The Sons of The American Legion Squadron 374 in Millard, Nebraska undertook a project to raise funds for the Heartland Honor Flight of Nebraska. This
is a project that takes WW2 veterans and fly's them out to Washington D.C. to visit the WW2 Memorial. In conjunction with the VFW Squadron Commander Curt Jordan and
the Squadron solicited donations to assist them with an evening dinner, silent auction, and raffle prizes. The event was held July 25, 2008 at the Millard Post Home.
Along with many WW2 veterans, dignitaries included Nebraska Governor Dave Heinemann and Nebraska Congressmen Lee Terry. Over 600 dinners were served
and $12,000 was raised! To top the evening off a matching donation was made by the Peter Kiewit Foundation. After a lot of hard work a great evening was had and a total of
$24,000 was raised for a very worthwhile project. As a show of thanks, Commander Jordan was invited to fly back to Washington D.C. along with a group of WW2 veterans. In November,
Nebraska Alt. NEC Frank Vail, and a Squadron 374 member will be going back with another group of WW2 veterans to the WW2 Memorial.
For God and Country,
Karl Frederickson
Detachment of Nebraska
We are requesting success stories on how your squadron accomplishes the programs of the American Legion.
Share with the nation how you successfully raise funds for CWF, Children's Miracle's Network, etc... Share how you
make your membership goals. Help the rest of the organization grow and have the successes you enjoy. Simply email us
with your success stories or tips and we will share them with the national organization.
The Detachment of Arizona has combined two great past times, Baseball and Eating, into one super Fund Raising Tool. They have enlisted the help of a
local restaurant chain to help raise fund for American Legion Bsaseball. The retaurants donate back 15% when diners come in and use the ad.
See their Fundraiser Flyer/Ad. Think of how you can adapt this idea for CWF, NEF or any other American Legion
program and to fit your area and have a successful fund raiser.
In this section you will find some tools to use in your membership activities. Use these letters as tools to Welcome your new members and Thank your renewing and longtime members.
Commander's Weclome Letter to New Members
Commander's Thank You to Renewing Members
Commander's Thank You to Longtime Renewing Members
Keep an eye out for a new section coming soon. This section will be Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) from each Commission.
If you have questions pertaining to the activities, events reportingm etc.. for any Commission/Committee that you think might help other
members let us know.
Email PR Vice Chairman Robert Blazer
Need ideas for a speach, A good tool that can come in very handy are prepared speaches on the American Legion's web site that can easily be tailored
to your needs. The speaches are prepared by the American Legion's Public Relations Department to help give members
suggested speeches are for a specific event. New speeches are written each year, and are posted here
at least three weeks prior to the specific day or event..
A great tool is available on the American Legion web site. You can change your mailing address very easily on The Legion's Web site.
Simply click
here.
When page comes up enter your membership number and last name and the enter button. When next screen comes up simply fill in the requested information and your information will be changed.
Be sure you always inform your squadron adjutant of your current address and phone number.
