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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGIONADVISOR’S COURSE
Florida Sons of The American Legion College System
Course 4
SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
A Little About the Program
History of the Sons of The American Legion (SAL)
1932 - SAL established in Portland, OregonFirst SAL Squadron chartered in Indianapolis, Indiana Bruce P.
Robinson Squadron 133 Membership
1939 - National SAL Membership 72,6331953 - National SAL Membership 5,6311963 - National SAL Membership increases to 17,0002012 – National SAL Membership of 350,000
1964 - First National SAL Workshop in Dallas, Texas 1972 - The SAL National Organization was created
First SAL National Convention held in Chicago, Illinois 1995 - National conducts first Training Session for
Detachment Commanders
What are the Sons of The American Legion?
We are a program of The American Legion
We are the largest self sufficient program of The American Legion
We are the largest program that works all of the programs of The American Legion
Major Accomplishments ofthe Sons
Currently the membership has gone over 350,000
31st year of an all-time high in membership
Largest single contributor to CWF with contributions totaling $506,000
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
The backbone of our Organization
Sons Membership Eligibility
Membership in the Sons of The American Legion is open to all male descendants, adopted sons and stepsons of members of The American Legion.
Also such males descendants of veterans who died in service during World War I, World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War, Lebanon, Panama, Persian Gulf, and the Global War on Terrorism during the periods set forth in Article IV, Section I of the National Constitution of The American Legion.
Or who died subsequent to their honorable discharge from such service, shall be eligible for membership in the Sons of The American Legion.
Eligibility Periods for Membership
World War I Apr. 6, 1917 - Nov. 11, 1918
World War II Dec. 7, 1941 - Dec. 31, 1946
Korea Jun. 21, 1950 - Jan. 31, 1955
Vietnam Dec. 22, 1961 - May 7, 1975
Lebanon/Grenada Aug. 24, 1982 - Jul. 31, 1984
Panama Dec. 20, 1989 - Jan. 31, 1990
Persian Gulf / Terrorism Aug. 2, 1990 - Present
DETACHMENT ORGANIZATION
The Leaders of our Detachment
Detachment Officers
Detachment Commander National Executive Committeeman and Alternate Detachment Vice Commanders (6) Detachment Chaplain Detachment Historian Detachment Sgt-At-Arms
Detachment Adjutant and Assistant Adjutants Detachment Judge Advocate Detachment Assistant Sgt-At-Arms
Elected Officers
Appointed Officers
Detachment Executive Committee
Comprised of all Elected Detachment Officers
All Past Detachment Commanders District Commanders & elected Vice
Commanders The DEC meets twice a year (Fall and
Convention) The DEC conducts all business between
Detachment Meetings
Detachment Committee and Commissions
Americanism Children & Youth Veterans Affairs &
Rehabilitation Internal Affairs Public Relations Legislative
Special Olympics Commanders Advisory Community Affairs Constitution & By Laws Convention Disaster Preparedness Membership Squadron Activities Member Training &
Development
Year End Reports
Squadron Officers Report Silver Star Award Consolidated Squadron Report
National & Detachment CSR Americanism Report Children & Youth Report Veterans Rehabilitation Report Volunteer of the Year Membership Award
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION
The Leaders of our Organization
National Officers
National Commander National Vice Commanders (5)
Elected Officers
Appointed Officers
National Adjutant National Asst Adjutants National Chaplain National Judge
Advocate
National Historian National Sgt-At-Arms
& Assistants Aide to the National
Commander
National ExecutiveCommittee
Comprised of all Elected National Officers National Executive Committeeman and
Alternates from 55 Detachments The NEC meets in Indianapolis, IN twice a
year (Fall and Spring) and at the site of the National Convention.
The NEC conducts all business between the Annual National Conventions
National Commissions
AMERICANISM
INTERNAL AFFAIRS
VETERANS AFFAIRS & REHABILITATION
LEGISLATIVE
FINANCE
PUBLIC RELATIONS
CHILDREN & YOUTH
National Committees
MEMBERSHIP
MEMBER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
CHILD WELFARE
CONVENTION RESOLUTIONS
Organizational Chart
National Organization
Detachment
District
Squadron
ROLE OF THE SAL ADVISOR
Organizational Guidance and Support
Post Responsibility
It is up to the Commander and the Post membership to want an SAL Squadron.
Once the decision has been made and approved the Post can request a charter kit from Department HQ.
In order to charter an SAL Squadron there must be 10 NEW members on the charter kit before it is submitted for approval.
Once approved the Post Commander should appoint an SAL Advisor. Should be someone who wants to be the Advisor and has an interest in the Sons.
Once formed it is up to the Post to support the Sons and encourage participation in Legion Family activities.
What is an Advisor?
“Go Between” the Legion and SALRepresents the SAL before the LegionFocal point for both the SAL and the Legion
Wears two (2) HatsHas interests in both the Legion and SALDoes not have to be a Dual Member (Legion / SAL)
Provides GuidanceServes as a Mentor to the SAL Officers & Members
Role of the Advisor
SAL InterestsMembership & RenewalsAssist with development of activities based on
ageAssist with preparation of budgetsGet Legion and Sons involved in Joint
ActivitiesSAL Meetings (Monitor & Mentor)Assist with Bulletins; newslettersAssist with member communicationsRecognition and Encouragement
Role of the Advisor
Legion InterestsAs previously mentioned the Advisor is the
“Go Between”○ Advisor brings information from the Legion to the
SAL
Advises the SAL on legal matters and liability issues that may involve the Legion
Finances○ Can report to the Legion on behalf of the Sons
Tools At Your Disposal
National WebsitesSAL – www.legion.org/sonsLegion – www.legion.org
Florida SAL Websitewww.floridalegion.org/sons
Florida Legion Websitewww.floridalegion.org
Florida SAL E-mail Net Open to all SAL members Post with SAL Squadrons
Florida SAL Newsletter Mailed to squadrons On Florida SAL site Monthly distribution
Membership Report Mailed with “The Source” On Florida SAL Site E-mailed to Detachment
Officers, District/Area Commanders
Other Tools Administrative Manual
District Officers
Detachment Committee / Commission Chairmen
Detachment Officers
Detachment Convention
Fall Conference
Leadership Workshops
Area Conferences
District Meetings / Conferences
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
Question and Answer Session
Let the us know what you thought of this program. We need your feedback to make this successful. Please take the time to complete your surveys as this will help us to develop and update our college courses.
Jim Roberts – [email protected]
Ed Sheubrooks – [email protected]
John Jennings – [email protected]
Feedback
Course Certificates
FLORIDA SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION COLLEGE SYSTEM
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