Section 1 a “Blueprint” for the 21st Century Purpose
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Resolution #27, Diversity and A Veteran Is a Veteran (21st Century)RESOLVED, that The American Legion strongly recommends that any level of The American Legion, Departments, Districts and Posts review its Constitution and By Laws and those of superior bodies within the organization to ensure it is in compliance with the rules that govern this organization; and be it further RESOLVED, that Departments, Districts and Posts dedicated to the programs of The American Legion and should not take unwarranted actions that may lead to barriers that hamper the growth, support of programs and active community involvement, that may adversely affect the growth of The American Legion; and be it finally RESOLVED, that we operate with a common focus, derived from cooperation and fraternal relationships developed from working together at all levels of the organization, for the sole intent and purpose of carrying out the duties and responsibilities commonly shared at each level of The American Legion.
Resolution #28, Disenfranchising (21st Century)RESOLVED, that the formation and revitalization of American Legion Posts be a priority, which only the Department Commander or the Department Executive Committee controls in accordance with Article IX, Section 1 of the National Constitution; and be it further RESOLVED, as long as all of the required obligations are met for the establishment of a Post, no individual Post or District should have the authority to deny any individual(s) the opportunity to start or revitalize a Post, without just cause, but the final decision will be made by the Department Commander or Department Executive Committee; and be it finally RESOLVED, that there should be an American Legion Post for every high school where Department, Districts, and Post leadership will work together to ensure the success of the Post in its support of programs and the local community.
Resolution #29, Veteran Outreach Program (21st Century)RESOLVED, that The American Legion initiate at all levels of the organization a comprehensive plan to educate and provide service to Active, Reserve Component and National Guard eligible military personnel currently in uniform, recently retired and/or separated, about the value and benefits derived form membership in The American Legion; and be it finally RESOLVED, that The American Legion initiate at all levels of the organization a recruiting campaign targeted at eligible military personnel currently serving on Active Duty, in the Reserve Components and the National Guard. Resolution #30, Training and Education (21st Century)RESOLVED, that The American Legion recommend to all levels of the organization, development of a comprehensive plan to educate and train its leadership, preparing them for the present and future challenges to be faced in service to veterans, the community, state, and nation, and be it further RESOLVED, that The American Legion recommends a standard for its leadership to include a knowledge about programs, activities, goals and objectives of the organization, in order to do their best and be more proactive towards the needs of those that they serve; and be further RESOLVED, that it is recommended that Departments, Districts and Posts recommend to all candidates for office that they consider taking and successfully completing The American Legion Extension Institute course: and be it further RESOLVED, that every Department of The American Legion be encouraged to start and staff a comprehensive training seminar/college (also know as Legion College) for the purpose of training its leaders; and be it further RESOLVED, that the National Organization of The American Legion develop a training environment, seeking a better-trained cadre of leadership that may include the use of computer technology/communications, written materials, teleconferencing, other electronic media, workshops, conferences, and seminars; and be it finally RESOLVED, all levels of the organization of The American Legion, be strongly and resolutely encouraged to develop and execute a continuing education program, initiated by an inaugural five-year plan with a goal to implement this concept of practical and useful training and education of our Legion leadership in order to maximize effectiveness in communities, states, and our Nation.
Resolution #31, The American Legion Post Operations (21st Century)RESOLVED, that the attention of all Department, District, County and local American Legion leaders be called to the need of mentoring and training all Post officials in such areas as:
RESOLVED, it is recommended that Departments, Districts, and Counties develop an integrated coordinated assistance visit plan, sometimes referred to as a Post Responsibility Audit, to ensure every Post is visited by one level of leadership at least once a year to review the aforementioned areas with the Post leadership; and be it further RESOLVED, it is recommended that every Post have a copy of the official history, The American Legion, written by Thomas A. Rumer and/or a reference set of The American Legion Extension Institute; and be it further RESOLVED, The American Legion believes that each Post is a community based wartime veterans organization known for helping all veterans, families and children in the community and where social programs will not supersede the reason The American Legion was founded in 1919 and where the image is associated with “Service First;” and be it finally RESOLVED, that each American Legion Post should use the word “Post’ where appropriate in all official documents, publications and advertising. |