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1991 Convention Program Phoenix, Arizona

Contents Agenda, The American Legion 18 Distinguished Guests 24

Annual Reports 66 Distinguished Service Medal Recipients 43 Auxiliary Program 51 8 et 40 Program 59 Board of Directors, National Convention Officers, National Convention Corporation of Arizona 47 Corporation of Arizona 47 Commission and Committee Past National Commanders 42 Meetings 30 Registration, Information Convention Commission 37 and Tickets 4 Convention Committee Meetings 34 Reunions and Dinners 35

Convention Corporation SAL. Convention Program 64 Committee Chairmen 49 Standing Rules of Convention 38

Delegation Hotels 26 Youth Leaders 29

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2 FOR GOD AND COUNTRY

WE ASSOCIATE OURSELVES TOGETHER

FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES THE AMERICAN LEGION 73rd To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; to National Convention maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a one hundred percent Americanism;

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

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

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

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

and transmit to posterity the principles ofjustice, freedom and SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION 20th National Convention democracy; to consecrate and sanctify our comradeship

by our devotion to mutual

helpfulness.

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY 71st National Convention

LA BOUTIQUE DES HUIT CHAPEAUX ET QUARANTE FEMMES 73rd National Convention 70th Marche Nationale August 30 thru September 5, 1991 — Phoenix, Arizona Where to Register and Obtain Information

A Registration and Information Booth will be operated in Phoenix for the convenience of conventioneers.

The booth will be located in the Phoenix Civic Plaza Convention Center Lobby, North Plaza. The booth will operate from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday, August 30 through Wednesday, September 4.

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

All persons (except those under age 12) are to be reminded that the official convention badge or other approved credentials are required to gain entry to the General Convention Sessions. will one day be our mayors, Welcome to congressmen, corporation presidents, network news anchors and more. Phoenix and It is important to note that the success of these programs depends The American on the success of our membership efforts to attract volunteers to continue Legion’s 73 rd the Legion legacy. This year these workers met the challenge as they worked to “Keep American On Their Annual National Minds.” Membership in our organization Convention continues to climb. This marks the seventh straight year we have recorded membership growth. The growth comes from of a combination of

When I stood before the National efforts, but the bottom line is you — Convention delegates in Indianapolis the Legionnaire — who asked a fellow last September wearing the new cap of veteran to get involved.

National Commander, I challenged you Now, we look to the future when the to take up the theme” “Keep America men and women of Operation Desert On Your Mind!” You were equal to the Shield and Desert Storm will join the challenge. Legion, and provide an expanded Robert S. Turner In the past year the world watched a membership base which will assure the coalition of forces from more than two success of our programs, and dozen nations toil side-by-side in the undoubtedly spawn new programs as searing sands of the Persian Gulf to the needs of our nation and our fellow ensure that a dictator could not bully citizens change. his neighbors. And through it all this past year, we

As they watched — members of the This bill will succeed because of the proudly watched our flag fly over tent Legion family saw a need at home — concern and involvement of cities in the shifting desert sands. We and they met it. The Family Support Legionnaires, just as the original G.l. saw the flag patches on the shoulders

Network of The American Legion was Bill did in 1944. But to succeed, it will of our soldiers. We saw our young born to provide assistance to ease the take effort on your part. I am confident servicemen and women waving flags problems we military veterans of other the next Commander of this great from “Humveess” and the cockpits of war periods knew would come with organization will find that each of the airplanes. family separation. more than 3 million Legionnaires will This living symbol of America was

It was a resounding success — rise to the occasion. carried far and wide in the past 12 because Legionnaires, members of the The Persian Gulf War — and the months as the beacon of freedom to American Legion Auxiliary and the Family Support Network — naturally the world. At home, as of this writing, Sons of the American Legion in occupied many hours of American 22 states have now passed countless communities around the Legion attention. Yet, the wealth of memorializing resolutions calling on nation made it work. experience Legion volunteers possess Congress to allow the citizens to vote Certainly we kept track of the sheer permitted us to focus on the headlines, on a flag protection amendment to the number of calls. But the numbers are while continuing to conduct successful CI.S. Constitution. Sixteen more states over-shadowed by the human needs community and state programs that must issue the same call to Congress that each of you helped meet: simple have endured for decades. to make the point that Americans do every day tasks around the home, This year the new Junior Shooting not want to sit by and watch this financial assistance, personal safety, or Sports Program held the first precious symbol of our land trashed in cutting through the red-tape to ease a championship matches in Colorado a temper tantrum. I assure you our burden. You did this and more. It was Springs, Colorado. American Legion quest for the amendment is as strong an example of service to veterans and Baseball continued to attract top as when it first began in 1989. Many of their families unequalled in modern quality players. Participation in the High you have led the fight in your state. times. A service that was provided in School Oratorical contest grew again Together, within our communities, we’ll accord with the tradition of the Legion. as the opportunity for college tell Congress that we have ‘America

And, in the wake of the swift victory scholarship funds — while learning On Our Minds.” I am confident we will in the Persian Gulf it was the Legion about the CIS. Constitution — appeals succeed in this effort. who proposed a Desert Storm Veterans to a wide section of America’s youth. As we gather for the 73 rd National

G.l. Bill. As we gather for convention in Legion support of Scouting continued Convention in Phoenix, I extend my Phoenix, the proposal continues to be to increase — a testimony to the sincere thanks to each of you for the discussed in our nation s capital. program and the volunteer spirit of our important role you have played this Providing adequate benefits to the members. year. newest generation of war-time veterans And Boys State continued to attract The future of our great organization is economically prudent and morally more young high school men around is in good hands — and America will right. the country. Graduates of this program be the better for your efforts.

5 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON

June 27. 1991

I am delighted to send greetings to all those gathered for the 73rd National Convention of the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary.

Your record of patriotism is hard to beat. You served our country in military uniform — defend- ing the universal cause of freedom and standing ready to risk life and limb for the sake of others — but that service didn't end when you left the Armed Forces. You have continued to give of yourselves for the betterment of our country — contributing time and energy as community volunteers and working in behalf of military families in time of need.

Your Family Support Network's tireless efforts during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm were a real blessing to the spouses and children of the members of our military who were suddenly called away from their loved ones to fulfill their duty in the Persian Gulf region. Your support for our efforts to liberate Kuwait and your devoted assistance to families here at home contributed to the success of this campaign. All Americans are grateful for what you have done and continue to do for our Nation, and I salute you.

Barbara joins me in sending best wishes to all the members of the American Legion and Auxiliary for a most enjoyable and productive convention. God bless you.

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Welcome to Phoenix Arizona, the Grand Canyon state, and the valley of the sun. The more than 34,000 members of The American Legion in Arizona are proud and honored to act as your hosts for this 73rd National convention of The American Legion.

We wish you an enjoyable convention and enlightening adventure to our beloved state. There exists a wide variety of experiences available within just a few hours of travel from Phoenix. To the north is the majestic and awsome Grand Canyon and the high country of the White Mountains and the Mogollon Rim. To the south, the Sonoran desert and Mexico. It is a land of stark contrast and beauty. It is a land of history and of life itself.

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We wish you pleasant memories of your visit to Arizona. If we can be of any assistance during your stay, please call upon us. The Arizona Legion family is here to serve.

Sincerely,

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On behalf of the City Council, It Is my pleasure to welcome the National Convention of the American Legion to Phoenix.

For those of you who are visiting Arizona for the first time, I hope you will take the time to get out and look around. I am very proud of all that Phoenix has to offer, and I know you will share my enthusiasm for our many fine restaurants, shopping opportunities, cultural events and leisure activities. Further, I'm certain you will want to return to the Valley of the Sun again and again.

On a personal note, I have always been an admirer of the men and women of the United States Armed Services — but in this special time, I am doubly proud.

As Mayor, it is my honor to have you here — you have my very best wishes for a successful and enjoyable Convention.

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

Phoenix Civic Plaza Convention Center Phoenix, Arizona

September 3-5, 1991

17 Agenda 73rd Annual National Convention — The American Legion Phoenix Civic Plaza Convention Center Hall B, Plaza North — Phoenix, Arizona September 3-5, 1991

Tuesday, September 3, 1991 RESPONSES TO ADDRESSES OF WELCOME Robert S. Turner (Georgia) 8:30 a.m. PRELUDE National Commander Peter Ole, Organist 10:00a.m. PRESENTATION of Plaque to the City of 9:00 a.m. CALL TO ORDER Indianapolis Robert S. Turner (Georgia) Host City for the 1990 National Convention National Commander By: Miles S. Epling (West Virginia) OPENING PROGRAM Past National Commander ADVANCEMENT OF COLORS Accepting: Gilbert E. Sheeks, President Blue Eagles Color Guard American Legion National American Legion Post No. 1 Convention Corporation Phoenix, Arizona of Indiana STAR SPANGLED BANNER 10:05a.m. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE By: Robert S. Turner (Georgia) Robert S. Turner (Georgia) National Commander National Commander To: Michas M. Ohnstad (Minnesota) INVOCATION AND LIGHTING OF PEACE National Chaplain CANDLE 10:10a.m. - Michas M. Ohnstad (Minnesota) PRESENTATION Issuance of World War 11 National Chaplain Commemorative Stamp To: Robert S. Turner (Georgia) POW/M1A EMPTY CHAIR CEREMONY National Commander By: William M. Detweiler (Louisiana) By: The Honorable Anthony Frank Chairman, Foreign Relations Commission The Postmaster General PREAMBLE TO THE AMERICAN LEGION 10:20 a.m. NATIONAL COMMANDER’S REPORT CONSTITUTION Robert S. Turner (Georgia) Robert S. Turner (Georgia) National Commander National Commander 10:35a.m. REPORT OF CREDENTIALS & CALL FOR CONVENTION INTERNAL AFFAIRS — SECTION 1 Robert W. Spanogle (Michigan) 10:45a.m. REPORT OF LEGISLATION AND RULES National Adjutant 10:50a.m. INTRODUCTION 9:25 a.m. ADDRESS Mrs. Richard Paul (Nebraska) The Honorable Lynn Martin National Presiden t Secretary of Labor American Legion Auxiliary 9:45 a.m. WELCOME 1 1:00 a.m. REPORT OF CHILDREN & YOUTH The Honorable John McCain WINNING Senator ANNOUNCEMENT OF United States DEPARTMENT State of Arizona GARLAND MURPHY AWARD The Honorable Fife Symington By: Robert S. Turner (Georgia) Governor of Arizona National Commander The Honorable Paul Johnson Mayor of Phoenix 11:15 a.m. REPORT OF AMERICANISM ANNOUNCEMENT OF WINNING Nils F. Nilsen, 1990-91 Department Commander DEPARTMENT The American Legion of Arizona THE FRANK N. BELGRANO, JR. TROPHY RALPH T. O’NEIL EDUCATION TROPHY Dr. Charles L. Vawter, Jr., President The American Legion National Convention By: Robert S. Turner (Georgia) Corporation of Arizona, Inc. National Commander

18 1 1 :35 a.m. PRESENTATION — WILLIAM RANDOLPH Wednesday, September 4, 1991 HEARST AMERICANISM TROPHY

By: Otto Wick, Jr., Wee President and Publisher 9:00 a.m. CALL TO ORDER Midland Daily News, Midland, Robert S. Turner (Georgia) Michigan National Commander To: Winning Department SALGTE TO COLORS

1 1 :45 a.m. PRESENTATION — REPRESENTATIVES OF PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE THE AMERICAN LEGION YOGTH INVOCATION PROGRAMS Michas M. Ohnstad (Minnesota) 1991 Scout of the Year National Chaplain Benjamin Barton Thomas, Helena, 9:05 a.m. ADDRESS Alabama The Honorable John J. Rhodes (Arizona) 1991 First Place Winner National United States House of Representatives Contest Oratorical 9:20 a.m. PRESENTATION — EMPLOYER OF THE Jack L. White, II, Walnut, California YEAR AWARDS FOR HIRING VETERANS

1 99 1 Boys Nation President By: Robert S. Turner (Georgia) Andrew K. Flatgard, Jackson, Mississippi National Commander

1 990 Baseball Player of the Year To: Jody G. Holbrook, President and CEO Mark Foster, Severn, Maryland Cornish Containers Maumee, Ohio 1 1:55 a.m. PRESENTATION — LEGION OF HONOR BRONZE MEDALLION AWARD To: David Thaxton, President THE CHAPEL OF FOUR CHAPLAINS GNC Support Services To: Robert S. Turner (Georgia) Helicopter Maintenance Service Project National Commander Milton, Florida By: Col. Archie T. Roberts, Chaplain GSA, 9:40 a.m. REPORT OF ECONOMICS (Ret.) Employment and Veterans Preference Acting Senior Chaplain Other Economic Matters 12:00 noon ADDRESS 10:10 a.m. PRESENTATION — The American Legion The Honorable Edward J. Derwinski Distinguished Service Award (Posthumously) Secretary of Veterans Affairs 1988 Recipent — Douglas Edwards, CBS News Correspondent 12:20 p.m. MESSAGE TO THE CONVENTION By: John P. “Jake” Comer (Massachusetts) Vahan Dukmejian, National President Past National Commander The Society of American Legion Founders GREETINGS Accepting: Mrs. Douglas (May) Edwards R.R. (Robert) Cassels 10:15 a.m. PRESENTATION — Award of Appreciation to Dominion President The American Legion on the Occasion of Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in the 50th Anniversary of the Gnited States Canada Savings Bonds Program Patrick Watkins To: Robert S. Turner (Georgia) Dominion Vice Chairman National Commander The Royal Canadian Legion By: Sally J. Spencer, Manager Office of National Organizations and General Joon-Yeoul So, ROKA, Ret. President Federal Programs, Department of the The Korean Veterans Association Treasury Gnited States Savings Bonds Division General Hsu Li-nung, Chairman Vocational Assistance Commission for 10:20 a.m. ADDRESS Retired Servicemen Diane Carlson Evans, R.N. Republic of China Vietnam Women’s Memorial Project, Inc. 10:25 a.m. ADDRESS 12:45 p.m. REPORT OF CREDENTIALS & INTERNAL Brigadier General Wilma L. Vaught, AFFAIRS — SECTION 2 GSAF (Ret.) 1:10 p.m. REPORT OF CREDENTIALS & INTERNAL President AFFAIRS — MEMBERSHIP Women in Military Service for America SALGTE TO COLORS Memorial Foundation, Inc. RECESS 10:30 a.m. ADDRESS John P. (Jake) Comer (Massachusetts) NOTE: Times of subsequent sessions and time of Past National Commander Convention Committee Reports are subject to Member, Korean War Memorial Advisory change by the Chair. Committee

19 10:35 a.m. ADDRESS 9:30 a.m. REPORT OF NATIONAL SECURITY Robert K. Corbin, First Vice President Aerospace National Rifle Association of America Defense Civil Preparedness

1 0:40 a.m. INTRODUCTION — SONS OF THE Law and Order AMERICAN LEGION Merchant Marine Newly Elected National Commander Military Affairs Naval Affairs 10:45 a.m. REPORT OF FINANCE

1 0: 1 0 a.m. PRESENTATION — THE AMERICAN 1 1 :00 a.m. REPORT OF FOREIGN RELATIONS LEGION FOURTH ESTATE AWARD 1 1 :20 a.m. REPORT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS & By: Robert S. Turner (Georgia) REHABILITATION National Commander Claims and Rating To: The Bakersfield Californian Hospitals and Medical Services Bakersfield, California ANNOUNCEMENT OF WINNING Accepting: Michael Trihey, Staff Writer DEPARTMENT — WILLIAM F. LENKER NATIONAL SERVICE TROPHY 1 0:20 a.m. PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE AND By: Robert S. Turner (Georgia) COLORS TO OUTGOING NATIONAL National Commander COMMANDER 12:20 p.m. REPORT OF CONSTITUTIONAL By: Dale L. Renaud (Iowa) AMENDMENTS Past National Commander (PLAQUE)

SALUTE TO COLORS By: John H. Geiger (Illinois) RECESS Past National Commander (COLORS)

12:00 noon (or at the conclusion of all other business, Thursday, September 5, 1991 whichever first occurs) SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 9:00 a.m. CALL TO ORDER ELECTION OF NATIONAL OFFICERS Robert S. Turner (Georgia) National Commander National Commander ADMINISTERING THE OATH OF OFFICE SALUTE TO COLORS TO THE NATIONAL COMMANDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ACCEPTANCE SPEECH BY NEWLY INVOCATION ELECTED NATIONAL COMMANDER Michas M. Ohnstad (Minnesota) ELECTION OF NATIONAL OFFICERS National Chaplain Five (5) National Vice Commanders 9:05 a.m. ADDRESS PRESENTATION OF COLORS TO NEWLY Admiral David E. Jeremiah, USN ELECTED NATIONAL COMMANDER Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff REPONSE BY NEWLY ELECTED NATIONAL COMMANDER PRESENTATION OF NEWLY ELECTED NATIONAL PRESIDENT OF THE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY UNFINISHED BUSINESS NOTE: Times of subsequent sessions and time of Convention Committee Reports are subject to BENEDICTION change by the Chair. RETIREMENT OF COLORS

NOTE: The National Executive Committee will meet within twenty-four (24) hours after close of the Convention.

Post-National Executive Committee

September 5 Yuma 24-25, Plaza South Phoenix Civic Plaza Convention Center Immediately Following Adjournment of the Convention

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Salutes The Armed Forces of the United States Army Navy Air Force Marines Coast Guard National Guard and the Reserve Units 1991 Distinguished Guests

Bruce E. Adams, Chih-yuan Ho, Section Chief Carl W. Ford, Principal Barnstead, New Hampshire Deputy Assistant Overseas Liaison Department Secretary of Defense Vocational James H. Adams, Director Assistance Commission for Retired International Security Affairs Marketing Servicemen The Pentagon (D.C.) United States Postal Service (D.C.) Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China

Ernest Aguilar, Secretary/Treasurer Allen B. Clark Mark Foster Assistant Secretary for Liaison Lancaster Uniform Co. Veterans and Baseball Player of the Year Los Angeles. California Program Coordination, Department of Veterans Severn, Maryland Affairs (D.C.) Colonel Kyoo-Tek Ahn, Director International Affairs Department Jill Cochran Marlys Fox, President The Korean Veterans Association Veterans Affairs House Committee Fox Associates, Inc. Andrew H. Allen, Group Sales Representative Washington, D.C. Chicago, Illinois R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company Honorable Thomas E. Collins Chicago, Illinois Assistant Secretary for Veterans Employment and The Honorable Anthony Frank Mr. and Mrs. Jack Allender Training The Postmaster General Greenwood, Indiana U.S. Department of Labor (D.C.) John T. Gable Col. Kurt Anderson, Commander Rise R. Compton, Private Banking Officer American Legion Founder 82nd Flying Training Wing Indiana National Bank, Indianapolis, Indiana Hartford City, Indiana Williams Air Force Base, Arizona Timothy W. Gahimer, Private Banking Officer Gary J. Assalone Robert K. Corbin, First Vice President Indiana National Indianapolis, Indiana Thorngate Uniforms Inc./Saco Division Bank, National Rifle Association of America Norristown, Pennylvania Phoenix, Arizona Alfred G. Germoni, Vice President Lenn Arts, Inc. H.M. “Sandy” Barba, Executive Vice President North Attleboro, Massachusetts Fox Associates, Inc. Second Lieutenant Michael Coubrough, USAF Chicago, Illinois Mitchell Gershman, Vice President Fort Walton Beach, Florida Sprint Alternate Channel Development and C. Randolph Beard, Jr„ President Annin and Company Robert E. Coy, Acting General Counsel Management Department Affairs Kansas City, Missouri Roseland, New Jersey of Veterans (D.C.) M.S. Gilchrist, Assistant Director Leon Bechet, Director Charles L. Cragin, Chairman Education and Training Division Office of Veterans Affairs Board of Veterans Appeals National Rifle Association (D.C.) Small Business Administration (D.C.) Department of Veterans Affairs (D.C.) Harold F. Gracey Lieutenant Thomas Beck Dr. Herm Davis, President Chief of Staff, Veterans Benefits Administration U.S. Navy Recruiting Command National College Service, Ltd. Washington, D.C. Arlington, Virginia Gaithersburg, Maryland Lt. General DTVayne Gray George W. Bentley Captain Joseph Davis, USAF Chief Benefits Director American Legion Founder Department of Defense Coordinator Department of Veterans Affairs (D.C.) Minneapolis, Minnesota Luke AFB, Arizona Robert M. Gray, Executive Director Mr. and Mrs. Wilson H. Bevil, Sr. The Honorable Dennis DeConcini Retinitis Pigmentosa Foundation Griffin, Georgia United States Senator Baltimore, Maryland Capt. Jody Beville, USA State of Arizona Major D.E. Grisier, USMC Army Public Affairs Col. Alan E. Defend, USAF Public Affairs Division The Pentagon (D.C.) Office Assistant Secretary of Defense Headquarters U.S. Marine Corps (D.C.) Dr. Wayne Blanchard The Pentagon (D.C.) Mrs. Marion Hager, Director of Marketing Federal Emergency Management Agency (D.C.) UNC Support Services Maj. General William E. Bland The Honorable Edward J. Derwinski Helicopter Maintenance Services Project Adjutant General of Georgia Secretary of Veterans Affairs Milton, Florida Atlanta, Georgia Capt. and Mrs. Mark S. Hardcastle (and Anna Leigh) Mark L. Blocker, Executive Vice President Kevin Deverich, General Manager Omaha, Nebraska Kirke-Van Orsdel, Inc. The Beverly Hilton Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Harrell Chicago, Illinois Beverly Hills, California Bainbridge, Georgia Ms. LaVeme Boggs David Devins, President Cheiyl Holben Cumming, Georgia Durable Outfitters, Inc. U.S. Council for Energy Awareness Ray L Bourne, Director New York, New York Washington, D.C. Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center Stanley Diamond, Chairman Phoenix, Arizona U.S. English Jody G. Holbrook, President and CEO Charles W. Bresloff, Vice President San Franciso, California Cornish Containers Medallic Art Company Maumee, Ohio Danbury, Connecticut Vahan Dukmejian, National President Dr. James W. Holsinger, Jr. Brig. General Ralph Browning The Society of American Legion Founders Chief Medical Director 832 nd AD/CC Setauket, New York Department of Veterans Affairs (D.C.) Luke Air Force Base, Arizona Bob Hope Lou Bmne Lt. Col. Linda DuMoulin Burbank, California Education and Training Division Office Assistant Secretary of Defense National Rifle Association (D.C.) The Pentagon (D.C.) Colonel Earl P. Hopper, Sr. Vice Chairman, Task Force Omega, Inc. Glendale, Arizona The Honorable George Bush Mrs. Douglas (May) Edwards The Honorable Pierre Howard President of the United States Sarasota, Florida Lt. Governor of Georgia Atlanta, Georgia Fred E. Ellis AVCM Duane R. Bushey, USN American Legion Founder Master Chief Petty Officer of The Navy Harlingen, Texas General Hsu Li-nung, Chairman Department of the Navy (D.C.) Vocational Assistance For Retired Servicemen Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China Diane Carlson Evans, R.N. R.R. (Robert) Cassels, Dominion Presient Vietnam Women's Memorial Project, Inc. Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada Roger Hughes U.S. English Mrs. Lydia Fish Fountain Valley, California Cold Spring, New York Mr. and Mrs. Richard Chang Mr. and Mrs. Harvey W. Hull Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China Biloxi, Mississippi Andrew K. Flatgard Emily A. Chappell, President Warren H. Hutchings, Manager Boys Nation President Best Foundation Veterans Affairs, Community Affairs Jackson, Mississippi Los Angeles, California Adolph Coors Company, Golden, Colorado

22 Ian Douglas Inrig, Dominion Secretary-Treasurer Lt. Gen. and Mrs. Sinclair Melner, USA (Ret.) Dickey B. Rustin, Manager Army, Mavy and Air Force Veterans in Canada Phoenix, Arizona Stamp Product Development Branch United States Postal Service (D.C.) The Honorable Zell Miller Admiral David E. Jeremiah, USN Governor of Georgia Thomas L. Ryan, Special Assistant to the Secretary Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Atlanta, Georgia Department of Veterans Affairs (D.C.)

Dr. Maynard H. Mires, Sr. Steve Salerno American Legion Founder San Diego, California The Honorable Paul Johnson Georgetown, Delaware Mayor of Phoenix Lieutenant (JG) Annette Salmon Charles H. Moloney, Vice President U.S. Navy Recruiting Command Mr. and Mrs. James Jones MBNA America Bank Arlington, Virginia Dalton, Georgia Newark, Delaware Mrs. Peggy Sappenfield Mrs. Mirian Junge The Honorable Tom Murphy National Treasurer National Secretary Speaker of the House American Legion Auxiliary American Legion Auxiliary Atlanta, Georgia Robert Schloendorn, Director Major General Mike Myatt, USMC Charles Kan, Director VA Regional Office Commanding General Overseas Liaison Department Phoenix, Arizona Vocational Assistance Commission for Retired 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, California Servicemen David R. Schmieg, President Taipei, Taiwan, Sprint Consumer Services Group Republic of China Nils F. Nilsen, 1990-91 Department Commander Kansas City, Missouri of Jeffrey W. Kelley, Esquire The American Legion Arizona Earnest N. Schmit Powell, Goldstein, Frazer & Murphy Past National Adjutant Atlanta, Georgia Brian Noyes Bismarck, North Dakota Macon, Georgia Honorable G. Alfred Kennedy Donald Schwartz, President Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs Captain Roger Oltman, USMCR Medallic Art Company Department of State (D.C.) 4th Bridge Platoon, Bridge Company Danbury, Connecticut Phoenix, Arizona Dr. Gerald Kennedy, Director Dr. Almo J. Sebastianelli Education and Training Division George E. Osborne Jessup, Pennsylvania National Rifle Association (D.C.) Smyrna, Georgia Steve Sell, Manager Howard J. Kessler, President Mr. and Mrs. Daniel R. O’Sullivan Market Development, U.S. Sprint Trans National Financial Services Greensboro, North Carolina Kansas City, Missouri Boston, Massachusetts Major General Donald Owens, Adjutant General Mary Catherine Kirk Arizona National Guard Gilbert E. Sheeks, President Chief, Programs Division Phoenix, Arizona American Legion National Convention Department of State (D.C.) Corporation of Indiana Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Klinge Mrs. Richard Paul (Nebraska) Seattle, Washington National President Ms. Cecile T. Sikes Peter Knetschmann, General Manager American Legion Auxiliary Atlanta, Georgia The Capital Hilton (D.C.) Mrs. Marjorie Simpson The Honorable Jim Kolbe Bill Pearson, Deputy Chief Benefits Director Atlanta, Georgia (IS. House of Representatives - Department of Veterans Affairs (D.C.) Marc Smith, District Manager Arizona District #5 Richard M. Pedro Buick - Los Angeles, Buick Motor Division Washington, D.C. Owego, New York Thousand Oaks, California Steven R. Koral, Group Sales Manager Mary Peterson, Field Representative Tom Sneva R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company National Rifle Association Paradise Valley, Arizona Chicago, Illinois Silver City, New Mexico Col. Frank R. Kossa, Honorary Past President Mr. and Mrs. Herman Pierce General Joon-Yeol So, ROKA, Retired, President and Secretary-Treasurer Emeritus Gainesville, Georgia The Korean Veterans Association Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada Jeffersonville, Indiana William E. Pittman, Employment Advisor Office of Plans, Projects and Services Hans H.S. Song, Deputy Director The Honorable Jon Kyi The Presidents Committee on Employment of Overseas Liaison Department (IS. House of Representatives - Arizona District #4 People with Disabilities (D.C.) Vocational Assistance Commission for Retired Serv- Washington, D.C. icemen Major Michael G. Laughlin, GSAF David S. Radcliffe, President Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China Department of the Air Force Valley of the Sun Convention Bureau Jack E. Specter The Pentagon Phoenix, Arizona (D.C.) American Legion Founder Maurice Lepavsky Bay Pines, Florida American Legion Founder The Honorable John J. Rhodes Arizona Villa Park, Illinois U.S. House of Representatives Sally J. Spencer, Manager William D. Lockwood, Director Office of National Organizations and Federal Programs Arizona Division of Emergency Services Department of the Treasury, Phoenix, Arizona Jesse L. Riddle, Marketing Division U.S. Savings Bonds Division The Carriage Group Jeffrey Loker Lake Oswego, Oregon Paul Stelzner, Personnel Manager President and Chief Executive Officer UNC Support Services Softguard Systems, Inc. Robert J. Rizza, Assistant Vice President Helicopter Maintenance Services Project San Francisco, California Trans National Financial Services Boston, Massachusetts Milton, Florida Frank Love, Esquire The Honorable Bob Stump Powell, Goldstein, Frazer & Murphy U.S. House of Representatives - Arizona District #3 Atlanta, Georgia Col. Archie T. Roberts, Chaplain, USA, (Ret.) Acting Senior Chaplain Washington, D.C. Lt. Commander Joseph H. March, (ISN The Chapel of Four Chaplains, Office of the Chief of Information Valley Forge, Pennsylvania The Honorable Fife Symington The Pentagon (D.C.) Governor of Arizona

The Honorable Lynn Martin Gordon Rockwell Secretary of Labor Hotel Pennsylvania David Thaxton, President New York, York New UNC Support Services Helicopter Maintenance Service The Honorable John McCain Father Warren Rouse, OFM Project St. Mary's Basilica Milton, Florida United States Senator Phoenix, Arizona State of Arizona Frank Russo, Director Major Doug Benjamin Barton Thomas McCoy Maricopa County Dept, of Civil Defense & Emergency Boy Scout of the Year Department of the Air Force Services Helena, Alabama The Pentagon (D.C.) Phoenix, Arizona

23 .

Things to do ... .

Edward T. Timperlake Assistant Secretary/ Places to see . . Department of Veterans Affairs (D.C.)

Michael Trihey, Staff Writer The Bakersfield, Californian Bakersfield, California

Oliver Turner Haralson, Georgia Robert Dean Turner Macon, Georgia

Willie H. Turner Senoia, Georgia The Honorable Morris K. Gdall G.S. House of Representatives - Arizona District #2 Washington, D.C.

Margaret E. Van Dyk, President SA. Van Dyk, Inc. Oak Brook, Illinois

Brigadier General Wilma L. Vaught, GSAF (Ret.) President Women in Military Service for America Memorial Foundation, Inc.

Dr. Charles L. Vawter, Jr., President The American Legion Mational Convention Corporation of Arizona, Inc.

sits majestically overlooking Steve Walczak, Vice President Camelback Mountain between Scottsdale and Phoenix the Valley of Direct Marketing, MBNA America Bank the Sun. Newark, Delaware

Howard C. Wallace, Senior Vice President MBNA America Bank Newark, Delaware

Major Donna Walthall Army Public Affairs The Pentagon (D.C.) Jim Ward G.S. Department of Transportation Coast Guard Community Relations (D.C.)

Patrick Watkins, Dominion Vice Chairman The Royal Canadian Legion

Stephen P. Weiss, Vice President Union Fidelity Life Ins. Co. Trevose, Pennsylvania Peter Wheeler, Commissioner Department of Veterans Affairs Atlanta, Georgia

Jack L. White National Oratorical Contest Winner Walnut, California

Otto Wick, Jr„ Vice President and Publisher Midland Daily News, Midland, Michigan

Tish Williams, Executive Director Retinitis Pigmentosa Foundation Baltimore, Maryland Robert A. Worrel, National Commander Sons of The American Legion Fort Wayne, Indiana

John J. Wrenn Cambridge, Massachusetts

Dr. Dennis Wyant, Director Vocational Rehabilitation and Education Service Department of Veterans Affairs (D.C.)

Mrs. Edward D. Yankovich, Sr. (Pennsylvania) National Vice President American Legion Auxiliary Yu-ling Huang, Section Chief Overseas Liaison Department What was once an obsession for prospecting pioneers, gold panning is now a popular activity for Vocational Assistance Commission for Retired Service- visitors to the Phoenix area. Nearby streams that have carved scenic canyons and valleys men surrounding Airzona’s capital are laden with enough gold so that every pan-handler leaves with a Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China small vial of Arizona gold. Several Valley jeep tour companies specialize in group gold panning John R. Zavoyna, Vice President and General Manager excursions. Shown are two visitors panning the Agua Fria River near the Lost Jupiter Mine. MBNA America Bank Newark, Delaware Photo credit: Phoenix & Valley of the Sun Convention & Visitors Bureau. Ensign Lydia Zellar, GSN Office, Chief of Information The Pentagon (D.C.)

24 Welcome To A Baseball Fans Partner to the 67th Annual WORLD SERIES OF AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL

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011 August 25-30, 1992 years of service JACK WILLIAMS STADIUM 73 Fargo, ND

25 Directory of the National Convention

NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS OFFICE THE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY Phoenix Civic Plaza Convention Center HEADQUARTERS HOTEL Phoenix Room, Plaza North Sheraton Phoenix Hotel

225 E. Adams St. 1 1 1 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85004 Phoenix, AZ 85004 (602) 257-1525 CONVENTION CORPORATION HEADQUARTERS GENERAL SESSIONS Hyatt Regency Phoenix Phoenix Civic Plaza Convention Center The Cassidy Room Hall A, Plaza North 122 N. Second St. 225 E. Adams St. Phoenix, AZ 85004 Phoenix, AZ 85004 (602) 252-0995 EIGHT & FORTY HEADQUARTERS HOTEL THE AMERICAN LEGION Sheraton Phoenix Hotel HEADQUARTERS HOTEL 111 N. Central Ave. Hyatt Regency Phoenix Phoenix, AZ 85004 222 N. Second St. (602)257-1525 Phoenix, AZ 85004 (602)252-1234 SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION SESSIONS Hyatt Regency Phoenix GENERAL SESSIONS 122 N. Second St. Phoenix Civic Plaza Convention Center Phoenix, AZ 85004 Hall B, Plaza North (602) 252-1234 225 E. Adams St. Phoenix, AZ 85004

Official Delegation Hotels

ALABAMA CANADA FLORIDA Fountain Suites Hyatt Regency Phoenix Days Inn — Fashion Square 2577 W. Greenway Rd. 122 N. Second St. 4710 N. Scottsdale Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85023 Phoenix, AZ 85004 Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (602) 375-1777 (602) 252-1234 (602) 947-5411 (Ray Andrews - Adjutant) (Edward L. Joyal - Adjutant) (Dyke E. Shannon - Adjutant) ALASKA COLORADO FRANCE Red Lion’s La Posada Phoenix Airport Hilton Hyatt Regency Phoenix 4949 E. Lincoln Dr. 2435 S. 47th St. 122 N. Second St. Scottsdale, AZ 85253 Phoenix, AZ 85034 Phoenix, AZ 85004 (602) 952-0420 (602) 894-1600 (602) 252-1234 (Brent “Red” Mackie - Adjutant) (Charles Pat Smith - Adjutant) (Gorley Stokes - Adjutant) ARIZONA CONNECTICUT GEORGIA The Pointe at Tapatico Cliffs San Carlos Hotel Hyatt Regency Phoenix 11111 N. 7th St. 202 N. Central 122 N. Second St. Phoenix, AZ 85020 Phoenix, AZ 85004 Phoenix, AZ 85004 (602) 866-7500 (602) 253-4121 (602) 252-1234 (Ildefonso ‘AT Tercero - Adjutant) (Hugh C. Graham - Adjutant) (Hiram L. Borst - Adjutant) ARKANSAS DELAWARE HAWAII Westcourt in the Buttes Hyatt Regency Phoenix Hyatt Regency Phoenix 2000 Westcourt Way 122 N. Second St. 122 N. Second St. Tempe, AZ 85281 Phoenix, AZ 85004 Phoenix, AZ 85004 (602) 225-9000 (602) 252-1234 (602) 252-1234 (Charles G. Ragsdell - Adjutant) (Edward M. Knight - Adjutant) (Henry S. P. Wong - Adjutant) CALIFORNIA DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IDAHO Fiesta Inn Phoenix Airport Hilton The Pointe at Squaw Peak 2100 S. Priest Dr. 2435 S. 47th St. 7677 N. 16th St. Tempe, AZ 85282 Phoenix, AZ 85034 Phoenix, AZ 85020 (602) 967-1441 (602) 894-1600 (602) 997-2626 (Charles T. Alleman - Adjutant) (Richard Billig - Adjutant) (H. Melvin Napier - Adjutant)

26 ILLINOIS MEXICO NEW MEXICO The Fointe on South Mountain Hyatt Regency Phoenix Inn Suites 7777 S. Pointe Parkway 122 N. Second St. 3101 N. 32nd St. Phoenix, AZ 85044 Phoenix, AZ 85004 Phoenix, AZ 85006 (602) 438-9000 (602) 252-1234 (602) 956-4900

(Vincent A. Sanzotta - Adjutant) (Charles M. (Chuck) Griffin - Adjutant) (L.A. “Tony” Santillanes - Adjutant) INDIANA MICHIGAN NEW YORK Marriott’s Camelback Inn The Ritz Carlton The Pointe at Tapatio Cliffs 5402 E. Lincoln Dr. 2401 E. Camelback Rd. 11111 N. 7th St. Scottsdale, AZ 85253 Phoenix, AZ 85016 Phoenix, AZ 85020 (602) 948-1700 (602) 468-0700 (602) 866-7500 (Robert J. Foster - Adjutant) (Hubert B. Hess - Adjutant) (Richard M. Pedro - Adjutant) IOWA MINNESOTA NORTH CAROLINA Marriott’s Camelback Inn Doubletree Suites Hotel The Ritz Carlton 5402 E. Lincoln Dr. 320 N. 44th St. 2401 E. Camelback Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85253 Phoenix, AZ 84008 Phoenix, AZ 85016 (602) 948-1700 (602) 225-0500 (602) 468-0700 (James E. Demarest - Adjutant) (Charles W. Ferguson - Adjutant) (Charles M. Borman - Adjutant)

ITALY MISSISSIPPI NORTH DAKOTA Hyatt Regency Phoenix Embassy Suites Camelhead The Pointe at Squaw Peak 122 N. Second St. 1515 N. 44th St. 7677 N. 16th St. Phoenix, AZ 85004 Phoenix, AZ 85008 Phoenix, AZ 85020 (602) 252-1234 (602) 244-8800 (602) 997-2626 (Joseph A. Stacy - Adjutant) (James H. Herring - Adjutant) (David M. Schmidt - Adjutant) KANSAS MISSOURI OHIO Sheraton Phoenix Hotel The Crescent Hotel The Pointe at Squaw Peak 111 N. Central Ave. 2620 W. Dunlap Ave. 7677 N. 16th St. Phoenix, AZ 85004 Phoenix, AZ 85021 Phoenix, AZ 85020 (602) 257-1525 (602) 943-8200 (602) 997-2626 (Charles M. Yunker - Adjutant) (L. Carey Bankhead - Adjutant) (Stuart “Stu” L. Sears - Adjutant) KENTUCKY MONTANA OKLAHOMA The Crescent Hotel Phoenix Airport Hilton The Crescent Hotel 2620 W. Dunlap Ave. 2435 S. 47th St. 2620 W. Dunlap Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85021 Phoenix, AZ 85034 Phoenix, AZ 85021 (602) 943-8200 (602) 894-1600 (602) 943-8200 (Ken W. Hart - Adjutant) (Hugh C. “Tony” Cumming - Adjutant) (Vern J. Smith - Adjutant) LOUISIANA NEBRASKA OREGON The Pointe on South Mountain Sheraton Phoenix Hotel Hotel Westcourt 7777 S. Pointe Parkway 111 N. Central Ave. 10220 N. Metro Parkway, East Phoenix, AZ 85044 Phoenix, AZ 85004 Phoenix, AZ 85051 (602) 438-9000 (602) 257-1525 (602) 997-5900 (James E. Tripp - Adjutant) (Duane Bokemper - Adjutant) (Barry J. Snyder - Adjutant) MAINE NEVADA PANAMA CANAL Hotel Westcourt Hotel Westcourt Hyatt Regency Phoenix 10220 N. Metro Parkway, East 10220 N. Metro Parkway, East 122 N. Second St. Phoenix, AZ 85051 Phoenix, AZ 85051 Phoenix, AZ 85004 (602) 997-5900 (602) 997-5900 (602) 252-1234 (Charles H. Michaud - Adjutant) (Jack C. Hoxie - Adjutant) (Willie Ray Owen - Adjutant) MARYLAND NEW HAMPSHIRE PENNSYLVANIA The Ponte at Tapatio Cliffs Embassy Suites Camelhead Red Lion’s La Posada 11111 N. 7th St. 1515 N. 44th St. 4949 E. Lincoln Dr. Phoenix, AZ 85020 Phoenix, AZ 85008 Scottsdale, AZ 85253 (602) 866-7500 (602) 244-8800 (602) 952-0420 (Robert N. Ford - Adjutant) (Herbert J. “Pete” Geary - Adjutant) (Edward T. Hoak - Adjutant) MASSACHUSETTS NEW JERSEY PUERTO RICO The Pointe at Squaw Peak Westcourt in the Buttes Hyatt Regency Phoenix 7677 N. 16th St. 2000 Westcourt Way 122 N. Second St. Phoenix, AZ 85020 Tempe, AZ 85281 Phoenix, AZ 85004 (602) 997-2626 (602) 225-9000 (602) 252-1234 (Dominick Genetti - Adjutant) (Raymond L. Zawacki - Adjutant) (Eduardo Figuero - Adjutant)

27 REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES SOUTH DAKOTA UTAH Hyatt Regency Phoenix Hyatt Regency Phoenix Hotel Westcourt 122 N. Second St. 122 N. Second St. 10220 N. Metro Parkway, East Phoenix, AZ 85004 Phoenix, AZ 85004 Phoenix, AZ 85051 (602) 252-1234 (602) 252-1234 (602) 997-5900 (Victoriano A. Pasiliao - Adjutant) (Maynard L. "Buster" Hemp - Adjutant) (Dean C. Hall - Adjutant) RHODE ISLAND TENNESSEE VERMONT San Carlos Hotel Marriott’s Mountain Shadows Hyatt Regency Phoenix 202 N. Central 5641 E. Lincoln Dr. 122 N. Second St. Phoenix, AZ 85004 Scottsdale, AZ 85253 Phoenix, AZ 85004 (602) 253-4121 (602) 948-7111 (602) 252-1234 (N. Pio Stizza - Adjutant) (C.G. “Charley” Norton - Adjutant) (Joseph N. Corey - Adjutant) SOUTH CAROLINA TEXAS VIRGINIA Heritage Inn Fountain Suites The Pointe at Tapatio Cliffs 401 N. First St. 2577 W. Greenway Rd. 11111 N. 7th St. Phoenix, AZ 85004 Phoenix, AZ 85023 Phoenix, AZ 85020 (602) 258-3411 (602) 375-1777 (602) 866-7500 (B. L. Black - Adjutant) (Jimmy D. Lemley - Adjutant) (Cornelius T. O’Neill - Adjutant) WASHINGTON Westcourt in the Buttes 2000 Westcourt Way Tempe, AZ 85281 (602) 225-9000 (Dallas B. Vaughan - Adjutant) WEST VIRGINIA Hotel Westcourt 10220 N. Metro Parkway, East The key to Phoenix, AZ 85051 (602) 997-5900 freedom is - (Robert E. Vass, Sr. Adjutant) WISCONSIN the value Hyatt Regency Phoenix 122 N. Second St. you put Phoenix, AZ 85004 (602) 252-1234 on it. > (Rick Barnett - Adjutant) jfr Nearly two thousand WYOMING years ago, a Roman Phoenix Airport Hilton statesman wrote: “Freedom Jr 2435 S. 47th St. can’t be bought for nothing. Phoenix, AZ 85034 + If you hold her precious, you (602) 894-1600 (Donald Jim McCandlish - Adjutant) must hold all else of little worth”.

It was true then. ~ It is true now. It is one of the reasons we salute the American Legion and all who have fought to protect liberty.

And we are proud to be group insurors of Blood Drive the American Legion National Headquarters and Departments. Civic Plaza Convention Center Hall “C”

Times 8 a.m. — 2 p.m. Life Great-West Saturday, August 31 St. Louis Group Office Tuesday, September 3 7700 Bonhomme, Suite 500 Clayton, MO 63105 Wednesday, September 4

28 Youth Leaders Attend Convention

Baseball Scouts

Mike Foster Benjamin B. Thomas Mayo, Maryland Indian Springs, Alabama Player of the Year Scout of the Year Oratorical Boys Nation

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Jack L. White II Andrew K. Flatgard Walnut, California Jackson, Mississippi National Oratorical Contest Boys Nation President

29 The American Legion 73rd National Convention Meeting Room Assignments Standing Commissions and Committees

Americanism Commission: Emblem Committee: August 31, 9:00 a.m. August 31, 8:30 a.m. Tucson 40, South Plaza Suite 327, Pool Terrace, 3rd Floor Phoenix Civic Plaza Convention Center Hyatt Regency Phoenix

Americanism Screening Committee: Finance Commission: August 30, 9:00 a.m. August 31, 8:30 a.m. Remington A, 2nd Floor Borein A, 2nd Floor Hyatt Regency Phoenix Hyatt Regency Phoenix

Commission on Children & Youth: American Legion Life Insurance and Trust August 31, 9:00 a.m. Committee: Tucson 41, South Plaza August 31, 9:00 a.m. Phoenix Civic Plaza Convention Center Russell A, 2nd Floor Hyatt Regency Phoenix Constitution and By-Laws Committee: August 31, 9:00 a.m. Foreign Relations Commission: Remington A, 2nd Floor August 31, 9:00 a.m. Hyatt Regency Phoenix Yuma 21-22, Plaza South Phoenix Civic Plaza Convention Center Convention Commission: August 31, 9:00 a.m. Internal Affairs Commission: Board Room, 2nd Floor August 31, 9:00 a.m. Hyatt Regency Phoenix Tucson 39, Plaza South Phoenix Civic Plaza Convention Center Distinguished Guest Committee: August 31, 9:00 a.m. Membership & Post Activities Committee: Phoenix Ballroom, 2nd Floor August 31, 9:00 a.m. Hyatt Regency Phoenix Tucson 38, Plaza South Phoenix Civic Plaza Convention Center Economic Commission: August 31, 9:00 a.m. Legislative Commission: Yuma 25, Plaza South August 31, 9:00 a.m. Phoenix Civic Plaza Convention Center Tucson 42, Plaza South Phoenix Civic Plaza Convention Center Economic Screening Committee: August 30, 9:00 a.m. Remington B, 2nd Floor Hyatt Regency Phoenix

S.A.L. Meeting

20th Annual Sons of 20th Annual Sons of The American Legion Convention The American Legion Convention (Pre-N.E.C. Meeting) (General Sessions) August 30, 7:00 p.m. August 31, 9:00 a.m. — 5:30 p.m. Regency Ballroom A & B September 1, 7:30 a.m. — 2:00 p.m. Hyatt Regency Phoenix Regency Ballroom A & B Hyatt Regency Phoenix

30 National Security Commission: The American Legion Magazine Commission: Joint Session with Foreign Relations Commission August 31, 9:00 a.m. August 31, 9:00 a.m. Curtis B, 2nd Floor Yuma 21-22, Plaza South Hyatt Regency Phoenix Phoenix Civic Plaza Convention Center Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission: Public Relations Commission: August 31, 9:00 a.m. August 31, 9:00 a.m. Yuma 23-24, Plaza South Curtis A, 2nd Floor Phoenix Civic Plaza Convention Center Hyatt Regency Phoenix Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Screening Resolutions Assignment Committee: Committee: August 31, 9:00 a.m. August 30, 9:00 a.m. Prescott 8, Plaza North Remington C, 2nd Floor Phoenix Civic Plaza Convention Center Hyatt Regency Phoenix

Pre-National Executive Committee

September 2, 10:00 a.m. Yuma 24-25, Plaza South Phoenix Civic Plaza Convention Center Chairman: National Commander Robert S. Turner

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31 August, 1991

American Legion

Dear Legionnaires:

For more than half a century, you and I have gone in harms way for America and her people — you under arms, and me with open arms to help lighten your burden in countless unheard of places.

Now, I look forward to seeing you once again, this time at “Freedomfest 1991: Celebrating 50 years of the American Spirit” during the 73rd annual National Convention in Phoenix.

I hope to see many of you there, still making memories . . . thanks.

Best Regards, Bob Hope

SCou Celebrates shiPpL' nt * cost; 50 Years with The American Legion and the USO

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i i r lj uu i u i Actual size of coin is m m 1 1/2 inches in diameter Meetings of Convention Committees

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

Americanism Commission Convention Center Foreign Relations — Continued August 31, 9:00 a.m. European Affairs Tucson 40, South Plaza Yuma 27, Plaza South Immigration and Naturalization Subcommittee African Affairs September 1, 9:00 a.m. Yuma 28, Plaza South Tucson 40, Plaza South Far Eastern Affairs Youth. Activities Subcommittee Yuma 29, Plaza South September 1, 9:00 a.m. Tucson 40, Plaza South Middle Eastern Affairs Yuma 30, Plaza South Counter-Subversive Activities Subcommittee General Foreign Policy September 1, 9:00 a.m. Meeting Yuma 25, Plaza South Tucson 37, Plaza South

Children & Youth Convention Center Legislation & Rules Hyatt Regency Phoenix September 10:00 a.m. August 31, 9:00 a.m. 1, Remington A, B, Tucson 40, South Plaza C, — 2nd Floor

National Security Committees . . Convention Center Constitution and By-Laws . . Hyatt Regency Phoenix August p.m. August 31, 9:00 a.m. 31, 1:00 Yuma 21-22, Plaza Remington A, 2nd Floor South (All Subcommittee Rooms in Convention Center — Credentials and Internal . Matters Convention Center Meetings at 1:30 p.m.) Credentials and Other Internal Matters Military Affairs Meeting Section 1 & II Yuma 31, Plaza South September 1, 9:00 a.m. General Security Tucson 39, Plaza South Ad Hoc Subcommittee Yuma 21, Plaza South Membership — Section 111 Aerospace Committee September 1, 9:00 a.m. Yuma 32, Plaza South Tucson 38, Plaza South Defense Civil Preparedness Committee Economic Convention Center Yuma 33, Plaza South Employment and Veterans Preference and Other Law and Order Committee Economic Matters Yuma 34, Plaza South September 1, 9:00 a.m. Merchant Marine Committee Tucson 42, Plaza South Yuma 35, Plaza South Emblem Committee Hyatt Regency Phoenix Naval Affairs Committee

September 1, 9:00 a.m. Yuma 22, Plaza South Suite 327, Pool Terrace, 3rd Floor Resolution Assignment Committee .... Convention Finance Committee Convention Center Center

September 1, 9:15 a.m. August 29, 9:00 a.m. Prescott 6-7, Plaza North Prescott 8, Plaza North

Foreign Relations Convention Center Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Convention August 31, 1:30 p.m. Center Tucson 36, Plaza South August 31, 9:00 a.m. Yuma 23-24, Plaza South (All Subcommittee Rooms in Convention Center — Claims & Ratings and Hospitals and Medical Meetings at 1:30 p.m.) Services Inter-American Affairs (Joint Meeting)

Yuma 26, Plaza South September 1, 9:00 a.m.

34 1991 Reunions and Dinners

Twenty and Four National Commander’s Banquet for Hyatt Regency Phoenix Distinguished Guests Bivouac — Thursday, August 29: Civic Plaza Convention Center Remington A, B, & C, 2nd floor Tuesday, September 3 Friday, August 30: Phoenix W(est Ballroom, South Plaza - 7:30 p.m. Banquet — Friday, August 30: Phoenix West, 2nd Floor - 7:30 p.m. National American Legion Press Association (NALPA) Historians’ and Founders’ Hyatt Regency Phoenix Luncheon & Meeting Breakfast - Saturday, August 31 Hyatt Regency Phoenix (Executive Board members only) Luncheon — Saturday, August 31 Remington B — 2nd Floor - 8:00 a.m. Phoenix West, 2nd Floor - 12:00 noon Meeting — Saturday, August 31 Phoenix East - 3:00 p.m. ANAVICUS Banquet — Monday, September 2 Regency Ballrooms A & B - 7:00 p.m. Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada Eight and Forty Hyatt Regency Phoenix

Breakfast Meeting — Sunday, September 1 Sheraton Phoenix Regency Ballrooms C & D - 7:00 a.m. Installation Dinner — Saturday, September 7 7:00 p.m. National Organization of World War Nurses Reunion Hyatt Regency Phoenix CONTINUED Monday, September 2 Curtis B, 2nd Floor - 11:00 a.m. SUCCESS

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The American Legion and the Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Division

The primary mission of the VA&R Commission is one of service to veterans, their families and survivors. Since The American Legion was founded in 1919, a network of service officers from the local Posts through the Department Service Officers in 58 VA Regional Offices to the staff of the Commission in the Washington Office of National Headquarters have provided service, information and assistance in the development and presentation of claims for disability and death benefits, education and training, medical care, waiver of overpayments and other services to veterans. The Legion, through the VA&R Commission staff provides veteran representation on matters before the Board of Veterans Appeals and the several military boards for review of discharges or the correction of military records. VA&R Field Representatives make site visits to a number of VA medical care facilities annually to determine whether or not quality care is being provided veterans, and what needs to be done to make improvements. Legion representatives in Washington work on a daily basis with the Department of Veterans Affairs, other federal agencies and the LI.S. Congress to protect, defend and seek improvements in the various programs providing veterans benefits pursuant to mandates approved by the National Convention and the National Executive Committee. This past year, Legion representatives testified in Congress on such important issues as VA budget, improvements in the treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Persian Gulf Conflict Education Act and reemployment rights, fee basis and contract hospitalization, homeless veterans, National Cemetery System, preventive health care programs, COLA and DIC reform, and other subjects. The American Legion has worked diligently to achieve presumption of service connection for diseases relating to dioxin (Agent Orange) exposure for Vietnam veterans. To date, chloracne, and soft-tissue sarcoma have been presumed service-connected, based on Agent Orange exposure, and non- Hodgkin's lymphoma based on Vietnam service. Efforts continue to have other diseases included which The American Legion believes have a causal relationship to Agent Orange exposure. The American Legion's Vietnam Veterans Family Assistance Program (WFAP) has completed the development and implementation of its Phase Two outreach and referral network in eight additional states. Currently, 12 states provide outreach and referral network in eight additional states. Currently, 12 states provide outreach and referral services to families of Vietnam veterans, with emphasis placed on providing assistance to children with birth defects and other handicapping conditions. Family and individual counseling services and referral services are also provided to include a variety of other medical conditions and health-related problems. Efforts continue to develop additional state participation in the program and to expand the services provided by State Coordinators. The states currently in the WFAP are Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon and Pennsylvania. Expanding VA programs and services for the care and treatment of the aging veteran population have also been a major focus of the VA&R Commission. In addition, staff has been monitoring and participating in the activities of VAs Commission on the Future Structure of Veterans Health Care

which is examining and will recommend changes and improvements to the VA health care system. The American Legion has reinforced its efforts for repeal of the so-called "means test" used in the delivery of discretionary medical care. Also, a close

watch is maintained on issues related to third party reimbursement" for medical care in the VA system, particularly government efforts to expand the application of collections to service-connected veterans. Six VA&R Commission-sponsored resolutions were passed during the May 1991 National Executive Committee meetings urging the restoration of certain veterans benefits which were eliminated by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990. The American Legion continues to work diligently in urging Congress and the Administration to adequately fund veterans medical care and research programs so as to eliminate the necessity to return to the Congress for supplemental funding to preclude diminution of VA health care services to the nation's veterans.

36 James J. Charleston W.D. (Cuz) Harrell Bobby Mahaffey William F. Rochford Leonard B. Zimmerman Wendell G. Williams Chairman Vice Chairman

Glenn R. Green Edward Yorukoff

1991 National Convention Allen L. Titus Chairman Commission Distinguished Guests

Daniel R. O’Sullivan John T. Smith H. Melvin Napier Robert N. Ford Richard M. Pedro Dr. Charles L. Consultant Consultant Advisory Advisory Advisory Vawter, Jr. Nat’l Commander’s Representative

Donald R. Schroedl Robert J. Conrad Frank C. Bottigliero Silas M. Noel Archie Pozzi, Jr. Gilbert E. Sheeks Chairman, Liaison Liaison Liaison Liaison Liaison Ex-officio

37 Standing Rules of the National Convention

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

1 . Robert’s Revised Rules of Order shall be the authority 1 1 . Past National Commanders’ votes shall be cast with their on parliamentary procedure, with the following modifi- delegations. cations: 12. Only accredited delegates or their alternates, shall par- 2. A delegate desiring to make a motion or address the ticipate, directly or indirectly, in a viva voce vote on any Convention, shall rise, address the Chair as “Mr. Com- subject before the Convention. mander" and state his name and the name of the Depart- ment before proceeding. 13. Department delegations may arrive at a vote in such

manner as they choose, but shall announce it in the 3. Debate shall be limited to five minutes for each terms of full units and not in terms of a fractional part speaker. of a vote. The vote of any delegate absent and not represented by an alternate shall be cast by the majori- 4. Debate on any one subject presented to the Convention ty of the delegates present from his Department. shall be limited to two hours except under such special rule as the Convention shall adopt prior to debate. 14. There shall be no unit rule of voting.

0. 5. But two delegates from any one delegation shall be 15. Voting shall be by acclamation, except when a Roll permitted the floor on any one question. Where dis- Call is demanded by the Chairman of at least three agreement exists within a delegation one delegate shall Departments. Election of National Officers shall be by be permitted to speak on each side of the question. Upon roll call. a division of the question, however, this rule shall be

applied separately for each division. 1 6. In the event a Department has not provided the method by which alternates shall be designated to serve in the 6. The floor shall be permitted but once to any individual place of absent delegates, the Chairman of the delega- delegate on any one question, except by a two-thirds tion shall make such designation. vote of the Convention. Chairman of Convention Com- mittees may speak as frequently as may be necessary 17. Prior to the election of National Officers, the National in connection with the reports of their committees. The Commander shall appoint, subject to approval of Presiding Officer shall not entertain any motion which the Convention, a Judge of Election and such num- will curtail further debate without affording the Com- ber of tellers as he deems necessary, provided that mittee Chairman an opportunity for rebuttal. the total tellers so appointed shall be an odd number. In a contested election each candidate going 7. Decisions on Rules of Debate or parliamentary order by to the ballot shall be entitled to one teller of his the Presiding Officer may be subject to appeal by any choice. two delegates under a Point of Order. Such appeal shall take precedence over any pending questions and shall 18. Nominations for National Officers shall be from the be decided forthwith. An appeal from the decision floor on Roll Call of the Departments alphabetically of the Chair shall be put to the Convention on the arranged. Each Department may present as many can-

question: “Shall the Chair be sustained?” didates as it chooses.

8. When the poll of any Department Delegation is de- 19. Nominations speeches for National Officers shall be manded by a delegate of such Department, the Con- limited to five minutes each. Not more than two sec- vention Secretary shall poll the vote without discussion onding speeches shall be made for any candidate, of the question being voted upon. and said speeches shall be limited to three minutes. 9. On the Roll Calls, the delegation Chairman shall poll his delegation on the floor and announce its vote. 20. When more than two candidates are nominated for any office, balloting shall continue until one candi-

1 In the event a delegation secretary is not an accredited date receives a majority of the votes of the Conven- delegate or alternate, he shall be seated with his tion, except in the election of National Vice Com- delegation. manders.

38 21. In a contested election for National Vice Commanders, balloting shall continue until (a) majorities and (b) pluralities are established for one or more candidates under the following provisions: hUYAXJ If, on any ballot taken, less than five candidates receive the necessary majority to elect, the candi- REGENCY date or candidates receiving a majority vote shall be declared elected and a new ballot shall be taken for O E the remaining number of places to be filled. The candidate receiving the lowest number of votes on AT CIVIC PLAZA the preceding ballot shall be disqualified; except

should two candidates remain to fill one place, a new ballot shall be taken. HYATT REGENCY PHOENIX WELCOMES

22. The Convention will nominate and elect a National 1991 AMERICAN LEGION CONVENTION Commander, and five National Vice Commanders, in this sequence. PLEASE JOIN US IN ARIZONA 'S ONL Y 23. At the conclusion of balloting on National Vice Com- REVOL VING ROOFTOP RESTAURANT manders, each Department Delegation Chairman shall deliver a written ballot to the tellers. Such ballots shall be in the hands of the tellers before communication is made to the National Commander for announcement COMPASS RESTAURANT of the results.

24. Those recognized by the National Commander shall be entitled to a respectful hearing, and the Chair shall have the authority to clear the gallery or the floor or have the Sergeant-at-Arms escort from the Convention any one creating a disturbance or interfering with orderly procedure.

25. None of the above rules shall be construed as prevent- ing an alternate delegate from serving on a Convention committee.

26. The consent of two-thirds of the voting strength of the Convention is necessary for suspension of the standing rules of the Convention.

27. Any amendment to any resolution or report originating on the floor shall be presented in writing and trans- mitted to the Presiding Officer at the time of the introduction of such amendment.

28. Special rules applying to specific issues or order of business shall be written and presented to the Con- vention by the Legislation and Rules Committee for In Thorngate uniforms, adoption by majority vote at least one hour before such hidden hand stitching issue, or order, is to be considered unless such rule is agreed to by unanimous consent of the final makes the difference! session.

Special rules shall prevail only in the Convention adopt- ing them.

Any delegate may apply for a special rule to the Legisla- tion and Rules Committee or may appeal to the Con- vention for such special rule provided the rule be nontwi£ umvnm/jrnc. presented in writing, be read once from the platform, and shall lay upon the table at least one hour before the Manufacturers of Fine Uniforms and Caps Since 1824 vote thereon is taken. A Company

39 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBI

ARIZONA VETERANS MEMORIAL COLISEUM, 1826 ' FREEMM FEST '91 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS AND PROGRAM

2sm PM American Legion Talent Show

3:30 PM Parade of Champions

4s©0 PM Traditional American Legion Memorial Service

4s§@ PM Prize Drawings (must be present to win)

s %m pm Legends in concert

5:45 PM Salute to Bob Hope and the Hope Gypsies

6:15 PM Big Band Music

1 , 1991 Jim pm Last bus departs WELL RD., PHOENIX

SUPER PRIZE DRAWING! MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN The American Legion 1919-1990 Past National Commanders

‘Franklin D'Olier ‘Lynn G. Stambaugh Donald E. Johnson John P. “Jake" Comer Pennsylvania 1919-20 North Dakota 1941-42 Iowa 1964-65 Massachusetts 1987-88

“Frederick W. Galbraith, Jr. ‘Roane Waring L. Eldon James H.F. “Sparky" Gierke Ohio 1920-21 Tennessee 1942-43 Virginia 1965-66 North Dakota 1988-89

‘“John G. Emery ‘Warren H. Atherton ‘John E. Davis Miles S. Epling Michigan 1921 California 1943-44 North Dakota 1966-67 West Viriginia 1989-90

‘Hanford MacNider ‘Edward N. Scheiberling William E. Galbraith Iowa 1921-22 New York 1944-45 Nebraska 1967-68

‘Alvin M. Owsley ‘John Stelle ‘William C. Doyle Past National Commanders Texas 1922-23 Illinois 1945-46 New Jersey 1968-69 By Vote Of National Convention ‘John R. Quinn ‘Paul H. Griffith J. Milton Patrick California 1923-24 Pennsylvania 1946-47 Oklahoma 1969-70 ‘Bennett Champ Clark Missouri—Presided at Paris ‘James A. Drain ‘James F. O’Neil Alfred P. Chamie Caucus—March, 1919 District of Columbia 1924-25 New Hampshire 1947-48 California 1970-71

‘Milton J. Foreman ‘John R. McQuigg ‘Perry Brown John H. Geiger Illinois—Chairman, Ohio 1925-26 Texas 1948-49 Illinois 1971-72 Executive Committee at Paris

‘Howard P. Savage George N. Craig Joe L. Matthews ‘Henry D. Lindsley Illinois 1926-27 Indiana 1949-50 Texas 1972-73 Texas—Presided at St. Louis Caucus—May 1919 ‘Edward E. Spafford Erie Cocke, Jr. Robert E. L. Eaton hew York 1927-28 Georgia 1950-51 Maryland 1973-74 ‘Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. New York ‘Paul V. Mchutt ‘Donald R. Wilson James M. Wagonseller Indiana 1928-29 West Virginia 1951-52 Ohio 1974-75 ‘Eric Fisher Wood Pennsylvania—Temporary ‘0. Lee Bodenhamer ‘Lewis K. Gough Harry G. Wiles Chairman and Secretary at Arkansas 1929-30 California 1952-53 Kansas 1975-76 Paris Caucus

‘Ralph T. O’Neil ‘Arthur J. Connell William J. Rogers ‘Thomas W. Miller Kansas 1930-31 Connecticut 1953-54 Maine 1976-77 Nevada—Chairman Pro Tempore ‘Henry L. Stevens, Jr. ‘Seaborn P. Collins Robert Charles Smith Paris Caucus March 1919 North Carolina 1931-32 New Mexico 1954-55 Louisiana 1977-78 ‘Maurice Stember ‘Louis Johnson J. Addington Wagner John M. Carey New York West Virginia 1932-33 Michigan 1955-56 Michigan 1978-79

‘Hamilton Fish, Sr. ‘Edward A. Hayes ‘Dan Daniel Frank I. Hamilton New York 1979 Illinois 1933-34 Virginia 1956-57 Indiana 1979-80

E. Roy Stone, Jr. ‘Frank N. Belgrano, Jr. John S. Gleason, Jr. Michael J. Kogutek South Carolina 1987 California 1934-35 Illinois 1957-58 New York 1980-81

‘Ray Murphy Preston J. Moore Jack W. Flynt Iowa 1935-36 Oklahoma 1958-59 Texas 1981-82

‘Harry W. Colmery Martin B. McKneally Al Keller, Jr. Honorary National Kansas 1936-37 New York 1959-60 Illinois 1982-83 Commanders

‘Daniel J. Doherty William R. Burke Keith Kreul ‘General John J. Pershing Massachusetts 1937-38 California 1960-61 Wisconsin 1983-84 ‘Marshal Ferdinand Foch

‘Stephen F. Chadwick ‘Charles L. Bacon Clarence M. Bacon ‘Deceased Washington 1938-39 Missouri 1961-62 Maryland 1984-85 “Killed in auto accident ‘Raymond J. Kelly ‘James E. Powers Dale L. Renaud while serving as Michigan 1939-40 Georgia 1962-63 Iowa 1985-86 Commander

‘Milo J. Warner Daniel F. Foley James P. Dean ‘“Elected by Executive

Ohio 1940-41 Minnesota 1963-64 Mississippi 1986-87 Committee to fill unexpired term.

42 —— — —

Recipients of The American Legion Distinguished Service Medal

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gen. Josef Haller of Poland Maj. Gen. Milton A. Reckord 1972 Sen. John C. Stennis 1928— 1926 Ignace Jan Paderewski of Poland Rep. Edith Nourse Rogers Dewitt Wallace

1927 Comte Francois Marie Robert 1951 Gen. Charles P. Summerall 1974 Hon. Henry A. Kissinger Dejean of France 1977— 1953 Rep. Royal C. Johnson* Rep. F. Edward Hebert Field Marshal Viscount Allenby of Great Britain 1954 Maj. Gen. George A. White* 1975 Harry W. Colmery

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

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

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

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

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

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

1945 President Franklin D. Roosevelt* War 1, World War II, and Korea, Interred at the Tomb of the 1982 President Ronald W. Reagan 1945 Gen. Theodore Roosevelt, Jr.* Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery 1983 Adm. Hyman C. Rickover Ernest (Ernie) Pyle* 1959 Sen. Robert S. Kerr 1984 Sen. J. Strom Thurmond Hon. Henry L. Stimson 1961 President John F. Kennedy 1985 Hon. Caspar W. Weinberger Fleet Adm. Chester W. Nimitz 1962 Gen. Lucius D. Clay Fleet Adm. William F. Halsey, Jr.* Gen. of the Army Dwight D. Eisenhower Dr. Thomas A. Dooley* 1987 Hon. William H. Webster

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

Bob Hope 1964 Dr. Charles W. Mayo 1989 Hon. Howard H. Baker, Jr.

William Randolph Hearst 1965 President Herbert C. Hoover* 1990 Michael E. DeBakey, M.D.

Maj. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey Hon. James F. Byrnes *Awarded Posthumously Hon. Cordell Hull 1966 Capt. Roger H. C. Donlon

43 The American Legion Salutes Outstanding Students at Military Academies, 1991

At the U.S. Military Academy, Cadet Desrae B. Broderick receives The Graduating Midshipman First Class Stephen Francis Murphy of American Legion’s award for outstanding achievemment in chemistry. Baltimore, Maryland, who stood highest at the Naval Academy in The award was presented by National Vice Commander Harry F. political science courses with emphasis on international relations McDowell of Florida. received the award from The American Legion. The award was presented by National Vice Commander Lewis L. Adams of Nebraska.

The American Legion’s award for excellence in athletics was presented Senior Cadet James P. Dutton, Jr., of Eugene, Oregon received The to Cadet Edward St. Pierre. The award was was presented by National American Legion’s General Muir S. Fairchild award. This award is Vice Commander George E. Sampson of New Jersey during the Awards presented to the cadet who achieved the highest scholastically. Cadet Ceremony held at the G.S. Coast Guard Academy. Dutton maintained a 3.99 grade point average. The award was presented by National Vice Commander Fred M. Ingellis of Mississippi.

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50 American Legion Auxiliary National Officers

Ruby Paul Margaret Yankovich National President National Vice President

Barbara Kranig Annie G. Everett Kay Mokler Evelyn K. Ogilvie Maria E. Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice Central Division Eastern Division Northwestern Division Western Division Southern Division

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51 American Legion Auxiliary Seventy-First Annual National Convention 1991 Convention Session — Exhibit Hall A Phoenix Civic Plaza Phoenix, Arizona “AMERICA, WE REMEMBER” Saturday, August 31, 1991 National Executive Committee Meeting 8:00-9:00 a.m. Apache A & B Sheraton Phoenix Hotel Pre-Convention Committee Meetings 9:30-11:30 a.m. (unless times noted below)

Group A Americanism Grand Ballroom North Foreign Relations Sheraton Phoenix Hotel, Third Floor Music National Security Bicentennial of the G.S. Constitution

Group B Children & Youth Grand Ballroom South Liaison with Child Welfare Foundation Sheraton Phoenix Hotel, Third Floor Education Girls State

Group C Junior Activities Navajo A Auxiliary Emergency Fund Sheraton Phoenix Hotel, Second Floor Cavalcade of Memories Public Relations

Group D Legislative Hopi A & B Past Presidents Parley Sheraton Phoenix Hotel, Second Floor Poppy Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation

Group E Chaplains Gila Room Community Service Sheraton Phoenix Hotel, Lower Lobby Historians

Group F Constitution & Bylaws Apache A & B Leadership Sheraton Phoenix Hotel, Second Floor Permanent Organization Rules

Group G Membership Pima Room Sheraton Phoenix Hotel, Lower Lobby

Group H Credentials Navajo B 9:30-10:00 a.m. Sheraton Phoenix Hotel, Second Floor

Group I Resolutions Havasupai 10:00-1 1:30 a.m. Sheraton Phoenix Hotel, Lower Lobby

Group J Finance Maricopa Sheraton Phoenix Hotel, Lower Lobby

52 12:00-1:00 p.m. Mational Junior Outside Hopi A & B Registration Sheraton Phoenix Hotel, Second Floor

1:00-4:30 p.m. National Junior Hopi A & B Meeting Sheraton Phoenix Hotel, Second Floor 2:00-4:00 p.m. Pages Rehearsal Exhibit Hall A Phoenix Civic Plaza 7:00-9:00 p.m. National Junior Hopi A & B Meeting Sheration Phoenix Hotel, Second Floor

Sunday, September 1, 1991

8:30-11:00 a.m. Division Caucuses:

Central Grand Ballroom North Sheraton Phoenix Hotel Third Floor Eastern Grand Ballroom South Sheraton Phoenix Hotel Third Floor Northwestern Apache A & B Sheraton Phoenix Hotel Second Floor Southern Pueblo Room Sheraton Phoenix Hotel Lobby Floor Western Navajo A & B Sheraton Phoenix Hotel Second Floor

9:00-10:00 a.m. National Junior Division Caucuses

Central Mohave B Sheraton Phoenix Hotel Lower Lobby Eastern Mohave A Sheraton Phoenix Hotel Lower Lobby Northwestern Papago Sheraton Phoenix Hotel Lower Lobby Southern Hopi A & B Sheraton Phoenix Hotel Second Floor Western Navajo C Sheraton Phoenix Hotel Second Floor 10:15-12:00 noon National Junior Meeting Hopi A & B Sheraton Phoenix Hotel Second Floor

3:00-6:00 p.m. Freedom Fest Celebration Memorial Coliseum The American Spirit — 1941-1991

53 Monday, September 2, 1991 Opening Session — 71st National Convention 8:30 a.m.

CALL TO ORDER Mrs. Martha Barron National Convention Chairman OPENING PROCESSIONAL

INVOCATION Mrs. Arthurene Reed National Chaplain

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mrs. Ann Blalock National Americanism Chairman

NATIONAL ANTHEM Mrs. Opal Stokes National Music Chairman

PREAMBLE TO THE CONSTITUTION Mrs. Phyllis Bachman National Constitution & Bylaws Chairman

WELCOME Mrs. Ruby Paul National President

INTRODUCTIONS AND GREETINGS

The American Legion Dr. Charles L. Vawter, Jr. President, The American Legion Convention Corporation of Arizona

Mr. Robert S. Turner National Commander

Mr. Robert W. Spanogle National Adjutant

State of Arizona The Honorable Fife Symington Governor of Arizona

City of Phoenix The Honorable Paul Johnson Mayor of Phoenix

KEYNOTE SPEAKER David Okerlund “Obtaining Altitude Through Attitude”

American Legion Auxiliary Mrs. E. Lou Fairchild Department President, Arizona

Mrs. Martha Barron National Convention Chairman

Miss Kristen Bauer Honorary National Junior President

GREETINGS FROM THE PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENTS Mrs. Betty Calder, Junior Past National President

INTRODUCTION OF NATIONAL PRESIDENT’S PAGES Mrs Corky Bradshaw, National Chairman of Pages Mrs. Melva Kitchen, National Vice Chairman of Pages Mrs. Arylce Smith, Personal Page Miss Shalisa Nau, Personal Page Mrs. Lois Minnich, Personal Page Mrs. Helen Klimek, Personal Page

54 REPORT OF CONVENTION COMMITTEES

Credentials Mrs. Lynne Wild Permanent Organization Mrs. Kay Jones Rules Mrs. Betty Haley

NATIONAL COMMITTEE REPORTS

Girls State Mrs. Jeanette Ghetti, Chairman 1991 Girls Nation President Linell Bartholic

RECESS - 12:00 noon

National Officers Candidates’ Reception 7:00-9:00 p.m. Grand Ballroom, Sheraton Phoenix Hotel

Tuesday, September 3, 1991 8:30 a.m.

CALL TO ORDER Mrs. Ruby Paul National President

INVOCATION Mrs. Arthurene Reed National Chaplain

NOMINATION OF 1991-92 NATIONAL OFFICERS REPORTS OF NATIONAL OFFICERS

National Secretary Mrs. Miriam Junge National Treasurer Mrs. Peggy Sappenfield National Chaplain Mrs. Arthurene Reed National Historian Mrs. Ella M. Dokken

First Reading of Proposed Amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws

NATIONAL COMMITTEE REPORTS

“America, We Remember”

Americanism Mrs. Ann Blalock, Chairman Bicentennial to the G.S. Constitution Mrs. Adelene Smith, Chairman Music Mrs. Opal Stokes, Chairman National Security Mrs. Elsie Bailey, Chairman

“America, We Remember Our Youth”

Children and Youth Mrs. Helen Holcomb, Chairman Liaison with Child Welfare Foundation Mrs. Alice Galka, Chairman Education Mrs. Martha Daggy, Chairman Junior Activities Mrs. Virgina Powers, Chairman

55 ‘America, We Remember Our Communities”

Auxiliary Emergency Fund Mrs. Mary Ellen Hearn, Chairman Community Service Mrs. Marg Dorn, Chairman Foreign Relations Mrs. Linda Newsome, Chairman Leadership Mrs. Syble Deshotel, Chairman Membership Mrs. Arlyce Smith, Chairman

RECESS — 11:30 a.m.

11:45 a.m.

PAST DEPARTMENT PRESIDENTS’ LUNCHEON Ballroom Phoenix Civic Plaza Woman of the Year Award Recipient ERMA BOMBECK

1:30 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER Mrs. Ruby Paul, National President

NATIONAL COMMITTEE REPORTS

Public Relations Mrs. Jeri Greenwell, Chairman

“HEART OF AMERICA AWARDS”

GREETINGS FROM REPRESENTATIVES OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS

NATIONAL COMMITTEE REPORTS

“America, We Remember Our Veterans and Their Families”

Legislative Mrs. Kristine West, Chairman Poppy Miss Elizabeth Stewart, Chairman Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitations Ms. Linda Boone, Chairman Past Presidents Parley Mrs. Betty Calder, Chairman

MEMORIAL SERVICE

RECESS - 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, September 4, 1991 8:30 a.m.

CALL TO ORDER Mrs. Ruby Paul, National President

INVOCATION Mrs. Arthurene Reed, National Chaplain

ELECTION OF 1991-1992 NATIONAL OFFICERS

REPORT OF THE NATIONAL PRESIDENT Mrs. Ruby Paul

56 NATIONAL COMMITTEE REPORTS

“America — Our Past, Present and Future”

Cavalcade of Memories Mrs. Melisse Jean McKay, Chairman Finance Mrs. Anna Gear, Chairman Constitution and Bylaws Mrs. Phyllis Bachman, Chairman

INTRODUCTION OF LOCAL CONVENTION COMMITTEES

RECESS — 11:30 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER Mrs. Ruby Paul, National President GUEST SPEAKER J.N. “Chris” Christianson

“You Can’t Lead a Cavalry Charge If You Think You Look Funny Sitting on a Horse” REPORT OF RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE Mrs. Reva Laughlin, Chairman Mrs. Beverly Huston, Vice Chairman Mrs. Corinne Krogh, Secretary

RECESS — 4:00 p.m.

STATES DINNER — 7:30 p.m. Ballroom — Plaza South Phoenix Civic Plaza

Thursday, September 5, 1991 8:30 a.m.

CALL TO ORDER Mrs. Ruby Paul, National President

INSTALLATION OF 1991-1992 NATIONAL OFFICERS

PRESENTATION OF PIN AND RIBBON TO RETIRING NATIONAL PRESIDENT PRESENTATION OF COLORS TO RETIRING NATIONAL PRESIDENT RETIREMENT OF NATIONAL COLORS ADJOURNMENT OF THE NATIONAL CONVENTION

POST-CONVENTION NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING (Immediately following Convention Adjournment) Prescott 6-7 Phoenix Civic Plaza

57 OFFICE ASSIGNMENTS

National Secretary Phoenix Civic Plaza, Flagstaff Room #5

National Treasurer Phoenix Civic Plaza, Flagstaff Room #2

National Convention Chairman Phoenix Civic Plaza, Flagstaff Room #3

Public Relations Phoenix Civic Plaza, Flagstaff Room #4

First Aid Exhibit Hall B

Lost & Found Prescott #9

Mail Room Prescott #9

NATIONAL CONVENTION COMMITTEES

Honorary Convention Chairman Maxine Chilton

Local Convention Chairman Rag Registration National President’s Luncheon Martha Barron Helen Bone, Chairman Adelene Smith, Chairman Mira Bailey, Vice Chairman Ann Roden, Vice Chairman National Convention Vice Chairman Kay Oberle Rowers & Corsages Past Department Presidents’ Luncheon Patricia Koshewer, Chairman Katie Swigunski, Chairman National Convention Secretary Gladys Kirk, Vice Chairman Eva Santos, Vice Chairman Mary Dunn Public Relations Auxiliary Sales Halls and Stage Marty VanToll, Chairman Lola Dunbar, Chairman Velma Henson, Chairman Betty Yates, Vice Chairman Yvonne Grainger, Vice Chairman Lou Fairchild, Vice Chairman States Dinner Courtesies Local Pages Naomi Speth, Chairman LaVerne Rowe, Chairman Melva Kitchen, Chairman Monica Jarvis, Vice Chairman Delories Hopkins, Vice Chairman Bobbie Aplin, Vice Chairman Transportation Distinguished Guests Lost and Found Josephine Lant, Chairman Armida Silva, Chairman Marge Lynn, Chairman LaVan Erickson, Vice Chairman Nell Burt, Vice Chairman Mildred Ybarra, Vice Chairman

First Aid Mail Room Estella Twomey, Chairman Sharon Alley, Chairman Carmelita Staker, Vice Chairman Penny Maklary, Vice Chairman

The American Legion National Emblem Sales

One Display Located in CIVIC PLAZA CONVENTION CENTER Main Lobby Open 9 AM Daily Friday, August 30 through Thursday, September 5 Displaying a large complement of Official Legion, Auxiliary and Sons merchandise for purchase!! Official 73rd National Convention Decanter and Official Phoenix Convention Sports Caps & Souvenirs

58 Salon National La Boutique Des Huit Chapeaux Et Quarante Femmes 70th Annual La Marche Nationale

Sheraton Phoenix Phoenix, Arizona September 5, 6, 7, 1991

Official Program National Officers Mrs. Elsie Hemphill Mrs. Helen Moore Le Chapeau National La Secretaire-Caissiere Nationale

Registration

Saturday, August 31, 1991 National Secretaires Suite 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 PM. Monday, September 2, 1991 Hopi A and Hopi B 10:00 AM. to 5:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 3, 1991 Hopi A and Hopi B 10:00 AM. to 5:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 4, 1991 Hopi A and Hopi B 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 PM. Thursday, September 5, 1991 Hopi A and Hopi B 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 PM. (Guest registration will also be accepted during these hours)

Thursday, September 6, 1991

Pre-Marche Pouvoir NORTH BALLROOM 4:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.

Pre-Marche Committee Meetings APACHE A and B Children & Youth — Chairman, Venita Holthaus 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. NAVAJO A Nurses Scholarship — Chairman, Mary Jane Cusick 2:00 P.M. to 2:45 P.M. Trophies & Awards — Chairman, Elizabeth Lori 2:45 P.M. to 3:15 P.M. Partnership — Chairman, Reina Svacha 3:15 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. NAVAJO B Permanent Organization — Chairman, Margaret Manley 2:00 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. Credentials — Chairman, Thelma Gardner 2:30 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. Rules and Order — Chairman, Iverna Christoffers 3:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. Ritual & Emblems — Chairman, Pauline Hauber 3:30 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. NAVAJO C Constitution & Bylaws — Chairman, Edith Still 2:00 P.M. to 2:45 P.M. Handbook Review — Chairman, Eunice Staley 2:45 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. Publicity — Chairman, Wanda North 3:30 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. NAVAJO D Resolutions — Chairman, Nan Genta 2:00 P.M. to 2:45 P.M. L’Aumonier — Virginia Kates 2:45 P.M. to 3:15 P.M. L’Archiviste — Colleen Stephens 3:15 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.

59 Emblem Sales Hopi A — B

Emblem Sales will be open in Hopi A - B, on the second floor at the top of the escalator, beginning Monday, September 2, 1991 from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. through Friday, September 7, 1991. Emblems and all forms will be on display and an order form available. It is suggested that all orders be paid for by check.

Rehearsal Les Marchals and Pages

Rehearsal for La Concierge [Rationale, Les Marchals, Chairman of Pages, ALL PAGES, and Distinguished Guest Committee will be on Thursday evening, September 5, 1991 in the North Ballroom, third floor, at 6 p.m.

Meet the Candidates Reception

Thursday, September 5, 1991 SOGTH BALLROOM 7:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M.

Friday, September 6, 1991 DIVISIONAL CAUCUS BREAKFASTS Central Division Apache A & B 7:00 A.M. Eastern Division Navajo A 7:00 A.M. Southern Division Navajo B 7:00 A.M. Northwestern Division Navajo C 7:00 A.M. Western Division Navajo D 7:00 A.M.

La Marche Nationale North Ballroom

Opening Session Friday, September 6, 1991 9:00 A.M.

LA MARCHE CHAIRMAN CALL TO ORDER Mrs. Elsie Hemphill Presiding Mrs. Ofelia Soza Le Chapeau National

ADVANCE OF COLORS .... La Concierge Nationale and PRESENTATION OF CHAPEAUX NATIONAUX PASSES Les Marchals Mrs. Lila Edwards Mrs. Violet Aichholz INVOCATION Mrs. Virginia Kates Mrs. Frances Keefe Mrs. Mary Russell LAumonier National Mrs. Jeannette Michelet Mrs. Eunice Staley Mrs. Virginia DeForce Mrs. Elyline Schweitzer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Miss Dorothy Dolle Mrs. Helene Mardu TO THE FLAG Mrs. Millie Harrold Mrs. Ann Suvak Mrs. Kathleen Robinson La Concierge Nationale Mrs. Leila Hunt Mrs. Jean Hayes NATIONAL ANTHEM Mrs. Phyllis H. Hardin Mrs. Lois Lansdaie Mrs. Kitty Patterson La Musiciene Mrs. Marie Smith Mrs. Edith Still FLANDER’S FIELD Mrs. Mary Green Mrs. Treva Reimink Mrs. Donna Baley Northwestern Division Demi Chapeau Mrs. Maxine Martin AMERICAS ANSWER Mrs. Devona Moran PRESENTATION OF NATIONAL OFFICERS — Central Division Demi Chapeau ESCORTED BY LA MARCHE PAGES ROLL CALL Mrs. Helen Moore Hot Box Editor Mrs. Pauline Bonham La Secretaire-Caissiere Nationale L Avocate Nationale Mrs. Frances Keefe READING OF THE CALL TO 1991 L'Archiviste Nationale Mrs. Colleen Stephens LA MARCHE NATIONALE Mrs. Helen Moore LAumonier Nationale Mrs. Virginia Kates La Secretaire-Caissiere Nationale La Secretaire-Caissiere Nationale Mrs. Helen Moore REPORT OF THE MINUTES COMMITTEE Le Demi Chapeau FOR 1990 MARCHE Mrs. Jean Hayes, Chairman National Mrs. Dorothy Brady Mrs. Leila Hunt Mrs. Elyline Schweitzer LES DIVISIONAL DEMI CHAPEAUX PRESENTATION AND Central Division Mrs. Devona Moran GREETINGS Mrs. Helene Mardu, Eastern Division Mrs. Ruth Hodges Distinguished Guest Chairman Northwestern Division Mrs. Mary Green Escorted by Chapeaux Nationaux Passes: Southern Division Mrs. Trixie Hudson Mrs. Treva Reimink; Mrs. Marie Smith Western Division Mrs. Eva Aulston and Mrs. Kitty Patterson

60 Mr. Robert S. Turner, National Commander, INTRODUCTION OF CHAPEAUX The American Legion NATIONAUX PASSES Mrs. Elsie Hemphill, Mrs. Ruby Paul, National President, Le Chapeau National American Legion Auxiliary SPEAKING FOR THE CHAPEAUX Mrs. Margaret Yankovich, National Vice President, NATIONAUX PASSES Mrs. Donna Baley American Legion Auxiliary Immediate Chapeau National Passe Mrs. Miriam Junge, National Secretary, American Legion Auxiliary REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES: Mr. Robert Spanogle, National Adjutant, Rules and Order Mrs. Iverna Christoffers The American Legion Chairman Mrs. Peggy Sappenfield, National Treasurer, Permanent Organization Mrs. Margaret Manley American Legion Auxiliary Chairman Mrs. Helen Holcomb, National Children and Youth REPORT OF DIVISIONAL DEMI CHAPEAUX Chairman, American Legion Auxiliary NATIONAUX AND INTRODUCTION OF Mr. Eugene V. Lindquist, National Children and Youth LES CHAPEAUX DEPARTEMENTAUX Chairman, The American Legion Mrs. Devona Moran Central Division Demi Chapeau Mrs. Ofelia Soza, National Chairman, Mrs. Ruth Hodges Western Division Demi Chapeau Nationale, Eight and Forty La Marche Mrs. Mary Green . . Northwestern Division Demi Chapeau Mrs. Martha Barron, National Convention Chairman, Mrs. Trixie Hudson .... Southern Division Demi Chapeau American Legion Auxiliary Mrs. Eva Aulston Western Division Demi Chapeau The Honorable Fife Symington, Governor of Arizona REPORT OF THE 1991-1992 The Honorable Paul Johnson, Mayor, NATIONAL OFFICERS City of Phoenix, Arizona Mrs. Elsie Hemphill Le Chapeau National Mr. Nils Nilsen, Department Commander, Mrs. Dorothy Brady Le Demi Chapeau National The American Legion, Department of Arizona Mrs. Helen Moore La Secretaire-Caissiere Nationale Mrs. Emma Lou Fairchild, Department President, Mrs. Colleen Stephens L’Archiviste Nationale American Legion Auxiliary Mrs. Virginia Kates L’Aumonier National Mrs. Sharon Alley, Le Chapeau, Mrs. Frances Keefe L’Avocate Nationale Departemental d’Arizona Mrs. Pauline Bonham Hat Box Editor Dr. Charles L. Vawter, President, 1991 National Convention Corporation NOMINATION OF NATIONAL OFFICERS The American Legion FOR 1991-1992

RECESS 12:00 Noon

Second Session La Marche Nationale Friday, September 7, 1991 — 1:30 P.M.

AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL ASSEMBLY

PRESENTATION OF LOCAL MARCHE COMMITTEES Mrs. Ofelia Soza, Chairman

REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE AND INTRODUCTION OF REGIONAL OR DIVISIONAL CHAIRMEN:

Children and Youth . . Mrs. Venita Holthaus, Chairman

SPEAKER — National Jewish Center for Immunology and Respiratory Medicine Mrs. Carolyn Samuelson, Eight and Forty Coordinator Constitution & Bylaws Mrs. Edith Still, Chairman Finance Mrs. Jean Hayes, Chairman Nurses Scholarship Mrs. Mary Jane Cusick, Chairman

Partnership . . . Mrs. Reina Svacha, Chairman

Rituals & Emblems . . Mrs. Pauline Hauber, Chairman

Trophies & Awards . . . Mrs. Elizabeth Lori, Chairman Advisory Committee Mrs. Elyline Schweitzer, Chairman

Handbook Committee . . . Mrs. Eunice Staley, Chairman Publicity Committee ... Mrs. Wanda North, Chairman

National Photo Book . Mrs. Marguerite Rice, Chairman

National Memory Book . . . Mrs. Alene Hamm, Chairman RECESS

61 Third Session — La Marche Nationale Saturday, September 7, 1991 — 9:00 A.M

Memorial Service

In Memoriam L’Aumonier National, Presiding Mrs. Virginia Kates Prelude Miss Rose Marie Loparco, Pianiste Processional Les Chapeaux Nationaux Passes Les Demi Chapeaux-Divisional Le Chapeau National Prayer Mrs. Virginia Kates, L’Aumonier National Solo “Beyond the Sunset" Mrs. Jeanne Brandt, Soliste Tribute to All Deceased Partners Mrs. Elsie Hemphill, Le Chapeau National Eulogy in Memory of: Miss Julia V. Mullan, Chapeau National Passe Mrs. Elsie Gleason, Chapeau National Passe Mrs. Freda S. Kehm, Chapeau National Passe Testimonial for all Partners entering Eternal Rest — 1990-91

Eastern Division . Mrs. Ruth Hodges, Les Demi Chapeau Central Division Mrs. Devona Moran, Les Demi Chapeau

Northwestern Division . . Mrs. Mary Green, Les Demi Chapeau

Southern Division . Mrs. Trixie Hudson, Les Demi Chapeau

Western Division . . Mrs. Eva Aulston, Les Demi Chapeau

RESPONSE Mrs. Virginia Kates, L’Aumonier National Solo “On Eagles’ Wings” Mrs. Jeanne Brandt, Soliste Prayer All Partners in Unison

BENEDICTION Mrs. Virginia Kates, L’Aumonier National

RECESSIONAL Miss Rose Marie Loparco, Pianiste (Audience remain in seats until after processional) REPORT OF SPECIAL MARCHE COMMITTEES Credentials Mrs. Thelma Gardner, Chairman Resolutions Mrs. Nan Genta, Chairman EIGHT AND FORTY SONG ELECTION OF NATIONAL OFFICERS FOR 1991-1992 PRESENTATION OF DISTINGUISHED GUEST COMMITTEE PRESENTATION OF LES MARCHALS Mrs. Elaine Stevens, Oregon Mrs. Betty Lehman, Washington PRESENTATION OF NATIONAL PAGES: Chairman, Mrs. Martha Marsh, Ohio Vice-Chairman, Mrs. Mabel Schultz, Illinois Mrs. Martha Arendas, Pennsylvania Mrs. Ann Boetsch, California Mrs. Frances Bumila, Massachusetts Mrs. Lucille Gibbs, Michigan Mrs. Ronnie Johnson, New Jersey Mrs. Eva Kirk, Arkansas Mrs. Donna Morrice, Maryland Mrs. Charlein Schwab, Colorado Mrs. Helen Steiner, Florida Mrs. Betty Snyder, Nebraska PRESENTATION OF NATIONAL PAGES TO LE CHAPEAU NATIONAL Miss Agness Crawford, Kansas Mrs. Geraldine Hobble, Kansas Mrs. Mary Plank, Kansas Personal Pages To Le Secretaire-Caissiere Nationale Mrs. Marilyn Oakley, Indiana Miss Dorothy Ann Stephens, Indiana Ratification of Elections of Les Divisional Demi Chapeaux Nationaux Introduction of Les Demi Chapeaux and Pinning of Les Demi Chapeau Nationaux Report of Judge of Elections Mrs. Laura Freeman, Connecticut Presentation of Newly Elected Officers For 1991-1992 Unfinished Business “Bless Be The Tie That Binds" Assembly RECESS 62 ,

Post Marche Pouvoir

Saturday September 7, 1991 (Immediately following close of morning session in North Ballroom)

School of Instructions — Apache A and B, 2:00 to 4:00 P.M Mrs. Helen Moore La Secretaire-Caissiere Nationale

Installation Banquet

(Cash Bar in Foyer outside South Ballroom) . 6:00 to 7:00 PM. LA MARCHE BANQUET South Ballroom 7:00 to 9:30 P.M. Processional of Guests Mrs. Betty Yates, Banquet Chairman Invocation Mrs. Virginia Kates, L’Aumonier National Pledge of Allegiance Mrs. Mille Harrold, La Concierge Nationale National Anthem Assembly Welcome Mrs. Ofelia Soza, National La Marche Chairman Response Mrs. Dorothy Brady, Le Demi Chapeau National ENTERTAINMENT Installation of Officers 1991-1992 Mrs. Violet Aichholz, Chapeau National Passe Presentation of Le Chapeau National Passe Pin Mrs. Elyline Schweitzer, Chapeau National Passe Benediction Mrs. Frances Keefe, Chapeau National Passe Retirement of Colors Adjournment of La Marche National 1991 Receiving Line for 1991-92 Officers

Special Marche Committees DISTINGUISHED GUESTS: LES MARCHALS: PERSONAL PAGES TO LA SECRETAIRE- Mrs. Helen Mardu, Chairman, Connecticut Mrs. Elaine Stevens, Oregon CAISSIERE NATIONALE: Mrs. Treva Reimink, Oklahoma Mrs. Betty Lehman, Washington Mrs. Marilyn Oakley, Indiana Mrs. Marie Smith, Pennsylvania NATIONAL PAGES: Miss Dorothy Ann Stephens, Indiana Mrs. Kitty Patterson, Louisiana Mrs. Martha March, Chairman, Ohio REGISTRATION COMMITTEE: CREDENTIALS: Mrs. Mabel Schultz, Vice Chairman, Illinois Mrs. Billie Martin Davis, Chairman, Oregon Mrs. Thelma Gardner, Chairman, Colorado Mrs. Martha Arendas, Pennsylvania Mrs. Martha Taylor, Vice Chairman, Indiana Mrs. Ruth Dalgren, Wyoming Mrs. Ann Boetsch, California Mrs. Peggy McKeeman, Indiana Mrs. Bernice Trickey, Montana Mrs. Frances Bumila, Massachusetts Mrs. Louise Loyd, Indiana PERMANENT ORGANIZATION: Mrs. Lucille Gibbs, Michigan Mrs. Beverly Stites, Indiana Mrs. Margaret Manley, Chairman, New Mrs. Ronnie Johnson, New Jersey Mrs. Karen Lowe, Indiana Hampshire Mrs. Eva Kirk, Arkansas EMBLEM DIVISION COMMITTEE: Mrs. Amy Lou Robbins, Texas Mrs. Donna Morrice, Missouri Mrs. Dorothy Vess, Indiana Mrs. Geraldine Connolly, Nevada Mrs. Charlein Schwab, Colorado Mrs. Betty Rentfrow, Indiana RULES & ORDER: Mrs. Helen Steiner, Florida Mrs. Betty Beaty, Indiana Mrs. Betty Snyder, Nebraska Mrs. Iverna Christoffers, Chairman, Maryland Mrs. Lavelle Black, Indiana Mrs. Ella Alexander, Kansas PERSONAL PAGES TO LE CHAPEAU NATIONAL CANDIDATE’S RECEPTION: Mrs. Emma Wagner, Virginia Miss Agness Crawford, Kansas Mrs. Donna Baley, Junior Chapeau National RESOLUTIONS: Mrs. Geraldine Hobble, Kansas Passe, Michigan Mrs. Mary Plank, Kansas Mrs. Nan Genta, Chairman, New Mexico JUDGE OF ELECTIONS: Mrs. Edith Ward, Missouri Mrs. Laura Freeman, Connecticut Mrs. Virginia Shambo, Vermont TELLERS: Mrs. Ruth Rankin, Illinois Mrs. Louise Bridgett, Oklahoma Mrs. Jean Nelson, South Dakota Mrs. Jan Cook, Kansas

Local Committees

LA MARCHE NATIONAL CHAIRMAN FIRST AID CHAIRMAN COORDINATORS FOR DIVISIONAL Mrs. Ofelia Soza Ms. Lauretta Trussell BREAKFASTS LA MARCHE NATIONAL HONORARY CHAIRMAN DECORATIONS & FAVORS Central Division Mrs. Delores Schepp Mrs. Sharon Alley Mrs. Lola Dunbar Eastern Division Mrs. Helen Bone Northwestern Division Mrs. Paula Burgess LA MARCHE NATIONALE VICE CHAIRMAN ENTERTAINMENT CHAIRMAN Southern Division Mrs. Virginia Gonzales Mrs. Betty Yates Mrs. Estella Twomey Western Division Mrs. Leona Proper LA MARCHE NATIONAL SECRETAIRE- DISPLAYS CHAIRMAN L'AIDE TO L’CHAPEAU NATIONAL CAISSIERE Mrs. Lorena Anderson Mrs. Emma Lou Fairchild Mrs. Melva Kitchen TRANSPORTATION CHAIRMAN Mrs. Pamela Way BANQUET CHAIRMAN Mrs. Ethel Hanko L’AIDE TO L’AUMONIER NATIONAL Mrs. Betty Yates COORDINATOR OF CANDIDATES RECEPTION Mrs. Armida Silva Vice Chairman, Mrs. Martha Van Toll Mrs. Gladys Kirk L’AIDE TO SECRETAIRE-CAISSIERE HALLS & SEATING CHAIRMAN PUBLICITY CHAIRMAN NATIONALE Mrs. Centennial Stewart Mrs. Betty Smith Mrs. Mildred Ybarra Vice Chairman, Ms. Connie Hernandez

63 Sons of The American Legion

Agenda 20th Annual National Convention Phoenix, Arizona

Robert A. Worrel Woodrow L. Mudge, Jr. National Commander National Adjutant

Friday, August 30, 1991 National Vice Commander (East) Christopher R. Fattal, Jr. (NJ) National Vice Commander 1 :00 p.m. Registration of National Convention Delegates (South) Robert G. Smith (VA) and Alternates begins. National Vice Commander 5:00 p.m. Registration closes until Saturday morning at (Central) Steven D. Bilderback (MN) 8:00 a.m. National Vice Commander (Midwest) John A. Mokler (WY) 7:00 p.m. N.E.C. Meeting (Pre-Convention Meeting) National Vice Commander Call to Order — Robert A. Worrel (IN), National (West) Clem Barrios (CA) Commander National Assistant Salute to Colors Adjutants Harold E. Thompson, Jr. (NE) Pledge of Allegiance Wendell (NM) Gordon Invocation — Terry J. Kettering (OH), National Kervin L. Bradford (TX) Chaplain Carl Griffee (KS) Preamble to the Constitution of the Sons of The William E. Matoska (MD) American Legion National Chaplain Terry J. Kettering (OH) Roll Call — Woodrow L. Mudge, Jr. (CO), National Historian Roland D. Matteson (AZ) National Adjutant National Judge Advocate Joseph Paviglianti (NY) Other Opening Business National Sergeant-at-Arms Randy Gay (GA) National Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms Reports of National Commissions: Roy Turner (OH) Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Duane Randall (TX) Americanism Brian James (KY) Public Relations Michael H. Wellington (MD) Legislative William Null (AK) Internal Affairs National Commander’s Aide Finance

Raymond P. Giehll, Jr. (IN) Unfinished Business New Business Good of the S.A.L. Benediction - Terry J. Kettering (OH), National Chaplain

Sessions: All sessions, including those of the National Exec- Saturday, August 31, 1991 utive Committee, will be conducted in the Regency Ball- rooms A and B at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Phoenix, Arizona. 8:00 a.m. Delegate and Alternate Registration Opens

Registration: National Convention Delegate and Alternate 9:00 a.m. 20th Annual National Convention registration will be conducted at the Regency Ballrooms A Call to Order — Robert A. Worrel (IN), National and B at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Phoenix, AZ. Commander

64 Posting of the Colors National Convention Memorial Service Pledge of Allegiance Terry J. Kettering (OH), National Chaplain Invocation — Terry J. Kettering (OH), National National Commanders Report - Chaplain Robert A. Worrel (IN), National Commander Preamble to the Constitution of the Sons of The Final Report of Credentials Committee American Legion Special Order of Business Roll Call — Woodrow L. Mudge, Jr. (CO), Election of National Officers National Adjutant National Commander Reading of the Convention Call — Woodrow L. National Vice Commanders (5) Mudge, Jr. (CO), National Adjutant National Chaplain Opening Remarks — Robert A. Worrel (IN), Installation of Newly Elected National Officers National Commander Benediction — Terry J. Kettering (OH), National Establishment of Convention Committees Chaplain First Report of Credentials Committee Retirement of Colors First Report of Legislative and Rules Committee Final Adjournment — Robert A. Worrel (IN), Salute to the Colors National Commander Recess for Committee Meetings 1 :00 p.m. N.E.C. Meeting - Post Convention Meeting Robert A. Worrel (IN), National 1:00 p.m. Reconvene — Call to Order — Newly Elected National Commander Commander Salute to the Colors Salute to the Colors Roll Call Woodrow L. Mudge, Jr. (CO), — Invocation — Newly Elected National Chaplain National Adjutant Roll Call — National Adjutant the Session, Various addresses (Note: During Convention Confirmation of Appointed National Officers will be delivered) Appointment of Standing National Committees and Commissions Reports of National Officers Remarks by new Committee and Commission Christopher R. Fattai, Jr. (NJ), National Vice Commander Chairman (East) Unfinished Business Robert G. Smith (VA), National Vice Commander (South) New Business Steve D. Bilderback (MN), National Vice Commander Benediction — Newly Elected National (Central) Chaplain John A. Mokler (WY), National Vice Commander (Midwest) Salute to the Colors Clem Barrios, (CA), National Vice Commander (West) Adjournment — Newly Elected National 1968 Commander Reports of National Convention Committees 1969 Credentials — Preliminary Report 3:00 p.m. Freedom Fest — Celebrating The American Americanism Spirit — 1941-1991 Constitutional Amendments Finance Internal Affairs Legislative & Rules Membership Past National Commanders Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Michael Seaton (CA) Presentation of Child Welfare Report and Awards Robert McBride (OH) Presentation of National History Contest 1981 Awards 1970 J.R. Stillwell (1L) Roland D. Matteson (AZ), National Historian 1971 J.R. Stillwell (1L) Presentation of Community Scrapbook Award 1972 John Smolinsky (MA) Ernest Prior (RI), Chairman National Community Affairs 1973 Robert Faust (CA) Standing Committee 1974 James Hartman (MD) 5:00 p.m. Registration Closes until Sunday morning 1975 Gregory Reis (1L) 1976 Grant Jamieson (Ml) 1977 Charles Gannon (MD) 1978 John M. Sherrard (CA) Sunday, September 1, 1991 1979 Richard Kepler (AZ) 1980 Ernest Wilson (NJ) 7:00 a.m. Registration Opens Donald Willson (PA) 8:00 a.m. Registration Closes 1982 David P. Stephens (IN) Reconvene — Robert A. Worrel (IN), National 1983 Christopher R. Cerullo (NY) Commander 1984 Fred Hartline (OH) Salute to the Colors 1985 Woodrow L. Mudge, Jr. (CO) Pledge of Allegiance 1986 Royce Doucet (LA)

Invocation — Terry J. Kettering (OH), National 1987 Douglas Bible (MN) Chaplain 1988 Richard L. League (MD)

Roll Call — Woodrow L. Mudge, Jr. (CO), 1989 David Faust (Wl) National Adjutant 1990 Charles R. Belles (VA)

65 Annual Report

Covers Period Ending June 1, 1991

The final pages of this official program of the 73rd Annual National Convention of The American Legion contain a condensed annual report for the American Legion 1990 year. A complete, detailed report has been prepared for submission to the Congress of the United States in accordance with requirements of the Legions Congressionally-granted charter. Believing that the delegates to the National Convention are entitled to receive a concise statement of the major activities of the American Legion year ending with this National Convention, your national headquarters provides this illustrated report as a part of the official program. In this manner, we are assured that every delegate and every one who registers for the convention will receive the condensed annual report.

The American Legion 73rd Annual Report

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

66 we gather in Phoenix for our 73rd Turner led an American Legion The video cartoon was funded by National Convention to review our delegation to Saudi Arabia to visit our donations from the Citizens Flag accomplishments, conduct our armed forces, observe their state of Honor Guard. business, and plan for the future, we readiness, and demonstrate the Internal developments at National can take pride in several support of the Legion and the Headquarters have taken a major step

accomplishments. We are stronger and American people for their efforts. 1 had forward with the long-planned growing; we are more active and the honor to accompany Commander conversion to modern computer involved in veterans programs as well Turner on that visit, along with Dominic equipment. An IBM AS400 mainframe as community matters; and we are D. DiFrancesco, former Legislative was installed in a new, off-site facility at better organized and equipped to carry Commission chairman. Park 100 in the northwest sector of out the mandates of the four basic We found the troops well-trained and Indianapolis, and dedicated during the programs of The American Legion. equipped, confident of their ability, 1991 Spring Meetings. The conversion When National Commander Robert imbued with high morale, and anxious brings the organization’s information S. Turner was elected at the close of to do the job they were sent to do. All management and communications the 72nd National Convention in the brave men and women we visited technology to state-of-the-art level. The Indianapolis one year ago, he were happy to hear of the Legion’s operations and staff of the MIS and challenged us to join him in keeping Family Support Network and know that membership processing division have ‘America on our minds." Hardly had someone was looking out for their been relocated to the new facility. the gavel come down to adjourn that families back home. Also located at Park 100 are the convention than all our minds focused No sooner than Desert Shield had offices of Haynes & Pittinger Direct and on Americas role in the Middle East become Desert Storm, we anticipated Promotion Management, recently and the deployment of thousands of that a new generation of wartime acquired as wholly-owned subsidiaries our troops to the Persian Gulf. veterans would become eligible for of The American Legion. HP/PM offers Mobilization and deployment Legion membership and swell our the benefits of vertically integrating brought separation of military families, ranks above the 3.1 million mark. The their variety of creative, marketing, an experience we as wartime veterans NEC took prompt action at the May advertising and letter-shop services to know only too well. Because we were session in the form of a resolution for headquarters staff operations across- perfectly structured and suited to Departments to adopt and bring the-board. respond, we immediately organized the forward to the National Convention to The developments just described Family Support Network of The establish eligibility dates for those who have been made possible the creation American Legion to provide assistance served in the Gulf conflict. and production of an entirely new, to those left behind who had to cope In restrospect, the swift and decisive internal, biweekly publication, The with the inevitable problems caused by victory in the Persian Gulf war proved Dispatch, which consolidates the separation. the wisdom of maintaining an myriad of publications and newsletters The institution of a nationwide, 800 adequate, well-trained military previously sent by various divisions.

number “hotline” brought prompt establishment. With the Legions The result is a more concise, efficient offers of a neighborly helping hand traditional concern for national security and economical means of from members of the Legion, the in mind, the National Executive communicating the programs and Auxiliary and Sons of The American Committee Spring Meeting reaffirmed issues of concern to the leadership and Legion in cities and towns all across our position for a strong national membership of The American Legion. America. As the majority of G.S. defense in the face of planned A new organizational unit has been military forces began to return home downsizing of the military due to formed to handle the editorial and after the end of the war, nearly 30,000 budget restraints. production responsibilities of the calls had been made to the Family Another post-war NEC resolution publication. Support Network toll-free phone called for a Legion proposal for a new These developments are part of an number. Assistance was provided in a “G1 Bill” for Desert Storm veterans, ongoing staff reorganizational plan to variety of ways to thousands of emphasizing an increase in streamline operations at headquarters.

dependents, and grants totaling over educational benefits to a parity with The aim is to position the Legion as $50,000 were distributed to Desert those gjyen to previous veterans. the most visionary and efficient Storm-related cases under the The surge of patriotism and pride in national veterans and membership Temporary Financial Assistance our nation and our military also re- service organization in the not-for-profit program. focused attention to the Legion’s sector, on a par with the corporate area The Family Support Network of The campaign to protect the G.S. Flag from in reflecting and utilizing the American Legion has been a physical desecration. Our efforts have technology and methodology needed resounding success and truly reflects centered on a drive to encourage state to meet the challenge of the year 2000 the ideals and character of our legislatures to enact “memorializing and beyond. organization as stated in our pledge of resolutions” calling the G.S. Congress “devotion to mutual helpfulness” in the to adopt a constitutional amendment Preamble of The American Legion to protect the flag. Constitution. The Network will continue Our flag campaign moved forward to function as long as troops are on the educational front as well. An overseas or are in need of animated video on the Pledge of readjustment when they return home. Allegiance was produced as the first As the military buildup of G.S. and phase of an educational campaign to coalition forces accelerated in the reinforce knowledge and respect for ROBERT W. SPANOGLE Persian Gulf, National Commander our flag, especially among the youth. National Adjutant ...... The National Executive Committee

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

National Executive Committeemen

Alabama James M. Harbuck, Jr. Missouri . . . Harrell H. Boedeker Alaska .... William M. Bishop Montana Donald Buffington Arizona Julian F. Santos Nebraska Roger L. Wild Arkansas Claude Carpenter Nevada Archie Pozzi, Jr. California Wallace W. Riddle New Hampshire George V. West Canada David F. Martinez New Jersey Albert M. Robotti

Colorado James H. McNeal New Mexico . . Robert W. Durand

Connecticut . . Richard W. Anderson New York Vance E. Ketcham

Delaware Donald E. Neil North Carolina . Robert A. Tart

District of Columbia Sotero Garcia North Dakota ...... Howard V. Erickson Florida .... George L. Derrick Ohio Gerald L. Moore

France . . . Merwyn M. Beavers Oklahoma Tom C. Smith

Georgia . . . Horace E. Borders Oregon T. Les Galloway Hawaii Robert J. Conrad Panama Canal. Dan McDonald

Idaho Frank Dalton Pennsylvania. . Joseph V. Adams Illinois Paul E. Briese Philippines Ernesto P. Golez Indiana Gilbert E. Sheeks Puerto Rico Juan H. Cintron

Iowa Leo Maynard Rhode Island . Walter R. Perry

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

Kansas (J.S. “CJdie” Grant South Dakota . Donald Clarke Kentucky Silas M. Noel Tennessee .... Virgil C. Christa Louisiana Paul M. Severson Texas John D. Morris Maine .... William L. Ciciotte Gtah William E. Christoffersen

Maryland . . . Donald C. Messick Vermont ... James G. Brouillette Massachusetts .... John J. Mulkern Virginia Edwin J. Dentz

Mexico Frank H. Nolan Washington . . Samuel B. White

Michigan Roy B. Cicotte West Virginia . . Jack T. Gribben

Minnesota . . . Donald R. Schroedl Wisconsin James E. Chapin

Mississippi .... Hershel O. Ladner Wyoming . . . E. Lawson Schwope

Past National Commanders

E. Roy Stone, Jr. South Carolina James M. Wagonseller Ohio George N. Craig Indiana Hariy G. Wiles Kansas Erie Cocke, Jr. Georgia William J. Rogers Maine J. Addington Wagner Michigan Robert Charles Smith .... Louisiana John S. Gleason, Jr. Illinois John M. (Jack) Carey Michigan

Preston J. Moore Oklahoma Frank I. Hamilton Indiana

Martin B. McKneally New York Michael J. Kogutek . . New York William R. Burke California Jack W. Flynt Texas Daniel F. Foley Minnesota A1 Keller, Jr. Illinois

Donald E. Johnson Iowa Keith Kreul . . . Wisconsin L. Eldon James Virginia Clarence M. Bacon Maryland William E. Galbraith Nebraska Dale L. Renaud Iowa J. Milton Patrick Oklahoma James P. Dean ... Mississippi Alfred P. Chamie California John P. “Jake” Comer Massachusetts “ John H. Geiger Illinois H.F. Sparky” Gieke . . North Dakota

Joe L. Matthews Texas Miles S. Epling , . West Virginia Robert E. L. Eaton Maryland

68 National Officers

Robert S. Turner (GA) Robert W. Spanogle (MI) National Commander National Adjutant

Lewis Adams (NE) James T. Anderson (WY) Fred M. Ingellis (MS) Harry F. McDowell (FL) George E. Sampson (NJ) Nat. Vice Commander Nat. Vice Commander Nat. Vice Commander Nat. Vice Commander Nat. Vice Commander

Michas M. Ohnstad (MN) P. B. Onderdonk, Jr. (MD) Webber LaGrange (IN) Harold M. Braton (TX) Roy W. Howard (GA) Nat. Chaplain Nat. Judge Advocate Nat. Treasurer Nat. Historian Nat. Sgt.-At-Arms

community involvement. Commanders. For 73 years The American Legion The American Legion, through its Robert S. Turner, of Atlanta, Georgia, has been serving this nation’s veterans, legislative action, volunteer service and is the 1990-91 National Commander of their families and all children. As the well thought-out plans for the future, The American Legion. Major National Convention comes to has paved the way for the next accomplishments during his term of Phoenix, Arizona for the first time, the generation to keep America on a path office are represented in the following delegates are prepared for business of freedom and democracy. pages of this program and condensed sessions that will establish policy and The American Legion accomplishes annual report. provide direction for more than 3 its goals and objectives through two Robert W. Spanogle of Michigan, the million volunteer veterans in the offices: National Headquarters, National Adjutant, is the chief coming Legion program year. Indianapolis, Ind., and a major national administrative officer of The American The American Legion was founded office located in Washington, D.C. Legion. The National Adjutant, the at the close of World War 1. Over the The Legions chief executive officer National Judge Advocate, the National years the Legion has stood steadfast in is the National Commander, elected by Treasurer, the National Chaplain, the its dedication to serve God and delegates to the National Convention National Historian and the National country. The Legion has helped for a term of one year. Other national Sergeant-at-Arms comprise the generations of Americans through officers chosen by National Convention appointed National officers of The program activities and dedicated action are the five National Vice American Legion.

69 Highlights from National Commander Turner’s Year

Newly elected National Commander Robert S. Turner (left) is administered the oath of office by Past National Commander Dale Renaud of Iowa as W.D. “Cuz” Harrell of Georgia looks on.

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A young Kuwaiti man and his his wife talked with National Commander Robert S. Turner in Pennsylvania. They were gathered to talk with families of Pennsylvania National Guard forces who died in the final Iraqi Scud attack of the war. Turner told those families their losses will never be forgotten. National Commander Robert S. Turner met with President George Bush before departing in October for the Persian Gulf. On hand for the meeting in the Oval Office was (left to right) Mylio Kraja, executive director of the Legion’s Washington office (now retired); Turner, Bush, Dominic DiFrancesco of Pennsylvania and National Adjutant Robert W. Spanogle.

During a personal visit to the Persian Gulf region. National Commander Robert S. Turner (second from right) met with Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf to discuss the early progress of the Desert Shield deployment. With the Commander for the visit were Dominic DiFrancesco, Pennsylvania (left) and National Adjutant Robert W. Spanogle.

Commander Turner spoke at the Indianapolis 500 Festival Memorial Service in May — reminding Americans of the extreme sacrifice paid by those who have served this country in defense of freedom. desecration? In the last two years the to assure that our republic continues is National Americanism Americanism and the to train our young people in the ideals National Legislative Commissions have and objectives of American Commission devoted much time, effort and money government. By teaching the basic in attempts to rectify the decision of principles involved in the successful the (IS. Supreme Court that declared management of a democratic society, Gary W. Sammons (Ml), Flag desecration a Constitutionally developing understanding and Chairman protected right guaranteed by the First appreciation for it, we can keep Amendment. K. Michael Ayers (IN), America strong and ensure freedom to Director To show a consensus that the states future generations. These are the want and would support a distinguished and long-standing Constitutional Amendment to protect objectives of American Legion Boys the Flag, a drive to secure State. Just where memorializing resolutions from all These objectives are accomplished would this state legislatures began last fall. Thirty- through this unique summertime Nation be eight such resolutions are needed. As program that emphasizes participation without the of April 22, with 34 Departments and personal experience in a model volunteers and reporting, 20 state legislatures had state, complete with governing bodies the proqrams approved such a resolution while nine and elected public officials. of The more states had moved memorializing Without The American Legion . . . American resolutions through at least one more than one-and-one-half million Legion? That’s chamber. Nothing would please me young men would not have received a question that more than to be able to announce to the “taste” of politics and public could be the Convention that we have achieved service that Boys States provide. It’s an Gary W. Sammons debated to no our goal and that we can look experience, by the way, that’s a life-long end by American Legion members optimistically to the near future and to remembrance for those who who carry out the programs of the securing a Constitutional amendment participate. I know, I’m one of those Organization. Debate aside, the cold, that would punish those who would one-and-a-half million who attended hard fact is that without our volunteer physically desecrate the Flag of the American Legion Boys State. members and without the programs of United States. Each year more than 28,000 attend the Legion, Americas people wouldn’t Boys States in the 49 Legion be as well off as they are because of AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL Departments where the program is what you do in the communities conducted. Each year the Boys States across America, indeed, around the the Legion . . . Without American select two outstanding graduates to world. some young men on nearly 78,000 represent them at American Legion Thousands of Posts and hundreds of have to turn 4,000 teams would had Boys Nation. Held in Washington, DC, thousands of volunteers conduct elsewhere to get the support, the in July of each year, it is at Boys Nation programs of Youth Activities and guidance and the learning opportunity that the delegates are introducted, first- Community service that help to provided through American Legion hand, to the federal city and the develop strong bodies, healthy minds Baseball. In the prior to the start week operation of government at the federal and a stable community environment. of this National Convention, eight level. It is the National Americanism regional championship teams will have Commission that has the responsibility competed at Boyertown, Pennyslvania BOY SCOUTS for promotion of these programs, but it in the 1991 American Legion World is at the Post level that American The Series of Baseball, concluding the 66th Without The American Legion . . . brightest. Legion shines consecutive season of the Nation’s well, Boy Scouts would still be doing This report contains summaries of oldest amateur youth baseball the same great job they do in helping major programs administered by the program. to build American youngsters, but they National Commission, but carried out The number of former American wouldn’t be reaching as many of them. by Post members. American Legion Legion players now in Major League Legion Posts (and Auxiliary Units) Baseball, Boys State/Nation, the Baseball has remained quite constant sponsored more than 2,450 Scout National High School Oratorical over the years, and this season again, Units last year that served more than Contest, Junior Shooting Sports, and more than half are Legion Baseball 65,900 boys and girls — Explorer The American Legion Education graduates who gained experience with Posts do have young ladies as program are just a few that provide Legion teams before they signed their members! visibility — a very positive image — for first professional contract. Without The American Legion. . . a the Legion both locally and nationally. good number of Eagle Scouts would

Without The American Legion . . . BOYS STATE/BOYS NATION have had to go elsewhere, or go who would be leading the fight to without, for the financial help to go to protect the Flag from physical The best way, perhaps the only way, college. Each year the National

72 Americanism Commission selects an the National Finals at Boise, Idaho on books, certificates for the students who American Legion Scout of the Year. April 12 where the final four learn the Pledge of Allegiance, and a The reward for this attainment is an contestants vied for $60,000 in vinyl “group” coloring cloth.

$8,000 scholarship from The scholarship monies. The four national No, the kit is not for sale; not yet. American Legion Life Insurance Trust finalists are: 1st Place — Jack L. White With critiques from the teachers and

this year the title of “Scout of (CA), $18,000; 2n Place — Caroline M. other educators previewed Fund and — who and the Year” was bestowed upon Page (SC), $16,000; 3rd Place used it, the kit will be evaluated and Benjamin B. Thomas of Alabama. In Mukund Krishnaswami (MD), $14,000; improved over the summer months. addition, three runners-up were and 4th Place — Jessica Rae Donze With support from corporate and awarded scholarships of $2,000 each. (MN), $12,000. individual sponsors, 75,000 kits will be The young men selected were: Andrew All those who competed at the prepared and provided free to every McCampbell of Tennessee, Homer Regional level received a scholarship of public and private elementary school in

Howard, III, of Mississippi, and Ted $1,000 from The American Legion Life the country next year. It wil then be up Glasco of Kansas. Insurance Trust Fund. Those who to the posts and affiliated organizations competed at the Sectional level, but to keep the schools supplied with the JUNIOR SHOOTING SPORTS did not go on to the Finals, received a coloring books and certificates that

scholarship of $3,000. In all, at the accompany the kit. We’re very proud of

Perhaps several years from now we’ll National level, a total of $138,000 in it and you should be too. be able to point to an Olympic athlete scholarships was awarded this year. The National Americanism and say, “Without The American In 1992, the National finals will be Commission promotes Flag education

Legion. . . that person may not have held at Baton Rouge, Louisiana. in other ways also, like through the achieved that lofty goal.” The Junior publications Know Your America and Shooting Sports program for boys and FLAG EDUCATION Let's Be Right on Flag Etiguette. Again girls 14 to 20 year of age, is just two reching out to America’s youngest

years old but growing rapidly. More Without The American Legion . . . citizens with Flag education than 1,200 young people are part of a where would the issue of Flag information, just two years ago the

nationwide program of shooting safety desecration be? I like to think that it Commission produced and Posts have

and marksmanship that aids the has been The American Legion that been very successful in distributing development of competitive skills has instilled in America a deep Our County’s Flag, a 20-page comic

which could lead to Olympic gold. concern for the Flag and just what it book developed to teach elementary

The program utilizes .177-calibre stands for. When the Supreme Court school children about the Flag, about

pellet rifles and pistols which are declared all laws regarding Flag American ideals, patriotism and about pneumatically powered. protection as Unconstitutional, the respect for “Old Glory.”

The first National Championship American Legion began a two-fold The National Americanism

Tournament of the Junior Shooting campaign to return respect and Commission is charged with the Sports program was conducted June appreciation to the Flag of the United supervision and coordination of two 20-23 at the Olympic Training Center States. national Standing Committees: the

in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Twenty The first thrust was an immediate National Committee on Education and high school students from American and forceful attempt to reinstate the Counter-Subversive Activities Legion-affiliated shooting clubs protection to the flag by getting a Committees competed for the championship Constitutional amendment passed.

honors. Over 150 junior rifle clubs are While that struggle is yet to be

enrolled in the program and more than resolved, it continues today through 400 shooters entered this year’s the memorializing resolution process Committee on competition. in the state legislatures across the country. Education NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL The second thrust was to develop ORATORICAL CONTEST materials which could be used to re- Dr. W. F. Haynie (TX), educate the American public to the Chairman

Without The American Legion . . . significance and symbolism of our

and the National High School most beloved emblem. The first of

Oratorical Contest, many thousands of these materials, a video and activity kit ^^ince 1919, The American Legion young people may not have had the titled ‘A Children’s Guide to the Pledge has concerned itself with promotion of encouragement to study the United of Allegiance," underwent testing this positive educational activities. A joint States Constitution or receive any of past spring in 1,000 elementary committee was formed with the

the nearly two million dollars in schools across the nation. The kit is National Education Association which

scholarships that the program has designed to be used in lower brought about the first American

provided over the last 55 years. elementary grades, K-3, and is Education Week observance in 1921. On April 8, 1991, 54 department complete with instructions for the For over 50 years, this joint committee champions began the weeklong trail to teacher, an animated video, coloring met annually to discuss education

73 isses and plans for each Education In 1990 we announced a major What appears in this year-end report Week observance until 1975 when the innovation in the Education Assistance reflects only a small part of the work NEA dissolved all committees involved Program that goes beyond providing carried out by The American Legion. with outside organizations. For that information, to providing cash for post- Much more time, effort and monies are reason, the Legion formed the National secondary education. Through the expended by Posts as they work to Committee on Education in order to "Option Four Education Loan serve the community, state and Nation. maintain a strong, positive influence on Program,” we can and are now Last year alone, without The

in It is the only education America. assisting in this area as well, with American Legion . . . more than national committee with a voting cooperation from INB National Bank 20,000 students would not have been membership from both the Legion and and United Student Aid Funds. The recognized for their achievements in the American Legion Auxiliary. This bank has set aside five million dollars school (School Awards Program). is exemplifies the cooperation that in this fund to be used on a first-come, Without The American Legion . . . necessary and vital to successful first-served basis. I must stress that the there would have been 8,100 fewer Legion programs and activities that money from this fund is a loan and as students receiving $2.9 million dollars support the system of education in such requires proof of need and in scholarships. Without The American

America. creditworthiness. Legion . . . who would have spent We call the program Option 4, with another $1.1 million dollars on EDUCATION ACTIVITIES OF THE the first three options for financial education in America? Without The COMMITTEE asistance being: 1) parents; 2) the American Legion . . . who would have college or university; 3) federal and donated the more than 2.6 million Like other programs of the Legion, state government. hours and the 47 million dollars to education activities are many and Option Four Loan information has community service in the last year? varied. Our financial aid handbook, been made available through direct Yes, without question Without The Need a Lift? has carried a multitude of mail to 40,000 Boys and Girls Staters American Legion and You, America information on scholarships, loans, who participated in 1990 and to and its people just wouldn’t be the careers and educational opportunities thousands more who were part of same. for forty years. It is viewed by those programs this year. counselors and educators as one of the best of its type in the Nation. Not content at resting on our laurels, Children we researched ways to improve our Counter- commitment to education and & Youth developed “The American Legion Subversive Education Assistance Program.” We wanted to make access to college as Activities Commission easy as possible for students by providing them with a “one stop shop” Committee Eugene V. Lindquist (MN) for scholarship and financial Chairman assistance. F. Rodney Loper (PA), The 40th edition of Need A Lift? K. Michael Ayers (IN), Director now contains two sections which can Chairman help make this goal a reality. The first is a listing of 1,400 major colleges and The Counter-Subversive Activities TThe National universities across the country. The Committee, since its beginning in Commission listing answers the basic questions of November 1950, continues to keep a on Children & tuition costs, entrance qualifications close watch on activities of certain Youth has and enrollment for each of these organizations and individuals who completed yet institutions. The second section, threaten our form of government and another CASHE (Computer Assisted reports this information in the monthly outstanding Scholarships for Higher Education), publication Firing Line. year for the contains an application for a low-cost If you would like to receive Firing children of this electronic search which can provide Line, send your name and address nation. During the student with sources for many along with a check or money order to: the 1989-90 other opportunities for college funding. The American Legion Firing Line, P.O. Eugene V. Unquist program year, These two recent additions are Box 1055, Indianapolis, IN 46206. our active Posts expended over 42 major improvements in themselves, Single subscriptions are available for million dollars on Children & Youth but what about the student who is $5 per year. Bulk subscriptions also are activities. This astounding figure takes accepted to a college and receives available at $1 each when a minimum on even greater meaning when we some scholarship money, but not of 20 copies are mailed to one consider it was reached with only half enough to meet the full financial need? address. of our Posts reporting. Just imagine

74 what we could report to Congress if of this year, we will be stressing service contribute to the physical, mental, every Post reported. to our chilren in the local communities. emotional and spiritual welfare of

Even though we are all engaged to We will discuss the increased supplies children and youth through the some degree in the National Children of brochures and availability of many dissemination of knowledge about new & Youth Program, and may presume to new videotapes on relevant subjects. A and innovative organizations and well-

know something about it, it is well now new program will be introduced this established organizations and/or their

and then to restate what the purpose is. year on the subject of Destructive programs, to the end that such

As an organized national activity of Cults. If you live near a Regional information will specifically benefit The American Legion, Children & Workshop site this year, please take youth, and in general, be more

Youth is now in its 67th year. That advantage of this marvelous adequately used by society. program has two purposes: First, to opportunity to learn and contribute to This Foundation is YOGR assure care and protection for the our National effort. Foundation. Our primary source of

children of veterans. Our second Every generation has had its income is derived from the voluntary

purpose is something of a corollary to problems, but there have always been contributions of Legion, Auxiliary, SAL

the first: To improve conditions for all those willing to face them and solve and Eight and Forty members. In order children. Records of early National them. With your help, and with genuine for our Board of Directors to continue Conventions clearly show that the only resolve to succeed, we shall be to make grants like those listed above, way to really insure a “Square Deal” for successful. we must have your continued support.

the children of veterans is to work for a God Bless you in your efforts in Each contribution is tax-deductible

“Square Deal” for all children. If this behalf of our young people. God Bless and best of all, 100 percent of your

was true back in the 1920 s, when The American Legion. God Bless contribution goes for projects designed childen of veterans constituted only 15 America. to help children. to 20 percent of the child population of Special thanks again this year to an the Nation, how much more to the outstanding group of volunteers we

point is that principle today when affectionately refer to as RATs children of Vietnam veterans American Legion (Regional Action Teams). Without their

constitutes about 50 percent of all assistance, many grants would still be children. Child Welfare waiting for funding. As we begin our journey into the 1990s, many new and challenging Foundation, Inc. problems affecting children will be

brought to our attention. We can’t be CIS. (CJdie) Grant (KS), Internal expected to have all the answers, but President with the cooperation of other volunteer Affairs groups we can expect to be part of the Paul R. Frinsthal (IL), solution. Our current areas of concern Executive Secretary are relevant to the needs of todays Commission children. Your National Commission on Children & Youth has listened to our For the 1991-92 year, the following Herman G. Harrington (NY) youth and, time after time, four major grants were awarded: $16,000 to The Chairman areas continue to be mentioned above American Legion Department

all others: Headquarters (VA); $28,700 to Hubert R. Dagley II (IN) CHILD SAFETY American Legion Post No. 20 (AR): Director TEENAGE SUICIDE $22,000 to Aplastic Anemia DRUG ABUSE Foundation of America, Inc. (MD); T^he Internal MISSING CHILDREN $18,300 to the Epilepsy Foundation of Affairs

In response to this need, we have America (MD); $12,100 to the Commission is developed, for your distribution, International Rett Syndrome responsible for effective brochures on these subjects. Association (MD); $34,000 to the policies These materials do not pass judgment National Commission on Children & relating to the on the reader, but they do hopefully Youth of The American Legion (IN); internal lead them to responsible decision $14,000 to the National Crime structure and making. To support these materials, we Prevention Council (DC); $49,200 to operation of have Media Kits that will guide you the National Federation TARGET The American

through local publicity efforts. Add to Program (MO); $39,300 to the National Legion at all this, first rate videotapes and leaders Neurofibromatosis Foundation (FL); Herman G. Harrington levels. In

guides and you have the makings of a $59,500 to the University of addition, all resolutions and other

first rate local program. Pennsylvania (PA). official matters not falling within the At the Regional Leadership The Foundation was created in 1954 area of assigned duties of other Workshops, to be conducted in the fall for the following purposes: To National Commissions or Committees

75 are handled by the Internal Affairs that report, the fund remains sound $1,888.83 in the balance on hand, an Commission. and continues to provide financial additional $16,800 in grants made; and

Four national standing committees assistance to Posts and individuals no change in expenses. are assigned to the commission for during time of disaster. "supervision and coordination:" The balance on hand in the fund SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION Constitution and By-Laws: Membership continues to grow as a result of and Post Activities; Resolutions contributions and interest earned, and The 20th Annual National Assignment; and Trophies, Awards and remains sufficient to meet the demand Convention of the Sons of The

Ceremonials. The Internal Affairs on it from local and national disasters. American Legion will be held at the

Commission is also the supervisory It is important to note that since its Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown body for the Sons of The American inception, there have been no natural Phoenix, Arizona. Legion program, the National disasters to equal the scope of those to Membership in the SAL continues to Emergency Fund, and a special which this Fund was a response. The grow at a phenomenal rate, and this committee to commemorate WWII. majority of disasters for which grants year will mark the 17th consecutive have been made have been regional, in year of growth in membership.

NATIONAL LEADERSHIP which portions of states have been Membership in the SAL reached WORKSHOPS declared federal disaster areas, or 124,925 by year end, 1990. This was a local, in which Posts have suffered 13.9% increase over 1989. This year,

The 13th annual series of National catastrophic loss. membership is expected to grow to

Leadership Workshops sponsored by There have been no fund-raising 130.000 by year end 1991, another all- the National Headquarters of The initiatives on behalf of the fund since time high. American Legion and Auxiliary in the previous report. Publicity continues The two major projects of the Sons cooperation with all Departments will in the form of periodic reports in The of The American Legion are: (1) take place this September/October at American Legion Dispatch and Support of VAVS volunteer hours for eight regional sites around the United American Legion Magazine, and VA & R, and (2) The raising of funds States. information carried on the MBNA VISA for the Child Welfare Foundation. Over This forum of workshops is a setting Card billing notices. $133,000 was raised in support of VA to discuss matters of interest to the The long-term financial goal of the & R for our nation’s veterans with organization, but, more importantly, it N.E.F. is $1 million in ready-response 39.000 volunteer hours provided by offers the opportunity to inform, funds to meet the needs of the SAL members. Also, this year marks educate, and provide leadership American Legion Family in times of the fourth year of involvement in training to anyone wanting to learn disaster. The service goal, that of raising funds for the Child Welfare more about the past, present, and providing immediate and Foundation. future of the Legion and Auxiliary. unencumbered assistance to Posts and The National Executive Committee Many subject matters are covered, individual members continues to be of the SAL approved two donations, providing a blend of experiences, met. Because dollars contributed to $5,000 for the Family Support Network sharing of ideas, problem solving, the National Emergency Fund are and $5,000 to the Child Welfare information exchange, and the restricted to specific purposes, and Foundation. sharpening of skills. because the operational needs of The Also, the SAL provided funds for a Become a part of the thousands of American Legion indicate renewed grant through the Child Welfare other members who have attended revenue enhancement and fund-raising Foundation. past workshops. Get involved! endeavors, plans for additional fund- raising appeals for the Fund have been CONSOLIDATED POST REPORTS NATIONAL EMERGENCY FUND temporarily suspended.

It is the opinion of the committee Over 55.3% of The American Legion The National Emergency Fund that sufficient funds are on hand for Posts filed a Consolidated Post Report Committee consists of Herman G. immediate response to future major with National Headquarters for the Harrington (NY), Chairman of the disasters, and that fund-raising on 1989-90 year. Last year exemplifies the

National Internal Affairs Commission; behalf of the N.E.F. is most successful valuable and invaluable assistance

Bruce Thiesen (CA), Chairman of the in the context of such a disaster when provided to all levels of America: Cash National Membership & Post Activities the needs are dramatic and readily aid given to veterans — $2,224,967; Committee; Juan Cintron (PR), demonstrated. contributions to the VA Volunteer National Executive Committeeman; The latest financial summary Service Program — $1,781,749 and and Robert A. Tart (NC), National indicates contributions to date of 1,459,164 volunteer hours of service; Executive Committeeman and NEC $485,690.08; expenses of $47,930.25; donated $11,110,533 to athletic teams; Liaison to the Internal Affairs grants in the amount of $124,715; and sponsored 59,071 Boy Scouts at a cost Commission. a balance on hand of $314,232.43. A of $1,616,418; awarded 8,063 The Committee last presented a comparison of the most recent scholarships valued at $2,973,388; formal report to the National Finance previously submitted reports shows the donated $6,913,473 and spent Commission on April 29, 1991. Since fund has experienced a decrease of 2,637,549 hours performing

76 community service work; gave 119,603 One of the measures The American National Executive Committee pints of blood and contributed millions Legion uses to judge the success of recipients of the Distinguished Service of dollars in goods and cash to the various programs is through the Medal, the International Amity Award programs helping children and continuing strength of its membership. and the Canadian Friendship Award. veterans. Instrumental to the retention of At the 1991 Spring Meetings, the

The greatest duty for The American members in the organization is the committee approved the nomination of

Legion is its service to veterans. Again, Direct Renewal Program, which is the Louis Van Thienen (Belgium), William we have honorably and proudly met use of a direct mail method that invites Brace (Australia), Ernesto S. Gidaya our obligations. members to renew. This organized, (Philippines), and General Hsu Li-nung uniform, and simple method has been (Taiwan) for the International Amity PAID-GP-FOR-LIFE a very successful and effective Award.

approach and is funded at NO COST For the Canadian Friendship Award, The American Legion Paid-Gp-For- to Departments or Posts. Members of the committee approved the Life Program started 16 years ago as a participating Posts receive a first nominations of Kenneth Clinton convenience to our members. Since its renewal letter about July or August 1, Fulford (Ontario), Cecil Magrath inception, and as of April 26, 1991, depending on your Department. (Nanaimo, B.C.), Jack Bridges over 74,555 members have entered Subsequent renewal notices are mailed (Saskatchewan), Glenn Canning the National Program. to unpaid members about October 1, (Alberta), Sandy Butler (Oromocto),

This method of membership is the or November 1, December 15, or Peter Landy (Ontario), Frank Helden best way to ensure that one is always a January 10, March 15, and May 1. (Burnaby, B.C.), Ernie Noyse (Ontario). paid-up continuous member. This is the most positive way one can show DIRECT MEMBERSHIP SOLICITATION support for The American Legion and Constitution its programs. Research studies have shown that many veterans would consider joining and By-Laws FAMILY BENEFITS PLAN The American Legion, but they have never been asked. In an attempt to Francis L. Giordano (MY) The American Legion Family reach as many of these veterans as Chairman Benefits Plan was created to assist in possible, we are soliciting new the acquistion and retention of members through the mail. This TThe only authority that can amend members while increasing the real and innovative membership program is the National Constitution and By-Laws perceived value of every Legionnaire’s called Direct Membership Solicitation is the National Convention. A standing card. Corporate this sponsors of plan (DMS). committee on Constitution and By- offer a variety of discounts hotel on DMS has proven successful, having Laws does, however, review and make lodging, motor club membership, car acquired over 1,200,000 new members recommendations of all proposed rentals, recreation parks and for The American Legion since its amendments. discounted eye wear. inception. Fifty-two (52) Departments At this time, discounts and services now participate in the DMS program. are being offered by the following DMS will continue to support The Resolutions companies: American Red Ball, Atlas American Legion’s on-going Van Lines, Avis, Days Inn of America, membership efforts. Assignment La Quinta Motor Inns, Marriott Corporation, National Car Rental, North Alex M. Geiger (SC) American Van Lines/Quality Movers, Chairman Choice Hotels International, Ramada Inns, Sea World of Florida, Thrifty Trophies T'he Resolutions Assignment Rent-A-Car, Gnited States Auto Club Committee meets only at the annual and Eye Care Plan of America. Awards, National Convention. The committee Renewal agreements are being has the responsibility of assigning all finalized at this time and preparation and resolutions to the appropriate for new promotional materials are Convention Committee for report to underway. Efforts continue to seek out Ceremonials the Convention. potential new corporate sponsors Blood Drive offering a greater variety of choices. Earl D. Franklin, Jr. (CO) Civic Plaza Convention Center Negotiations with existing corporate Chairman Hall “C” sponsors are ongoing to expand Times 8 a.m. — p.m. benefits and increase participation by his committee supervises all official 2 our members. national awards with the exception of Saturday, August 31 Tuesday, September 3 those related to uniform group Wednesday, September 4 DIRECT RENEWAL competition and recommends to the

77 involved in planning the membership Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Membership objectives for 1992. Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, In September and October, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, members of the M PA Committee Post & Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, And and staff will participate in the eight Wyoming. National Leadership Workshops and Activities present successful membership MIDWAY TO SUCCESS techniques to thousands of Legionnaires from all around the Thirty-five (35) Departments Committee country. qualified for the 50% awards with

eleven (11) of them qualifying for the Bruce Thiesen (CA) NEW POSTS 55% bonus awards. The bonus Chairman Departments were: Connecticut,

Number of Posts as of May 1, Delaware, Kansas, Maryland, James E. Roodvoets (Ml) 1990. . . 15,398 Massachusetts, Jersey, Ohio, Deputy Director New Number of Posts cancelled as of May 1, Rhode Island, Virginia, West Virginia,

Jeffry L. Wonder (IN) 1991. . . 127 Wisconsin. The 50% Departments

Deputy Director Number of Posts chartered as of May 1, were: Alabama, Arkansas, California,

1991. . . 69 District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii,

Total number of Posts as of May 1, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine,

1991. . . 15,329 Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska,

The 1991 New Post formation in urban areas is Nevada, New Hampshire, North membership one of the most important challenges Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto year has been confronting The American Legion. Rico, South Carolina, South Dakota, one of National Headquarters has available a Tennessee, Vermont. continued planning guide to new Posts — a step innovation by step procedure for starting a new OCTOBERFEST within the Post.

organization. It Thirty-eight (38) Departments

is quite MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN qualified for the 60% awards with evident, with PROMOTION twenty-four (24) of them qualifying for our growing the 65% bonus awards. The bonus Bruce Thiesen membership, During the annual planning session Departments were: California, that we are the largest and fastest of the Membership and Post Activities Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, growing veterans organization in the Committee held in Indianapolis every Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Nation. January, the Committee formulates the Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, promotion plan for the National New Hampshire, New Jersey, North MEMBERSHIP INCREASING Membership Campaign. In excess of Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, 65,000 various awards and incentives Rhode Island, South Dakota,

Final 1989 membership. . . 3,013,189 are incorporated in the National Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West

Final 1990 membership. . . 3,025,927 Membership Awards Program annually Virginia, Wisconsin. The 60%

1991 membership as of July 1, to recognize outstanding membership Departments were: Alabama, Arizona,

1991. . . 3,057,933 accomplishments at all levels of the Arkansas, Colorado, District of organization. Columbia, Hawaii, Maine, Michigan, 28th ANNUAL NATIONAL Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, MEMBERSHIP WORKSHOP UNOFFICIAL MEMBERSHIP AWARDS Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South EARLY BIRD AWARDS Carolina. Representatives from 52 Departments gathered in Indianapolis Forty-four (44) Departments VETERANS DAY AWARDS July 26-28 for the National qualified for the 30% awards. They Membership Workshop in preparation were: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Forty-four (44) Departments qualified for the 1992 membership year. Arkansas, California, Colorado, for the 75% awards with twenty-four The sessions for the 28th annual Connecticut, Delaware, District of (24) Departments qualifying for the workshop provided over four hundred Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, 80% bonus awards. The bonus Legionnaires the tools and information Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Departments were: California, necessary for another successful year Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, of membership. Mexico, Michigan, Minnesota, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, This exchange of ideas continues to Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, be one of the best opportunities for New Jersey, New Mexico, North Minnesota, New Jersey, North Dakota,

Legionnaires, at all levels, to be totally Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South

78 Carolina, South Dakota, Vermont, Michigan, Idaho, New Mexico, Kansas, SERVICE Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin. The Iowa, Vermont, Montana. 75% Departments were: Alabama, These certificates were awarded to Arkansas, Colorado, District of DEPARTMENT COMMANDER OF 400 Posts for attaining a new All-Time Columbia, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, THE YEAR High membership for 1991 by Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, December 31, 1990. Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, Department Commanders who New Mexico, North Carolina, exceeded their 100% goal for 1991 by FIVE CONSECUTIVE YEARS

Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Tennessee, April 9, 1991, receive a special plaque ALL-TIME HIGH Utah, Washington. recognizing that achievement. Thirty citations (30) Department Commanders These were awarded to 280 BIG TWELVE COMPETITION qualified for this award. They were the Posts with five or more consecutive Department Commanders of: years all-time high membership. Forty-eight (48) Departments Philippines, Delaware, Mexico, qualified for 90% awards with twenty- Connecticut, Wisconsin, Maryland, DISTRICT COMMANDERS one (21) of them qualifying for the Florida, Oregon, Rhode Island, South “RACE TO THE TOP" 95% bonus award. The bonus Dakota, West Virginia, North Dakota, Departments were: California, Ohio, Virginia, Maine, California, New Competition is divided into five Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Iowa, Jersey, Washington, Hawaii, Puerto categories based on the membership Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Rico, Utah, Nevada, Massachusetts, of the District without regard to Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Michigan, Idaho, New Mexico, Kansas, geographic locations. District North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Iowa, Vermont, Montana. Commanders compete in each of the Philippines, Rhode Island, South following categories based on the final Dakota, Vermont, Virginia, West “MAY DAY” TARGET 1990 totals, and a top District Virginia, Wisconsin. The 90% Commander for the National Award is Departments were: Alabama, Alaska, 100% + Department Competition selected from each of the five Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, — Thirty-six (36) Departments categories. Second and third place Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, qualified for this award. They were: awards are also presented in each Mexico, Minnesota, Mississippi, Philippines, Delaware, Mexico, category. Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Connecticut, Wisconsin, Maine,

Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Nevada, Category I — Districts of 1 5 to 1 ,499 North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Puerto Maryland, West Virginia, South Dakota, members

Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Rhode Island, Hawaii, Category II — Districts of 1 ,500 to Texas, Utah, Washington. California, North Dakota, Florida, Ohio, 2.999 members New Jersey, Washington, Utah, Category III — Districts of 3,000 to “BIG TWELVE” COMPETITION Vermont, New Mexico, Massachusetts, 4.999 members WINNERS Idaho, Michigan, Kansas, Montana, Category IV — Districts of 5,000 to Texas, Iowa, Georgia, New Hampshire, 7,499 members

Category 1 — Ohio and Minnesota Alaska, Indiana and Tennessee. Category V — Districts of 7,500 and

Category II — Wisconsin and above members Maryland GOLD BRIGADE RECRUITER AWARD Category HI — Massachusetts and Two 500 trips were presented to the Kansas Legionnaires who recruited 50 or top District Commander in each Category IV — North Dakota and more NEW members by May 14, 1991, category whose District membership South Dakota qualified for enrollment in the elite for 1991, on March 31, represented the Category V — Montana and Vermont GOLD BRIGADE of The American greatest percentage over the final 1990 1,998 Category VI — Rhode Island and Legion. A total of 300 recruiters were membership of the District. The First Delaware certified as of May 14, 1991. The Place Award entitled the winner and combined number of new members guest to an all-expense paid trip for AMERICAN LEGION BIRTHDAY recruited by Gold Brigade winners four days, May 24-27, to attend the totals approximately 17,421. 1991 Indianapolis 500. The trip Thirty (30) Departments qualified for included round-trip airfare, tickets to the 100% awards. The Departments POST HONOR RIBBONS the Indianapolis 500, and first-class were: Philippines, Delaware, Mexico, hotel accommodations. Connecticut, Wisconsin, Maryland, Post Honor Ribbons were shipped to Second Place Awards were Florida, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Posts whose 1991 membership presented to the District Commander Dakota, West Virginia, North Dakota, as of December 31, 1990, exceeded in each category whose District Ohio, Virginia, Maine, California, New 1990 membership. membership for 1991, on March 31, Jersey, Washington, Hawaii, Puerto represented the second highest Rico, Utah, Nevada, Massachusetts, CERTIFICATE OF MERITORIOUS percentage over the final 1990

79 membership of that District. Winners DISTRICT COMMANDER with his/her accomplishment inscribed received a round trip airline ticket to ACHIEVEMENT AWARD AND HONOR thereon. anywhere in the continental United RIBBONS States or a choice of several other NATIONAL RECRUITER OF THE YEAR great prizes. Plaques and Honor Ribbons were Third Place Awards were presented sent to those District Commanders The individual certified with the to the District Commander in each whose 1991 District membership as of highest number of new members category whose District membership May 1, 1991 exceeded the 1990 recruited from among all the for 1991, on March 31, represented the membership by at least one per Post. Departments was declared “National third highest percentage over the final As of May 14, 1991, 186 District Recruiter of The Year.” The 1991

1990 membership of that District. Commanders qualified for these National Recruiter of the Year is: Winners and spouses received a local awards. Donald A. Summers, American Legion get-away weekend or a choice of Post 273, Department of Florida. several other great prizes. DISTRICT COMMANDER NEW POST ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENTS HOUGHTON AWARD WINNERS 1st PLACE WINNER — Trip To The Indianapolis 500 Race District Commanders who achieve The Arthur D. Houghton Sons of

the goal of creating new American The American Legion Award is

Category 1 — Jose Sanmiguel, Puerto Legion Posts in their respective District presented annually to the Detachment Rico, 113.98%, Dist 3 and have the new Posts Temporary of the Sons of The American Legion

Category II — Dan Walsh, Michigan, Charter Application on file in National which on December 31 of each year

115.13%, Dist 17 Headquarters by May 7, 1991, qualified has attained the greatest percentage of

Category 111 — Joseph Lonergan, for the following award: increase over the previous year’s total Rhode Island, 103.70%, Dist 3 A Special Recognition Plaque — membership. There are three Category IV — William Roberts, Leslie Shekels, Delaware; Elmer Wolff, categories and three awards. The Michigan, 116.22%, Dist 8 Florida; Robert Trainor, Florida; William winners were: Category V — Joyce E. Kerwood, Donohue, Florida; Simon Martinez, Florida, 104.94%, Dist 8 Arizona; C. Jim Rey, Texas; P.J. Mazella, Category I — Vermont 153.85%

Texas; Gordon Holy, Texas; Clifton A. Category II — Missouri 134.17%

2nd PLACE WINNERS Newmann, Texas; Ronald G. Cherry, Category III — Pennsylvania 120.56% Airline Tickets To Anywhere in Texas; Cletus R. Piper, Texas; Carrol M.

Continental United States or a choice McFarland, Texas; Walter Garrett, Jr., DEPARTMENT D.M.S. TRANSFER of several other great prizes. Michigan; George Schurer, AWARD Pennsylvania; John Kuhn, is Category I — Bobby Moreno, New Pennsylvania, Charles D. Santrock, The D.M.S. Transfer Award given Mexico, 111.93%, Dist 4 Virginia; Leroy Thompson, Virginia; to a Legionnaire, Post, District, County,

Category II — Richard Schenfeld, Ernest Lewis, Jr., Connecticut; Jim or area of a Department that gave the Oregon, 114.01%, Dist 8 Gravenstein, Kansas; Robert Chasse, largest contribution to the transferring

Category III — James Barrett, Jr., New Hampshire; Robert Bournival, of D.M.S. members from the Michigan, 103.37%, Dist 6 New Hampshire; and John Gardner, Department Headquarters Post to local Category IV — Glen D. Jones, Ohio, Tennessee. Posts. As of May 14, 1991, twenty 105.54%, Dist 12 Departments certified their winners to Category V — Anthony Paternostro, DEPARTMENT RECRUITER OF THE National Headquarters. They are: New York, 104.39%, Dist 30 YEAR Rhode Island State Airport Post 6, Bristol, Rhode Island; Haisley Lynch,

3rd PLACE WINNERS — Local Get- Each American Legion Post had the Post 16, Gainesville, Florida; Henry Away Weekend For Winner and Spouse opportunity to submit the name of the Chasse, Post 22, Maine; Leon Smith, or a choice of several other great “Top Recuriter” for that Post who Post 176, Springfield, Virginia; Levy prizes. signed up the highest number of new Bobe, Post 54, Puerto Rico; John members for the 1991 membership McArdle, Post 129, New Jersey; Helen

Category I — William Boyer, Oregon, year by May 7, 1991. Department Haas, Post 1, Arizona; James 111.44%, Dist 9 Adjutants then determined the Top Lopatkiewicz, Post 485, Schererville,

Category II — Leslie Shekels, Delaware, New Member Recruiter for their Indiana; Joseph Sievert, Post 485, 111.30%, Dist. 4 respective Department and certified Schererville, Indiana; Richard C. Irving,

Category 111 — Don Mathis, Tennessee, their “Department Recruiter” to Sr., Post 8, Dover, New Hampshire; 102.49%, Dist 3 National Headquarters on or before Keith Mishler, Post 153, St. Johns, Category IV — William Donohue, May 21, 1991. Michigan; Walter L. Fox, Post 2, Dover,

Florida, 103.51%, Dist 12 The “Department Recruiter”, Delaware; Ed Braun, Post 1, Little Rock, Category V — Clare Blakeslee, properly certified from each Arkansas; Thomas R. Meteraud, Pennsylvania, 102.47%, Dist 29 Department, was awarded a plaque Commander, Post 179, W. Charleston,

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South Carolina; Elsa Baker, Post 10, on the ground with troops preparing to Las Cruces, New Mexico; Alfred Public move to the front lines, and in Kuwait Moulton, Post 68, Pittsfield, just hours after the small country had Massachusetts; Walter McNally, Post been liberated by allied forces. 315, Dracut, Massachusetts, Margaret Relations The results of these trips created Voss, Post 26, Davenport, Iowa; special news feature mailings, provided Maryville Post 13, Maryville, Tennessee; Commission the focal articles in the June issue of Parkersburg Post 15, Parkersburg, West the American Legion Magazine, and Virginia; Epperson, Post have been incorporated into several Don 83, Thomas C. Kouyeas (DC) Eugene, Orgeon; and Tipton V. Forrest, Chairman audiovisual efforts of the organization. Post 676, Springfield, Missouri. While most of the world’s attention Lew Wood (IN) was focused on Operation Desert DEPARTMENT Director Shield and Desert Storm, the Public MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL Relations Commission continued to AWARD lend support to the on-going effort to Xthe win a constitutional amendment to This award was presented to any National Public protect the American flag from Department that by December 31, Relations physical desecration. A special Video 1990, had renewed at least 75% of its Commission, a News Release was distributed via final service 1990 membership, or had satellite to television stations in increased its 1991 renewal rate by at element of the conjunction with the Legions Rally for least 5% over its 1990 renewal rate. National Freedom and our Flag in September Each Department that achieved Organization, 1990. Special letters to the editor and either of the above goals received a continued to op-ed columns have been provided handsome Banner that can be on the strive to focus upon request. Electronic distribution of National Convention Department media media advisories and releases to more Thomas C. Kouyeas seating sign. attention on than 1,100 news outlets produced In addition to the Banner, the efforts of The American Legion. good results on this issue — including Departments with an 80% renewal rate Communications technology one advisory suggesting stories on earned their Department Membership continues to change rapidly, and new how to properly fly the flag as Chairman a special gift. Eighty-five opportunities must be considered to America’s patriotic spirit soared with percent and 90% earned the successfully accomplish this mission. the beginning of Operation Desert Department Commander and the During this program year, the Family Storm. Department Adjutant special gifts, and Support Network required considerable The Public Relations Commission a 95% renewal rate earned all those cooperation among many also provided support for the Vietnam gifts plus a plaque to be presented at Commissions including Americanism/ the National Convention. Children and Youth, Magaine, and This year 19 Departments qualified Internal Affairs to successfully for the Department Renewal Award. accomplish all objectives. The Department of Delaware Promotional efforts for the Family qualified for the award by having a Support Network included television, 1991 renewal rate greater than 95% radio and print public service Five Departments qualified for the announcements that were widely used. award by having a 1991 renewal rate Additionally, suggested letters to the

greater than 80% . They were: Iowa, editor, suggested editorials, and special North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and photo features were provided to nearly Wisconsin. 3,000 newspapers. Eleven Departments qualified for the Instrumental in the promotional award by having a 1991 renewal rate effort was a special trip by the greater than 75% . They were: Managing Editor of the American Connecticut, Kansas, Maryland, Legion Magazine and the Public Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Relations Photographer across the Nebraska, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, United States and to Saudi Arabia to Rhode Island and Vermont. document the Family Support Network Six Departments qualified for the story first-hand. Their efforts A young mother and her daughter receive a award by having a 1991 renewal rate at dramatically told of the human needs supporting hand from Department of Mississippi Adjutant James Herring. family least 5% higher than the 1990 renewal the Legions program met each day The was one of more than 30,000 who called the rate. They were: Alaska, Delaware, around the country. In Saudi Arabia the Family Support Network of The American Legion for special help while a spouse was Kansas, Michigan, Ohio and Rhode Legion staff members covered our deployed in Operation Desert Shield/Desert Island. military efforts from a refueling tanker, Storm.

81 enrollment. The 1991 National Commanders Public Relations Award was presented

to Kevin Dobson in February during the Washington conference. Dobson, a star of the CBS television series “Knot’s Landing,” was recognized for his

continuing support of veterans in Veterans Administration Hospitals. Winners in the 1991 Department Media Awards Program were selected by the Commission in May. Awards are given for sustained coverage of Legion-interest news and events, reflecting an active public relations role

on the local level. Awards went to: The Courier-Express, DuBois, Penn., Daily Newspaper of the Year; Press Gazette,

Milton, Fla., Weekly Newspaper of the An A- 10 tank-killer pulls up to an Air Force Year; WQRA-FM, Warrenton, Va., Radio KC-135 refueling tanker as the ground war was in full swing. An American Legion writer- Station of the Year; and WRC-TV, photographer team was in Saudi Arabia to Washington, D.C., Television Station of capture the story first-hand. The Legion was the It was a red, white and blue affair in Indianapolis only veterans organization to send such a team when The American Legion brought the the Year. to the combat zone. National Convention to the headquarters city for The Public Relations Commission the first time ever in 1990. From a Saturday festival and Rally for Freedom and the Flag, continues to provide on-going through the National Convention Parade, until promotional support for all the closing gavel of the convention. Legionnaires displayed their love for the Commissions and Committees of the American Rag, and shared that devotion with organization. Included are photo Finance every generation. features, radio and television public Veterans Family Assistance Program. service announcements, video training, Commission This support included television public and creation of a float for the George W. Boucek (IL) service announcement in 12 states and Indianapolis 500 Festival Parade, the Chairman guidance to state coordinators to help second largest parade in the nation. them achieve increased coverage by The efforts of the Public Relations Webber LaGrange (IN) news media within their states. a high level, Commission continue on National Treasurer The 1990 National Convention and the support for the National Festival drew thousands of visitors to Commander and other Legion officers Paul M. Allen, (MN) the lawn outside National Headquarters continues without interruption. Director in Indianapolis. The successful event Suggested speeches for patriotic included a variety of musical holidays and other special days, as well The entertainment, sky divers, static as Fact Sheets on American Legion primary displays and plenty of food and programs and activities are provided obligation of beverage. Coupled with the 1990 upon request. the Finance

Festival was a special Rally for On behalf of all Public Relations Commission

Freedom and The Flag. Featuring Commission members, 1 thank the is to prepare Eddie Albert, the Rally drew special National Officers, members of the a yearly attention to the Legion and public National Executive Committee and the budget for support of our men and women many commissions, committees and submission involved in Operation Desert Shield their division staffs for seeking Public to the and the on-going effort to obtain a Relations support of their efforts. National constitutional amendment to protect The American Legion, now nearing George W. Boucek Executive the flag from physical desecration. 3.1 million members, continues to play Committee, the handling of funds For 1991 the Fourth Estate Award an important — and often untold — under that budget, and the exercise of will be presented to The Bakersfield role in cities and towns across reasonable oversight to see that the Californian for a series of special America. The Public Relations various divisions and departments of investigative reports entitled: Commission continues to investigate the National Organization operate

“Education: Who’s Falling?” The eight- every opportunity to tell The American within the approved appropriations. part series was selected for Legion story and provide service to our The Finance Commission is underscoring the problems of urban fellow veterans, their families and the composed of seven members, with the schools dealing with a multi-cultural nation. National Adjutant as ex-officio

82 secretary, and the National and Trust Committee provides Scholarship Award, $14,000. An award Commander and National Treasurer oversight for the several life insurance of $2,000 per year up to four years, not are ex-officio members. Also attending plans currently offered by The to exceed $8,000, for pursuit of a these meetings are the Executive American Legion and is assigned to course of study beyond high school. Director of our Washington and the National Finance Commission. Three second place awards in the Indianapolis offices and the Finance The American Legion Life Insurance amount of $2,000 each are also Director, as well as our Liaison Plan (ALLIP) is now in its 33rd year of granted. Department Service Officer observers from the National Executive service to Legionnaires. The plan was Training Program, $30,000. Committee. officially approved by the National These requests for grants are The National Organization had an Executive Committee in February approved by The American Legion Life operating surplus of $737,314 for the 1958. ALLIP is a level premium, Insurance and Trust Committee, the year 1990. In 1990, we received $5.50 annually renewable decreasing term National Finance Commission and dues per member, which is allocated policy with benefits based upon the National Executive Committee. as follows: $2.75 to the General Fund; age of the insured at the time of death. Each year, on or about October 15, $2.50 dues to The American Legion All Legionnaires under age 70 are all insured Legionnaires are requested Magazine; and $.25 to Veterans Affairs eligible to apply under liberal to report their next year’s membership and Rehabilitation. underwriting requirements. card number when renewing their

The income of the National Effective January 1, 1990, the coverage for the next calendar year. For

Organization is derived from annual maximum number of available units further information, write to The membership dues, interest on was increased from fourteen (14) to American Legion Life Insurance Plan, investments, Magazine advertisements, sixteen (16). Legionnaires who were 4870 Street Road, Trevose, PA 19049, Emblem sales, contributions, and eligible for a maximum of $128,800 or call 1-800-542-5547. other approved activities. protection before, can now apply for American Legion Life Guaranteed

A full financial statement is coverage up to $147,200 in The Issue (ALL Gl) is a custom-designed incorporated in the Auditor’s report, American Legion Life Insurance Plan. whole life policy with cash and loan and in addition, your attention is The National Executive values. This plan also offers accidental directed to the Reports of Committtees Committee passed a resolution to death benefits. ALL GI is issued with and Trusts which come under the grant a 15% “across the board level premium and level benefits. The jurisdiction of this Commission, which increase” in all benefits for the plan is available to more mature reports can be found elsewhere in the calendar year 1991. This is the 23rd Legionnaires and their spouses and is program. time in the 33 year history in which provided on a guaranteed issue basis. American Legion Child Welfare such an increase has been made. The For more information on ALL Gl

Foundation, Inc. cost per unit has never increased. It insurance, call 1-800-523-5758 ext. American Legion Endowment Fund remains only $24.00 per year. 3189 or write to Union Fidelity Life Corporation The Plan is underwritten by Insurance Co., Union Fidelity Office American Legion Life Insurance and Provident Life and Accident Insurance Square, Trevose, PA 19049. Trust Committee Company of Chattanooga, Tennessee. The Life Insurance and Trust American Legion Emblem The coverage is arranged under a Committee on behalf of the National Committee group policy for members in all states Organization is proud to make these American Legion Overseas Graves except permanent residents of Florida, insurance plans available to our fellow Decoration Trust Illinois, New Jersey, North Carolina, members. Ohio, Texas, and Wisconsin who are insured under individual policies. The The American United States Life Insurance Company Condensed Report in New York City insures permanent Legion Life residents of New York State and Puerto On National Insurance And Rico. The American Legion Life Insurance Emblem Sales Trust Trust supports several National programs which are among the most Division prominent and visible activities of The Committee American Legion. The programs are Frank Johnston (IL) listed below with the corresponding Chairman Jerome P. Dobel, Jr. (MO), funding for 1991. Chairman American Legion Baseball $512,215, Alfred L. Lankenau (IN) General Manager G. Paul Dunn (OK), National Oratorical Contest $241,600. Assistant Director, Junior Uniformed Musical Groups, Membership Services $20,000, for participation at the T he American Legion emblem is the National Convention, Boy’s Nation, exclusive property of the National The American Legion Life Insurance $114,885, Boy Scout of the Year Headquarters. The sale of the emblem,

83 emblem pins, merchandise carrying Director. PUFL members updating and the emblem and other items of Included in the Administrative financial checks. organizational equipment is the Services Division of the Indianapolis Emblem Sales invoices and reports responsibility of the National Headquarters are the following (mini-computer in Emblem Sales). Headquarters in Indianapolis. The administrative functions: Purchasing, Audit control and circulation analysis following tables show gross sales, net Shipping & Receiving, General Supply report for The American Legion earnings, etc., for the entire calendar & Outgoing Mail; Library, Archives, and Magazine. year 1990 and for the first three E. A. Blackmore Museum; Printing and Inventory control and purchase months of 1991. Communications; Maintenance; order control of National Headquarters. January 1, to December 31, 1990 Cafeteria; Human Resources; Finance; General ledger financial reports. (12 months) and Insurance. Accounts receivable. Gross Sales $6,860,383 The Administrative Services Division Accounts payable. Cost of Goods Sold .... 4,005, 717 also provides all secretarial assistance Retirement Investment program. Overhead 1,974,224 to the executive officers of The Furniture and Fixtures Inventory and Operating Profit 880,442 American Legion. Depreciation reports. (Number of orders processed for first 3 Direct mail solicitation program. months of 1990 was 17,475.) MIS (Management Information National Commission and January to 1, March 31, 1991 Services) Committee list. (3 months) Post Office carrier route discount

Gross Sales $1,913,616 The Membership Processing and processing on all Department labels Cost of Goods Sold .... 1,017,239 Operations Section moved this year to and Direct Billing. Overhead 463,243 a new location. This move was required Select and create disks for Operating Profit 433,134 because of the growth of our MIS Department Member Roster for input (Number of orders processed for first 3 operations and the lack of space at to the computers. Select and provide months of 1991 was 19,915.) 700 N. Pennsylvania Street to Department Membership on accommodate this growth. microfiche. A major conversion was undertaken Administrative and completed this past year. The organization changed mainframes Services from a NCR Criterion to an IBM National AS400.

MIS is currently responsible for the William D. Jackson (IN), Veterans following programs: Executive Director Revenue Enhancement selections for mailings, maintenance of Data Affairs and The Executive Director, whose office Base and reporting system. is located in the National Headquarters, Updating of The American Legion Indianapolis, has four major Magazine, Membership, SAL, Firing Rehabilitation responsibilities: Line, Advance, Commanders and He performs such duties as may 1) Adjutants file, Legislative Bulletin, and Commission be assigned to him by the National ALNS mailing lists, and printing of Adjutant to assist in meeting the labels and renewal notices. Chester F. Stellar, (OH) myriad responsibilities of that office, Maintenance of the mailing lists for Chairman and during temporary absences of the The American Legion Extension National Adjutant from The American Institute, ACT, and the Veterans John Hanson (AL) Legion National Headquarters, acts for Economic Guardian. Director him. Direct membership renewal notices 2) He heads the Administrative and registers. T'his year Services Division and through it The printing of membership cards again brought supervises and coordinates the many and registers, Department accounting changes in the administrative functions of the reports, statistical information, Post leadership of Indianapolis Headquarters. questionnaire reports and Delinquent the Veterans

3) He serves on the Personnel Member lists. Affairs and Committee of the Headquarters and is The printing of membership cards Rehabilitation Chairman of the Management Review and registers, Department accounting Commission.

Board. reports, statistical information, Post As Chester F. 4) He coordinates computer questionnaire reports and Delinquent Stellar (OH) operations, which has a MIS Member lists. completed his

(Management Information Services ) The printing of Department paper Chester F. Stellar first full year as Director reporting to the Executive mailing labels. Chairman, John Hanson (AL) was

84 appointed Director of VA&R upon the of funds under the Gramm-Rudman- system which provides poor or

promotion of John F. Sommer, Jr., to Hollings Act, but required the VA to marginal care to our veterans. Executive Director, Washington impose cost-saving measures of $621 A good deal of activity in the

Headquarters. Mr. Hanson was formerly million in 1991 and $3.6 billion over a Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation

Deputy Director of Public Relations and five year period. These measures took Commission in recent months has has been associated with the Legion the form of severe cuts in many been focused on problems within the for seven years. veterans benefits. Most significant were VA’s National Cemetery System. The Veterans Affairs and the elimination of the headstone, plot Photographs of appalling conditions at

Rehabilitation Commission is the and marker allowance, the cessation of the Riverside (CA) National Cemetery keystone program of the American compensation payments to non- including sunken graves and fallen

Legion and is considered the essential hospitalized incompetent veterans with gravestones surrounded by a sea of reason for the founding of the Legion an estate over $25,000, elimination of mud, precipitated both Legion and

in 1919. As such, the program has the presumption of permanent and Congressional inquiries. The National

three principal elements. First is the total disability at age 65, limiting the Cemetery System which has been service provided by the National Staff pension of veterans eligible for historically underfunded, has received to Department and Post Service Medicaid who are confined to a an infusion of funds for this fiscal year Officers in developing and presenting Medicaid approved nursing home, and and increased funding for years to claims and in dealing with other termination of service-connected status follow thanks to the efforts of the problems related to veterans benefit for disability which resulted from abuse Legion’s Veterans Affairs and

programs. The second element is the of drugs or alcohol. The VA&R Rehabilitation Commission in the VA continuing effort to protect and Commission has and will continue to and in Congress. The management of improve veterans benefits through fight for the reinstatement of those lost the NCS has also been reorganized.

legislative channels by working with benefits. It has been over 25 years since an Congressional Committees and by The existing level of funding for VA agency outside the VA took a good, maintaining negotiations and liaison programs perpetuated the status quo long look at the VA medical care

with the Executive Branch of the and provided no funds for needed new system in regard to its effectiveness, Federal Government via the programs nor the personnel to support efficiency, accessibility, acceptability

Department of Veterans Affairs. VA&R them. Efforts of the Commission and ability to carry out its varying

staff appeared in Congress as many as helped in obtaining an increase of $1 missions. With that in mind, VA

fifteen times this past year to support billion in funding in each of the last two Secretary Edward Derwinski appointed

and defend veterans benefits fiscal years. The majority of these new the Commission on the Future programs. The third element of the funds were allocated to VA medical Structure of Veterans Health Care to

VA&R program is oversight of the care. examine, in depth, the existing system

Department of Veterans Affairs. This The VA&R staff continues its battle and project the needs of the system in

department is one of the largest to eliminate the means test as a the year 2010. The Commission Federal agencies with nearly 250,000 criterion for access to VA medical care. consists of fifteen health care

employees. 196,000 of these The Legion maintains its opposition to professionals with varying employees are in veterans health care changes in eligibility such as backgrounds, none of whom are services. The VA is responsible for the implementation of discretionary and presently affiliated with the Department administration of over $33 billion each non-discretionary categories for of Veterans Affairs. They have met on year in veterans benefits. The VA&R access to medical care and the VA&R five occasions in various parts of the Commission keeps a finger on the Commission speaks loudly to the VA country and are expected to report

pulse of the VA to assure its mission to and in Congress to let our opposition “care for those who have borne the be heard. battle” is carried out as a timely service The VA medical care system appears to G.S. veterans and their families. to have demonstrated a deterioration in The Veterans Affairs and the quality of medical care as indicated

Rehabilitation Commission staff has in reports of poor care and even deaths had a most challenging year. Of major due to that poor care. Media reports, impact in 1990-91 was the passage of substantiated by the VA, documenting the “Congressional Omnibus Budget problems at VAMCs in North Chicago, Reconciliation Act of 1990,” which was Cleveland and elsewhere have led to an attempt on the part of the Congress investigations by the Inspector General and the Department of Veterans Affairs and other agencies. The Legion has

to obtain an acceptable level of made it clear to the Department of funding approved for the operations Veterans Affairs that continued and benefits programs of the symptoms of deterioration could result Dr. Jeanne Stellman accepts awards presented to her and Dr. Steven Stellman by National Department. The passage of this in a withdrawal of Legion support for Commander Turner for their significant contribution to The American Legion’s of legislation was successful in avoiding VA medical care programs. The study the problems of Vietnam Veterans. Looking on the disastrous impact of sequestration American Legion cannot support a is VA&R Chairman Chester F. Stellar of Ohio.

85 this most recent generation of war Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation veterans to reflect the gratitude of the Commission staff are continuing to citizens of this nation for their honorale monitor legislative and administrative military service. The program provides activities in such areas of Post- for the opportunity to obtain traumatic Stress Disorder treatment, vocational/technical schooling in medical research, aging veterans, addition to a traditional college women veterans, AJDs, VA/DoD education. sharing of facilities and the G.S. Court The American Legions Vietnam of Veterans Appeals and will take Veterans Family Assistance Program, appropriate action to exemplify The coordinated through the Veterans American Legion’s ongoing VA&R Vice-Chairman A.V. “Bubba” Akin (GA) Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission, commitment to veterans, their introduces Secretary of Veterans Affairs Edward provides outreach and social service J. Derwinski to the VA&R Conference February, dependents and survivors. 1991 in Washington, DC. referrals for Vietnam veterans and their families, particularly those with children

their findings and recommendations in with birth defects and other September of this year. VA&R staff developmental disabilities. The National closely monitor the activities of the program has now been established in Commission and are expressing the 12 states across the country. The views of the Legion regularly through primary focus of the program is to Security testimony before the Commission. identify existing agencies and The American Legion has programs which can provide free Commission collaborated with various service and to act as a link between the Congressional Committees in the veteran and the service provider. development of the Persian Gulf War Coordinators in NY, PA, KY, KS, OK, William O. Moore, Jr. (KY) Veterans Assistance Act of 1991(PL OR, 1L, IN, Ml, MN, MO and NM are Chairman 102-25), which increases benefits in obtaining the needed counseling, the G1 Bill educational assistance support resources or care for children G. Michale Schlee (MD) program for both active duty personnel with birth defects. Plans to expand the Director

and Guard/Reserve members. This is program to 16 to 18 states are the first increase since the current G1 underway during the third year of

Bill was implemented on July 1, 1985. operations. 'The National The measure also establishes a small On February 7, 1991, the President Security business program, extends job signed into law the ‘Agent Orange Act Commission, placement efforts, expands home loan of 1991,” which represents a its Standing eligibility, increases life insurance compromise toward an interim Committees, coverage, enhances health care resolution of the controversy and the services, authorizes readjustment concerning the effects of Agent National counseling and provides financial Orange on the health of veterans who Security support to Persian Gulf War veterans. served in Vietnam. The new law ratifies Council had a The bill also establishes August 2, the Department of Veterans Affairs very active and

1990, as the beginning of the Persian decision to provide permanent fruitful year in Gulf War for veterans benefits disability benefits to veterans suffering William O. Moore, Jr. 1990-91. purposes. from non-Hodgkins lymphoma and On August 22, 1990, one-hundred Continuing to set the pace as a soft-tissue sarcomas. In addition, and thirty-six members and guests of champion of the nation’s armed veterans who were diagnosed with the National Security Commission services personnel and their families, chloracne within a year of their service traveled to Wright-Patterson Air Force

The American Legion, in response to a in Vietnam are now entitled to Base to visit the Gnited States Air Force resolution emanating from the permanent total disability benefits for Logistics Command and the Air Force Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation that condition. The law also shifts the Museum. The visit began with a superb Commission, is calling upon the responsibility for independent scientific reception and dinner hosted by Congress to enact a new Gl Bill of reviews of Agent Orange research to American Legion Post 526 located Rights for the men and women who the National Academy of Sciences. near the Base in Fairborn, Ohio. The served in Operation Desert Storm. The In addition, the American Legion Commission Chairman presented The legislative action sought by the Legion continues to press forward with our law American Legion’s Certificate of would establish a package of suit filed on August 2, 1990, to obtain Appreciation to the Post Commander. educational benefits commensurate the promised major epidemiological The following morning, Commission with those provided veterans of WW11 study of the GS ground troops that members were welcomed by the and the Korean and Vietnam wars so were exposed to Agent Orange. Commanding General and received a as to provide for the readjustment of Chairman Stellar (OH) and the mission briefing and a threat overview

86 on the Soviet technological challenge. BLOOD DONOR ACTIVITIES This was followed by a presentation on such aeronautical systems as the The American Legion and the National Aero-Space Plane, Advanced American Legion Auxiliary continue to Tactical Fighter, B1 and B-2 bombers, be principal sources of supply for the Stealth Fighter-Bomber, and the blood. Through our vast network of C-17 aircraft. Posts and Gnits organized into The Commission enjoyed lunch at Department programs, Legionnaires the Non-Commissioned Officers Club and Auxiliary members through a and hosted six Non-Commissioned variety of programs continue to supply Officers and Airmen of the Quarter. the blood needs of their own Following the luncheon, the group members, hospitalized veterans and toured the Air Force Museum, the through cooperative agreements to worlds oldest and largest military patients in civilian hospitals. In this past aviation museum. year, the Program has continued to day, grow. On the following the The American Legion Military Excellence Award Commission traveled to Camp is presented to Air Force Junior ROTC Cadet Colonel Becky Mejia who graduated from of the major Atterbury, Indiana, one NATIONAL COMMANDER AWARDS Harlingen High School in Texas. Presentations training sites for the Reserve were made by Lamar Martinez from Post #205. Miss Mejia has been appointed to attend the of activities part Components, including elements To stimulate on the of United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD. the 38th Infantry Division Cyclones Departments and Posts, annual awards (Indiana Army National Guard). are made by the National Commander. at their October 1975 meeting Besides an overview of missions, During the period from June 1, 1989 approved Resolution 21 which equipment and readiness status of the through May 31, 1990, many established the Paul H. Griffith Trophy Reserve components, the visit included Departments of The American Legion for the ROTC Program in their states a trip to the Aerial Gunnery Range to actively participated in the Blood during the year. The trophy honors the view A-10 aircraft bombing and strafing Donor Program. The criteria for the memory of Past National Commander runs. This particular visit enhanced an National Commander’s Awards for Post Paul H. Griffith, who served as an understanding of the role of the and Individual participation was based Assistant Secretary of Defense, and Reserve Components as part of the on Resolution 14, adopted at the throughout his lifetime maintained an Total Force. Spring meetings, May 8-9, 1985, of the active interest and participation in our National Executive Committee. The nations defense. PRE-CONVENTION MEETINGS resolution provides that Departments Criterion for judging the winner of be placed in one of five groups based the trophy is based on the Department The National Security Commission on the size of the Department, using or Departments giving the greatest met at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, August criteria established by the Membership degree of support to ROTC programs 25, in joint session with the Foreign and Post Activities Committee. Each to include the number of medals Relations Commission to hear Mr. winning Department has received a presented and Legion participation in William Harris, Senior Vice President, Certificate of Recognition signed by award day ceremonies. Last year’s U.S. Council for Energy Awareness, National Commander Miles S. Epling winners of the Paul H. Griffith Trophy speak on the case for G.S. energy and National Adjutant Robert W. were the Departments of Alaska, independence. He was followed by Spanogle. Delaware, Florida and Minnesota. Colonel Sjouke De Jong, the Royal Departments having ROTC units Netherlands Army Reserve Affairs supported ROTC programs by either Advisor to the Supreme Allied awarding or encouraging Posts under Command Europe, who presented an their jurisdiction to award and update of changes within NATO. His participate in The American Legions message was that the Russians have ROTC Medal Program. Response to Blood Drive not gone away, and that they remained this Program has been outstanding. Civic Plaza Convention Center a formidable threat to Western and During the period from July 1, 1989 to Hall “C” NATO interests. Finally, Mr. Alan June 30, 1990, over 6,000 medals Waden, a commentator from Radio were awarded to deserving ROTC and Station WBAL in Baltimore, Maryland, Junior ROTC candidates. Presentations Times 8 a.m. — 2 p.m. presented his perspectives on world of medals were made to ROTC units in affairs. That afternoon, the National all 50 states, the District of Columbia Saturday, August 31 Security Commission conducted a and in overseas Departments. Tuesday, September 3 comprehensive review of all the resolutions assigned to the National PAGL H. GRIFFITH ROTC TROPHY Wednesday, September 4 Convention Committee on Security. No other business was conducted. The National Executive Committee

87 Commemorating the 50th January issue. Also, The American

The anniversary of World War II, The Legion Magazine traveled from

American Legion Magazine will publish Pennsylvania to California to tell the American a special, expanded WWII edition in stories of those who received September. The WWII issue, which is assistance from the Family Support

expected to generate about $1 million Hetwork, with a two-part story in the Legion in advertising revenue, will feature May and June issues. stories about America’s entry into the This year, because of the special Magazine war, the spirit of the country during the WWII issue and coverage of Operations war, a chronology of the war, and the Desert Shield and Desert Storm, The eventual Allied victory. The WWII issue American Legion Magazine has Commission will also include never-before-published increased its marketability. As a result photographs, including rare color of this increased marketability, Buick Milford A. Forrester (SC) photographs, and in one section of the and Canadian Mist, two major Chairman issue, readers offer their memories of advertisers, are scheduled to run the war through “letters.” advertising in the coming year. With Daniel S. Wheeler (VA), While the magazine commemorates these new, major advertisers and the Publisher/Editor-in-Chief the 50th anniversary of World War 11, it continued success of advertising sales,

continues to report on major news the magazine is on track to attain its events and publish interviews with the 1991 advertising revenue goal of $7.25 In the past nations leaders. Hours after G.S. troops million. For the sixth consecutive year, year, The stormed into Kuwait City, the American The American Legion Magazine has American Legion Magazine was on the scene, recorded substantial advertising Legion has chronicling the war unlike any other revenue increases. In a time when

increased its media, with the June issue of the many magazines have lost revenue and marketability magazine featuring the Legion’s had fewer advertising pages, The while reporting coverage of Operation Desert Storm. American Legion Magazine has shown world and Throughout the year, the magazine has steady growth. In 1990, the magazine

national news continually covered Operation Desert surpassed its advertising revenue goal from the Shield and Desert Storm. For example, of $6.25 million by about $500,000.

perspective all when Legion leaders traveled to Saudi During this year, the April and June

Milford A. Forrester Legionnaires Arabia this past fall, their experiences issue attained record advertising know — the American wartime and observations about the morale of revenues, and The American Legion veteran. the G.S. troops were reported in the Magazine is known as the largest seller of direct-market advertising in the

country. Advertising revenue is generated through Publisher’s Representative Fox Associates Inc., with a 17-person sales staff that has attracted the attention of advertisers with strategies such as giving away G.S. Flags during sales calls.

In addition to continued strong advertising revenues, The American Legion Magazine has launched revenue enhancement projects and implemented other changes which have helped offset postal rate increases that added about $1.2 million to the magazine’s annual postal expenses. The weight of the magazine’s body paper was changed slightly to save the magazine about $500,000 per year, and the process of mailing the magazines was also altered to produce savings of several thousand dollars per month. The revenue enhancement [projects undertaken by the magazine A motor launch rescues a survivor alongside the sunken GSS West Virginia during the attack on include the 900 telephone number Pearl Harbor. This photograph from the National Archives will be the cover illustration for the September WWII issue of The American Legion Magazine. services of VetNet and Vetvoice. VetNet,

88 created from the magazine’s Outfit emerging democracies in Eastern Panama Canal treaties. Captain Evans Reunion department, allows callers to Europe and Central America, and said that instead of the Gnited States

receive up-to-date reunion information increasing public awareness of POW/ passing full control of the Panama through a telephone “voice mail” MIA issues. Canal to Panama in 2000 (as specified

system. VetNet is estimated to produce National Commander Robert S. in the operational treaty) the Gnited $200,000 in revenues in 1991. Vetvoice, Turner urged implementation of The States and Panama should establish a an electronic “letters to the editor” American Legion’s foreign relations partnership to operate the Panama service, allows callers to vote on program during meetings with a wide Canal similar to the present Panama current issues, record their opinions variety of G.S. Government officials Canal Commission. Mr. Bouchey stated and listen to opinions of others. It is both at home and abroad. The that it is too late to try scrapping the expected to generate $20,000 in 1991. Commission also worked closely with operational treaty; however, the security In addition, The American Legion the Legislative Commission in seeking treaty should be corrected by providing

Magazine will offer production services favorable actions in Congress and for a continued G.S. military presence for advertisers, and expects $165,000 pursued many other methods of in Panama after 2000, G.S. retention of in revenue from those services. implementing policy mandates. key military bases in Panama after

Each month, the magazine’s goal is 2000, priority passage of G.S. naval to produce a quality, informative WASHINGTON CONFERENCE vessels through the Panama Canal in magazine for Legionnaires. The wartime, and rights for introduction of magazine also has long-term goals The Honorable Christopher Jehn, G.S. military forces into Panama in such as continuing to increase Assistant Secretary of Defense (Force times of emergency. marketability, securing major Management and Personnel), General George M. Loh, Vice Chief advertisers, and offsetting postal rate emphasized that the success of of Staff, G.S. Air Force, spoke on the increases with revenue enhancement Operation Desert Storm reflectd the status of the G.S. Air Force. He thanked projects. Each month, the magazine competence and professionalism of The American Legion for steadfast helps the Legion face challenges such our Armed Forces and highlighted the support over many years for a strong as assisting veterans exposed to Agent unparalleled success of the All military defense. Such efforts ensured Orange by reporting on veterans’ Volunteer Force. The Department of that the highly successful weapons and issues. As the 19th largest circulation Defense has no intention to return to a well-trained troops were ready and able magazine in the nation, and as the draft. Today’s force is more to defeat Saddam Hussein’s aggression official magazine of The American experienced and mature and better in Kuwait. The factors making for great Legion, the magazine provides tangible able to cope with the stresses of success in the air war of operation evidence of the Legion’s devotion to combat, and our enlisted members Desert Storm were firepower, training,

God and country. come from backgrounds with nearly technology, flexibility, precision, speed, the same socio-economic status as the and night operations. Eight F-15s were national average. The Administration’s able to do comparable damage to

Foreign FY 1992-93 budget request supports 1,000 B-17s of World War II, exposing the new G.S. defense strategy which is only 16 airmen to enemy fire rather Relations to streamline and restructure the then 32,000. Armed Forces within fiscal constraints. POW/M1A GPDATE Mr. Arthur Hughes, Deputy Assistant Commission Secretary of Defense for Near East and Mr. Kris Kolesnik, Legislative South Asian Affairs, stated that future Assistant to Senator Charles E. William M. Detweiler, (LA) guidelines for G.S. actions in the Grassley, discussed the Interim Report Chairman Persian Gulf will be: a new regional on the Southeast Asian POW/M1A Issue security structure is essential, our by the G.S. Senate Committee of G. Michael Schlee (MD), friends must take the lead, major G.S. Foreign Relations Republican Staff. The Director interests will persist, the Gnited States report sought to answer three

is ready to take a somewhat larger questions: “(1) Does the G.S. ^3ver the commitment by prepositioning Government possess valid information past year, the equipment but with only small forces concerning living POWs in Southeast

Foreign deployed, a multilateral approach is Asia? (2) Has the G.S. Government Relations required, Iraq’s offensive capability and failed to act on information concerning Commission nuclear and chemical capabilities must living POWs in Southeast Asia? (3) Has stressed be controlled, and indiscriminate arms the G.S. Government acted improperly support for a sales must be halted. to intimidate, coerce, or discredit strong G.S. Captain G. Russell Evans, GSCG sources which have valid information response to (Ret.), National Security Center, and Mr. concerning living POWs in Southeast Iraqi L. Francis Bouchey, President, Council Asia?” Specific answers to these

aggression in for Inter-American Security, conducted questions will be contained in the final William M. Detweiler Kuwait, a symposium on the future of the report to be issued at a future date.

89 Parade provided over four hours of The National Convention pageantry, color and music. Convention Corporation of Arizona reports that all Legionnaires and special guests planning is on schedule for the enjoyed the National Commander’s Phoenix Convention. A large

Commission Banquet on Tuesday evening. attendance is expected to enjoy the The City of Indianapolis, The resort atmosphere and excellent hotel James J. Charleston, (1L) American Legion National Convention facilities in the Phoenix area. Chairman Corporation of Indiana, the The primary function of the

Department of Indiana and the Convention Commission is to review Robert P. Radke, (OH) National Staff were commended for invitations from interested cities and Director their efforts in conducting another recommend sites for future highly successful Convention. Conventions. Upon approval by the T^he 72nd UNIFORM GROUP CONTESTS National Executive Committee, those Annual recommended cities receive tentative Uniformed Group competitions were Convention of awards. Cities are selected five years in held on Saturday with the following The American advance. The Commission oversees units emerging as National Legion was Convention activities, critiques each Champions: held in the Convention and is responsible for the Senior Concert Band — National activities of the Distinguished Guests American Legion Band of Headquarters Committee and the Convention Tonawandas City of Uniformed Groups Contests. Post 264, Tonawanda, NY Indianapolis, Senior Color Guard — DATES AND LOCATIONS OF IN, August James J. Charleston The Rifles — Senior Color Guard FUTURE CONVENTIONS 24-30, 1990. Post 6, Springfield, OH All Convention events were well Chicago, IL August 2 1-27, 1992 To encourage and give small Color attended and highly successful. Pittsburgh, PA Sept. 3-9, 1993 (T) Guard units an opportunity to Highlights of the General Sessions Minneapolis, MN Sept. 2-8, 1994 (T) compete, the Senior Color Guard were the patriotic audio-visual opening Portland, OR Sept. 1-7, 1995 (T) Contest has been divided into two of the first session, with National San Antonio, TX Aug. 30-Sept. 5, classes for 1991, the Military Class and Commander Miles S. Epling thanking 1996 (T) the Open Class. New contest rules all of the men and women of The (T) Tentative have been sent out to all interested American Legion for their unending units with the new rules to be efffective efforts in seeking a Constitutional at the Phoenix Convention in 1991. Amendment to protect our Flag. He Distinguished also commended those Departments COMMISSION MEETINGS and Legionnaires who contributed to At the Spring Meeting of the Guests the successful membership Convention Commission, Gilbert E. accomplishments during the past year “Gib” Sheeks, NEC (Indiana) and Committee where membership again surpassed President of the National Convention the three million mark. Corporation of Indiana, thanked all Appearances addresses to the to success of the and who contributed the Allen L. Titus (IN), Convention were made by the Convention. He also reported that the Chairman Honorable J. Danforth Quayle, Vice final audit showed that the Convention President of the United States; was a financial success.

Honorable Edward J. Derwinski, Bids for the 1996 National The Distinguished Guests Secretary of Veterans Affairs; General Convention were received from the Committee operates under the Colin L. Powell, Chairman, Joint Chiefs cities of Cincinnati, OH; Milwaukee, Wl; umbrella of the Convention of Staff and Dr. Michael E. DeBakey, New Orleans, LA and San Antonio, TX. Commission and is directed to assume noted heart specialist and recipient of After hearing four excellent the responsibility of coordinating the The American Legion Distinguished presentations on behalf of the cities, activities of those persons invited to Service Award. the Commission voted to recommend attend the National Convention as Festival ‘90 held at The American to the National Executive Committee Distinguished Guests. The Committee Legion Mall, adjacent to National that the 1996 tentative award be given arranges transportation requirements Headquarters, provided over five hours to San Antonio, TX. The NEC upon arrival and departure at the of patriotism, pageantry and approved the recommendation. Convention city and also provides such entertainment for upward of 15,000 Progress reports from cities awarded services to the various events which spectators. future Conventions were made the guests wishes to attend.

Highly successful were the Memorial indicating that all planning for future Proper credentials, agendas,

Service on Sunday morning and the Conventions is proceeding on itineraries and other necessary details Parade on Sunday afternoon. The schedule. are all part of this operation and

90 special requests are honored when matters requires testimony at 40-50 organization has informed Congress possible. congressional committee hearings that veterans health care would need a Many of the functions of this each year. minimum of $14 billion to accomplish Committee were programmed into a The single most compelling issue the same mission, especially as the computer. This proved to be most which the Legion dealt with in the past number of older veterans continues to helpful in carrying out the functions of year was the crisis in the Persian Gulf. increase. In order for other VA the Committee and will be continued By the beginning of 1991, over half a accounts to carry out their assigned at future Conventions. million American military personnel missions, The American Legion will be had been sent to the region, including seeking minimum funding of $280 many National Guard and Reserve million for medical research and $900 National personnel called up to active duty to million for regional office operations. become part of the multinational As 1991 began, The American Legislative forces in the Persian Gulf. Legion was in the forefront of support On January 10, both chambers of for passage of cost-of-living Congress began two days of debate adjustment (COLA) for veterans and Commission regarding President Bushs request for dependents compensation payments permission to use force to eject Iraqi which had not been acted upon by Charles Pesso (NY) troops from Kuwait. Some members of Congress prior to adjournment in Chairman Congress felt that the economic October of 1990. This COLA measure sanctions then in place should be became law in February 1991 along Philip Riggin (MD), given more time to work. In a letter to with an Agent Orange proposal that Director all senators and representatives on was also left over from 1990. January 10, National Commander Last year the so-called “peace 1

' he primary Turner urged support for the dividend” was being embraced by purpose of the Presidents request for use of military many congressional members as Cold National force after more than 40 hours of War tensions began to ease. The Legislative debate, both the House and Senate Persian Gulf War has served to intensify

Commission is passed resolutions authorizing use of debate in Congress and the nation at to promote the G.S. armed forces. large about the future role of the legislative After the Persian Gulf War was military with regard to the emergence mandates of successfully ended, Congress of democratic governments in eastern The American approved legislation which renders Europe and projected downsizing of

Legion before assistance to war veterans in the armed forces. In April, a list of the Gnited readjustment counseling, employment military bases slated for closure or Charles Pesso States services and similar areas. Another law reduced levels of operation was Congress. The legislative program is enacted in early 1991 will increase presented to Congress for its dictated by resolutions adopted at payments to Montgomery Gl Bill consideration and approval. The either a National Convention or recipients for the first time since the recently-ended Middle East conflict meetings of the National Executive program was initiated. demonstrates that G.S. armed forces Committee. As the budget process got underway will need to be as vigilant and battle- The Legislative Commission does in 1991, new guidelines were put in ready as ever, and that proposed bases not set policy for The American place as a result of the “budget closures and downsizing of this nation’s Legion. The commission, through its summit” agreement that was reached armed forces should be examined very Washington, DC legislative staff, in late 1990. Congressional members carefully before being implemented. concentrates its efforts on carrying out will find that the pool of money to Major policy issues in the areas of Legion objectives. A variety of Legion finance new programs or to expand national defense and veterans affairs publications help to keep the members existing ones is even smaller than in will demand The American Legion of The American Legion and the recent years. For example, it will no attention throughout the remaining American Legion Auxiliary abreast of longer be possible to expand a months of 1991 and well into 1992. In congresssional activity affecting domestic program by diverting money the state legislature arena, our veterans, the nation’s defense posture from the defense budget or the foreign organization will continue its campaign and other matters of principal concern aid account. These categories will be to generate resolutions urging to our organization. generally treated as separate pools of Congress to reconsider its position on As a result of National Convention money. a constitutional amendment to protect and National Executive Committee Following a pattern repeated during the G.S. flag from descration. The action, The American Legions the past decade, the Department of Legion’s legislative activities over the legislative portfolio involves issues Veterans Affairs health care account next 12 months will focus on these ranging from immigration policy to continues to be a problem area. issues in addition to various priority military weapons systems. Presenting Despite a proposed funding level of resolutions adopted by the 1991 Legion opinion or policy on these $13.2 billion for Fiscal Year 1992, our National Convention.

91 An executive session of the National National Economic Commission was held on October 15-16, 1990, for the purpose of considering twelve resolutions that Economic had been referred from the Indianapolis Convention. Commission Of the resolutions that were acted on, one which dealt with the allocation of Local Veterans Employment Joseph J. Frank (MO) Chairman Representatives and the funding for those positions was recommended for James B. Hubbard (Ml) approval as amended. Seven similar Director resolutions were recommended to be received and recorded. 'The National One resolution which called on The Economic American Legion to establish an Commission awards program for outstanding Local

and its two Veterans Employment Representatives standing and Disabled Veterans Outreach specialists committees on Program was recommended Thomas E. Collins III, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans Employment greets National Employment to be held for study. When the NEC Commander Robert S. Turner during the 1991 and Veterans approved this recommendation, the Washington Conference. Preference are chairman of economics appointed responsible for three other commission members to and Training Service in the formulation ensuring that serve with him on a special of DoL policy. Since VETS and Joseph J. Frank America’s subcommittee to study the feasibility of veterans’ service organizations are veterans have the opportunity to implementing such a program. The already involved in this process, the provide, with honor and dignity, the subcommittee met during the Thirty- resolution was recommended to be first Conference economic necessities of life for Annual Washington received and recorded. themselves and their families. In order and approved the proposal. It was The NEC met on October 17-18, to achieve this goal, the commission subsequently referred to the Internal 1990, and approved all the Affairs Divison at the Spring 1991 and its committees maintain a close NEC commission’s recommendations. working relationship with such meeting for futher study. governmental agencies as the One resolution asked for an 1991 WASHINGTON CONFERENCE Department of Labor, the Office of amendment to Title 38 to redefine the Personnel Management, the Small term “veteran” to include National Prior to the start of the Thirty-first Business Administration, as well as the Guard and Reserve personnel who Annual Washington Conference, a Loan Guaranty and Vocational have served on active duty for at least special subcommittee of the National Rehabilitation Service of the one year and have an honorable Economic Commission met in the Department of Veterans Affairs. discharge. The commission Sheraton Washington Hotel to study

The commission’s staff, in recommended rejection because the feasibility of setting up an awards conjunction with that of the National people in this category are already program to recognize outstanding Legislative Commission, also works included in the definition of a veteran. Local Veterans Employment with Congress on legislative matters A second resolution was also Representatives and Disabled Veterans that would promote employment and recommended for rejection. It was Outreach Program specialists. The training opportunities for veterans or seeking legislation to mandate impetus for this study stemmed from a otherwise improve the quality of service Department of Defense funding for resolution that the Department of and benefits as provided by Chapters work done by Department of Labor Montana had submitted to the 1990 21, 31, 37, 41, 42, and 43 of Title 38, personnel in the area of veterans’ National convention. The delegates to United States Code. reemployment rights. The reason for that convention recommended that it Since the adjournment of the this recommendation was that, be held for further study. Seventy-second Annual National because of a budget agreement, DoD’s After a great deal of discussion the billion it, Convention in Indianpolis, the National budget had been cut by $40 members of the subcommittee voted available that Economic Commission and its two did not have the funds to pay unanimously to recommend the committees have met on three DoL for this service. National Economic Commission separate occasions. A brief synopsis of The final resolution considered by approve the proposal. Once it was those three meetings follows. the commission called on the Legion approved by the commission, to urge the assistant secretary of labor Montana’s resolution was referred to FALL 1990 NATIONAL EXECUTIVE for veterans’ employment and training Internal Affairs and the National COMMITTEE MEETINGS to involve the Veterans’ Employment Executive Committee for further study

92 and final approval. unemployment insurance, the were addressed by Robert Carbonneau, The National Economic employment service, and the Federal special assistant for veterans’ Commission met in exeuctive sessions Gnemployment Trust Account. She employment at the Office of Personnel on Monday, Feb. 25, and Wednesday, stated that at present, the Management. He stated that his main

Feb. 27, 1991. Six speakers addressed unemployment rate is going up, and areas of concern at present are Desert the commissions members on a unemployment insurance funds are Storm benefits, the Veterans’ variety of economic issues. A brief being depleted. She also said that a Readjustment Appointment authority,

synopsis of those addresses follows: measure is currently on Capitol Hill to the memorandum of understanding

The first speaker of the morning was bring unemployment compensation for with the Labor Department regarding George Wolohojian, budget director for ex-servicemen up to the level for veteran preference, and the Disabled the Veterans Benefits Administration, civilians. Veterans’ Affirmative Active Program. Department of Veterans Affairs. Ms. DeRocco asserted that today’s Carbonneau informed his listeners

Wolohojian discussed in some detail employment service is in real trouble, that veterans of Operation Desert the process of developing the agency’s after a decade of reductions in Storm will receive preference in hiring

annual budget. He stated that he deals resource and staff. ICESA is trying to for federal jobs.

continuously with three years budget: help revitalize it through Congress — Cari Dominguez, director of the the previous years, the current year’s, has been, in fact, since 1937! The Labor Department’s Office of Federal and the upcoming year’s budget. Last employment service was created in Contract Compliance, was the final year’s figure for any item is used to 1933. speaker of the afternoon. She assured update this year’s figure and the two In Ms. DeRocco’s words, the Federal her audience that Secretary Martin are used to estimate next year’s need Gnemployment Trust Account funds wants to ensure a smooth transition for that area. are being held hostage to the federal from military to civilian employment

Wolohojian gave attendees an deficit, and many states are taxing for all veterans and military separatees. overview of the convoluted process employers a second time to provide The Labor Department’s job is to used to develop each year’s budget. employment services for workers in provide for that transition. Ms. Each agency and office within the VA that state. H.R. 888 proposes that FGTA Dominguez has enforcement sends figures to the secretary, about be removed from the federal unified responsibilities for laws concerning eighteen months before the beginning budget. veterans’ employment in firms which of the fiscal year being planned for. Ms. DeRocco emphasized the unity have government contracts. The secretary sends the combined of interest of business, organized labor, Ms. Dominguez stated that OFCCP figures to the Office of Management and veterans in maintaining a strong works with the assistant secretary for and Budget, which adjusts the figures employment service, Veterans’ veterans’ employment and training to to fit the president’s priorities and Employment and Training Service, and ensure maximum compliance in the passes them back to VA. This National Veterans Training Institute. matter of veteran preference. passback traditionally takes place on Third speaker of the morning An attendee commented that where the eve of Thanksgiving. VA can then session was the Honorable Thomas E. OFCCP sends representatives to talk to appeal OMB’s changes. After appeal, Collins, III, assistant secretary of labor prospective contractors about their the budget proposal is given to the for veterans’ employment and training. legal requirements in hiring veterans, president for him to submit to He said that Labor Secretary Lynn women, minorities, and persons with

Congress. At this point, the proposal is Martin is very supportive of veterans’ disabilities, there is less need for published and given considerable programs, and stated that his own enforcement activity after contracts are press attention, as well as scrutiny by mission is to welcome Desert Storm awarded, and that federal money can congressional staff persons. Congress veterans back into good jobs. His main be saved thereby. Ms. Dominguez is likely to make its own changes emphases currently are on maintaining agreed. before final approval. As we have seen, state grants for Local Veterans On Tuesday, Feb. 26, 1991, following final approval may not take place until Employment Representatives and the Legislative Rally, a special five- after the beginning (on Oct. 1) of the Disabled Veterans Outreach Program member employer awards fiscal year to which the budget applies. specialists, and on enforcement of subcommittee was convened. The Wolohojian stated that for veterans’ reemployment rights. Another purpose of this subcommittee, which unexpected events such as Operation important area of concern and action was made up of members of the

Desert Shield/Desert Storm, the VA for him is transition assistance for commission and its committees, was submits a request for a supplemental veterans of Desert Storm and for to review all of the nominations that appropriation for the current year, and separatees of the armed forces as they had been received in the Employer of then an amendment of the next year’s downsize for peacetime. A training the Year Awards Program during 1990, budget. program before separation in how to and to select a winner and a runner-up Following Wolohojian, the attendees seek and find a civilian job saves a in both the large and small employer were addresssed by Emily DeRocco, great deal of unemployment categories. Representative from the two executive director of the Interstate compensation and other benefit winning companies have been invited Conference of Employment Security money after separation. to come to the 73rd National Agencies. Ms. DeRocco spoke on After a break for lunch, members Convention to receive the national

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employer awards. SPRING 1991 NATIONAL EXECUTIVE The members of the subcommittee COMMITTEE MEETINGS considered 46 employer nominations from 27 departments. Of those Members of the National Economic

nominations, 15 were for small and 15 Commission and its two committees were for large employers. The met in executive session on April 29 remaining 16 nominations (six large and 30, 1991. The purpose of this and ten small) were, for one reason or meeting was to consider three another, ineligible for the national resolutions that had been assigned to awards. Additionally, two nominations the commission. Of those resolutions, were received too late to be one was recommended for approval considered. and the other two were referred to the Prior to the business session on Internal Affairs Divison for further Wednesday, the commission members study. were addressed by Martin Sicker, PhD, The resolution that was director of the worker equity program recommended for approval emanated at the American Association of Retired from a joint meeting of the Veterans Persons. Sicker suggested that Planning and Coordinating Committee

retirement is an obsolete idea. German Richard (Rick) Weidman, Veterans Program and the Policy Coordination and Action Administrator Chancellor Otto von Bismarck for New York State Department of Group held in Washington, DC, on Labor addresses the 1991 National Economic originated it, proposing that a pension Commission meetings held in Washington. April 15-16, 1991. That resolution be given to anyone who managed to requested that the Legion seek live to the ripe old age of sixty-five. Few legislation to provide a tax credit for people of his time did. that the Legion and AARP could work employers that go beyond the letter of Nowadays, however, many people together to make this kind of planning the law in providing benefits to live well past that age and remain available to more people. employees who are also reservists and physically and mentally fit and capable During the business session the Guardsmen and who are called to of contributing to society for many chairman of the LVER/DVOP Awards active duty. years. Therefore, planning is necessary Subcommittee, Robert Vincelette (VT), One of the two resolutions in order that these years not be wasted and James A. McMahon (ME), recommended for further study called for the individual or for society. chairman of the Employer Awards for the creation of a new employer Sicker observed that early retirement Subcommittee, presented their reports. category (one to fifty employees) in the tends to look less appealing after a few After a brief discussion, the Employer of the Year Awards Program. years because benefits either run out commission members voted The second called for the or do not increase with the cost of unanimously to adopt both reports. establishment of an awards program to living. Hobbies and pleasure activities The Economic staff then reported recognize outstanding Local Veterans pale after a time and people want to do on recent Congressional testimony and Employment Representatives and something useful again. Therefore, the status of the commissions ongoing Disabled Veterans Outreach Program retirement can be thought of as a projects and programs. A discussion specialists.

transition from one kind of career to was also held on possible speakers On May 1 and 2 the National another, rather than as the end of ones and topics for the commissions Executive Committee met and career. AARP can help people plan for meetings during the 1991 National approved the commissions their retirements, and Sicker proposed Convention to be held in Phoenix. recommendations. The American Legion National Emblem Sales

One Display Located in CIVIC PLAZA CONVENTION CENTER Main Lobby Open 9 AM Daily Friday, August 30 through Thursday, September 5 Displaying a large complement of Official Legion, Auxiliary and Sons merchandise for purchase! Official 73rd National Convention Decanter and Official Phoenix Convention Sports Caps & Souvenirs

THE AMERICAN LEGION Balance

December 31 1990 1989 Assets Current Fund: Cash $ 19,569 $ 234,306 Restricted cash 796,495 791,781 Agent orange program 72,955 9,305 Accounts receivable: Emblem Division 95,746 121,948 Publications Division 990,711 869,715 Other 1,224,848 125,400 Accrued interest on investments 222,629 291,313 Inventories: Emblem Division 1,095,428 833,897 Publications Division 646,918 982,449 Prepaid expenses and supplies 420,881 1,121,393 Prepaid pension expense 2,236,414 1,808,704 Deferred membership expense 175,151 100,876 Deferred direct membership solicitation expense 3,972,601 2,915,303 Deferred revenue enhancement expense 293,982 345,320 Postal deposits 50,000 50,000 12,314,328 10,601,710

Investments—note 3: Segregated for Designated Funds 9,706,555 9,066,104 Segregated for Washington, D.C. building 166,000 609,366 Segregated for health insurance 942,310 1,074,108 Restricted for pension 268,952 192,253 Other 15,197,545 17,559,051 Investment in subsidiary—note 2 92,729 — 26,374,091 28,500,882 Property and equipment: Land — Indianapolis parking lot 238,359 238,359 Washington, D.C. real estate: Land 80,000 80,000 Building 4,674,821 1,253,521 Construction in progress — building renovation — 3,406,139 Furniture, fixtures, and equipment in: National Headquarters building, Indianapolis, Indiana 3,041,160 2,415,656 Washington, D.C. building 1,024,300 532,542 Work in progress—computer, National Headquarters 1,615,905 — 10,674,545 7,926,217 Deduct: Accumulated depreciation and amortization 3,204,691 2,829,763 7,469,854 5,096,454 46,158,273 44,199,046 Nonexpendable Funds—note 7: Overseas Graves Decoration Fund: Cash 30,574 34,855 Accrued interest on investments 17,978 14,851 Investments 785,675 735,198 834,227 784,904

Paid-Gp-For-Life Membership Fund: Cash 5,000 Accrued interest on investments 157,839 170,231 Investments 10,052,008 8,786,013 10,214,847 8,956,244 $57,207,347 $53,940,194

See notes to financial statements. 96 NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS Sheet Exhibit A

December 31 1990 1989

Liabilities and Funds Current Fund: Liabilities: Accounts payable $ 1,910,279 $ 1,640,093 Agent orange program 72,955 9,305 Capitalized lease obligations—note 4 31,540 56,937 Deposits on Emblem merchandise sales 127,337 157,513 Funds in transit to The American Legion Life Insurance Trust 407,424 684,820 Deferred dues income 13,414,698 13,171,311 Deferred income—direct membership solicitation 1,531,925 1,453,726 Deferred revenue enhancement income 225,408 328,453 Accrued vacation benefits 576,225 377,900 Provision for health insurance liability 45,005 45,003 Other liabilities 160,734 135,858

Total liabilities 18,503,530 18,060,919

Fund balances—notes 5 and 6: Restricted funds: Oratorical Contest Fund 244,049 211,068 Other restricted funds 365,893 260,023 Designated funds: The Restricted Fund 7,533,505 6,896,159 The Reserve Fund 2,173,050 2,169,945 10,316,497 9,537,195 Appropriated funds 1,541,977 1,541,977 Unappropriated 15,796,269 15,058,955 Total fund balances 27,654,743 26,138,127

46,158,273 44,199,046

Nonexpendable Funds—note 7: Overseas Graves Decoration Fund: Fund balance 834,227 784,904

834,227 784,904

Paid-Up-For-Life Membership Fund: Fund balance 10,214,847 8,956,244 10,214,847 8,956,244 $57,207,347 $53,940,194

97 27 THE AMERICAN LEGION

Statement of Revenue, Expenses Current

Year Ende

1991

Appropriate Unappropriated Funds Revenue: National dues $16,829,259 Sales of Emblem items 6,853,050 Advertising revenue 6,591,179 Investment income 1,605,064 Direct membership solicitation 1,464,562

Revenue enhancement 740,4 1 American Legion Endowment Fund Corporation income—note 8 549,378 Amounts withdrawn from The American Legion

Life Insurance Trust—note 9 1 ,096,508 Other restricted income 234,626 Other income 4,822,851 40,786,889

Expenses: Salaries 7,635,853 Employee benefits—note 10 1,133,348 Cost of sales 4,925,272

Direct publication expenses 11 ,224,2 1 Executive and staff travel 705,639 Commission and committee 1,008,614 Operational 5,138,219 Office 2,768,503 Occupancy 1,195,101 Special projects and programs 4,306,538 40,041,304

Operating Revenue in Excess of Expenses 745,585

Equity in Loss of Subsidiary ( 8,271 )

Excess of Revenue Over Expenses 737,314

$1,541,977 Fund Balances, Beginning of Year . . . 15,058,955

Fund Balances, End of Year $15,796,269 $1,541,977

See notes to financial statements.

98 NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS and Changes in Fund Balances Fund Exhibit B

Sheet 1

December 31 1989

Designated and Total Total Restricted Current Current Funds Fund Fund

$16,829,259 $16,709,677 6,853,050 5,923,138 6,591,179 5,863,972 $ 640,451 2,245,515 2,295,327 1,464,562 1,833,863 740,412 665,838

549,378 605,959

138,000 1,234,508 1,110,858 276,099 510,725 485,015 493,887 5,316,738 2,504,536 1,548,437 42,335,326 37,998,183

7,635,853 6,984,310 1,133,348 885,490 4,925,272 4,220,974 11,224,217 10,467,210 705,639 697,714 1,008,614 1,088,775 5,138,219 5,910,431 2,768,503 3,197,654 1,195,101 832,815 769,135 5,075,673 2,444,774 769,135 40,810,439 36,730,147

779,302 1,524,887 1,268,036 — ( 8,271)

779,302 1,516,616 1,268,036

9,537,195 26,138,127 24,870,091

$10,316,497 $27,654,743 $26,138,127

(Exhibit B Sheet 2)

99 THE AMERICAN LEGION

Statement of Revenue, Expenses Designated and Year Ended

Designated Funds

The The Restricted Reserve Fund Fund Revenue: Investment income $ 637,346 $ 3,105 Amounts withdrawn from The American Legion Life Insurance Trust—note 9 Restricted contributions Other income 637,346 3,105

Expense: Special projects and programs

Excess of Revenue Over Expenses . . . 637,346 3,105

Fund Balances, Beginning of Year 6,896,159 2,169,945

Fund Balances, End of Year $7,533,505 $2,173,050

See notes to financial statements.

100 ) NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

and Changes in Fund Balances Restricted Funds December 31, 1990

Exhibit B Sheet 2

Restricted Funds

Total Oratorical Other Designated Contest Restricted And Restricted Fund Funds Funds

$ 640,451

$138,000 138,000 $276,099 276,099 493,887 493,887 138,000 769,986 1,548,437

105,019 664,116 769,135

32,981 105,870 779,302

211,068 260,023 9,537,195

$244,049 $365,893 $10,316,497

(Exhibit B

Sheet 1 . THE AMERICAN LEGION

Statement of Changes in Financia Year Ended Dec

Overseas Graves Current Decoration Fund Trust Operating Activities:

Excess of revenue over expenses $ 1 516,616 $ , 49,323 Add: Depreciation charged to operations not requiring cash 495,823

Equity in (earnings) loss of subsidiary . 8,271 Loss from sale of fixed assets 6,025 Certain working capital transactions:

Restricted cash ( 4 , 714 )

Accounts receivable ( 794 , 242 )

Accrued interest on investments 68,684 ( 3,127 Inventories 74,000 Prepaid expenses and supplies 272,802

1 235 Deferred expenses ( , 080 , ) Accounts payable 270,186

Deposits on emblem merchandise sales ( 30 , 176 ) Funds in transit to American Legion

Life Insurance Trust ( 277 , 396 ) Deferred income 218,541 Accrued vacation 198,325 Provision for health insurance liability 2 Other liabilities 24,876 Cash provided by operations 967,388 46,196 INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

Additions to property and equipment .... ( 2 , 881 , 513 ) Proceeds from sale of fixed assets 6,265

. . 50,477 Net decreased increase) in investments 2 , 219,520 ( subsidiary 501 000 Investments in and advances to ( , )

1 728 50,477 ( , 156 , ) ( FINANCING ACTIVITY — principal payments

under capital lease obligation ( 25 , 397 )

214 737 4,281 Increase (Decrease) in Cash ( , ) (

Cash, Beginning of the Year 234,306 34,855

Cash, End of the Year $ 19,569 $ 30,574

102 NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

Position — Increase (Decrease) in Cash ember 31, 1990

Paid-Up For Life Membership 1990 1989 Fees Total Total

$ 1 $ 2 $ 2 310,190 258,603 , 824,542 , ,

495,823 219,825 8,271 6,025 8,039

791 4 , 714 781 ( ) ( , )

794 , 242 205 675 ( ) ( , )

12,392 77,949 ( 125 , 780 ) 74,000 6,345

272,802 ( 934 , 728 )

1 ( , 080 , 235 ) 979,356 270,186 627,468 176 30 , 5 098 ( ) ( , )

( 277 , 396 ) 282,945 218,541 724,235 198,325 30,371

2 3 24,876 52,770

1 270,995 2 , 284,579 3 178,485 , ,

2 881 2 , 513 ( , ) ( , 756 , 975 ) 6,265 2,512

1 265 , 903.048 613 , 995 497 ( ) ( , )

( 50 , 000 )

1 265 2 , , 995 , 473 200 367 ( ) ( , ) ( 3 , , 960 )

25 397 22 281 ( , ) ( , )

214 5,000 ( , 018 ) ( 211 , 756 )

— 269,161 480,917

$ 5,000 $ 55,143 $ 269,161 THE AMERICAN LEGION

Notes to Finan

Note 1 —Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: General: The American Legion National Headquarters (the Legion) is a national veterans organization which was declared to be a corporate body by an Act of the United States Congress on September 16, 1919.

According to the Original Act and Subsequent Amendments, the purpose of the Organization is: “To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; to promote peace and good will among the peoples of the United States and all the nations of the earth; to preserve the memories and incidents of the two World Wars and the other great hostilities fought to uphold democracy; to cement the ties and comradeship born of service; and to consecrate the efforts of its members to mutual helpfulness and service of their country." Basis of Presentation: The Legion generally reports for financial statement purposes on the accrual method of accounting, recognizing income when earned and expenses when incurred. The Legion maintains its accounts on a fund accounting basis wherein the accountability for certain segments of its operations are presented in specific designated and restricted fund balances. Further, the Legion has designated certain amounts for future projects or purposes, which amounts are presented as appropriated funds in the accompanying financial statements. The revenue and expenses of nonexpendable funds are not included in the Statement of Revenue, Expenses and Changes in Fund Balances—Current Fund. Instead, they are recorded directly to the nonexpendable funds involved as set forth in the footnotes to the financial statements. The amounts shown for 1989 in the accompanying Statement of Revenue, Expenses and Changes in Fund Balances—Current Fund and Statement of Changes in Financial Position are included only to provide a basis for comparison with 1990 amounts. Accounts Receivable: The direct charge-off method is used to account for losses in collection of accounts receivable. An allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable is considered unnecessary by the Legion because all significant accounts expected to be uncollectible have been written off. Inventories: Inventories, which consist of Emblem items held for sale and magazine paper and publication rights, are valued at the lower of cost or market. Supplies which are not intended for sale are expensed when purchased. Investments: Investments are recorded at cost. Premiums or discounts on investments are generally recognized at the time of disposal or maturity. Investment in Subsidiary: The Legion accounts for the investment in common stock of its wholly owned subsidiary, Haynes and Pittenger Direct, Inc. on the equity method. Property and Equipment: Furniture, fixtures and equipment are carried at cost and are depreciated beginning in the month of acquisition on the straight-line method based on the estimated useful lives of the assets involved. Leasehold improvements and repairs are expended when incurred. Depreciation on the Washington, D.C. building is computed on the straight-line method using a thirty-year life. Depreciation expense amounted to $495, 823 in 1990 and $219,825 in 1989. Income: Dues are recognized as income in the applicable membership period which is on a calendar-year basis. in addition to other methods of obtaining new members, the Legion uses direct mail and other direct marketing approaches. The income generated from the direct membership solicitation is recognized in the applicable membership period (calendar year) and the expenses incurred to obtain these memberships are deferred and written off in the period in which the income is recognized. The Legion is involved in various revenue enhancement programs. The revenue and expenses related to the programs are recognized in the periods to which they apply. Income from The American Legion Endowment Fund Corporation and the American Legion Life Insurance Trust are recorded when received. These receipts are for projects and programs conducted in the year of receipt. Pension Plan: The Legion has a defined-benefit pension plan covering substantially all of its employees, as well as those of certain affiliated and subordinated groups. The plan was established in 1944 by vote of the Legions National Convention. Contributions to the plan are made by the Legion and other participating groups on the basis of annual actuarial valuations. Federal Income Tax: The Legion is exempt from federal income tax (except on unrelated business income) under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code.

Note 2—Investment In Subsidiary: On September 28, 1990, the Legion purchased all of the outstanding shares of Haynes and Pittenger Direct, Inc., a corporation engaged in the creation and management of direct response advertising and marketing strategies. The Legion has chosen to account for this investment on the equity method since consolidation would not necessarily result in meaningful information and since the activities of the entity are not the same as the Legion. Details of the accounts receivable and the investment are presented below: Balance Sheet: Accounts receivable—other $ 400,000 Investment in subsidiary: Original investment $101,000

(Loss (9/28/90-12/31/90) ( 8,271) 92,729 Total—balance sheet $ 492,729

The accounts receivable — other consists of a $400,000 note receivable, dated September, 1990, bearing interest at 9% . Interest only is being paid until August, 1991. Beginning August, 1991, the note is to be repaid in 120 equal installments of principal and interest.

Net assets (deficit) of subsidiary $(101,005 )

Net loss of subsidiary (9/28/90-12/31/90) $( 8,271 )

The net assets of the subsidiary at December 31, 1990 consist primarily of cash and receivables. The Legion has a sublease agreement with Haynes and Pittenger Direct, Inc. for office space. The lease is a ten year operating lease which expires in November, 2000.

104 NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS cial Statements

The following is a schedule of future minimum rental payments required under this lease. Years ending December 31: 1991 $ 90,473 1992 130,000 1993 130,000 1994 130,000 1995 130.000 Thereafter 650.000

The Leqion is an unconditional quarantor of two promissory notes that Haynes & Pittenqer Direct, Inc. carries with a bank. The two notes total $188,000. Note 3—Investments (Current Fund): The cost and market value of Current Fund investments are as follows: December 31 1990 1989 Market Market Cost Value Cost Value Segregated for Designated Funds: (J.S. Government obligations $5,443,578 $5,552,986 $ 7,816,925 $ 7,918,896 Accrued interest—restricted 110,386 100,386 157,179 157,179 Money market accounts 4,152,000 4,152,000 1,091,500 1,091,500 Uninvested cash 591 591 500 500 9,706,555 9,815,963 9,066,104 9,168,075

Segregated for Washington, D.C. building: U.S. Government obligations 166,000 169,536 609,366 606,891 Segregated for health insurance: Money market accounts 342,310 342,310 224,108 224,108 Certificates of deposit 600,000 600,000 850,000 850,000 Restricted for pension: 942,310 942,310 1,074,108 1,074,108 Money market accounts 268,952 268,952 192,253 192,253 Other:

U.S. Government obligations 12,025,083 1 1 ,958,988 13,975,851 13,913,945 Certificates of deposit 200,000 200,000 100,000 100,000 Repurchase Agreements 1,800,000 1,800,000 2,300,000 2,300,000 Money market accounts 1,172,462 1,172,462 1,183,200 1,183,200 15,197,545 15,131,450 17,559,051 17,497,145 Investment in subsidiary 92,729 92,729 — — Total investments $26,374,091 $26,420,940 $28,500,882 $28,538,472

Note 4—Capital and Operating Leases:

The Legion has entered into a lease agreement (which is accounted for as a capital lease) for the rental of a copier. The Legion has an option to purchase the equipment at the end of the original lease term at its fair market value. The Legion is liable for property taxes, insurance, and repairs and maintenance in connection with the leased copier. Cost and accumulated amortization of the capitalized lease was $128,395 and $106,997 at December 31, 1990 and $128,395 and $85,597 at December 31, 1989. Future minimum payments on the copier lease, together with the present value of the payments, is as follows: Years ending December 31: 1991 $ 31,397 1992 2,618 Total future minimum payments 34,015

Less: Amount representing interest (approximately 13% ) 2,475 Present value of future minimum payments $31,540

The Legion also rents other computer equipment, copiers, and cash registers under operating leases. Total rental expense on these operating leases was approximately $86,000 in 1990 and $119,000 in 1989. In addition, the Legion has a lease with the State of Indiana for rental of the National Headquarters building in Indianapolis through November, 1993. According to the terms of the lease, in lieu of rental payments the Legion is required to maintain the interior of the building, as well as provide adequate insurance on the building. The cost of maintenance approximated $365,000 in 1990 and $340,000 in 1989. Insurance coverage is included in the Legion s general insurance policy. The Legion has the option of renewing the lease on the same terms through November, 1997.

105 Note 5—Restricted and Designated Funds:

Receipts which are restricted by the donor are credited to the appropriate restricted fund, against which all expenditures for the related project or program are charged. Periodically, the Legion may add to restricted funds through allocations from unappropriated funds for specific future purposes and projects. The Restricted Fund, a designated fund, is restricted as to use by action of the National Finance Commission and National Executive Committee. Earnings of the Fund, as well as principal, can be expended only on the recommendation of the National Finance Committee and

a two-thirds affirmative vote of the National Executive Committee at two successive meetings. It is the policy of The American Legion to transfer 10% of the prior year's defined net income to the Restricted Fund. There was no transfer to the Restricted Fund for 1990 of 1989 due to a net loss. The Restricted Fund transferred $3,229,072 to unappropriated funds during 1989 for the Washington, D.C. building renovation project. The Reserve Fund, a designated fund, also is restricted as to use by action of the National Finance Commission and National Executive Committee. Earnings of the Fund may be used for the general operations of the Legion, but the principal can be expended only: (a) By action of the Legion at its national convention, or (b) By two-thirds affirmative vote of the National Executive Committee in two successive meetings not less than sixty days apart.

Note 6—Appropriated Funds and Interfund Transfers: There were no interfund transfers during 1990 between unappropriated and appropriated funds. The balances of appropriated funds at December 31, 1990 and 1989 were as follows: Computer Reserve $ 500,000 Real Estate Reserve 841,977

Convention Reserve 1 00,000 Employee Insurance Premium Stabilization Reserve 100,000 Totals $1,541,977

Note 7—Nonexpendable Funds: The earnings of the Overseas Graves Decoration Fund are being used to honor, preserve and decorate the graves of those who served in the Gnited States armed forces who are buried overseas. The Fund is to continue at the will of the National Convention of the Legion or the National Executive Committee. The Fund's trust agreement may be amended, changed or succeeded at the will of the National Executive Committee, provided that the purpose for which the Fund was created is retained. In October, 1974, the National Executive Committee approved the establishment of a life membership plan available to any member of a participating department. In accordance with the plan, the assets of the Paid-Gp-For-Life Membership Fund are segregated in a trust account from which funds equal to the annual dues of life members are withdrawn for current operations each year. The trust agreement provides that the Legion has the right to withdraw part or all of the assets of the trust account and to modify or terminate the trust agreement at its discretion. Changes in Nonexpendable Funds during the year ended December 31, 1990 are as follows: Overseas Graves Paid-Gp-For-Life Decoration Fund Membership Fund Revenue: Paid-Gp-For-Life membership dues collected $1,425,677 Investment income $ 67,187 754,314 67,187 2,179,991 Expenses: Membership dues withdrawn 735,052 Decoration of graves 17,864 Administrative expense 157,126 Trust fees 29,210 17,864 921,388

Excess of revenue over expenses 49,323 1,258,603

Fund balances, January 1, 1990 784,904 8,956,244

Fund balances, December 31, 1990 $834,227 $10,214,847

The cost and market value of investments in the Nonexpendable Funds are as follows: December 31 1990 1989 Market Market Cost Valuee Cost Value Overseas Graves Decoration Fund: G.S. Government obligations $ 785,675 $ 798,455 $ 735,198 $ 741,452

Paid-Gp-For-Life Membership Fund: G.S. Government obligations 6,400,646 6,517,890 6,789,271 6,863,917 Money market accounts 1,687,903 1,687,903 323,835 323,835 Common stocks 1,963,459 2,598,529 1,672,907 2,344,801

10,052,008 10,804,321 8,786,013 9,532,553

Total investments $10,837,683 $11,602,776 $9,521,211 $10,274,005

106 Note 8—American Legion Endowment Fund Corporation: The American Legion Endowment Fund Corporation (the Endowment Fund) was incorporated in 1925 as a not-for-profit corporation with perpetual existence to act as trustee for the American Legion Endowment Fund, which was created to provide permanent funding for rehabilitation of American veterans and assistance to orphans of veterans. In August, 1946, the Legion transferred securities having a market value of $2,001,000 to the Endowment Fund. The assets transferred have been held segregated by the Endowment Fund and the principal related to the 1946 transfer, which had a market value of $1,986,568 at December 31, 1990, may be withdrawn by the Legion, if needed, for rehabilitation of veterans or assistance to orphans of veterans. income earned on the investments of the Endowment Fund, net of administrative expenses, is payable to the Legion to support its programs for the above-mentioned purposes. Income from the Endowment Fund amounted to $549,378 in 1990 and $605, 959 in 1989.

Note 9—Life Insurance Trust:

In connection with The American Legion’s Life Insurance Plan, the Legion has created a Trust to which the First National Bank of Kansas City, Missouri, as Trustee, holds legal title. The accumulated earnings of the Trust funds and any experience rating refunds and dividends received from the insurers, which aggregate to $6,067,064 as of December 31, 1990, are available for any of the following purposes, if approved by the Legion:

(a) To increase the Trust fund.

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

(d) To make refunds to the participants.

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

In accordance with the provisions of item (e) above, the Legion’s National Executive Committee has approved partial funding of the oratorical contest, Boys’ Nation, American Legion Baseball, and other programs of the Legion. At December 31, 1990, $932,700 in Trust Funds had been approved for use in designated programs during 1991.

Note 10—Pension Plan: The funded status of the pension plan at the end of the year was: December 31 1990 1989 Actuarial present value of plan benefits: Vested $(11,811,232) $(12,962,220)

Nonvested ( 339,830) ( 521,323) Accumulated benefit obligation $(12,151,062) $(13,483,543)

Projected benefit obligation $(13,247,680) $(14,693,658) Plans assets at fair value, primarily listed stocks, bonds, and U.S. securities 23,155,022 20,468,532 Excess of plan assets over projected benefit obligation 9,907,342 5,774,874

Unrecognized net gain ( 5,476,225) ( 1,559,805) Prior service cost not yet recognized in net periodic pension cost 942,821 1,023,022

Unrecognized net asset at end of year ( 3,137,524) ( 3,429,387)

Prepaid pension expense $ 2,236,414 $ 1,808,704

Net pension expense (credit) included the following components: 1990 1989

Service cost—benefits earned during the year $ 530,354 $ 514,230

Interest cost on projected benefit obligation . . 1,031,374 1,014,328

Actual return on assets ( 3,420,543) (1,849,645) Net amortization and deferral 1,608,823 214,993

Net pension expense (credit) $( 249,992) $( 106,094)

The discount rate and rate of increase in future compensation levels used in determining the actuarial present value of the projected benefit obligation were 8 and respectively, for 1990 and 7.25 and respectively, for 1989. The assumed rate of return on plan assets for 3% , 3% , 1990 and 1989 was 8% for both years..

Note 1 1 —Litigation:

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

107 108 THE AMERICAN LEGION NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

Reconciliation of Audited Financial Statements to Internal Financial Statements Year Ended December 31, 1990 Total Current Fund

Excess of Revenue Over Expenses — Internal Financial Statements $737,314

Excess of Revenue Over Expenses (Unappropriated) —

Audited Financial Statements — exhibit B, sheet 1 $737,314 Add: Excess of revenue over expenses for certain designated and restricted funds not included in internal financials — principally The Restricted Fund — exhibit B, sheet 2 779,302 Excess of Revenue Over Expenses — Audited Financial

Statements — exhibit B, sheet 1 $1,516,616

American Legion Endowment Fund Corporation

Robert Charles Smith (LA) President

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

December 31, December 31, December 31, December 31, December 31, 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986

Total assets $7,494,544 $7,513,872 $7,457,123 $7,437,287 $7,410,175

Investments—at cost $7,374,020 $7,400,529 $7,377,303 $7,372,598 $7,325,349

Interest income $ 627,284 $ 673,095 $ 594,968 $ 585,017 $ 628,683 Expenses 53,173 27,180 23,147 29,278 25,706 Excess income over expense $ 574,111 $ 645,915 $ 571,821 $ 555,739 $ 602,977

Funds transferred to The American Legion $ 600,498 $ 598,541 $ 583,324 $ 577,471 $ 573,282

Average yield on book value of investments 8.43% 8.58% 8.65% 8.29% 8.47%

109 Affiliated Organizations

Seventy-one years ago the American made to organizations who assist beautification and betterment of their Legion Auxiliary was formed to benefit children. communities. veterans and their families. This past In addition, Auxiliary members The events in the Persian Gulf also year, members of the world's largest provided 66 scholarships to high affected America’s sense of patriotism patriotic organization of proved women school students to attend the and the Auxiliary was there to help as that their purpose is still clear and their Americanism Youth Conference at proud Americans showed their support dedication as strong as ever. Freedoms Foundation, Valley Forge, Pa. of our troops by flying the flag. A total The American Legion Auxiliary Another long-standing program geared of 2,953 Auxiliary Gnits distributed showed its continued dedication to to promote the ideals of democracy 178,118 flags, 12,300 copies of “Our servicemen and women through its and patriotism, Girls State/Girls Nation, Country’s Flag," and more than 20,000 Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation was attended by more than 19,000 flag etiquette brochures. Flag (VA&R) program, in which 94,041 young women, who have completed education programs were conducted members volunteered 3.2 million their junior year in high school. and sponsored by 2,468 Gnits, many hours and spent $8 million programs involved flag team to assist 1.7 Junior members, Auxiliary members million veterans. demonstrations and proper flag under the age of 18, represent nearly disposal demonstrations. The Auxiliary's familiar flower of 13 percent of the organization and take In addition, members honored remembrance — the red crepe paper part in most major Auxiliary programs. 13,978 newly-naturalized citizens. In Poppy — aided veterans through They are nurtured and trained by support of veterans benefits and the manufacture and distribution for Senior members to assume the flag protection amendment, members contributions to benefit all veterans leadership roles of the future wrote 50,843 letters and made 11,080 both in and outside of hospitals and VA organization. This year, Juniors phone calls to state or federal medical centers. Poppy funds are used contributed an overall total of 224,147 legislators. for VA&R projects and to provide an volunteer hours and played a The Eight and Forty (8 & 40),an income for hospitalized veterans. More prominent role in VA&R assistance affiliated organization of the Auxiliary, than 11 million poppies were made and programs for our nations veterans by works with the Legion and Auxiliary in $9.5 million in donations was received. contributing 23,240 hours in VA support of veterans, their families and medical centers, nursing homes and National President Ruby Paul the community. The special concern of homebound programs. They selected as her special project for the 8 & 40 is childen with respiratory volunteered in 1990-91 the Auxiliary 58,149 hours Emergency Fund illnesses. Partners of the 8 & 40 helped Community Service programs, and (AEF). Established in November, 1969, 20,741 children with cystic fibrosis and 39,789 hours in Children and Youth through a bequest from the estate of 11,747 children with tuberculosis and activities. Helen Colby Small, an Auxiliary other respiratory diseases by member from Burlington, Wisconsin, The American Legion Auxiliary is volunteering 29,607 hours and the fund grants emergency assistance well known for its concern for the spending $89,717. Eight & Forty for Auxiliary members. nation’s communities. This year, Partners contributed $45,453 to EMMrs. Paul set a goal to raise Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm Christmas seals and $26,748 to the $100,000. At this time, Auxiliary brought an added concern to American Lung Association. The members have surpassed this American families and the Auxiliary goal by National 8 & 40 project is the National raising more than $127,000 and was there to help with the Legion- Jewish Center for Immunology and funded grants totaling $98,257 to aid sponsored National Family Support Respiratory Medicine, Denver, Colo., 110 members in need. The Auxiliary Network, a “hot line” for families of and this year contributions reached an military has more than fulfilled the AEF motto personnel deployed in the all-time high of $60,155. In support of of “Women Helping Women.” Persian Gulf. Gnits and Departments Legion and Auxiliary child welfare The Auxiliary also assists our nation’s across the nation assisted families with programs, 8 & 40 donated nearly information financial children in several ways. Through and emergency $22,000. National 8 & 40 also funds aid Education, in which $1,358,270 was for travel, food and general nursing scholarships, and this year, awarded in scholarships to high school household expenses. awarded twenty $2,500 scholarships. students pursuing a higher education. The Auxiliary’s Community Service The American Legion Auxiliary, this

This includes $184,750 in nursing program continued its work for year, showed “America, We Remember” scholarships awarded by the Past community betterment through the sacrifices of our veterans. We Presidents Parley. The Children and assistance for the homeless, the needy showed our pride in our country and Youth program gave direct financial aid and senior citizens in which 98,212 our adherence to the principles upon of nearly $1.3 million to children and volunteers worked 2.8 million hours which our nearly one million member contributions totaling $1,403,265 were and spent $3 million for the safety, organization was founded.

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