 Fourth District Room WView S FRIDAY – JULY 19, 2019 Fifth District Room 394 Sixth District Room BRN Registration – Ballroom Hallway 12:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Seventh District Room 292 $10.00 ALL Attendees, except Juniors Eighth District Room 398 Ninth District Room WView N 8:00 Planning Meeting Room 397 9:00 Merit Awards Room 175 2:00 Reconvene Auxiliary General Session 9:30 Department Executive Committee Meeting Room 397 11:30 Installation Practice Room BRN Recess Auxiliary General Session until Sunday 1:00 Roll Call Room BRN 1:30 Pages’ Practice Room BRN 5:00 Color Guard Contest 2:30 Processional Line-up Room BRN 2:45 Call to Order Auxiliary General Session Room BRN 7:00 Iowa Veterans Band Concert

Recess Auxiliary General Session until Saturday SUNDAY, JULY 21, 2019

7:00 Joint Session 8:00 Memorial Service 9:00 ALA Photos Room Iowa DE SATURDAY, JULY 20, 2019 9:30 Installation Department Officers and District Presidents Registration – Ballroom Hallway 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. $10.00 ALL Attendees, except Juniors Retirement of POW/MIA Flag, Adjourn, Retirement of Colors and Close of Convention 6:30 Complimentary Centennial Breakfast Courtyard 8:30 Reconvene Auxiliary General Session Room BRN Following Installation………..Post-DEC…….11:30……..Iowa DE……. A detailed program and schedule will be available online at www.iowaala.org Nicole’s Homecoming and Gladbrook’s Matchstick Marvels. You will also be able to experience fall harvest first-hand with a “farm to table” dinner plus hayrides pulled by Clydesdale horses. The Saturday evening banquet festivities conclude with a performance by the Iowa Military Veterans Band. We hope you will save these dates and join us as we celebrate The American Legion Family during this special centennial anniversary year.

The 99th National Convention in Indianapolis, IN will include the installation of The American Legion Auxiliary National President during the afternoon of August 28 or the morning of August 29, 2019. If elected, Nicole Clapp of Gladbrook, IA will be the 100th individual to lead the world’s largest women’s patriotic service organization. The “Homecoming in America’s Heartland” would then be held October 3-6, 2019 with the host site at the Meskwaki bingo Casino Hotel in Tama, IA. Featured events will include tours to the John Deere Factory, Clark and Associates Prosthetics and Orthotics REMINDER: Iowa Girls State - June 16-21, 2019 Summer 2019 The Iowa Legionnaire Page 11 Call Continued from Page 6 Department Membership CONVENTION COMMITTEES Donald Swan, Chairman Friday, July 19, 2019, 1:00 p.m. Spring Membership for Iowa Special rooms will be provided for these committees. Time and place of future meetings of the Convention Committees will be We are nearing the end of the 2019 Centennial Membership Year and again coming up short set at the first meetings. with our Membership numbers. Yes, we are losing Members to attrition but most of the remainder seem to be lost due to failure to retain past members. The primary reason for that is that we have DISTRICT CAUCUSES Legionnaires assuming Post positions but not knowing the extent of their duties. Every position of Saturday, July 20, 2019, 2:00 p.m. the Posts Executive Board is important to the Posts livelihood. Training at the Post is ever important so your members know their responsibilities and are ready to assume additional positions within District caucuses will be held at 2:00 p.m. Special rooms will the Post. This can and will be important to membership recruiting. We need to have trained be provided. The Districts will conduct such business as may Legionnaires go to Posts and show other Legionnaires how to recruit and retain members. properly come before such caucuses. I am asking all of you District, and Post Membership Chairmen to have some thoughts in place by June 8. That is the day for the Spring Membership Meeting. If you attend bring ideas if not send JOHN A. DERNER J. SCOTT MOLINE in ideas to Marcia to be passed onto the group. If we all work together we may still yet start driving Department Adjutant Department Commander our Membership numbers up. Thank You. Department The contest has two competition classes, Military Membership Memos Color Guard Open Class and Advancing/ Retiring of Colors Class. The membership year is getting closer to the end and there is still a lot of work to be done. Competition Military Open Class - All Have you or other post members contacted all of the members that have not renewed for 2019 units must be members of yet. There is still time to go and visit with them and collect their dues and give them their card. The Department Color The American Legion and/ Personal contact is still the best way. Sometimes that is all it takes to get people to continue their Guard Contest will be held on or Legion Family (i.e. Sons membership because they realize that the Post really does care about them even if they are unable Saturday, July 20, 2019 at the of The American Legion, to attend meetings or help with the activities or programs. Department Convention. Rules American Legion Auxiliary, For those posts that are now doing your transmittals online, I thank you. Remember that if a and entry forms are available or American Legion mixed member is transferring into your post and has not paid their dues for the current year you can on the Department website or participants). If competing for transmit them and transfer them to your post on the transmittal. If the member has already paid by request from Department the Commander’s Color Guard, for the current year and is transferring into your post, you will need to fill out a member data form at 800-365-8387. Each entry all unit members competing and send to Department the same as you have always done. form must be certified by in this class must meet all the I hope everyone had a great Memorial Day and gets to enjoy the upcoming summer. I look the Adjutant of the unit’s requirements for full American forward to seeing as many of you as possible at Department Convention in July. sponsoring Post or District. The Legion membership and be Keep on trying to get membership in, it is not to late to make a difference. contest entry form must be over 18 years of age. The unit Marcia Hoch submitted to the Department must be composed of seven Department Membership & Executive Secretary before the close of the Color (7) members or less including Guard Registration Meeting the Commanding Officer. at Department Convention. Advancing/Retiring of The Legion Moving “For God and Country we associate ourselves Advance registration is Colors Class - All units must together”. This will not change. However, some encouraged and may be be members of The American Forward change is inevitable. As an example, there are submitted to: The American Legion and/or Legion Family By Nick Lucy, President IALPA more women serving in our military today. Legion of Iowa, Color Guard (i.e. Sons of The American Some are fighter pilots and others are serving Competition, 720 Lyon Street, Legion, American Legion As we continue to celebrate this Centennial on board submarines. Another example is Des Moines, IA 50309. Order of Auxiliary, or American Legion Year, it is a good time to reflect on our organization the major use of technology such as drones, appearance in the contest will mixed participants. The unit at all levels and develop strategic plans for the smartphones, etc. This leads to more women be in reverse order of receipt must be composed of not future. We have a great legacy of service to our in the American Legion membership and more of entry form with earliest less than four (4) members. communities; state and nation. As we move use of technology in our communications. As postmark. If the color guard consists of forward, we will be guided by the constitution we continue the good work of the American The American Legion only four (4) members, the of the American Legion. The Preamble of our Legion, change can become a challenge. Department Color Guard American Flag bearer will give American Legion Constitution begins with IALPA Continued on Page 14 Contest does not limit the all color guard commands. number of units allowed to To be considered for compete in the Contest from the official Department District Membership Standings Through 5/22/2019 any Post, Unit or Squadron. Commander’s Champion Color All color guard members will Guard of The American Legion, STANDING DISTRICT 2019 GROWTH GOAL CURRENT MEMBERSHIP PERCENTAGE be required to register for the those units consisting of full First 4th 4,278 4,042 94.48 Department Convention as a Legion members must have delegate, alternate or guest competed in Military Open Second 2nd 6,847 6,460 94.35 with The American Legion, Class. Third 6th 5,092 4,803 94.32 American Legion Auxiliary, or Fourth 5th 3,062 2,863 93.50 Sons of The American Legion. Fifth 1st 4,179 3,904 93.42 Due to the delayed accuracy of the quarterly Sixth 9th 5,734 5,346 93.23 published membership report, it will no longer Seventh 8th 4,128 3,793 91.88 be printed in The Iowa Legionnaire. Eighth 7th 3,599 3,304 91.80 You may find an accurate report for your post on Ninth 3rd 5,545 5,053 91.13 myLegion.org or www.ialegion.org/membership. DEPARTMENT TOTAL 43,201 40,231 93.13 Page 12 The Iowa Legionnaire Summer 2019 Ed Rohner For Dept. at Boston University, in conjunction 2019-2020 Department Officer Candidates with the Concussion Legacy Commander Foundation, to detect the effects of CTE, James Kessler For Bank once a month at our church. I (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy) am chairman of the committee that I am Ed Rohner, Candidate for the on deceased Veterans. After a Vietnam Dept. Commander brought and cares for the Freedom Department of Iowa Commander Veteran friend of mine committed Rock Tour at Lake Park’s Veterans for 2019 – 2020. I am a Paid Up suicide, it was determined that he had Memorial. I also serve on the Dickinson For Life Member of the Fred F Stage 3 of 4 CTE. This was the result of County Veterans Commission. & Norman J Bruning American his time spent under fire. I want every I am seeking to be your Department Legion Post #607 in Breda, Iowa. Veteran, not just American Legion Commander for the year 2019-2020. I My “Program” is quite simple. The Members, to talk with their family. Make am very passionate about being your American Legion operates under Four the decision, that after they pass, to Department Commander; I will strive Pillars. There are Four Quarters in a donate their brain to Boston University my best to lead and represent the year. I would like to see every Post for CTE research. This research may lead membership of the Department of Iowa participate in the assigned programs to a better understanding, and possibly, and surround myself with Comrades for each quarter. In doing this, we can a key to prevention of “22 Suicides A who have the same desire to lead emphasize, “WHAT CAN WE DO FOUR D a y ”. your Commissions and Committees. YOU”. We can show some of what The For God and Country. Onward and Upward is my platform American Legion has to offer. Use Ed Rohner, Candidate and my vision for the Department of these programs as recruiting tools. Greetings Legionaries, my name Iowa membership and its programs. Here is how I would align the Four is James Kessler a member of The Stopping the membership slide and Pillars. In the order as presented by The American Legion Post #371 of Lake increasing the membership of the American Legion. Park and the 9th District. I am a 50-year Department of Iowa is critical and 1. Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation, member of The American Legion. My vital for this organization. When October – December wife Marilyn and I have been married membership declines, the ability of this 2. National Security, January – March for forty-eight (48) years, we have one organization to staff our Department 3. Americanism, July – September son Brian. We live in Lake Park and Headquarters declines. Greatly affected 4. Children and Youth, April – July are a true American Legion family. All by this is our Veterans Service office I will get more specific with the chosen three of us are or have been heavily who work hard each day to ensure that Programs, should you elect me as your involved in the various offerings of The veterans get the benefits you deserved Department of Iowa Commander. American Legion, The American Legion and need. I also want to address the issue of “22 Auxiliary and the Sons of The American I have a vision to be able to go into Suicides A Day”. Research is being done Legion. Community wise Marilyn and schools to promote The American I served on the Lake Park Centennial Legion youth programs and been Marion's Commander for three History Committee whose mission promote Americanism, patriotism, years, Linn County Commander for two was to put together the history of the and integrity at the Post invitation. years, District Adjutant, District Vice city from the families, businesses, and In closing, I would ask you to join Commander, and District Commander organizations' stories and histories for us in Des Moines for the 100th for three years. Of the 47 posts in the a book to share with everyone during Department Convention and 2nd District, I have visited 90 percent of the Centennial and beyond. Our family whether you vote for my opponent them. Some fairly often due to invitations is involved in many functions of our or myself, James Kessler, please join from the post. Those I did not get to, church, First Presbyterian Church in us to exercise your right to vote for I asked my Vice Commanders to visit. Lake Park; I am currently the chair of the the best candidate for Department During my tenure as District Deacons, which involves the heading Commander 2019-2020. Thank you! Hogan For Vice Cmdr. Commander, the 2nd District has up and facilitating of the Mobile Food always finished in the top 3 in the Hello Legionnaires, my name is Dick Department for membership. We were NEC Candidate 2010-2011 and as Alternate National Hogan. I am wrapping up my third year tops last year, this year is still a toss- Executive Committeeman for four as 2nd District Commander and am an up with a brisk race among several endorsed candidate for Department districts, which is a good thing. We have American Legion years. I have recently been your Vice Commander. I want to continue also improved our performances in Family, National Executive Committeeman for serving the Legion and will do my several Legion programs - thanks to the My name is Jerry 2017-2019. best to do so. The job description hard work of the district's Legionnaires. D. Sebben and I It has been both an honor and basically states that a Department Nationwide, the Legion needs to find am a candidate for privilege to represent the Legionnaires Vice Commander's duty is to aide a way to attract younger veterans to National Executive of Iowa at National. the Department Commander where ensure the organization's good works Committeeman for I am asking for your vote for National needed. I am very willing to do what is continue well into the future, and to 2019-2021 for the Executive Committeeman at our needed and beyond. I am a 40+ years keep the Legion's voice strong in the Department of Iowa. Department Convention this July. American Legion member. For the ears of Congress. I would appreciate I have had the honor to serve the Thank you. past 11 years, I have been a member your supporting me for Department Legionnaires of the Department of For God and Country, of Marion Post #298, Iowa's largest Vice Commander. Iowa as Department Commander for Jerry D. Sebben, NEC post. During the past 11 years, I have Thank you. ANEC Candidate I have held numerous offices in the American Legion including Department Commander 2011-2012. I have also served on many commissions and committees. Hello, my name is Dennis Soppe. I’m married I am presently the Department Chairman of the Strategic Planning, one of the to Jayne and we have two children, Anthony and directors for The American Legion of Iowa Boys State Board, and The American Stephanie, and one granddaughter Addy, who is Legion of Iowa Foundation. I am also serving on the Internal Affairs Commission the light of my life. I have been an Alternate National on the National level. If elected I promise to continue to do my best to serve the Executive Committeeman for two years and l would Legionnaires of Iowa. Your support would be greatly appreciated – Thank you. like to be your Alternate NEC again for 2019-2021. Alternate National Executive Committeeman Dennis Soppe Summer 2019 The Iowa Legionnaire - Post Everlasting Page 13 Post & Squadron GERALD BALLARD DWAIN VANROEKEL STRAWBERRY PT. #218 HOPKINTON POST #311 DANIEL MCCARVILLE MELCHER POST #632 Everlasting reflect CHARLES BAUGOUS HUMBOLDT POST #119 BERNARD MALONE LLOYD COLLMANN KENNETH SMITH TERRY MELICK members from PAUL SEUFERER LEROY BOTTELSON REMSEN POST #220 WILLIAM LUX SILVER CITY POST #439 ELDRIDGE POST #639 2-16-2019 to 5-17-2019. MANCHESTER POST #45 RONALD PARKER CAREL CONNOR ODEBOLT POST #313 JAMES ATTEY DOUGLAS KNIGHT DAVID MALONE FOREST CITY POST #121 SUMNER POST #223 EDWARD DURBIN HARVEY ORD NEWBURG POST #640 MARSHALLTOWN #46 IRVIN SHANKLIN ROBERT PIPHO BRITT POST #315 DOW CITY POST #444 FLOYD BUFFINGTON SPENCER POST #1 HAROLD BALES GUTHERIE CENTER #124 ERWIN WEHLING ROBERT BUNS DONALD WINGROVE DENVER POST #653 GAYLEN DELL CHARLES BRIERLEY WESLEY SMITH AVOCA POST #227 JON HISCOCKS NEW SHARON POST #446 JEROME GUENTHER GERALD LILLIE LEONARD DAVENPORT MERRILL POST #125 DAVID JORGENSEN RONALD NEDVED WENDELL KNOWLER EUGENE LAMPE AL TIELBUR GERALD DOWNS MERVIN CROSGROVE LEMARS POST #241 LITTLE ROCK POST #316 SOLON POST #460 FARLEY POST #656 COUNCIL BLUFFS POST #2 DALE FRANKSAIN SIDNEY POST #128 ROSS THOMPSON BEN HEEREN DONALD ERUSHA GERALD ELLERBACH BOBBY LONG SAM GIARRATANO RICHARD WHITEHILL REINBECK POST #242 SANBORN POST #318 ADEL POST #464 GILBERT MESCHER PATRICIA WILSON VALJEAN GOODMAN FT. DODGE POST #130 SIDNEY THEDE ARLEN VANRAVENSWAAY EDWARD LIENEMANN JOHN SPODEN OTTUMWA POST #3 MAX LANDON DONALD QUINN RICEVILLE POST #244 ELK HORN POST #322 OXFORD JCT. POST #473 DES MOINES POST #659 RICHARD SLOAN WALTER PERKINS CRESCO POST #135 KENNETH KEPHART CHARLIE ANDERSEN EDWARD EMMERT GENE LIPOVAC HUBBARD POST #4 VIRGIL PETERSEN BERNARD REICKS DWIGHT WILLEY WILLIAM HARTRANFT RICHARD SOBOTKA HARLAN WAGNER DAVID HEBRANK THOMAS ROSS GERALD ROSE MAYNARD POST #245 ALLEN LARSEN DONNELLSON POST #474 SGT. BLUFF POST #662 EUGENE WILKIE ALVIN STORJOHANN ALBIA POST #136 RONALD GLASS SIBLEY POST #324 J. DOHERTY DAN BUMSTED DUBUQUE POST #6 DALE WEDGWOOD DAVID GRIMES VILLISCA POST #251 STANLEY GAALSWYK HINTON POST #477 ROBERT MILLARKE FRANCIS APEL FAIRFIELD POST #47 DAVID KEARNEY WILLIAM VICTOR FRANK LEU WILLIAM WILSBACHER WILLIAM SHATTUCK JOHN BARRETT THOMAS BROWN ED WELDON HAWARDEN POST #254 OCHEYEDAN POST #326 MILTON POST #483 ROGER STEWART LORAS BELLMANN VERLE DAVISSON DYERSVILLE POST #137 LARRY MILROY MIKE HARBERTS JIMMY WILSON URBANDALE POST #663 ROBERT BROOKS DONALD WINGATE LEROY KERN GARNER POST #256 DONALD HORMEL NORTH ENGLISH #488 GENE COCHERELL THOMAS DOLTER NEVADA POST #48 MERLIN SCHWERS MAYNARD BEYER ORANGE CITY POST #329 GLENN MILLER JOHN SCHNEIDERS JOHN FITZ DON HALE WATERLOO POST #138 CLAYTON HABERKAMP MARION VANDERLAAN OAKVILLE POST #489 SMITHLAND POST #666 RICHARD GOEBEL MORRIS VANSICKLE DONALD PAGE LYLE JENSEN NEOLA POST #330 WAYNE SHIPMAN DAVID MEAD JOSEPH HESS BURLINGTON POST #52 WILLIAM RUSSELL WYOMING POST #259 CLEMENT CROWLEY DOUDS POST #494 SWISHER POST #671 CHARLES MCCORMICK NORMAN BOURN JOHN TURNER GLEN GIENAPP DYSART POST #335 DAVID KING RAYMOND ANDERSON JOHN RYAN ELEANOR DENNING KINGSLEY POST #140 GARY LEGGETT DAVID BOTTOMLEY MAPLETON POST #496 LEO LAMPAREK CARROLL POST #7 VICTOR POST #54 ROBERT BLEIL SLATER POST #260 JESUP POST #342 CARL MAAS RYAN POST #692 BILL BADDING EUGENE BLOUNT DAVID KLINGENSMITH CARROLL SESKER RAYMOND HAGARTY LEONARD MAIER J. 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BROWNLEE KENNETH JOHNSTON GLENWOOD POST #141 WALL LAKE POST #262 PAUL HALEY ALTA POST #498 ARCADIA POST #694 ROBERT MCDONALD BOONE POST #56 CARROLL ZOOK MARLIN ASCHINGER LECLAIRE POST #347 DALE BARR ROGER LEE JAMES SHYMANSKI ROBERT DIGMANN SHELDON POST #145 URBANA POST #264 RAYMOND ISOM RICHLAND POST #504 GARY VENTEICHER WALTER WIEDERIN DEAN STONEBURNER DENNIS BROUWER RICHARD YERKES AINSWORTH POST #351 FRANCIS FYE SIOUX CITY POST #697 DENISON POST #8 VINTON POST #57 VAN HORNE POST #148 GREENFIELD POST #265 KEITH CUTKOMP EUGENE KESSEL JOSEPH NOLEN JAMES AHRENHOLTZ EUGENE BARNES HAROLD THOMPSON DAVID EBLEN TRIPOLI POST #356 DONALD WONDERLICH ROBERT UTECH LOWELL KLECKNER GERALD MICHAEL WEST BEND POST #151 LOWELL HAILEY LARRY LOHMANN WEST LIBERTY POST #509 MINEOLA POST #705 KENNETH WESTROM STORY CITY POST #59 MARVIN MONTAG HAROLD ROBERTS BATTLE CREEK POST #364 WILLIAM ROCKWELL DAVID CARPENTER OELWEIN POST #9 CARL HERMANSON DONALD SAGE BELLEVUE POST #273 LARRY NEUBAUER WEST BRANCH POST #514 BLUE GRASS POST #711 RONALD CHAPMAN IDA GROVE POST #61 EARL STEVENS HERBERT BAILEY LOWDEN POST #366 PAUL FLANEGAN GARY DICKERSON JEFFERSON POST #11 DONALD SIEVERS BEDFORD POST #164 VICTOR KUPER RALPH KING LARRY THOMPSON CHARLES HOOD FRANCIS TASLER RAY TAPHORN JOHN PACE ROLAND PETESCH DES MOINES POST #374 POSTVILLE POST #518 RONALD REKEMEYER MARATHON POST #12 SIOUX CITY POST #64 INDIANOLA POST #165 DES MOINES POST #274 WYATT CUSTER GARY DUNDEE GILBERTVILLE POST #714 RANDY GUILL LARRY CALHOUN ALBERT ALDRIDGE DALE HALL RALPH DECKER MILLERSBURG POST #521 HERBERT LUDWIG ANAMOSA POST #13 ROBERT PETERSEN KENNETH BENDON LELAND LONG EDWIN EMERLING WILLIAM LUDWIG CLIFFORD RASMUSSON LORAS MCNAMARA HERBERT POSS MIKE COX CARROLL PURDY BRUCE HARLAND JANESVILLE POST #522 LEROY SCHMIT IOWA CITY POST #17 DONALD SHORES LEE ECKSTEIN KENNETH SWENSON DWIGHT HUNNELL LAURENCE JOHNSON CRAIG WELTZIN RONALD DETWEILER RUDOLPH WAHLERS LARRY HEGGEN LESTER WION DELMER JEFFERSON CASCADE POST #528 CORALVILLE POST #721 RICHARD ROGERS OSCEOLA POST #69 RAY HEISNER IRETON POST #276 LEE JOHNSON STAN CALLAHAN RALPH BOHLIN POCAHONTAS POST #18 LARRY GOODRICH JAMES KOLSTO TAYLOR SMITH ELMER PFANNENSTIEL EDMUND GREEN THOMAS BREESE RONALD PAYER CHARLES GORSLINE LARRY POWELL SHEFFIELD POST #277 VICTOR SEDLACEK BERNARD LOECKE HARPERS FERRY #722 SIGOURNEY POST #19 SABULA POST #74 ROBERT RYAN WILMER WALTON DONALD SHAW JOSEPH OTTING CHARLES BERNS CLEO SELLERS LLOYD MANGLER STANLEY TANN OSAGE POST #278 ROBERT SHORT ROBERT SADLER MERLIN KRUGER DEDHAM POST #20 DAVID WISE KNOXVILLE POST #168 RICHARD HANSEN RICHARD STEFFEN ROBERT STOKESBERRY LELAND PEARSON RICHARD WISKUS MAQUOKETA POST #75 DURL SCHLETZBAUM ALLEN HAUGE DARRELL WALLDORFF RICHARD SULLIVAN DONALD SHOGREN BUFFALO CNTR. POST #21 JOHN GAVIN MT. AYR POST #172 HAROLD HEMANN CLERMONT POST #375 DONAHUE POST #532 CHARLES VAVRA MICKEY MILLER MILO SCHOENTHALER HARVEY PLOEGER EDWARD OCONNOR MICHAEL FINNEGAN MORGAN TOBIN GARNAVILLO POST #723 CALVIN RIPPENTROP ROBERT STOCKHAM GERALD WILLEY STEVE SMITH WALTER KNUTSEN OXFORD POST #537 BRUNO WILDEBOER MANNING POST #22 MARENGO POST #76 CHARLES CITY POST #174 LAWLER POST #279 ALLERTON POST #379 HARRY EHRMAN IOWA POST #729 MERLENE BRUE DONALD MEYER VERNON NIELAND JOHN WOODRING DOUGLAS MOUNCE RAY STRATTON EDWARD ALLEN DAVE GRUNDMEIER BLOOMFIELD POST #78 WAVERLY POST #176 MOULTON POST #280 LOST NATION POST #381 DWIGHT WOOD JOHN CLARK WILLIAM HOFFMAN LEO ALLEN ARCHIE BARKHOFF WAYNE BASSETT RANDALL MCCUTCHEON ELLSTON POST #541 CHARLES CORSAUT HOWARD SEVEY WILLIAM ELLS DONALD LEISINGER AUBURN POST #284 MILFORD POST #384 LARRY PENCE THOMAS GIFFORD SPIRIT LAKE POST #23 JAMES JACKSON LESTER ZELLE DENNIS ORTNER GERALD CUMMINS DANIEL SHEPHERD STANLEY KOEHN DALBERT HOLST ROBERT NORMAN MT. AUBURN POST #177 CLARENCE POST #286 AURELIA POST #390 GARY VANBUSKIRK EDWARD MILES LAURENS POST #24 CHARLES SPARGUR DONALD DILL GILBERT SHELDON DONALD BLAKE LIME SPRINGS #545 CHARLES RONEK DWANE NETSCH SHENANDOAH POST #88 ELDORA POST #182 SLOAN POST #295 CARLISLE POST #391 RICHARD CRAY GERALD STROMBERG DAVENPORT POST #26 ROLLO CLARK MAYNARD SPITZACK STEVEN MAREAU RICHARD HUNT LYTTON POST #546 JAMES YUNGCLAS BEN CHANNON CLAUDE WESTERFIELD HAMPTON POST #183 DEEP RIVER POST #296 DIAGONAL POST #395 MELVIN HADEN HIAWATHA POST #735 FRANKLIN CLIFTON PELLA POST #89 VERNON BAILEY LAVERNE DOTY LAWRENCE RYCHNOVSKY PORTSMOUTH POST #547 THOMAS CUNNINGHAM DONALD COURTER WILLIAM VANMAANEN GERALD WHITMORE CHARLES DUNHAM QUIMBY POST #398 ROBERT GROTE WAUKEE POST #737 RAYMOND EICKSTAEDT CHADWICK VERPLOEG WINTERSET POST #184 MARION POST #298 DARRELL BLANKENBAKER WALCOTT POST #548 DEAN MCCLAFLIN RAYMOND HANSEN ALGONA POST #90 JEFFRY BARNES JAMES BADER VAN METER POST #403 LOUIS FEUERBACH HARRY WILLITS DONALD HOTKA D. SHEY ROBERT DINGMAN KENNETH BARRETT LLOYD MILLER FAIRBANK POST #552 MUSCATINE POST #27 ESTHERVILLE POST #91 HUBERT WILKINSON JAMES BENEDICT STANTON POST #406 GORDON BENTLEY SQUADRON EVERLASTING WILLIAM MILLER DAVID KALTVED IA FALLS POST #188 RICHARD CUMMINGS MARVIN CARLSON CHARLES BRIDDLE RICHARD SALEMINK DONALD KOONS JACKIE BOWMAN ROBERT EATON UNIONVILLE POST #407 JACK CURTIS MARSHALLTOWN FLOYD ZIEGENHORN PAULLINA POST #95 CLINTON POST #190 DONALD HERB RONALD BOYER WAYNE SAUERBREI SQUADRON #46 WASHINGTON POST #29 KENNETH TRAVER ROBERT BOEGEL LAWRENCE JOHNSTON GARNER CLEAVER CARL SCHNEIDER SAM GIARRATANO LATHOL GUY CLARINDA POST #98 SIOUX CENTER POST #199 DONALD JOHNSTON PISGAH POST #408 ELY POST #555 ATKINS SQUADRON #217 DONALD HAHN NORMAN WILBUR DUANE VANWYHE DONALD JORDAN CHARLES WALLIS GARY GATRELLE RON VOGT MAX SMITH ROCK RAPIDS POST #103 ELDON POST #206 HAROLD KUDDES HOSPERS POST #423 WINTHROP POST #560 WHITING SQUADRON #481 AMES POST #37 LEROY JONES DONALD GLASSON LEWIS PEARSON CHASPER VANDERPLOEG VIRGIL BATEMAN ARDEN LARSEN MERLYN BROWN ELKADER POST #106 LAPORTE CITY POST #207 THOMAS PRIDEAUX WHITTEMORE POST #425 CUMMING POST #562 MARVIN KENNEDY KEITH KOBLISKA ROBERT DEWITT ROBERT SCHURK GARMON ADAMS WILLIAM FULTZ CHARLES MCCLURE GUSTAV LUTZ DON LOVELESS EVERETT SCOTT DERROLD BAUMANN FAIRFAX POST #572 PAUL PALMER KEYSTONE POST #107 ROCKWELL POST #208 STEVEN SHAEFFER FORREST GILMORE HERBERT SNELL PAUL WRAY GARY VALENTA JAMES SIMON LEO SUTTER CHARLES SCHULTZ DONALD YOUNG NEW HAMPTON POST #38 NEWTON POST #111 MONTICELLO POST #209 DONALD THOMPSON LACONA POST #426 WILTON POST #584 DONALD FLICK ROBERT BRIESE WILLIAM HINTZ ALBERT CITY POST #299 HERBERT HAMILTON LOUIS BRAMMEIER DAVID KRAFT LELAND COOK ANITA POST #210 ROMAINE KISCHER WESLEY #428 DANNY MEIER BELLE PLAINE POST #39 STEVE HORSTMAN RONNIE PAULSEN ROLAND POST #307 LEROY GRANDGENETT W. DES MOINES POST #620 KENNETH BEVINS WILLIAM PLUMB CENTERVILLE POST #214 STEPHEN HUCK KENNETH HAVERLY FREDERICK WUTZKE TIM STEIES TOM REGISTER DENNIS STICKLER KERMIT MOLDE DURANT POST #430 GRAND MOUNT POST #622 KEOKUK POST #41 STEPHEN TOMLIN ATKINS POST #217 VERN TJELMELAND GAYLEN FICK ALBERT PRIES EVERETT BAKER JACK TUCKER LOUIS KEIPER CLARK TWEDT GOWRIE POST #431 WADENA POST #631 RENO LAND JAMES VANGORP RON VOGT WILLIAM WAUGH JAMES JENSEN MYRON NAGLE ANKENY POST #42 Page 14 The Iowa Legionnaire Summer 2019 Iowa Legionnaire A humble man, Art would be The American Legion of Iowa Foundation surprised to think that there is totaling nearly $300,000. the Foundation enables. of the Year an award named in his honor. It is not an easy job. Each The Foundation Board He was a quiet leader who did year some requests do not of Directors will be taking Art McLaughlin was the not work for recognition, but receive funding, others on another task before the post member who took on volunteered because it was receive a partial amount. To Department Convention. It the ‘taken for granted jobs’ the right thing to do. date, the Foundation has has been many years since at the post, doing the extra His wife, Sherry McLaughlin, granted over $2,150,000 to the Board of Directors has things to make activities in the Past National Auxiliary those organizations working taken a good look at the way post and the community even President had this to say: “I in the Veterans Affairs and the Foundation conducts better. He did the little repair once told someone that The Rehabilitation, Americanism/ business, solicits and evaluates jobs around the post and was American Legion was Art’s Children and Youth and grant requests and shows our always checking to make sure life.” The young Legionnaire PNC David K. Rehbein, President community service areas. gratitude to our donors. A everything was going well. replied, “No, The American The annual meeting of The That total amount distributed meeting to discuss all those He was happiest when he was Legion was his passion.” American Legion of Iowa is a milestone since it means items, as well as others, is actively working to support the The Department of Iowa asks Foundation was held May 24, that we have distributed more being scheduled. You will hear Post and his rural community. that you nominate qualified 2018, between the writing of in grants than the total value the results from the meeting A soft-spoken leader, Art Legionnaires for this award as this article and publication of the Foundation principal. at Convention and in the was respected throughout away of saying “Thank You” to of the Iowa Legionnaire. Every dollar donated is help Fall issue of the Legionnaire. Mt. Auburn and The American a strong ‘blue cap’ Legionnaire. Previous articles have told you in the principal and not Nicole Clapp’s campaign Legion because of his ability to Applications can be found of some of the areas to which spent. For our donors, having is coming to a successful talk to people. He was a tireless online at www.ialegion.org/ Foundation grants have gone. granted more than they conclusion. We all look forward membership worker who was resources. Search under I am devoting this article to donated means that every to seeing her elected National constantly recruiting members the Program Forms Tab. the annual meeting and the dollar is donations has turned President at the convention for not only his home post, but Applications are due to Dept. work of the Foundation Board into a dollar being granted. in Indianapolis. Beyond that, throughout Benton County, HQ June 15, 2019. of Directors at that annual We are now beginning the Foundation looks forward the Third District, and Iowa. meeting as well as some on every dollar being to her joining the Board of future decisions to be made. donated is working toward Directors following her year in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Foundation for the last $2 going to grant awards. as President. She will bring a National Legion Application are available on few years has been devoting You will see a number of those perspective that will help the College the Department’s website 5% of the market value plus Foundation grants distributed Foundation move forward. at www.ialegion.org/legion- the earnings from three at Department Convention but Thank you for your support in college or by request from many more will be distributed the past and our Directors hope The National Legion College restricted funds to grant Department Headquarters. prepares young Legionnaires awards. This year that amount in the communities that our you will continue that support, The Department of Iowa for leadership positions in is $103,222.32. The hard work requesters serve. We hope both through your donations is currently seeking two Posts, Districts, Counties, that if one of those grants and your help finding candidates. Candidates must begins when the Directors and departments through is in your area, you will be applicants doing the kind have military service after must make the decisions education, development, and 1982 and have completed the on how best to spread that present when the grant is of work in our communities motivation. The curriculum American Legion Extension money over 92 grant requests made to see the work that that we can support. challenges student leaders to Institute. The Extension think critically and creatively Institute is available online at about issues confronting the www.legion.org. Applications a guest. Legion. National Convention for Legion College are due to Registration form for delegates, alternates, This year the College will Department Headquarters August 23-29, 2019 and guests to the National Convention are be held November 3-8, 2019, before July 1. Indianapolis, IN available through Department Headquarters or can be downloaded from the Department The annual National Convention is the website at www.ialegion.org. IALPA Continue from Page 11 the click of a key. A local post governing body of The American Legion. The Department of Iowa will be housed in the or district website is easily Delegates and alternates to the National Westin Indianapolis. Room reservations must Teamwork and communication accessible. Your local TV, Convention are elected at District Spring be made through Department Headquarters. are the keys to our future. radio, and newspapers prefer Conferences. If you are not elected as a delegate Teamwork requires good to communicate with your or alternate at the District Spring Conference, REGISTRATION DEADLINE: communication; not only post in this manner. Your you may still attend the National Convention as JUNE 15, 2019 between members of our Department and the National American Legion Family but Legion websites as well as also the general public. Sharing The American Legion Press 100th Anniv. Committee learning about our posts, and capturing what we our programs and good news Association are a great source learn. I encourage you all to continue the work. through the use of social of information. My comrades, this is the last message you will The second thing we should accomplish is in media with our membership Teamwork and communication see from me concerning the Centennial. We our public sharing of the story of our beloved and our communities may also need participation have made progress as the Department now Legion. That is the main focus of the entire lead to increased numbers which requires an invitation has 38 posts with pages on The Centennial effort. I hope by now you have planned and and new and more vibrant we want our members to Website. These will soon be forgotten if you do begun implementation on your public event to leadership. Some questions become involved. Invite your not see their utility to your post. They are not show your community that you are still there, we face: Are we using fellowLegionnaire to help out scheduled for termination. What you save there still giving, and still of value. That goodwill we resources already available with a program. Volunteering now should still be there for the Legionnaires can establish is the second, but not necessarily to us? Are we using effective is a great way to get to we pass the mantle to for the next hundred enduring effect from our centennial events means of communications? know what’s going on. But years. I have learned a lot about my post in as that goodwill will remain dependent on Can we utilize social electronic remember to not overload Marion. Some of it quite humorous, some quite our continuously publicizing our good works. media better? Posts, units, your volunteer with too much sad, but most are things that grow my pride Our department has several things ongoing. and squadrons can keep work. With each other’s help, in the post. Of the things that will last from their members informed we will move forward with our hundredth birthday, this one has great 100th Anniversary Continued on Page 15 about what’s going on with enthusiasm. longevity if we make them with pride, keep Summer 2019 2019 Department Convention Page 15 Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport Conference Center 6111 Fleur Dr. Des Moines, IA 50321 (515) 287-2400 Rate: $96.00 www.ialegion.org/convention Ask for The American Legion rate when making reservations. Headquarters Office – Room 298 Thursday, July 18, 2019 National Affairs – Room 398 11:30 a.m. Past District Commanders’ Luncheon – 5:00 p.m. Resolutions Assignment – Room 175 VA & R – Iowa C Iowa C, D, & E Finance, Constitution & By-Laws – 12:30 p.m. General Session – Ballrooms Central & Friday, July 19, 2019 Room 396 South 8:00 a.m. Credentials Committee – Room 292 2:00 p.m. Iowa American Legion Press Association Commission & Committee Reports 9:00 a.m. Rules Committee – Room 292 – Room 292 Continued 9:00 a.m. Commission & Committee Chairmen 2:30 p.m. Liaison Committee – Iowa B 2:50 p.m. Recess Meeting – Iowa C 4:00 p.m. General Session – Ballrooms Central & 2:00 p.m. District Caucuses 10:00 a.m. Registration & Display Tables – Ballroom South 3:00 p.m. Centennial Celebration – Iowa A Foyer Guests 4:00 p.m. Convention Committee Meetings 10:00 a.m. Department Commission Meetings: Report of Rules Committee Convention Place – Room 396 Convention Commission – Iowa B Report of Credentials Committee 5:00 pm Color Guard Practice – Ballrooms North, Americanism Commission – Iowa E Report of the NEC Central, & South Baseball Committee Report of Department Officers 6:00 p.m. Color Guard Contest – Ballrooms North, Boy Scout Committee 6:00 p.m. Recess Central, & South Children & Youth Committee 6:00 p.m. Color Guard Contest Registration & 6:30 p.m. Iowa Military Veterans Band Practice – Community Service Committee Meeting – Iowa B Iowa A JSSP Committee 7:00 p.m. Joint Session of American Legion, 7:00 p.m. Iowa Military Veterans Band Concert & Oratorical Contest Committee Auxiliary & SAL – Ballrooms North, Social Event – Iowa A VA & R Commission – Iowa C Central, & South Health Administration Committee Adjourn Joint Session Sunday, July 21, 2019 Veterans Benefits Committee 9:00 p.m. Hospitality & Karaoke – Courtyard 7:00 a.m. DEC Spouse Breakfast – Iowa B Legislative Commission – Room 396 8:00 a.m. Memorial Service – Ballrooms North, National Affairs Commission – Room 398 Saturday, July 20, 2019 Central & South Internal Affairs Commission – Iowa D 6:30 a.m. Complimentary Centennial Breakfast – 9:00 a.m. General Session – Ballrooms Central & Leadership Committee Courtyard South Membership Committee 7:00 a.m. Foundation Breakfast – Iowa C, D, & E Recess for The American Legion of S.A.L. Committee 7:00 a.m. LifeServe Blood Drive - Des Moines Rm. Iowa Boys State Strategic Planning Committee 8:00 a.m. Registration & Display Tables – Ballroom Special Order of Business – Election of American Legion Riders Committee Foyer Member to Boys State Board of Directors 100th Anniversary Committee 8:30 a.m. General Session – Ballrooms Central & Reconvene General Session 12:00 p.m. Female Veterans Forum – WView North South Adjourn – 100th Annual Department 1:00 p.m. Convention Committee Meetings: Commission & Committee Reports Convention Americanism – Iowa E 11:30 a.m. Recess Internal Affairs – Iowa D 10:00 a.m. American Legion Riders – WView Central Post-Convention DEC Meeting – Iowa B & C & South To register for The Women Veterans Forum visit: www.ialegion.org/convention

Honor Guard Continued from Page 3 is used for military honors at Arlington National Anniv. Continued from Page 14 there are 26 posts that have Cemetery. In May 2015, the Marshalltown stepped up. We’d like to get Honor guard members believe it is their privilege Combined VFW/American Legion Honor Guard At the time I write this, a trip closer to that 45! Talk with your and honor to participate in rendering these was certified by the Department of Defense. Our to honor our First Commander District Commander about honors, and they have pride and ownership in honor guard has received substantial financial, LTG Tinley, is still eluding us, volunteering. The reception this combined honor guard. American Legion written and moral support from organizations but we are focusing on getting is on 20 July from 3 to 6 PM. members from several smaller surrounding and individuals in Marshalltown and the there. June 22nd, before the Setup can begin about 1 PM. communities have now joined our honor guard. surrounding communities. This support has DEC meeting, we will honor Your table should draw the In 2015, we had active duty U.S. Army allowed us to replace our old 1992 converted our first Adjutant Mayorattention of the visitors, and personnel and the Military Funeral Honors school bus with a new 2017 fourteen passenger MacVicar and that should be a then you have a quick pitch Coordinator from Camp Dodge, IA come to bus and to purchase new uniform jackets. good event. I encourage you about your event or namesake. Marshalltown and provide advice on firing party We will continue to honor those who have to participate. Time to be in By the time you see this, the moves and techniques that they use in providing served our country. military honors. The commands and firing party Ken Breinig Woodland Cemetery (Block invitations should have been moves that we now use are very similar to what Honor Guard Commander 18) in Des Moines is 10:30 a.m. sent and all that will be left is to Our final event is our big execute with style and panache. Iowa Sends Four to JSSP Colorado Springs on July 23-27. reception on Saturday of the It has been my honor to serve as Fifteen shooters in each of the sporter and summer convention where chairman and I appreciate the Finals precision categories are invited. Iowa placing each district is to provide 5 support. Now, let's knock this four of the fifteen shows the quality of the posts who want to brag about reception out of the ballpark! Four shooters from the Des Moines North program at Des Moines North. something their post has done Roger Norfolk MCJROTC air rifle shooting team have qualified Sydney Krejci and Adrianna Campos were or their namesake. At present, 100th Anniversary Committee for the National Finals in the sporter category. the first and second place overall finishers for They are Arturo Zaragoza, Kevin Nguyen, the Department of Iowa’s JSSP Match held in Limited: Sydney Krejci and Adrianna Campos. The finals March. Ayden Wells, also of DM North, finished The American Legion Centennial Merchandise will be held at the Olympic Training Center in third overall in the Dept. Match. for Sale - Contact HQ Page 16 The Iowa Legionnaire Summer 2019 RAGBRAI to Indianola on Day 3; Indianola to 100 Miles Continued from Page 5 it will be on them for transportation Centerville on Day 4, Centerville arrangements,” Ritland cautioned. He should know, Ritland turns 71 the Bicycling 100 miles may seem rather Monday, July 22, will be American to Fairfield on Day 5; Fairfield to day before the 100-mile bicycle ride. dauting to many, but Ritland has a Legion Day on RAGBRAI, with a Burlington on Day 6 ; and complete the The 100-mile ride will begin and end pretty good bicycling resume: four ceremony scheduled for the overnight ride from Burlington to Keokuk on Day at The American Legion Post in Marion, RAGBRAI’s, five century rides (100 miles stop in Winterset. The department 7 (Saturday, July 27). Further details can 625 31st Street, Iowa’s largest Legion in a day), and the Alaska Highway, all will also work with other posts along be found at www.ragbrai.com. Post. Ritland plans to start pedaling at after the age of 67. And this ride is just the route for additional activities and 6:30am and return to the Marion Post the beginning. June 7th Ritland plans support. at 6:30pm. He will spend about 10-15 to begin a 74-day cross-country ride The American Legion of Iowa is minutes at each post, first stop will be from Washington State to Washington, sponsoring a team of 10 riders to the Cedar Rapids post at 50 2nd Avenue D.C., and joining RAGBRAI across Iowa represent our organization on the ride. Bridge (Veterans Memorial Building), in the middle. A special biking jersey will be worn followed, in order, by Ely, Solon, Lisbon, Ritland points out, “The 100-mile ride by Legionnaires to help promote The Springville, Central City, Center Point, is not any kind of official fundraiser, American Legion on RAGBRAI. The Hiawatha, and Marion. The pace will be there is not a sign up or registration ride will begin in Council Bluffs and easy, about 10 to 12 miles per hour. fee. However, if anyone would like to stop in Atlantic on Day 1 (Sunday, July The 100-mile route will follow donate to the local American Legion 21). Then, the ride will continue from walking/bicycle trails where possible they are invited to send a check to the Atlantic to Winterset on Day 2; Winterset and lightly traveled county roads. Legion post in their community. It is According to Ritland anyone is invited always nice to support an organization NASCAR at The Iowa Speedway on June 16. The race will be to join, either for the entire route or any that supports the community.” live on Nationwide TV that day. segment they feel comfortable riding. To follow his journey cross-country Speedway We will also have a booth on the No registration or sign up fees. Simply LIKE his Facebook Page: www. concourse with Legion information show up and ride. facebook.com/theoldcyclingveteran (Newton, IA – June 15 & 16, 2019) Saturday and Sunday. The booth will “Please be aware, there will be no and Instagram at www.instagram.com/ You have seen the groups holding the be open until the race starts both days sag wagon. If someone has to drop out larry.ritland71. huge American Flag at sporting events so you won’t miss the race. around the country. This is your chance Discount tickets are still available. Go Lost Aircraft Info. him is the exact date the aircraft went to be one of those people at NASCAR. to www.ialegion.org/nascar for more down or was lost, and the name in The American Legion family will hold information on purchasing. case more than one aircraft was lost on the flag for the Xfinity race at Newton Fellow Legionnaire, Orrin Miller of the same day. The information he has Waterloo, has acquired a book detailing lists officers and enlisted aircrewmen information on aircrafts lost during Viet aboard the aircraft. Orrin is offering this service free if you staging area before 10:00 am. Nam from 1961-1973. He is offering Walk for Veterans write or contact him at: 1920 Franklin Participants must register (free this information to anyone who would like to inquire. All that is needed for Street, Waterloo, IA 50703. Department registration) with The American Legion Commander of Iowa before July 21, 2019. The cost Give The Gift of Life volunteer hours poured into benefiting J. Scott of a Walk for Veterans shirt is $10.00. the lives and communities where All walk participants must wear The Moline The American Legion of Iowa and the local post exists. Blood drives will lead American Legion Walk for Veterans are some of the simplest means that shirt and must pre-register. All parade LifeServe Blood Center are partnering American up to address the growing demand provide a profound rippled impact for Legion participants will receive free entry all involved. From the post, the donor, into the Iowa State Fair. Parking is not for blood donations. LifeServe Blood Family Center provides blood and blood and to the recipient whose life it could Members and friends in a Walk for included. save, the effect is wide. The American Registration Forms, Information and products to more than 120 hospitals Veterans. This may be the final year for located across Iowa, Nebraska, and Legion of Iowa and LifeServe Blood the walk as we celebrate The Centennial Updates: Information, instructions, and Center will be collaborating on more forms are available on our website or South Dakota. On Saturday, July 20th of of The American Legion. Department Convention , you will have opportunities state wide. The American Legion Walk for by request from the Department office. Please stay alert to such events which For more information please contact the opportunity to literally give the gift Veterans will be during the Veterans of life. Go to www.ialegion.org/blood may be close to your area. For further Parade at the Iowa State Fair on August The American Legion of Iowa by phone information and other opportunities, at 800-365-8387, by email at john@ for details and to reserve your time with 12, 2019, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. one of the 50 available appointments. you may contact LifeServe Blood The parade begins at 11:00 am and ialegion.org or view online at www. Center at www.lifeservebloodcenter. ialegion.org/wfv. Anyone who has already given whole participants are asked to be in the blood through May 25, 2019 will be org or 1-800-287-4903. eligible to donate again at Convention. This opportunity is a direct reflection Date: Saturday, July 20, 2019 of The American Legion’s values Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM and ongoing efforts for serving Schedule: www.ialegion.org/blood communities. As you are aware, the annual Consolidated Post Reports provide Congress with the necessary information and thousands of www.thelit.com Dept. 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