It is Spring, and for many the warm weather is a sign to go on vacation and get away. Why think of sad things when the sun is out and there is so much fun to be had?
For me, when the white blanket disappears and is replaced with the lush green one, I hear something totally different than the sounds of birds chirping. From those earliest days of Spring, I start hearing voices. I do not think of cooking out and having fun. I think of those in greater need than myself. I am duty bound to do what I must at this time of year.
Memorial Day just one day the year, but it is the couple of days before and after it that make special. I walk along this hallowed ground, my left hand full of flags, and as I step up to a headstone that is verified, I measure the distance of my right foot from the headstone. I carefully push the staff of the flag into the ground. It does not stop there though. I kneel down and clean dirt away from the headstone and any dirt that may be on a bronze plaque in the ground. I talk to the veteran. I thank him for all he/she has done. I tell him about the weather and things that may be of interest, and finally let him/her know that had it not been for his/her service, I would not have had the honor to serve our nation.
Next, I look to both sides of the headstone to see who their neighbors are. Should I spot a spouse, I speak to him/her as well. I also clean off the spouse's headstone and thank the spouse for supporting such a great American in life.
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I end this ritual with my interpretation of something I learned as a child: “Though I may die and my body turn to dust, when you say my name, I will live forever.”
Does all of this take time? Yes – but what is time to those of us who are among the living? One day, all too soon, we will be no more in this living world. It is not for me to say what exists beyond this life we have. It is my honorable pleasure to show those who have passed, most of whom I never met in life, that they gave so much. It is the least we can do to honor them one day out of the year.
Once all of the flags are placed, there is just one more task to perform. I replace the flags on the two flagpoles in the cemetery. I do this final task in my Navy Dress Whites. I look out over the flags and quietly say to the residents, that I may not have known them, and they may have not liked me, but all of that is lost in the sheer magnitude of the moment knowing that each flag represents someone who gave more than most and had the moment called for it, and it did for some, they would have given up their lives to defend not just a nation, but an ideal of freedom, justice and liberty for all.
It is a joyful task to know that those who we honor will be noticed by all who go to the cemetery. It is also a sad task. Each year, it is sad to know that more veterans have joined the ranks of those who are already here. They have passed and we will miss them. Some of these new residents will not yet have headstones. This doesn't matter. They will receive a flag to show the world that here lies a veteran who may have faced the horrors of war or spent a tour of duty sitting behind a desk. In this legion of honor, it doesn't matter what the veteran did. He/she is now among the most highly honored.
These are not just meaningless, abstract things. Each headstone represents a living person.
Carl Scott, USMC, WWII: Carl can be considered the new kid in this legion of greatness. He passed away in December 2024 at the age of 100. He served this nation in the Pacific Theater. Like so many, he continued to serve his community and the nation throughout his life.
Richard Wann, USAAF, WWII: Dick Wann was my neighbor and another WWII veteran like Carl Scott, but he was in the European Theater of Operations. Dick was also a POW. I never knew the entire story of Dick's service, but I do know that he broke his ankle on landing after bailing out of his plane. It was clear to me that he was ruthlessly tortured by the Germans. His wife, Ruth, knew this better than anyone else. It was part of a secret he held. After the war, Dick came home, but his experience was so horrible that he never slept in a bed again. He slept in a reclining chair.
Sergeant Parke P. Moore, 1st Armored Division, U.S. Army, WWII: There is no headstone for this soldier. His name is mentioned on his parents' headstone. It gives his name and a statement that he died 19 December 1942 during the North Africa invasion. The 1st Armored Division was assigned to invasion force center and was tasked with taking Oran. Sgt. Moore is not buried where his parents' marker is. He is buried in North Africa but a flag is placed at his parents' headstone every year. Sgt. Moore was just 24 years old when he died in defense of something much greater than himself.
These are people. They are husbands, wives, sons, and daughters. They came from small town America and answered the call of the nation. They did not hesitate. Did Dick Wann think about the possibility of being shot down, taken prisoner and tortured? Of course he didn't.
This task is not unique. This event happens all around the U.S. on Memorial Day. To those, my fellow veterans who take time out to give back to those who gave so much, I say thank you. You are all of what makes our Legion great and deserve so much more than you get.
CTRCS James Dawson USN (retired) American Legion Department of Indiana
CALL OF THE CONVENTION
Department Adjutant Chad Woodburn has issued the following call for the 106th Annual Department Convention:
In compliance with the Constitution of The American Legion, Department of Indiana, and the action of the Department Executive Committee, the 106th Annual Convention of The American Legion, Department of Indiana, will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana July 11-12, 2025.
PURPOSE
The Convention is called for the purpose of:
1. Electing Department Officers for the ensuing year.
2. Amending the Department Constitution and By-Laws, if necessary.
3. Transacting of such other business as may be brought before the Convention.
NOTE: District Commanders and Delegates to the 2025 National Convention must be elected by the duly accredited State Convention Delegates at least 15 days prior to the State Convention. THIS DATE IS THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2025.
REPRESENTATION
Representation at the Department Convention shall be by Post. Each Post shall be entitled to elect:
• one (1) delegate and one (1) alternate for the first 10 members;
• two (2) delegates and two (2) alternates for 51 members;
• three (3) delegates and three (3) alternates for 151 members;
• four (4) delegates and four (4) alternates for 251 members; and
• one (1) delegate and one (1) alternate for each additional 100 members whose Department and National dues have been paid as shown on the books of the Department Adjutant by 2 p.m. June 8, 2025. A delegate is a member of a Post who has been elected by the Post and certified by the
Department Adjutant 15 days prior to the convening of the convention.
Each Post’s maximum number of votes shall be equal to the number of delegates to which it is entitled. However, the Post may cast only the number of votes equal to the number of delegates who are properly certified to the Department Adjutant. Such a certification must be received in Department Headquarters by 4:30 p.m. June 9, 2025. A Post to be recognized as a Post shall have 10 members whose dues have been paid to Department Headquarters.
RULES AND PERMANENT ORGANIZATION
The 106th annual Department Convention will be conducted in accordance with the rules and permanent organization approved by the Department Executive Committee in regular session assembled April 6, 2025, and as may be amended by vote of the delegates at the convention. Complete rules and permanent organization can be found at indianalegion. org.
Chad T. Woodburn Department Adjutant Rob Burkart Department Commander
We have to go to that funeral home because...
BY DAVID RING, PRESIDENT, OWNER, INDIANA FUNERAL CARE
We recently heard a woman say as she pointed, “We have to go to that funeral home at the cemetery, because that is where we own cemetery plots.” Unfortunately, many people believe that is true, but far from it. Regardless of where someone may have purchased grave space, they are free to choose any funeral home they wish. In fact, they often can save thousands of dollars by selecting a funeral home other than one of those located on the grounds of a cemetery.
thousands of dollars from one funeral home to another, the family can save money if they select the right funeral home. While not required by law to do so, we and some funeral homes refund excess funds to the family if the deceased was not on Medicaid.
“Mom and dad have pre-arrangements at that funeral home, so we have to go there.” Not true again! Things change, people move, funeral homes change owners and prices. Indiana law is consumer friendly so pre-paid funeral trusts can be transferred to other funeral homes. This can be done before a death has occurred or after. The funeral home serving the family at the time of death files a claim with the insurance company or trust and is paid for those services. But if that transfer occurs from one Indiana funeral home to another, the receiving funeral home MUST honor the terms of the contract. Since prices can vary by
“We have changed our minds and want to be cremated and don’t need our cemetery plots. Will the cemetery buy them back?” No, unfortunately not. Cemetery property owners moving to Florida or changing their minds have to try to sell them on their own. Call the cemetery, learn the current prices, advertise them on eBay, Craigslist or specific sites like www.gravesolutions.com. But, they must be priced at half the going price and be willing to accept offers below that. Also, be prepared to pay for a deed transfer fee from the cemetery.
For more information on cremation, call (317) 636-6464 or email info@ indianafuneralcare.com. State Representative Manning joins Indiana Legion representatives at the State Capitol on April 1, 2025, ahead of the Indiana House’s passage of Senate Bill 209.
Department Letters
Rob Burkhart Department Commander
The American Legion is on a mission to reach 100% membership, and we’re close. To achieve this important goal, we need 7,500 more renewals or new members. Our recent membership blitz was a strong start, resulting in over 250 renewals. But now, we need to finish strong.
Every day that passes is a missed opportunity to strengthen our ranks and secure the future of our programs and advocacy. We urge all Legionnaires to make membership a daily priority through both retention and recruitment. Reach out to expired members. Invite a new veteran to join. Share our story.
This recent blitz also reminded
us that membership is more than numbers. Through our Buddy Checks, we reconnected with many Legionnaires, provided critical support and resources, and even helped one of our members receive a much-needed wheelchair through the VA. It’s a clear example of what it means to serve veterans beyond paperwork and dues.
Looking ahead, we invite everyone to join us on July 19, for our In-State Legacy Ride. This annual event raises funds for the Indiana American Legion Foundation to support vital youth programs like Hoosier Boys State and the Indiana Youth Law Enforcement Academy. A full schedule for the six rides is available, and we hope to see many community members at the stops throughout the day. Your support helps make a lasting
We had a great Spring Conference. It was great to see so many of you in person attending different committee meetings and enjoying the fellowship and camaraderie of the weekend. We had a great showing of talent at the commander’s “Legion’s Got Talent”. I also want Congratulate the graduates of the Department of Indiana Legion College. Registration is still open for Hoosier Boys State and Indiana Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Academy. These are great programs for Hoosier youth
interested in government and law enforcement, respectively.
The Indiana American Legion Riders will host their annual InState Legacy Run July 19. The ride, starting from six different locations across Indiana and converging at Post 64, will benefit the Indiana American Legion Foundation, supporting Legion youth programs and the veteran service office. Close of books will be a threeday event taking place at Indiana Veterans Home in Lafayette, on June 8. More detailed information is available at indianalegion.org I would like to impart this thought: As leaders in this great organization of ours, WE need to be mentors, recruiters and retainers of membership,
impact.
We also want to caution local American Legion posts to be careful when approached by charitable gaming companies. While recent legislative changes may open doors for new opportunities, the law has not yet gone into effect. No contracts should be signed until the legislation is finalized and fully understood. Be aware of what you are getting into before making any agreements that could have long-term implications for your post.
Lastly, a reminder: close of books will take place June 8 at the Indiana Veterans Home. Posts must submit end of year forms to receive 2026 membership cards at that time.
Thank you for standing with us as we serve our veterans, youth, and communities across Indiana.
preparing all those that will be stepping up to fill positions within the organization. As we enter the final leg of this membership year, let us remember as veterans and/ or family members of a veteran, we stand on our four pillars: Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation, National Security, Americanism and Children & Youth.
Keep moving forward, working on renewals, holding events, working programs in your local communities to attract new members and checking on one another. Stay positive!
Thank you, American Legion, Department of Indiana for the opportunity to serve you and my fellow comrades. For God and Country.
Richie King Jr. Northern Vice Commander
Department Letters
Chad Woodburn Department Adjutant
Be aware of email scams impersonating officers and leaders of The American Legion. Recently, we’ve seen an increase in fraudulent emails claiming to be from post commanders and department officers. These emails often ask the recipient to purchase gift cards, transfer money, or click suspicious links. In some cases,
Bryce Hullett Rehabilitation Director
Hello American Legion Family! Spring Conference had the service officers busy assisting approximately 30-35 veterans in the Wilkie Room. A presentation was given on PACT Act and the 21 bills that are part of it. The slides are available at our department website under: Services, Veteran Services, so anyone can get them to help our veterans and their families.
Executive Assistants Lori Patterson and Tegan Lara have not slowed down handling correspondence from our veterans and their families. They also track money spent at our VA hospitals and clinics in the communities along with nursing homes.
At the Department Summer Convention the budget for general hospital, nursing homes and VA medical centers will be set. Please make sure a
they use urgent or emotional language to pressure the recipient into quick action.
Please remember:
• The American Legion will never ask you to buy gift cards or send money over email.
• Always check the sender’s actual email address, not just the name it displays (some scammers can spoof our actual email addresses).
• When in doubt, call the person directly using a trusted phone number.
• Do not click on links or open attachments in unsolicited or suspicious emails.
I encourage all posts and members to remain vigilant. If you receive a suspicious message, report it to your post leadership and delete it immediately.
Cybercriminals target veterans and community leaders because of the trust they hold, let’s not give them the opportunity to succeed.
Protecting our members is part of our mission to serve. Stay cautious, stay connected, and stay safe.
representative from your district is present as posted in the agenda.
The service officers are performing wonders by seeing over 450 veterans and their families, and reviewing over 2,100 ratings to include 3,000 phone calls, 300 hearings and informal conferences.
HOT INFORMATION on the ongoing fight for toxic exposure coverage: if you were exposed to Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance (PFAS), there is a PFAS Lawsuit present and filed with the court in lieu of a branch of service like Camp Lejeune Lawsuit.
PFAS are human-made chemicals found in many products, including firefighting foams like Aqueous Film Foam (AFFF).
I have talked with Bergmann and Moore lawsuit coordinator and a similar lawsuit is likely to be formed for those exposed to asbestos; primarily those who served in the Navy. I will post information on the department website as soon as I get it. Please visit Toxic Exposure - Bergmann & Moore or call 1-877-838-2889
about the lawsuit regarding PFAS and AFFF.
We look forward to seeing you at the department convention, please ensure you get registered as soon as possible if you are a delegate or alternate to make check-in easy as possible. If you can remember, bring a copy of your receipt in case we don’t have you on the prepaid list.
Clifton Morlan Department Historian
Preserving Our Legacy: The Vital Role of American Legion Historians
As post, district, and department Historians of The American Legion, we hold a unique and essential responsibility: to preserve the present for the benefit of the future. The records we keep today, from photographs and reports to personal accounts and event summaries, will become the historical foundation future Legionnaires look back on with pride, respect, and inspiration. In two, five, or ten years, many of us will have moved on from our current roles. Some of us may no longer be with the organization or here at all. But the work we do now will endure. It will tell the story of how we served our fellow veterans, supported our communities, mentored our
Judy Pearson Membership Chair
Hello, Fellow Veterans, First and foremost, I want to say how quickly this year has flown by! Throughout this journey, I’ve had the privilege of meeting so many incredible people from across the state, each with unique perspectives and from different walks of life. What I’ve truly loved is how despite our differences, we all come together with one
youth, and upheld the values and mission of The American Legion. History is not just about the distant past; it is being written every day. It is a living, evolving story, one that we must carefully capture as it unfolds. Without our dedication to preserving this narrative, valuable moments, hard-earned achievements, and inspiring examples of service of our members would be lost to time. What we overlook today may one day be the missing link in understanding the progress we’ve made.
Every meeting we record, every project we document and every voice we amplify contributes to a larger legacy. These are not just routine tasks or administrative duties; they are acts of stewardship. They ensure that the contributions of our posts, districts, and the department are remembered, that our collective efforts are understood, and that our enduring impact is never forgotten.
common purpose: to do good and serve others.
I want to sincerely thank each of you for making this a great year. It has been an honor to serve as your Indiana American Legion Membership Chair.
As a reminder, many of the award submissions are due to me by the end of May or when we officially close the books depending on the specific award. Please be sure to get those in on time.
As we close out the year, I want to emphasize the importance of
As Legion historians, we are not just observers, we are caretakers of memory and builders of legacy. Our role requires diligence, mindfulness, and a deep sense of purpose. What we preserve today becomes the foundation upon which future members will build, learn, and grow. It ensures continuity, honors our service, and strengthens the bond between generations of Legionnaires.
Let us take this responsibility seriously and approach our duties with the respect they deserve. The story of The American Legion is still being written, and we are the ones holding the pen. By capturing the spirit and actions of today, we ensure our legacy lives on for generations to come. We need to compile our histories and submit our yearbooks for recognition. The criteria for the submissions are in the Historians Officer’s Guide. Check it out. Our work matters, not just for now, but for the future of The American Legion.
Buddy Checks. You never know how one phone call or visit can change a life. It could be the moment a veteran gets connected to the VA for a wheelchair, starts their disability claim, joins the Legion for the first time, even at 100 years old, or simply finds someone who cares.
Let’s continue to serve our veterans with passion and commitment. Keep talking, educating, and spreading the word about the American Legion, because we are the future.
Thank you all.
District Commander Letters
Thomas Penson Jr. 1st District Commander
Greetings Legion Family,
We recently finished our Spring Conference. We had a joint session with the Sons of the American Legion and The American Legion Auxiliary. It was nice to see a filled seating arrangement. Thanks to all who participated and made sure the 1st District had representation at all the committee meetings. When everyone brings what they want to have in the hospitality suite they can have what they want. If they bring a little bit more than they need, we can all have a fun time. The hospitality suite worked very well. Thank you to Jim Richardson’s family and Diane Gallo.
May is always a busy month.
The American Legion Auxiliary has their annual First District Auxiliary Official Department Officers Visitation at Crown Point Post 20. Their meeting was May t at 9:30 a.m. and the luncheon starts at 11 a.m. After, there will be an auction and Share the Wealth. I helped support them with a donation and will also support them with my attendance. Please join us.
The American Legion First District will meet at 7 p.m. at Post 261 in Cedar Lake. May first is also the first day of registration for Department Convention the second weekend in July.
Mother’s Day was Sunday May 11. If it had not been for our mothers, we would not be here. Have a happy Mother's Day.
Posts must also determine leadership, delegates, and committee chairs. Their results also must be reported to the department. If the results are not reported to Department,
the result is to withhold 2026 membership cards until the reports are completed. The membership year runs July to June with a grace period to not expire if renewed by the end of December. The best plan is to pay up when the first notification is received.
Memorial Day is a very busy time. We go to our assigned cemeteries and plant flags to mark veterans’ graves. 1st District has its Memorial Day Ceremony on the Sunday, May 25, the day before Memorial Day. The ceremony starts at 1 p.m. Chicago time in the Veterans Section of Calumet Park Cemetery. Thanks to Calumet Park Cemetery for arranging for the tent and musical entertainment. The opening ceremony includes color guards from American Legion posts, American Legion Auxiliary Units, SAL Squadrons, American Legion Riders, or mixed groups. Wreaths will be placed. Most of our communities
rely on The American Legion to plan and lead their Memorial Day ceremonies. So, on Monday, most of our posts will be conducting a Memorial Day ceremony.
The 1st District meeting on June 4, is at East Gary Memorial Post 100 at 7 p.m. This meeting will dispense with committee reports to have our Post Everlasting ceremony for the district.
Department is also having close of books at Indiana Veterans Home on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Then it’s time to look forward Fourth of July and Department Convention a week later.
I am proud to have graduated from American Legion College just before Spring Conference. Be the One! Renew membership on time.
I have enjoyed being your district commander for this past year. Thanks to all of you who were able to help me.
Weber Lagrange, 98, proudly displays his 80-year certificate during the birthday dinner hosted by Franklin Post 205.
District Commander Letters
Jill Wable 2nd District Commander
It has been a challenging second half of the 202425 membership year and I am grateful to finish out with the 2nd District Green Machine. We knew this would be a challenging year for membership with the dues increase, but even so Kelly Murray and our stellar group of vice commanders have been visiting posts to garner new memberships and help with retention within the district.
Prior to our Spring conference, we welcomed the new class of American Legion College
Brummet 3rd District Commander
Greetings mighty 3rd District. It's hard to believe how fast this last year as your district commander has gone. As I pen this article, our district is in 5th place in the state of Indiana for membership. Thank you to all our posts for your hard work. A special thanks to Posts 21, 50, 284, 297, and 400. All five of these posts have achieved 100% membership. We have several months to go and can't stop now. Many posts need only one or two renewals to reach 100%.
As you reach out to your members remember that's the perfect time for you to connect and do a buddy check with somebody that you haven't seen or spoken with for some time. As we continue moving forward with our Be the One program, be the one to make a call to someone you haven't seen
Graduates. I expect to see wonderful contributions and look forward to the wealth of knowledge they will bring to their posts. As an alumnus from the first college, I am proud to congratulate the graduates from the class of 2025. Make us proud!
We celebrated the American Legion’s 106th Birthday with events at several of our posts. We were so grateful to have Commander Burkhart and First Lady Susie visit us for one of our birthday celebrations and a 2nd District meeting.
We were excited to have the opportunity to meet National Commander James A. LaCoursiere Jr. and have him impart his wisdom to the 2nd
in your post for some time. If you know of someone that's been sick, be the one to call and check up on them. You might be the voice they need to hear, and it might make a difference more than any of you any of us can imagine.
I would like to take the time to thank my mentors from the 3rd. Their help made this job so much easier these past two years. Special thanks to Jim Daube, Paul Stewart and Rob Kelly.
Our leading candidate for the district commander is our own Tracy Levay of Michigan City Post 451. She is an Air Force veteran and has earned this opportunity. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for more info on Tracy and more exciting news coming out of the 3rd District. I would also like to invite all our post commanders from the district to try to attend at least one district meeting before the end of the year. New faces are always welcome in our district meetings and we are always open for new attendees.
District. We had the pleasure of hosting him at Lafayette Post 11 while he toured Indiana. I was so proud to see so many posts represented to share our Hoosier hospitality. During his visit to the 2nd District, he toured the Indiana Veterans Home. The residents were thrilled to meet him.
We look forward to seeing everyone at West Lafayette Post 492 for the Close of Books Blacktop party on June 7, on June 8 for the celebration and card pickup at the Indiana Veterans Home, and again on June 20-22 for the SAL campout. Please sign up online.
We are the 2nd District, and we are 2nd to none!
Commanders Burkhart and Byers, along with President Stoner, lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during the DC Conference, February 24, 2025.
Cecil
District Commander Letters
Greetings to the American Legion Family and Friends
As my term winds down, I am the first to admit that the 4th District really didn’t put a great deal of effort in recruiting, renewing and retention of membership and for that I apologize. Being the Commander of the 4th District and at this stage, in eighth place in the Department of Indiana District Membership standings, is unacceptable and frankly I’m embarrassed. However, I want to thank the three almost four posts at achieving or exceeding the 100% goal in the 4th District.
The last Saturday in March my Chaplain and I attended the membership blitz at Headquarters in Indianapolis. That campaign was awesome. Coincidentally, it was March 29: the date that National Vietnam War Veterans Day is observed annually, commemorating the date the last U.S. combat troops departed
Vietnam in 1973. My chaplain made it his personal business to contact every Vietnam veteran on his contact list in the 4th District. In addition to renewing their membership and also performing a buddy check, he spent time reconnecting, ensuring their wellbeing, offering assistance, and wishing them a happy anniversary. We truly thank Judy Pearson and her membership team on the outstanding work they are doing.
On April 17 the 4th District hosted the National Commander James A. LaCoursiere Jr. at Jack Brinker Post 409 in Leo. Thank you to those who showed up and supported this historic event.
On August 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. American Legion Post 148 in Fort Wayne will be hosting STANDUP VETERANS. This town hall meeting is the same you would do in the stand-down sessions and generally the same format. There will be presentations on veterans benefits, veteran homelessness, health IDME, benefits enrollment, ID cards and much more. There will be plenty of Veteran Affairs representatives at the meeting
with a luncheon between sessions. Fore information on this meeting, contact Joe Ayers at 206-3486080.
I sincerely hope that everyone enjoyed themselves at Spring Conference last weekend. A big thank you to all 4th District members for working and helping set up the hospitality rooms. You provided the spirits, food and numerous donations for escalating this marvelous event. I want to thank all who stepped up and went to meetings substituting for members and officers that weren't in attendance at the conference. A Big Shout Out to Jesses Girls, American Legion Post 148 Auxiliary and the 4th District Auxiliary for the excellent job in food preparation for both Friday and Saturday meals. All in all, it was a great weekend and I hope everyone left having learned a little more than when they arrived and leaving with positive attitudes.
I want to thank everyone for my term as 4th District Commander, May God bless the American Legion!
Leading Candidate for National Commander
Dan Wiley at the Department Spring Conference, April 4, 2025.
Jesse Booker 4th District Commander
District Commander Letters
With Spring Conference now behind us, we look ahead to Close of Books and Department Convention. Although, there is much to do ahead of these events. May is always a busy month with end of year forms due. The remaining forms are due May 9. You will not receive your 2026 until all forms are submitted. If you need assistance filling out the forms, please reach out to one of us. We're happy to help! This is also not the time to let off the gas on membership. Membership needs to be at the forefront all twelve months of the year.
Continue making your buddy check calls and let your fellow
Legionnaires know you care and you are there if they need anything.
Membership: As of late April, we are in 4th place at 89.7%.
Congratulations to the posts that have hit their 100% goal!
Many tools and reports are available to you on MyLegion. org to assist with membership. If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out. Close of Books will be at IVH this year on June 8. More details to come.
I would like to congratulate all six of our new Legion College graduates from the 5th District! We look forward to seeing and hearing you share the knowledge you gained with your posts and fellow Legion family members. Many of our programs have deadlines coming up and/ or enrollment that is currently
Greetings from the 9th District and our American Legion Family.
What a great week at Spring Conference. It started out with The Indiana American Legion College. I’m proud to say we had two members from the 9th District attend this year. We had Clark Neighborgall, a SAL member from Smith-AshcraftKissell Post 235 in Milan. We also had Robert “Jake” Heis, a Legionnaire from Noah Obannion Post 59 in Rising Sun.
We had a lot of great committee meetings and a great
meeting with Tony Cross on Be the One. What a presentation he had. It was very informative.
As District Commander, my number one priority is to still promote Be the One. As most of us know, there are veterans die by suicide daily in our country, and with the new training that is available to us through Columbia University Training Protocol we should be better equipped to handle some of the issues our veterans deal with on a daily basis.
Plans have been made for Clark and I to go through the trainer training that Tony Cross teaches. The Department Commander asked every district in the state to have a trainer. We will have
open. For a complete list of our programs, please be sure to check indianlegion.org/programs. As this Legion year ends, I'd like to thank Commander Rob Burkhart for his leadership, Northern Vice Commanders Richie King Sr. and Jim Timpe, Membership Chair Judy Pearson and the sast 5th District Commanders that answered my calls for assistance and provided mentorship. I'd also like to thank all my officers for their dedication to their fellow veterans and the American Legion programs.
I look forward to continuing to visit some of your posts again yet this Spring. Thank you for all the hospitality you've shown me. Finally, it's been an honor to serve as your 5th District Commander this year. I hope to see you all at a district meeting soon.
two when we are done. Membership is still a priority in the 9th District. We have come a long way and have maintained first to third place all year long and we have been in first place in retention from the beginning. I’m proud of the whole district for getting us there. Our Department Membership Chair, Judy Pearson, has really pushed us to make the numbers.
In closing, I would like to thank all the post and the 9th District officers for all their hard work in making my job easier. I know with all the help I have behind me, our district will grow and become one of the best districts in Indiana. Thank you for all you do for the American Legion Family.
Michelle Amick 5th District Commander
Kevin Thomasson 9th District Commander
District Commander Letters
Chris Helms 10th District Commander
Spring is here and it’s time to make our final push for membership. We had a great Spring Conference. It was great to see so many of you in person and enjoy the fellowship and comradery of the weekend.
I would like to at this time like to congratulate all our new American Legion College graduates. We look forward to the knowledge you will continue to share to grow your post and help fellow Legion Families. As an alumnus from 2024, I’m proud to welcome the
Dan Cunningham 11th District Commander
Louise Loyd, Past National Auxiliary President, and a founder of Helping Veterans and Families (HVAF) was honored on her 100th birthday with “The Sock Lady’s Sock Hop,” sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary Unit 34 at Post 64 on April 12. In keeping with Louise’s annual tradition of seeking donations of socks for veterans, the birthday party collected over 6,000 pairs of socks. What a wonderful way to celebrate a person who has given so much of herself to helping veterans and The American Legion Family. Happy Birthday Louise!
Broad Ripple Post 3 hosted National Commander James LaCoursiere, Jr. for lunch on April 15 during his stop in 11th District. Members of the audience were especially gratified with the amount of time Commander LaCoursiere spent in informal conversations
new class of 2025.
I was excited to have the opportunity to meet National Commander, James A. LaCoursiere and have him impart his wisdom to the 10th District. We had the opportunity to host him one evening at Richmond Post 65 and such a wonderful turnout. He lives the mission of The American Legion. As stories of his travels inspire us, we remember that all members of The American Legion must “change lives and save lives”. It is up to all of us to take this message and share it with our communities to make a difference.
I would like to personally thank Commander Burkhart and Southern Vice Commander Roger
answering questions. I trust the other districts and posts he visited afforded a similar level of hospitality.
As every district commander knows, it takes many talented and dedicated volunteers to enable district committees to provide needed support to posts. As I near the end of my year as
Clark for attending a few of our meetings, and for their partnership and friendship throughout the year. I thank all my officers for their dedication to our veterans. As we close out the year, remember that it takes a team to educate our communities about The American Legion and a team to pass the torch to the next generation to serve our veterans and society. Let’s keep the torch burning between our posts, districts, departments and national to create an even better American Legion for our veterans.
I look forward to seeing you all at Department Convention. Thank you for all you do for your American Legion family.
district commander, I extend heartfelt thanks to my officers and program committee chairs for all the good things accomplished this year. Christina Owens, the leading candidate for 11th District Commander, will have my full support as she takes command in June.
Ella Christensen receives her award for winning the Department Oratorical Competition at National Headquarters on March 2, 2025.
Department Commission Reports
Kevin Urbanczyk Americanism Commission Chair
The Americanism Commission met on Saturday, April 5, at 4 p.m. in Veterans 4 of the Marriott East Hotel during Spring Conference. Chairman Kevin Urbanczyk opened the meeting in proper form. Roll call was conducted, and all were present. The following reports were delivered by the Committee Chairperson.
Sons of the American Legion Advisory
The meeting was opened by Larry Horvath at 3 p.m. in Salon E. Roll call was conducted with 10 members present, eight absent, and one guest. 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 8th, 10th, and 11th Districts were not represented.
There were no motions or requests for funds made.
A resolution was made regarding nine nominations: they were for 1st, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 8th, 10 District Commanders, Sergeant at Arms, and Northern Vice Commanders.
Golf
The meeting was opened by Gary Stiles at 11 a.m. in Salon 6. Roll call was conducted with 12 members present, one absent, and three guests. 4th District was not represented.
A motion was made and carried
to reduce costs on awards.
There were no requests for funds made.
American Legion Baseball
The meeting was opened in by Mike Colbert at 1 p.m. in Salon D. Roll call was conducted with 17 members present, three absent, and three guests. 10th district was not represented.
There were no motions or requests for funds made.
American Legion Baseball Executive
The meeting was opened in by Mike Colbert at 10 a.m. in Veterans 2. Roll call was conducted with seven members present, 13 absent, and one guest. All districts were represented.
A motion was made and carried to remove a coach because he was recruiting players. Another motion was made to add Don Andrews (SAL) as the newest member of the Executive Section.
Funds were requested for use during 2025.
National Security/Foreign Affairs
This committee did not meet during Spring Conference.
Hoosier Boys State Enrollment
The meeting was opened by Chuck Mason at noon in Salon D. Roll call was conducted with 12 members present, one absent, and five guests. 7th District was not represented.
There were no motions or
requests for funds made.
JROTC
The meeting was opened by Rocky Baize at 1 p.m. in Salon E. Roll call was conducted with six members present, five absent. 1st District was not represented.
A motion was made and carried to extend the application deadline to January 31, 2026. Funds were requested for use during 2025.
Bowling
The meeting was opened by David Hurtt at 11 a.m. in Veterans 2. Roll call was conducted with 15 members present, three absent, and four guests. 3rd, 7th, and 10th Districts were not represented.
The following motions were made and carried: raise the entry fee to $35 per event; create optional scratch entry fee of $5 per event; accept the proposal for 2026 tournament from Post 72.
There were no requests for funds.
POW/MIA
The meeting was opened by Gary Danekas at 3 p.m. in Salon 6. Roll call was conducted with eight members present, seven absent. 2nd, 5th, 10th, and 11th Districts were not represented.
There were no motions or requests for funds made.
11 POW/MIA remains identified so far this year. 55 boxes to be ID’d. A new method is being used by DPAA to identify remains, NGS (modern DNA project).
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Gina Owens Rehabilitation Commission Chair
The Rehabilitation Commission met in Veterans 2 during The American Legion Department of Indiana Spring Conference held at the Marriott East Hotel, Indianapolis on April 5 at 4 p.m with each Committee Chair present and one Auxiliary guest. All Rehabilitation Committees met on April 5. The Committee reports are below. Employment Committee met in Salon 8 at 11 a.m. and opened in the proper form by Chair William Parks. Districts 4, 5, 7, and 10 were not present with many guests present. They had one application for the Employer of the Year Award. The chair asked the guests if they had questions, and he answered their questions. Additional funds were not requested and committee adjourned in proper form.
General Hospital met in Salon 8 at 1 p.m. and opened in proper form by Chair Rex Ikemire. There were 28 present, 16 absent. District 10 was not represented.
Old business: the 1st, 9th (for Cincinnati), and 10th Districts asked for their account balances to be checked.
New business: the 1st reported they had 15 volunteers for 330 comfort packs. The 3rd District uses funds from post for coffee for the clinic and they donate blankets. The 4th District stated donations for a race car, but budgets are being cut. The 5th District does coffee and volunteers are needed. The 6th District reported Terre Haute is self-sufficient. The 7th District spent funds at Roudebush. The
8th District reported Louisville is in transition and they are assisting New Albany. The 9th District reported they bought gift cards and 180 bags of fruit at Christmas. The 11th District reported nothing requested. All present were told if they need funds, Bryce Hullett is their contact. The meeting adjourned in proper form.
Homeless met in Salon 8 at noon and opened in proper form by Chair Ben Olsen. There were 11 members and five guests. Districts 6 and 10 were not present.
Minutes from the 2024 Fall Conference were read and approved.
Old Business: They received the “Updated Handout” for Homeless Veteran Service Certification. All present reminded the daily allowance is now $75.00 per night for two nights maximum ($150.00) and the annual maximum is $750.00 per year.
New Business: The Homeless Veterans Committee Activity was handed out. There were no grant requests from the Districts. A motion passed to increase the maximum number of nights to three at $75.00 each. It was also discussed that there is a need to educate our posts on this program. Also discussed the need to develop paperwork to verify legitimate veteran status and need.
The current CEWF/INvets application and guidelines were handed out. Moving the Homeless under the CEWF/INvets was tabled until their next meeting. With no other business, they adjourned.
Indiana Veterans Home met in Salon 6 at 2 p.m. and opened in proper form by Chair Jack Platt. All Districts were present.
Old Business: discussed District
11 coming April 27 and 3rd District on May 4. Both districts are ordering from Cracker Barrell between chicken and dumplings and meatloaf. Also, they mentioned they stopped making chicken so for the 11th District chicken and dumplings will be made. Everything will be ready, and they need to show up at 10:30 a.m. All the snacks will be ready and the food from Cracker Barrell will be picked up. The 3rd District will have the meatloaf. Did a wonderful job for the 1st District. It was not the turnout they thought it would be – there was enough food for people to eat and they sent 23 meals to the Memory Care Unit.
A few years ago, a SAL member started a project to replace this pier, which has stalled out. Tom got a few bids, and we need to get this back on track and complete this project. Currently there are gaps between the boards and the wheelchair wheels can drop through. The pier was built 20 years ago with treated wood. Side of it is boarded off due to going bad. There are two bids to rebuild the pier: first with treated wood for $49,950 and the second for fake wood for $65,000. Another quote received today for $41,000 for fake wood. IVH has received $10,000 so far from the SAL. It was discussed to get a grant from Home Depot and Mike mentioned it gets stalled by different people. Home Depot must have a bid prior to moving forward with this. Someone must talk to the Carpenters Union, and we do not want to go back to treated lumber. They will guarantee it is good for the resident wheelchairs. Tom reported we might have $20,000.00 from another donor and he is waiting to hear back after he speaks with this board. Including fake wood,
rails, removal, etc. bringing up for the leveling of the deck. Right now, looking at $31,000 with the other donor not knowing yet. Tom will call them on Monday to see where they are. Paul asked Tom to let him know after he speaks with him to move forward with the process if they can get it done.
Ron Patterson thinks the pond should be moving quicker than three months. The goal should be 30 days. Jack will let Paul keep Ron up to date.
New Business: discussed the Close of Books at IVH on June 8. Department will have the turn-inof cards and 2026 Cards handout set-up. All should be locked in within two weeks. Two people are looking into pricing for brisket, baked beans, and coleslaw and hope to have a quote soon. Talked to Roxy and Andy. Auxiliary is doing Bingo. Tom has a person for fishing, and we are looking into a car show that day.
Paul reported he tried to email the members of this committee due to concerns. What we have done in
the past and instead of spending money toward the game, use it towards the deck. We want to make sure the residents get what they need.
The 1st District reported their visit went well. 2nd had nothing to report. 3d reported they would be there. 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th had nothing to report
July 19 is the chicken date for the 8th, 9th Districts. September 14, Mary from the 10th presented $150 for resident parties; and the 11th had nothing to report.
Jack reported a lot of district, posts, units, squadrons, etc. donate to the commander and say what their donation is for. Ask them to put where they want their donation to go in the memo section as this earmarks where it needs to go (pond, etc.)
IVH currently has 118 residents. Meeting adjourned at 2:32 p.m.
Nursing Home met in Salon 8 at 2 p.m. and opened in proper form by Chair Jack Garwood with the 4th, 5th and 10th Districts not present. New Business: It was discussed
to have all budget balances verified. The 1st District reported money is spent; 2nd District reported they spent money on 130 Christmas packages and will work on Easter and are requesting additional funds; Districts 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, and 10 had no report; 6th District had 220 gift bags for eight nursing homes and are working on Easter; and District 11 reported they spend budget first and use donations second. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Veterans Assistance met in Salon 7 at noon by Chair Larry Burkhart with 12 present and seven absent. Motion was passed to accept minutes from previous conference.
Under New Business Bryce Hullett talked about the Pact Act with a slide show. Meeting adjourned in proper form at 12:40 p.m.
Thank you, Commander Burkhart, for my year as the Rehabilitation Commission Chair. I look forward to my next Commission Chair. See everyone at our Convention in July.
The 2025 graduating class of Department Legion College at the Department Spring Conference, April 4, 2025.
Department Commission Reports
Lonny Barnett Children & Youth Commission Chair
The commission met at 4 p.m. on April 5th, 2025, in Veterans 5 of the Marriott East Hotel during Spring Conference.
Chairman Lonny Barnett opened the meeting in proper form. Roll call was conducted, with all committees represented. The following reports were given by the respective committee chairpersons or designated replacements.
There were no previous minutes to discuss, no resolutions were presented, and no requests for additional funds. The Chairman accepted the new Committee Funding Request Forms from each Committee for funding of 20252026 Programs.
Old Business: The new Department Funding Request Forms were discussed, and each Committee was reminded of the importance of submitting not only new requests for funding but also 2025-2026 Program budgets.
New Business: C&Y Committee Chair Bowman discussed a new category for EOY to include nonEducators (support resources) for eligibility. The interim-Chair for CEWF presented a discussion on combining Homeless Vets with CEWF and IVets. The Homeless Vets committee needs to decide how they will proceed. Meeting Adjourned.
American Legion Family Scholarship
Meeting was opened by Chairman Wayne Zeman at 10 a.m. in Veterans 4. Only the Selection Committee met to judge the scholarship applications (two
trade schools and eight regular applications). There were no resolutions and no requests for additional funding this year. This committee will be meeting for one hour at Fall Conference. Meeting adjourned.
Americanism and Government Meeting was opened by Chairman Rob Rowley at 1 p.m. in Veterans 2. Roll call was conducted, eight members were present with one absent and one guest. Previous minutes were read and approved.
New Business: There was a motion made to increase the scholarship from $250 to $1,000 per winner, motion seconded, motion carried. There was also a motion to recommend Tracy LeVay as the new Committee Chair as current Chair, Rob Rowley is stepping down. Motion seconded, motion carried. There were no resolutions and no requests for additional funding this year. This committee will be meeting for one hour at Fall Conference.
Meeting adjourned.
Boy Scouts
Meeting was opened by Committee Chair Anna Murphy at 1 p.m. in Veterans 5. Roll call was conducted with 11 present, one absent and one guest. Minutes from previous meeting read and approved.
Old Business: Discussed fundraising for $1,500 award. Committee asked to go back and ask for $100 from each district to help supplement the award money at department. Chair Anna Murphy will write letters to each District to ask for $100 donations to supplement award money and will write letters to each council to see if they may be willing to send a representative for judging.
New Business: Need to discuss the amount of money we will ask department for award money, as well as any other money to be used towards ESOY, and we discussed how to ask for these funds more effectively. Motion by Terry Fitzsimons, seconded by Matt Clayton to request $2,060 from Department ($1,500 for award money, $60 for plaque, $500 for 300 coins to last 10+ years), motion carried. There were no resolutions and no requests for additional funding this year. This committee will be meeting for one hour at Fall Conference.
Meeting adjourned.
Children & Youth
Meeting was opened by Committee Chairman Darrell Bowman at 2 p.m. in Veterans 2. Roll call was conducted with 11 present, two absent. There was a motion made to include a new category for EOY to include nonEducators (support resources) for eligibility, motion seconded, motion carried. Documentation will be forwarded to department for consideration. There were no resolutions and no requests for additional funding this year. This committee will be meeting for one hour at Fall Conference.
Meeting adjourned.
CEWF / IVETS
Meeting was opened by Interim-Chairman Jerry Jordan at 1 p.m. in Veterans 4. Roll call was conducted with all members present or represented. Only the Chairman was absent. Previous minutes were read and approved. Finance report was given with a motion to approve, seconded, motion carried.
New Business: There was a motion to approve the following roles for 2025-2026: Chair - Bill
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Towel; Secretary - John Bubala; Treasurer - Milton Howard; ViceChair - Ron Byrley; Commander’s Rep. - Jerry Jordan; Chaplain –Paul Steward; motion seconded, motion carried.
There was also a discussion on combining Homeless Vets with ALCEW and IVets. Homeless Vets has approximately $45,000 in funds. Homeless Vets committee needs to decide how to proceed. There were no resolutions and no requests for additional funding this year. This committee will be meeting for one hour at Fall Conference.
Meeting adjourned.
Flag Education & Etiquette
Meeting was opened by Chairman Tom Frederick at 11 a.m., in Salon D. Roll call was conducted, 13 members were present with two absent and six guests. Previous minutes were read and approved.
New Business: A photo was shared showing how the Committee Chair how FE&E is handled at his schools. There was also a discussion about the proper handling of retired flags. Brochures are out and need to be distributed to schools to generate more involvement. Need to include home schoolers. Instructions need to be clear regarding open or
closed book tests. There were no resolutions and no requests for additional funding this year. This committee will be meeting for one hour at Fall Conference.
Meeting adjourned.
Girl Scouts
Meeting was opened by Committee Chair Jennifer Manning at 3 p.m. in Veterans 2. Roll call was conducted with nine present, four absent.
New Business: Deadline for district nominees to be sent to department by May 15. Meet on May 15 to vote on the department winner. Motion to approve the budget of $1,000 for scholarship and $100 for a plaque, seconded, motion carried. Discussed ways to get to the Girl Scouts to get more nominees. There were no resolutions and no requests for additional funding this year. This committee will be meeting for 30 minutes at Fall Conference.
Meeting adjourned.
Junior Shooting Sports Meeting was opened by Chairman Steve Scoggins at 10 a.m., in Salon D. Roll call was conducted, nine members were present with five absent. Previous minutes were read and approved.
New Business: The District Chairs provided updates on their
respective District activities. Chairman Scoggins will need to reach out to Wendy on funding for next year. The 2025-2026 Department Match will be Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Hancock County 4H Fairgrounds. There were no resolutions and no requests for additional funding this year. This committee will be meeting for 30 minutes at Fall Conference.
Meeting adjourned.
Oratorical
Meeting was opened by Chairman James Grauvogl at 3 p.m., in Salon D. Previous minutes were read and approved.
Old Business: we need to find replacements for district chairs that dropped out before contests that were not replaced.
New Business: The 2026 Department Oratorical Competition will be held at National Headquarters on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 1 p.m. pending National approval. Please schedule District and Zone contests before Thanksgiving. Registration will be by Christmas (before break). There were no resolutions and no requests for additional funding this year. This committee will be meeting for one hour at Fall Conference.
Meeting adjourned.
Hoosier youth take aim during the Junior Shooting Sports Competition at the Hancock County Fairgrounds, March 1, 2025.
Department Commission Reports
Ron Hoaks Internal Affairs Commission Chair
The commission met at 4 p.m. on April 5th, 2025 in Salon D of the Marriott East Hotel during Spring Conference. Chairman Ron Hoaks opened the meeting in proper form. Roll call was conducted, and all were present. The following reports were given by the respective committee chairpersons.
ALR Oversite Committee NO REPORT
Legislative Meeting was opened by Chairperson Mark Gullion at 2 p.m. in Salon 6. Roll call was conducted, 14 members were present, and one guest. Previous minutes were read and accepted.
National Rep for Legislation Jerry Jordan discussed the importance and effectiveness of VOTERVOICE when it comes to contacting our Legislators.
State Bill 209 was discussed at length and it has been passed by the House and the Senate. The bill is waiting on the governor to sign it. Chairman commented that he would be shocked if the governor didn’t sign it.
Committee would like to meet for one hour at Fall Conference.
There were no other resolutions or additional requests for funding. Meeting was adjourned.
Membership Meeting was opened by Chairperson Judy Pearson at 3 p.m., in Salons 4 and 5. Roll call was conducted, 22 members were present, and one absent and 38 guests. Previous minutes were read and accepted.
Department Membership Chair
Judy Pearson handed out recruiter and post awards.
Awards given out were Post Honor Ribbons, certificates for blitz participation, and 100% Membership Awards.
The posts that hit the departments 100% were in a drawing and winners drawn received a monetary amount.
All 11 Districts gave a report on their tactics on recruiting and retaining members.
Committee would like to meet for one hour at Fall Conference.
There were no resolutions or additional requests for funding. Meeting was adjourned.
Public Relations
Meeting was opened by Chairperson Bridget Hayes at 1 p.m. in Salon 7. Roll call was conducted, 10 members present, five absent. Previous minutes were read and accepted.
The committee received four applications for the Talbert Award. There was a request for funds for plaques for the two new categories they added.
The committee would like to meet at Fall Conference for one hour.
There were no resolutions or additional requests for funds. Meeting was adjourned.
Religious Emphasis
Meeting was opened by Chairperson Norris Keirn at 11 a.m. in Salon E. Roll call was conducted, nine members present and four absent and two guests. Previous minutes were read and accepted.
There was discussion on the importance of Chaplains and how they are truly a gift from God to The American Legion.
Members were reminded the Legion can use different prayers during a ceremony. The next large event is Memorial Day.
The committee would like to meet for one hour at Fall Conference. There were no resolutions or additional requests for funding. Meeting was adjourned.
Post Education
Meeting was opened by Chairperson Rocky Baize at 2 p.m. in Salon E. Roll call was conducted, nine members present and two absent and two guests. Previous minutes were read and accepted. There was discussion on posts insuring their Legion Rider chapters.
The committee would like to meet for one hour at Fall Conference. There were no resolutions or additional requests for funding. Meeting was adjourned.
Youth Cadet Law Academy Meeting was opened by Chairperson Laurie Bowman at 11 a.m., in Salon E. Roll call was conducted, 10 members present and one absent and two guests. Previous minutes were read and accepted.
Wendy McGuinnes discussed that Anderson University has declining enrollment and is currently selling buildings. They are looking at alternate locations.
The committee would like to meet for one hour at Fall Conference. There were no resolutions or additional requests for funding. Meeting was adjourned.
Community Involvement
Meeting was opened by Chairperson Mike Wooden at 3 p.m. in Veterans 5. Roll call was conducted, eight members present and three absent. Previous minutes were read and accepted.
Awards were discussed and Districts gave their reports.
The committee would like to meet for one hour at Fall Conference. There were no resolutions or
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additional requests for funding. Meeting was adjourned.
Indiana Legion College
Meeting was opened by Chairperson David Miller at 11 a.m. in Salon 5. Roll call was conducted, 10 members present and one absent and two guests. Previous minutes were read and accepted. Chair reported on completion of Legion College that was held at Spring Conference. Possible changes to curriculum and fine tuning times and position in class
schedule.
Laurie Bowman reported that they had to grade on a curve so that Ron Hoaks could pass.
The committee would like to meet for one hour at Fall Conference.
There were no resolutions or additional requests for funding. Meeting was adjourned.
FF/EMS/LO
Meeting was opened by Chairperson Scott Smithler at 2 p.m. in Salon 7. Roll call was conducted, 13 members present and two
absent and two guests. Previous minutes were read and accepted. Awards were discussed and Districts gave their reports.
Wendy reported Books for Of the Year awards are due May 16.
The committee would like to meet for one hour at Fall Conference. There were no resolutions or additional requests for funding. Meeting was adjourned.
The follow committees DID NOT meet at Spring.
Convention Contests and IMVHOF.
National Commander James LaCoursiere delivers a Be The One message at Broad Ripple Post 3, April 15, 2025.
