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THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH NATIONAL CONVENTION OFFICIAL PROGRAM & ORGANIZATION REPORT

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MINNEAPOLIS IS PROUD TO HOST
 The American Legion’s 100th National Convention this August.

                                                    PHOTO BY DUSTY HOSKOVEC

                                      Here, ‘Minne’ is an understatement.
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American Legion Auxiliary               Sons of The American Legion                        American Legion Riders
                                                                            98th National Convention                 47th National Convention

TA B L E O F CO N T E N T S
WELCOME
Greetings from President Trump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2                        Patriotic Memorial Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Greetings from Minneapolis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3                   Convention Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-37
From the President of the American Legion Auxiliary . . . . . . 4                                          Centennial Convention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-39
From the American Legion National Commander . . . . . . . . . 5                                            Minneapolis Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-41
National Commander’s Year in Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7                                Hotel Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
2018 National Convention Officials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8- 9                          Local Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Standing Commission & Committee Meetings . . . . . . . 10-13                                               Convention Center & Exhibit Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-45
Legion Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15            Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-51
SAL National Convention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17
Standing Rules of the National Convention . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19                                    ORGANIZATION REPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Special Guests of the 100th National Convention. . . . . 20-24                                             National Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Honor Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25   National Executive Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Distinguished Service Medal Recipients. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27                                Commissions & Committees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57-61
Distinguished Guests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29                   Financial Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62-78
Parade Route and Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31                     Thank You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79-80

                                                                                                                                                                             The Stone Arch Bridge
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A LETTER FROM PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP

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GREETINGS FROM MINNEAPOLIS

Mayor Jacob Frey                                Governor Mark Dayton                             Department Commander
   Welcome to Minneapolis! We are so               On behalf of the state of Minnesota,          Mike Schaffer
honored and thankful that you have              I welcome you to the 100th American
                                                                                                    Welcome to Minnesota. The
chosen to hold your national American           Legion National Convention. We
                                                                                                 Minnesota American Legion and our
Legion convention here, just as the very        are honored you have returned to
                                                                                                 100,000-plus Legion Family members
first American Legion convention was            Minneapolis, home of the first national
                                                                                                 are proud to host this 100th national
held here in 1919.                              convention in 1919.
                                                                                                 convention.
   We thank you for being veterans                 For nearly 100 years, The American
                                                                                                    As you know, the very first Legion
committed to working on behalf of other         Legion has strengthened our
                                                                                                 convention was held in Minneapolis in
veterans in your own communities,               communities by instilling a sense of
                                                                                                 1919. From that convention came the
and for your service to our country. We         individual obligation to the community,
                                                                                                 Americanism Commission and “one
wish you the best during this week’s            state and nation.
                                                                                                 hundred percent Americanism” as words
convention and are fully confident in              I commend you on your tremendous
                                                                                                 to live by. The Legion called for better
your successes in the coming months.            commitment to education, advocacy
                                                                                                 schools, more pay for teachers and
   From the Mississippi River riverfront        and service to our communities,
                                                                                                 higher professional standards. It called
to our world-class parks, Minneapolis           veterans and current servicemembers
                                                                                                 for a bonus for those who served, and
is home to extraordinary outdoor                here in Minnesota and across our
                                                                                                 medical help for those who have borne
amenities. And in every neighborhood,           country. On behalf of all Minnesotans,
                                                                                                 the wounds of battle. By the time the
you’ll find a diversity of businesses,          we are grateful for the sacrifices you
                                                                                                 convention was closed, it had approved
restaurants, and arts and music scenes          have made for our nation.
                                                                                                 a constitution and created the American
that are second to none. While you’re              Once again, thank you for your
                                                                                                 Legion Auxiliary.
here, I hope you can carve out the time         commitment to serving your fellow
                                                                                                    And that was just the first convention.
to enjoy what we have to offer.                 veterans, and for your service to our
                                                                                                 We have had 98 more to help our
   When I first came to Minneapolis             nation. My best regards.
                                                                                                 comrades, promote patriotism, watch
a decade ago to run the Twin Cities
                                                                                                 over the government institutions that
Marathon, I fell in love with our city. I bet
                                                                                                 help veterans, and create a better and
you will, too.
                                                                                                 safer nation in which to live.
   It’s our honor to host you, and again,
                                                                                                    We hope you encounter a lot of
welcome to Minneapolis!
                                                                                                 “Minnesota Nice” in the following days.
                                                                                                 We intend to be the best hosts we can
                                                                                                 be. If you encounter a problem, let us
                                                                                                 know and we’ll take care of it.

Jacob Frey                                      Mark Dayton                                      Mike Schaffer

Mayor, City of Minneapolis                      Governor, State of Minnesota                     2017-2018 Commander,
                                                                                                 Department of Minnesota

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F R O M T H E P R E S I D E N T O F T H E A M E R I C A N L E G I O N AU X I L I A RY

                                            To my American Legion friends:

                                            It has been a pleasure to serve the Legion Family alongside American Legion National Commander Denise
                                         Rohan. Through her theme of “Family First,” The American Legion has been encouraged to care for veterans,
                                         servicemembers and their personal families. The commander’s theme dovetails with fundraising for the
                                         Legion’s Temporary Financial Assistance program, which offers grants to help families in need meet the costs
                                         of food, shelter, utilities and health expenses, and helps children remain in stable environments – putting
                                         Family First.
                                            Throughout the United States, and on military bases on foreign soil, Commander Denise promoted Family
                                         First. She showed her concern for enlisted troops and their commanding officers – a group that is often
                                         overlooked – as she traveled to South Korea, France and Germany. They were genuinely touched by her
                                         sincerity and her deep concern for the welfare of each servicemember.
                                            For many years prior to her election to the highest office in The American Legion, Commander Denise
DIANE DUSCHECK                           has been a lifelong learner, diving into the background of the Legion and then passing that information
Abendroth-Connolly Unit 282,             on to others as an instructor at the national American Legion College. So many times, Legionnaires have
Markesan, Wis.                           approached me to say how excited he or she was to have had Commander Denise as a talented instructor
                                         in Legion College and how much they gleaned from that experience. The commander truly believes that
                                         information we gain is meant to be passed on to others.
                                            I have been most fortunate to have known Commander Denise for many years. How fortunate you all
                                         are to have elected her as national commander of The American Legion. Commander Denise has shared her
                                         knowledge and caring spirit with members throughout the country while embodying the same virtues that
                                         make the Legion as strong as it is today – and as strong as it will be for many decades to come.

                                            In Service Not Self,

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F R O M T H E A M E R I C A N L E G I O N N AT I O N A L CO M M A N D E R

   When I rap the gavel at our general session in Minneapolis, I will know the history of The American Legion
will literally be in my hands. That is because the gavel I will be using is the same one used at the first American
Legion national convention in 1919.
   The gavel is an antique, but the real value is the legacy left by those who attended that initial gathering in
Minneapolis nearly a century ago.
   By the end of its first year, The American Legion had grown to more than 843,000 dues-paying members.
Communications in that era were generally done in person. Car ownership was still a dream for many, and the
interstate highway system was still more than a generation away.
   Yet they had a message that resonated, one that continues to inspire service in communities from coast to
coast and even overseas. It was in Minneapolis where Legionnaires first pledged – among many things – to
inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation.
   I have seen firsthand the fruit of this obligation while visiting departments that have assisted victims of
natural disasters, volunteered at local VA facilities, honored first responders and conducted the best youth
programs in the country. And I deeply appreciate their hospitality, hard work, support and friendship extended
toward me during my visits.
   The American Legion famously produced the first draft of the GI Bill and helped persuade Washington to              DENISE H. ROHAN
grant cabinet status to the Department of Veterans Affairs. To list our other accomplishments would require            National Commander
                                                                                                                       Wisconsin
more space than I have here.
   When The American Legion celebrated a quarter-century of service, the country was rightfully focused on
defeating the Axis powers in Europe and the Pacific. When our organization turned 50, warfighting in Vietnam
was at its peak. As we prepare to turn 100, the threats to peace and freedom are still very real, and we must be
cognizant that our troops continue to wage a global war on terrorism.
   The troops currently serving, and their families, need the support that can only be provided by the American
Legion Family. Whether it’s through our American Legion Legacy Scholarship, our Family Support Network or
Operation Comfort Warriors, we understand the importance of supporting those who sacrifice so much on our
behalf.
   At a time when our country seems so divided, we can look no further than our Americanism pillar as a call for
patriotic unity. The free speech that enables us to petition our government and influence policy is yet another
reason that we should look with pride upon our great American flag and all it represents.
   Simply put, The American Legion has much to be proud of. From our community service to our voice
in Washington, the Legion makes America better. As you spend time at our convention, reflect our past
accomplishments and celebrate them. Just as importantly, look ahead and start planning the start of a new
century of service. I have a feeling that our best days are still ahead of us.
   Family First!

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N AT I O N A L CO M M A N D E R ’S YE A R I N P H OTO S

      TOP: National Commander Denise H. Rohan answers a question
      at a joint session of the House and Senate Veterans Affairs
      committees during The American Legion’s annual Washington
      Conference. Photo by Lucas Carter
      MIDDLE LEFT: Rohan talks with actor and former Navy SEAL Kenny
      Sheard at the Indianapolis 500 Festival Parade. Photo by Clay Lomneth
      MIDDLE RIGHT: Rohan greets Sen. Todd Young at American Legion
      National Headquarters in Indianapolis. Photo by Clay Lomneth
      BOTTOM: Rohan speaks with Post 6 Commander German Marengo
      about storm damage the post suffered from Hurricane Maria in
      Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Photo by Clay Lomneth

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TOP LEFT: National Commander Denise
H. Rohan speaks with Rep. Julia
Brownley in her Washington, D.C.,
office. Photo by Clay Lomneth
TOP RIGHT: Rohan unveils paintings
during the NEC’s Spring Meetings at
National Headquarters. Photo by Clay Lomneth
MIDDLE LEFT: Rohan makes her
acceptance speech during the 99th
American Legion National Convention
in Reno, Nev. Photo by Clay Lomneth
MIDDLE RIGHT: Rohan presents a
veteran with a flag and pin during the
Child Welfare Foundation dinner and
ceremony at American Legion Post
221 in Bedford, Mass. Photo by Kayana Szymczak
BOTTOM: Rohan speaks during the
groundbreaking ceremony for the
National World War I Memorial at
Pershing Park in Washington, D.C.
Photo by Jared Soares

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Charles W. Goodin         Robert F. Neville             James T. Higuera            Charles E. Gannon           Donald R. Schroedl          Tom Lannon                     Lynne Nottage
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Minneapolis Convention Center = MCC             Parade Reviewing Stand CONV                         Past National Vice Commanders Dinner
     Hilton Minneapolis = HM                    Sunday, Aug. 26                                     Monday, Aug. 27
                                                Nicollet and 12th Street                            MCC, Room 101 , Section I, Level 1
              LEGEND OF                         3 p.m.                                              5:30 p.m.
         RESPONSIBLE DIVISIONS
                                                Parade Route CONV                                   Southern Caucus Breakfast
          ADMIN – Administrative                Sunday, Aug. 26                                     Wednesday, Aug. 29
                                                5th and Nicollet Mall                               MCC, Ballroom A, Level 1
            AMER – Americanism
                                                4 p.m.                                              7 a.m.
     CONV – Convention & Meetings
                 EMB – Emblem
                  FIN – Finance                 BRE AK FASTS, LUNCHEONS                             FIELD TR IPS
                                                AND DINNER S/BANQUE TS                              Community Outreach Project Shuttle
          INT AFF – Internal Affairs
                                                ANAVICUS Breakfast ADMIN                            (OFF-SITE) MEMB
              LEGIS – Legislative               (ticket required)                                   Friday, Aug. 24
                   LIB – Library                Sunday, Aug. 26                                     MCC, Neighborhood Garden; load buses on 2nd Ave./
              MKTG – Marketing                  MCC, Room 200, Level 2                              Grant St. outside MCC
                                                7 a.m.                                              7:30 a.m.
     M&C – Media & Communications
                                                Central States Caucus Breakfast                     National Security Commission Bus Trip
             MBSP – Membership
                                                Wednesday, Aug. 29                                  (OFF-SITE) NS
            NS – National Security              MCC, Room 102, Level 1                              Friday, Aug. 24
        SHIP – Shipping & Receiving             7 a.m.                                              MCC, Camp Ripley; load buses on 2nd Ave./Grant St.
                                                                                                    outside MCC
           VA&R – Veterans Affairs              Chaplain’s Breakfast AMER
                                                                                                    7 a.m.
              & Rehabilitation                  (ticket required)
       VE&E – Veterans Employment               Sunday, Aug. 26
                                                                                                    MEETINGS
                                                HM, Minneapolis Ballroom, Salons F & G, 3rd Floor
               & Education
                                                7 a.m.                                              Aerospace Committee NS
                                                                                                    Saturday, Aug. 25
                                                FODPAL Breakfast
                                                                                                    MCC, Room 101, Sections A-C, Level 1
                                                (ticket required)
CO LO R GUAR D, BAND                                                                                9 a.m.
                                                Monday, Aug. 27
CO NTESTS AND PAR ADES                          HM, The Gallery, Lobby Level                        Aerospace Convention Subcommittee NS
Band Contest CONV                               7 a.m.                                              Sunday, Aug. 26
Saturday, Aug. 25                                                                                   MCC, Room 101, Sections A-C, Level 1
                                                Historian’s Luncheon LIB
MCC, Auditorium, Level 1                                                                            9 a.m.
                                                (ticket required)
1 p.m.
                                                Saturday, Aug. 25                                   American Legion College Alumni Association
Band Contest Rehearsals CONV                    HM, Symphony III & IV, 2nd Floor                    (NALCAA) Executive Committee INT AFF
Friday, Aug. 24                                 11:30 a.m.                                          Saturday, Aug. 25
MCC, Rooms 200 A, B, I & J, Level 2                                                                 HM, Marquette VI, 2nd Floor
                                                NALPA Luncheon
5 p.m.                                                                                              3:30 p.m.
                                                (ticket required)
(also Saturday, Aug. 25, from 8 a.m.
                                                Monday, Aug. 27                                     Americanism Commission Joint Meeting:
until contest concludes)
                                                HM, Minneapolis Ballroom, Salon A, 2nd Floor        Children & Youth Committee, Committee on
Color Guard/Band Contests Meeting CONV          11 a.m.                                             Youth Education, Youth Cadet Law Enforcement
Friday, Aug. 24                                                                                     Committee and Americanism Council AMER
                                                National Commander’s Banquet CONV
MCC, Room 200, Sections D-G, Level 2                                                                Saturday, Aug. 25
                                                (ticket required)
11:30 a.m.                                                                                          HM, Minneapolis Ballroom, Salons A-C, 3rd Floor
                                                Tuesday, Aug. 28
                                                                                                    8:30 a.m.
Color Guard Contests CONV                       MCC, Hall E, Level 1
Friday, Aug. 24                                 6:30 p.m.                                           Americanism Convention Committee Joint
MCC, Hall B, Level 1                                                                                Meeting: Americanism Convention and
                                                Past Department Commanders Club Luncheon
5 p.m.                                                                                              Children & Youth Convention Subcommittees
                                                ADMIN
                                                                                                    AMER
Parade Meeting CONV                             (ticket required)
                                                                                                    Sunday, Aug. 26
Saturday, Aug. 25                               Monday, Aug. 27
                                                                                                    HM, Minneapolis Ballroom, Salon D, 3rd Floor
MCC, Room 103, Sections D-F, Level 1            HM, Minneapolis Ballroom, Salons D-G, 3rd Floor
                                                                                                    8:30 a.m.
2 p.m.                                          Noon

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Americanism Convention Subcommittee AMER        Employment & Veterans                                Internal Affairs Convention Committee Joint
Sunday, Aug. 26                                 Preference Committee VE&E                            Meeting: Membership Convention and Other
HM, Minneapolis Ballroom, Salon D, 3rd Floor    Saturday, Aug. 25                                    Internal Matters Convention Subcommittees
8:30 a.m.                                       HM, Marquette VIII & IX, 2nd Floor                   INT AFF
                                                8:30 a.m.                                            Sunday, Aug. 26
Americanism Resolutions
                                                                                                     HM, Minneapolis Ballroom, Salon A, 3rd Floor
Screening Committee AMER                        Employment & Veterans Preference
                                                                                                     9:30 a.m.
Friday, Aug. 24                                 Convention Subcommittee VE&E
HM, Marquette V, 2nd Floor                      Sunday, Aug. 26                                      Law and Order & Homeland Security
9 a.m.                                          HM, Minneapolis Ballroom, Salon C, 3rd Floor         Committee NS
                                                9 a.m.                                               Saturday, Aug. 25
Children & Youth Committee AMER
                                                                                                     MCC, Room 101, Sections A-C, Level 1
Saturday, Aug. 25                               Finance Commission FIN
                                                                                                     9 a.m.
HM, Minneapolis Ballroom, Salons A-C, Level 3   Saturday, Aug. 25
8:30 a.m.                                       HM, Symphony I, 2nd Floor                            Law and Order & Homeland Security
                                                9 a.m.                                               Convention Subcommittee NS
Children & Youth Convention Subcommittee
                                                                                                     Sunday, Aug. 26
AMER                                            Finance Convention Committee FIN
                                                                                                     MCC, Room 101, Sections A-C, Level 1
Sunday, Aug. 26                                 Sunday, Aug. 26
                                                                                                     9 a.m.
HM, Minneapolis Ballroom, Salon D, 3rd Floor    MCC, Room 103, Sections E & F, Level 1
8:30 a.m.                                       9 a.m.                                               Legislative Commission LEGIS
                                                                                                     Saturday, Aug. 25
Constitution & By-Laws Committee ADMIN          Foreign Departments and Outlying Posts Study
                                                                                                     MCC, Room 102, Section A, Level 1
Saturday, Aug. 25                               Committee INT AFF
                                                                                                     9 a.m.
HM, Minneapolis Ballroom, Salon D, 3rd Floor    Saturday, Aug. 25
8:30 a.m.                                       MCC, Room 103, Section C, Level 1                    Legislation Convention Committee LEGIS
                                                2 p.m.                                               Sunday, Aug. 26
Constitutional Amendments Convention
                                                                                                     MCC, Room 102, Section A, Level 1
Committee ADMIN                                 Foreign Relations Committee NS
                                                                                                     9 a.m.
Sunday, Aug. 26                                 Saturday, Aug. 25
HM, Minneapolis Ballroom, Salon B, 3rd Floor    MCC, Room 101, Sections A-C, Level 1                 Marketing Commission MKTG
9 a.m.                                          9 a.m.                                               Saturday, Aug. 25
                                                                                                     HM, Marquette I-III, 2nd Floor
Convention Commission CONV                      Foreign Relations Convention Subcommittee
                                                                                                     9 a.m.
Saturday, Aug. 25                               NS
HM, Duluth, 3rd Floor                           Sunday, Aug. 26                                      Media & Communications Commission and
8 a.m.                                          MCC, Room 101, Sections A-C, Level 1                 Media & Communications Council M&C
                                                9 a.m.                                               Saturday, Aug. 25
Conventional Armed Forces Committee NS
                                                                                                     HM, Marquette IV & V, 2nd Floor
Saturday, Aug. 25                               Health Administration Committee VA&R
                                                                                                     9 a.m.
MCC, Room 101, Sections A-C, Level 1            Saturday, Aug. 25
9 a.m.                                          MCC, Room 101, Sections D & E, Level 1               Membership & Post Activities Committee MBSP
                                                9 a.m.                                               Saturday, Aug. 25
Conventional Armed Forces
                                                                                                     HM, Minneapolis Ballroom, Salon E, 3rd Floor
Convention Subcommittee NS                      Health Administration Convention
                                                                                                     10:30 a.m.
Sunday, Aug. 26                                 Subcommittee VA&R
MCC, Room 101, Sections A-C, Level 1            Sunday, Aug. 26                                      Membership Convention Subcommittee MBSP
9 a.m.                                          MCC, Room 101, Sections D & E, Level 1               Sunday, Aug. 26
                                                9 a.m.                                               HM, Minneapolis Ballroom, Salon A, 3rd Floor
Credentials & Rules Convention Committee
                                                                                                     9:30 a.m.
INT AFF                                         Internal Affairs Commission
Sunday, Aug. 26                                 INT AFF                                              Military Benefits & Quality
HM, Minneapolis Ballroom, Salon A, 3rd Floor    Saturday, Aug. 25                                    of Life Committee NS
8:30 a.m.                                       HM, Marquette VI, 2nd Floor                          Saturday, Aug. 25
                                                8:30 a.m.                                            MCC, Room 101, Sections A-C, Level 1
Emblem Committee EMB
                                                                                                     9 a.m.
Saturday, Aug. 25
HM, Marquette VII, 2nd Floor                                                                         Military Benefits & Quality
8:30 a.m.                                                                                            of Life Convention Subcommittee NS
                                                                                                     Sunday, Aug. 26
                                                                                                     MCC, Room 101, Sections A-C, Level 1
                                                                                                     9 a.m.
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NALPA Annual Meeting                             National Security Convention Committee         Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Commission
Sunday, Aug. 26                                  Joint Meeting: Aerospace Convention            Joint Meeting: Health Administration
MCC, Room 103, Section C, Level 1                Subcommittee, Conventional Armed               Committee, National Cemetery Committee,
9 a.m.                                           Forces Convention Subcommittee, Foreign        Veterans Benefits Committee and Veterans
                                                 Relations Convention Subcommittee, Law         Affairs & Rehabilitation Council VA&R
National Cemetery Committee VA&R
                                                 and Order & Homeland Security Convention       Saturday, Aug. 25
Saturday, Aug. 25
                                                 Subcommittee, Military Benefits & Quality of   MCC, Room 101, Sections D & E, Level 1
MCC, Room 101, Sections D & E, Level 1
                                                 Life Convention Subcommittee, National Guard   8:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
                                                 & Reserve Forces Convention Subcommittee,
                                                                                                Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Convention
National Cemetery Convention Subcommittee        and Unconventional Forces & Intelligence
                                                                                                Committee Joint Meeting: Health
VA&R                                             Convention Subcommittee NS
                                                                                                Administration Convention Subcommittee,
Sunday, Aug. 26                                  Sunday, Aug. 26
                                                                                                National Cemetery Convention Subcommittee
MCC, Room 101, Sections D & E, Level 1           MCC, Room 101, Sections A-C, Level 1
                                                                                                and Veterans Benefits Convention
9 a.m.                                           9 a.m.
                                                                                                Subcommittee VA&R
National Convention General Sessions ADMIN       Other Internal Matters Convention              Sunday, Aug. 26
Tuesday, Aug. 28 – Thursday, Aug. 30             Subcommittee INT AFF                           MCC, Room 101, Sections D & E, Level 1
MCC, Hall B, Level 1                             Sunday, Aug. 26                                9 a.m.
8 a.m.                                           HM, Minneapolis Ballroom, Salon A, 3rd Floor
                                                                                                Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Resolutions
                                                 9:30 a.m.
National Convention Resolutions                                                                 Screening Committee VA&R
Assignment Committee LIB                         Parade Meeting CONV                            Friday, Aug. 24
Thursday, Aug. 23 – Saturday, Aug. 25            Saturday, Aug. 25                              MCC, Room 101, Section E, Level 1
HM, Conrad C, 2nd Floor                          MCC, Room 103, Sections D-F, Level 1           8 a.m.
8 a.m.                                           2 p.m.
                                                                                                Veterans Benefits Committee VA&R
National Executive Committee Meeting,            Post-Convention National Executive Committee   Saturday, Aug. 25
Post-Convention ADMIN                            Meeting ADMIN                                  MCC, Room 101, Sections D & E, Level 1
Thursday, Aug. 30                                Thursday, Aug. 30                              8:30 a.m.
MCC, Room 101, Sections C-E, Level 1             MCC, Room 101, Sections C-E, Level 1
                                                                                                Veterans Benefits Convention
12:30 p.m.                                       12:30 p.m.
                                                                                                Subcommittee VA&R
National Executive Committee Meeting,            POW-MIA Update (during National Security       Sunday, Aug. 26
Pre-Convention ADMIN                             Commission meeting) NS                         MCC, Room 101, Sections D & E, Level 1
Monday, Aug. 27                                  Saturday, Aug. 25                              9 a.m.
MCC, Room 101, Sections C-E, Level 1             MCC, Room 101, Sections A-C, Level 1
                                                                                                Veterans Education, Other Benefits &
9 a.m.                                           9 a.m.
                                                                                                Homelessness Committee VE&E
National Guard & Reserve Forces Committee NS     Pre-Convention National Executive Committee    Saturday, Aug. 25
Saturday, Aug. 25                                Meeting ADMIN                                  HM, Marquette VIII & IX, 2nd Floor
MCC, Room 101, Sections A-C, Level 1             Monday, Aug. 27                                8:30 a.m.
9 a.m.                                           MCC, Room 101, Sections C-E, Level 1
                                                                                                Veterans Education, Other Benefits &
                                                 9 a.m.
National Guard & Reserve Forces Convention                                                      Homelessness Convention Subcommittee VE&E
Subcommittee NS                                  Sgt.-At-Arms Meeting ADMIN                     Sunday, Aug. 26
Sunday, Aug. 26                                  Monday, Aug. 27                                HM, Minneapolis Ballroom, Salon C, 3rd Floor
MCC, Room 101, Sections A-C, Level 1             MCC, Room 101, Sections A & B, Level 1         9 a.m.
9 a.m.                                           8 a.m.
                                                                                                Veterans Employment & Education Commission
National Security Commission (includes           Unconventional Forces & Intelligence           Joint Meeting: Employment & Veterans
POW/MIA Update) Joint Meeting: Aerospace         Committee NS                                   Preference Committee, Veterans Education,
Committee, Conventional Armed Forces             Saturday, Aug. 25                              Other Benefits & Homelessness Committee,
Committee, Foreign Relations Committee, Law      MCC, Room 101, Sections A-C, Level 1           and Veterans Employment & Education Council
and Order & Homeland Security Committee,         9 a.m.                                         VE&E
Military Benefits & Quality of Life Committee,                                                  Saturday, Aug. 25
                                                 Unconventional Forces & Intelligence
National Guard & Reserve Forces Committee,                                                      HM, Marquette VIII & IX, 2nd Floor
                                                 Convention Subcommittee NS
Unconventional Forces & Intelligence                                                            8:30 a.m.
                                                 Sunday, Aug. 26
Committee NS
                                                 MCC, Room 101, Sections A-C, Level 1
Saturday, Aug. 25
                                                 9 a.m.
MCC, Room 101, Sections A-C, Level 1
9 a.m.

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Veterans Employment & Education Convention              National Headquarters Staff Offices CONV                 Membership Training Utilizing Subject Matter
Committee Joint Meeting: Employment &                   Wednesday, Aug. 22 – Thursday, Aug. 30                   Experts MBSP
Veterans Preference Convention Subcommittee             MCC, Hall A, Lower Level                                 Saturday, Aug. 25 and Monday, Aug. 27
and Veterans Education, Other Benefits &                8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 8/22, 8/23, 8/24, 8/25, 8/27, 8/28 and   MCC, Hall C (Stage), Level 1
Homelessness Convention Subcommittee VE&E               8/29                                                     9 a.m.
Sunday, Aug. 26                                         8 a.m. – 2 p.m. 8/26
                                                                                                                 Patriotic Memorial Service AMER
HM, Minneapolis Ballroom, Salon C, 3rd Floor            8 a.m. to close of convention 8/30
                                                                                                                 Sunday, Aug. 26
9 a.m.
                                                        Shipping & Document Center SHIP                          MCC, Auditorium, Level 1
Veterans Employment & Education Resolutions             Wednesday, Aug. 22 – Thursday, Aug. 30                   11 a.m.
Screening Committee VE&E                                MCC, Hall A, Lower Level
                                                                                                                 The American Legion Employment Innovation
Friday, Aug. 24                                         8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 8/22, 8/23, 8/24, 8/25, 8/27, 8/28 and
                                                                                                                 Task Force VE&E
HM, Red Wing Room, 3rd Floor                            8/29
                                                                                                                 Monday, Aug. 27
9 a.m.                                                  8 a.m. – 3 p.m. 8/26
                                                                                                                 HM, Marquette, VIII & IX, 2nd Floor
                                                        8 a.m. to close of convention 8/30
Western Caucus                                                                                                   9 a.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 28
                                                                                                                 Women-Owned Small Business Conference
MCC, Room 101, Sections C-E, Level 1
                                                        PATR IOTIC MEMOR IAL                                     VE&E
2:30 p.m.
                                                        SERVICE , SEMINAR S,                                     Friday, Aug. 24
Youth Cadet Law Enforcement                             TR AINING AND                                            HM, Symphony Ballroom II & III, 2rd Floor
Committee AMER                                          WO R K SH O PS                                           8 a.m.
Saturday, Aug. 25
                                                        Centennial Film Festival M&C                             Women-Owned Small Business Conference
HM, Red Wing Room, 3rd Floor
                                                        Monday, Aug. 27                                          Breakout No. 1 VE&E
6:30 a.m.
                                                        MCC, Room 102, Sections A & B, Level 1                   Friday, Aug. 24
Youth Education Committee AMER                          9 a.m. – 4 p.m.                                          HM, Rochester, 3rd Floor
Saturday, Aug. 25                                                                                                8 a.m.
                                                        Credentialing Task Force Roundtable VE&E
HM, Minneapolis Ballroom, Salons A-C, 3rd Floor
                                                        Monday, Aug. 27                                          Women-Owned Small Business Conference
8:30 a.m.
                                                        HM, Symphony I, 2nd Floor                                Breakout No. 2 VE&E
                                                        9 a.m.                                                   Friday, Aug. 24
                                                                                                                 HM, The Gallery, Lobby Level
OTH E R                                                 Digital Media Training Workshop M&C
                                                                                                                 8 a.m.
                                                        Monday, Aug. 27
Distinguished Guest Registration CONV
                                                        MCC, Room 102, Sections E & F, Level 1
Thursday, Aug. 23 – Wednesday, Aug. 29
                                                        9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
MCC, Room 101, Section J, Level 1                                                                                Anyone can attend any meeting not in executive
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 8/23, 8/24, 8/25 and 8/27            District Commanders Training                             session. However, you may want to consult the
8 a.m. – 2 p.m. 8/26                                    (Incoming) MBSP                                          Executive Office (MCC, Hall A, Lower Level) for
8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 8/28 and 8/29                        Monday, Aug. 27                                          guidance.
                                                        HM, Marquette IV-VII 2nd Floor
Exhibit Hall & Emblem Sales Store CONV
                                                        9 a.m.
Friday, Aug. 24 – Tuesday, Aug. 28
MCC, Hall C, Level 1                                    Employment Workshops – Civilian Résumé,
8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 8/24, 8/25 and 8/27                  Financial Literacy and Federal Résumé VE&E
8 a.m. – 2 p.m. 8/26 and 8/28                           Tuesday, Aug. 28
                                                        HM, Minneapolis Ballroom, Salon C, 3rd Floor
Finance Office FIN
                                                        9 a.m.
Thursday, Aug. 23 – Thursday, Aug. 30
MCC, Room L100, Section J, Lower Level                  Hiring Our Heroes Transition
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 8/23, 8/24, 8/25, 8/27, 8/28 and 8/29   and Benefits Career Fair VE&E
8 a.m. – 3 p.m. 8/26                                    Tuesday, Aug. 28
8 a.m. – 10 a.m. 8/30                                   HM, Marquette Ballroom, 2nd Floor
                                                        1 p.m.
Media Center M&C
Saturday, Aug. 25 – Thursday, Aug. 30                   Homeless Site Visit VE&E
MCC, L100, Sections F & G, Lower Level                  Monday, Aug. 27
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.                                         Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans
                                                        10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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LEGION TRAINING

                                                                                                                                           Photo by Lucas Carter

MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS EXHIBIT BOOTH                                         CENTENNIAL ART PRINT SIGNING
Friday, Aug. 24 to Tuesday, Aug. 28 (Exhibit Hall hours)                     Saturday, Aug. 25, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and noon to 1:30 p.m.
MCC, Hall C, Level 1                                                         MCC, Hall C, First Floor
The multimedia exhibit “The Greatest Legislation: An American Legion         Acclaimed artist Matt Hall will sign lithographic prints of the “Legacy
Centennial Salute to the GI Bill” is the main attraction in the Media        & Vision” painting he produced for the Legion’s 100th anniversary.
& Communications area. The exhibit, which has been traveling the             Lithographs can be purchased through Emblem Sales – $49.95 for
nation, tells the story of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944,        signed and hand-numbered (1-500) artist editions and $29.95 for
the dramatic fight for its passage, how it transformed the world, and        unsigned open editions.
the changes it has undergone in the 21st century. The exhibit includes       DIGITAL MEDIA WORKSHOP
artifacts and video kiosks.
                                                                             Monday, Aug. 27, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Media & Communications Division staff will be on hand to answer              MCC, Room 102, Sections E & F, 1st Floor
visitors’ questions about the centennial, the new national Legacy &
Vision web platform and more. Also available will be information on          Post, district and department webmasters, editors and public relations
the National American Legion Press Association (NALPA), and the              specialists will learn how to focus on membership promotion using the
opportunity to join.                                                         Web, social media, email marketing and public relations. Attendees will
                                                                             learn how to build awareness and improve communications at their
CENTENNIAL FILM FESTIVAL                                                     posts; create community and strengthen their posts’ brand identity
Monday, Aug. 27, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.                                            through marketing, Facebook and Twitter; and learn how to use free
MCC, Room 102, Sections A & B, 1st Floor                                     online tools to collect membership dues.
The American Legion has been included or featured in dozens of films            www.legion.org/register
throughout the years, including 1938, when no fewer than six motion
pictures contained Legion or Sons of The American Legion themes. A
selection of those films will be played, according to a schedule that will
be posted.

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MEMBERSHIP TRAINING                                                          VETERANS EMPLOYMENT & EDUCATION
MCC, Hall C, First Floor                                                     DIVISION EVENTS
Legion subject-matter experts will be conducting free mini-workshops         Employment Workshops: Civilian Résumé, Financial Literacy &
on various subjects. Each class will last between 30 and 45 minutes,         Federal Résumé
including time for questions.                                                Tuesday, Aug. 28, 9 a.m.
Saturday, Aug. 25                                                            HM, Minneapolis Ballroom, Salon C, 3rd Floor
9 a.m. How to Extend the Volunteer Network – Jeff Chapman,                   Hiring Our Heroes Transition and Benefits Career Fair
Membership Marketing Coordinator, Membership Division                        Tuesday, Aug. 28, 1 p.m.
10 a.m. Traits of Great Posts – Jeff Chapman                                 HM, Marquette Ballroom, 2nd Floor
11 a.m. Department of Veterans Affairs Caregiver Program – Warren            Women-Owned Small Business Conference
Goldstein, Assistant Director for Health Policy, National Veterans Affairs   Friday, Aug. 24, 8 a.m.
& Rehabilitation Division                                                    HM, Symphony Ballroom II & III, 2nd Floor
Noon Retention Conundrum – Jeff Chapman                                      Women-Owned Small Business Conference Breakout No. 1
                                                                             Friday, Aug. 24, 8 a.m.
1 p.m. Recruitment Through Personal Contact – Chad Woodburn,                 HM, Rochester, 3rd Floor
Membership Director, Department of Illinois
                                                                             Women-Owned Small Business Conference Breakout No. 2
2 p.m. MyLegion.org Basic Overview – Libby Vickers, Product Support          Friday, Aug. 24, 8 a.m.
Specialist, Information Technology Division                                  HM, The Gallery, Lobby Level
Monday, Aug. 27                                                                  www.legion.org/register
9 a.m. Traits of Great Posts – Jeff Chapman
10 a.m. How to Extend the Volunteer Network – Jeff Chapman
11 a.m. Integrative Health and Wellness Program – Judy Wagner, DNP/
NP, Co-Director, Integrative Health Program, Minneapolis VA Health Care
System
Noon Retention Conundrum – Jeff Chapman
1 p.m. Recruitment Through Personal Contact – Chad Woodburn
2 p.m. MyLegion.org Post Membership Processing – Libby Vickers
MILLION VETERAN PROGRAM EXHIBIT
BOOTH
Friday, Aug. 24 to Tuesday, Aug. 28 (Exhibit Hall hours)
MCC, Hall C, Level 1
VA’s Million Veteran Program – an initiative to build the world’s largest
database of genetic, exposure, lifestyle and health information with the      Photo by Clay Lomneth

help of veterans who donate DNA samples – will again be part of the
national convention exhibit hall. The program has set a goal to welcome
100 new participants into the study each day of the convention, in honor
of the Legion’s 100th anniversary.

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                                         Greetings, American Legion members!
                                     Welcome to Minneapolis and your 100th
                                     National Convention. What an exciting                REGISTRATION
                                     journey it has been working with you, The
                                                                                          Thursday, Aug. 23 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
                                     American Legion and the entire American
                                     Legion Family these past 12 months.                  Friday, Aug. 24   8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
                                     Commander Rohan’s theme of “Family                   Saturday, Aug. 25 8 a.m. – noon
                                     First” helped set the tone for the year as we
                                     embarked on service to veterans, children            CONVENTION COMMITTEE MEETINGS
                                     and youth, and our communities. Joining              Friday, Aug. 24 8:30 a.m.
                                     together as partners, we have worked
                                     diligently to promote the ideals and                 NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS
                                     principles of The American Legion.                   Friday, Aug. 24 10 a.m.
Danny Smith                          Everywhere our travels led us we saw
National Commander                   dedicated members coming together,                   Sunday, Aug. 26 2 p.m.
Nebraska                             working together as family, in service to God
                                     and country.
                                         Our main theme as Sons of The American
Legion this past year has been “Following Their Footsteps ... Making History,” a
theme which definitely reflects our mission and goal. This has indeed been a         FRIDAY, AUG. 24                       Membership Committee Report and
year marked with many historic events, many of which we shared with you. We          10 a.m.                               Awards
were there when you, The American Legion, elected the first-ever female              Pre-Convention NEC Meeting
veteran to serve as national commander. We continued to “Make History”                                                     Child Welfare Foundation Committee
throughout the year, in service to you and those very ideals and principles on       1 p.m.                                Awards
which The American Legion was founded. We assisted with your “Family First”          Call to Order                         Presentation of National History Book
theme supporting your Endowment Fund and National Emergency Fund, along              Salute to the Colors                  Contest Awards
with continued support of your Child Welfare Foundation.
   Now we are here with you again, helping you celebrate your 100th National         Invocation                            Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation
Convention. Congratulations on a century of service to veterans, children and        Pledge of Allegiance                  Committee Report and Awards
youth, and your communities. We wish you well as you head into your second                                                 Internal Affairs Committee Report
century of service and pledge our continued support. Remember this: together         Preamble to the Constitution of the
we can, and together we will, make a difference! God bless all of you.               Sons of The American Legion           Americanism Committee Report and
                                                                                     Reading of the Convention Call        Awards
Your comrade in service,                                                                                                   Presentation of the Community
                                                                                     Roll Call
                                                                                                                           Service Scrapbook Awards
                                                                                     Opening Remarks
                                                                                                                           Children & Youth Committee Report
                                                                                     Welcome from Host Detachment          and Awards
                                                                                     Salute to the Colors                  Veterans Education and Employment
                                                                                     Recess                                Report
Danny Smith                                                                                                                National Vice Commanders Reports
National Commander                                                                   SATURDAY, AUG. 25                     Legislative and Rules Committee
                                                                                     9 a.m.                                Report
                                                                                     Call to Order
                                                                                                                           Finance Committee Report
                                                                                     Salute to the Colors
                                                                                                                           Constitution and By-Laws Committee
                                                                                     Invocation                            Report
                                                                                     Pledge of Allegiance                  Final Report of the Credentials
                                                                                     Roll Call                             Committee
                                                                                     Legislative and Rules Committee       Recess
                                                                                     Final Report of the National
                                                                                                                           2 p.m.
                                                                                     Commander
                                                                                                                           Area Caucuses (or immediately
                                                                                     First Report of Credentials           following recess)
                                                                                     Committee

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SUNDAY, AUG. 26                               Introduction of 2018 National Sons          10:30 a.m.                                  Retirement of Colors
8 a.m.                                        of The American Legion Color Guard          Recess for Joint Memorial Service           Final Adjournment
Call to Order                                 Champions                                   11 a.m.                                     2 p.m.
Salute to the Colors                          Special Order of Business                   Joint Memorial Service                      Post-Convention NEC Meeting
Invocation                                    Nominations of Sons of The American         12:30 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance                          Legion National Officers                    Call to Order
Roll Call                                     Election of Officers                        Salute to the Colors
National Convention Memorial Service          National Commander                          Installation of Newly Elected Officers
                                              National Vice Commanders (5)                Benediction

2017 – 2018 NATIONAL OFFICERS
      National Commander            Danny Smith               Nebraska                            National Chaplain       James “Jim” Noble            New Jersey
 National Vice Commanders                                                                         National Historian      Jerry J. Cole                Nebraska
                        East        Kenneth P. Warner         Pennsylvania                 National Judge Advocate        Joseph Paviglianti           Texas
                       South        Mark A. Cannito           South Carolina              National Sergeant-At-Arms       George B. Sevick Jr.         Nebraska
                     Central        Joseph R. Navarrete       New Mexico                          National Assistant
                    Midwest         Jay E. Marsden            Missouri                           Sergeants-At-Arms        Mathew Chebro                Georgia
                        West        Donald S. Ramirez         California                                                  Lyle Larson                  Kansas
          National Adjutant         Anthony W. Wright         Pennsylvania                                                Raymond P. Giehll III        Indiana
          National Assistant                                                                                              Brian K. Walters             Pennsylvania
          Adjutant Emeritus         Harold E. Thompson Jr.    Nebraska                                                    Gregory A. Falco             New York
National Assistant Adjutants        James “Ed” Sheubrooks     Florida                     National Commander’s Aide       David L. Rippe               Nebraska
                                    David Ridenour            Indiana
                                    Robert J. Avery           New York
                                    Scott A. Williams         Virginia
                                    Jeffrey E. Hicks          New Jersey
                                    Scott J. Thornton         Ohio

PAST NATIONAL COMMANDERS
1968         Michael Seaton           California             1985          Woodrow L. Mudge†     Colorado               2002       Clifford A. Smith           Massachusetts
1969         Robert McBride           Ohio                   1986          Royce Doucet†         Louisiana              2003       Steve C. Laws               North Carolina
1970         J.R. Stillwell           Illinois               1987          Douglas Bible         Minnesota              2004       Neal C. Warnken             Kansas
1971         J.R. Stillwell           Illinois               1988          Richard L. League     Maryland               2005       Michael J. Deacon           Iowa
1972         John Smolinsky           Massachusetts          1989          David Faust           Wisconsin              2006       William L. Sparwasser       Maryland
1973         Robert Faust             California             1990          Charles R. Belles     Virginia               2007       Earl R. Ruttkofsky          Michigan
1974         James Hartman            Maryland               1991          Robert A. Worrel      Indiana                2008       Raymond P. Giehll Jr.       Indiana
1975         Gregory Reis             Illinois               1992          Eugene L. Sacco       California             2009       Thomas E. Cisna             Illinois
1976         Grant Jamieson           Michigan               1993          Charles Rigsby†       Michigan               2010       Mark E. Arneson             Georgia
1977         Charles Gannon           Maryland               1994          Roland D. Matteson    Arizona                2011       David L. Dew                Texas
1978         John M. Sherrard         California             1995          Joseph Mayne          Minnesota              2012       James K. Roberts III        Florida
1979         Richard Kepler†          Florida                1996          John T. Dietz         Kentucky               2013       Christopher J. Huntzinger   Pennsylvania
1980         Ernest Wilson Jr.†       New Jersey             1997          Jack E. Jordan        Texas                  2014       Joseph Gladden              Maryland
1981         Donald Willison†         Pennsylvania           1998          William E. Matoska    Maryland               2015       Michael W. Moss             Colorado
1982         David P. Stephens        Indiana                1999          Byron J. Robichaux    Louisiana              2016       Kevin Collier               Alaska
1983         Christopher R. Cerullo   New York               2000          Richard L. Cook       Oklahoma               2017       Jeff C. Frain               Arizona
1984         Fred Hartline            Ohio                   2001          Kevin N. Winkelmann   Texas

PAST NATIONAL COMMANDERS BY VOTE OF NATIONAL CONVENTION
2009            Patrick J. Shea†       Ohio                                                                                                                            †
                                                                                                                                                                           Deceased
2017            Brian J. O’Hearne      Massachusetts

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              EXPERIENCE
                                                VISIT HISTORIC FORT SNELLING
                                                Discover stories of the military fort and its surrounding area.
                                                See demos of 19th-century military tactics, tour the restored
                                                barracks and hospital, and visit Dred & Harriet Scott’s
                                                                                                         ul.
                                                1836-1840 living quarters. Historic Fort Snelling, St. Paul.

                                                                                                   RECEIVE
                                                                                                    DISCOUNTED
                                                                                                    ADMISSION
                                                                                                      Veterans and active
                                                                                                       military always get
                                                                                                       a discount on general
                                                                                                      admission at MNHS
                                                                                                      historic sites and
                                                                                                     museums, including
                                                                                                    Mill City Museum in
                                                                                                   Minneapolis and the
                                                                                                 James J. Hill House in
                                                                                              St. Paul. Pay us a visit!

                               MEET THE GREATEST GENERATION
                               Explore true stories from an inspiring generation
                               of Americans in our Minnesota’s Greatest
                               Generation exhibit. On view at the Minnesota
                               History Center, St. Paul.

                                              REMEMBER THE YEAR
                                                             AR 1968
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     Experience the highs and lows of an unforgettable year in The 1968 Exhibit—
  including combat stories from Vietnam War veterans and a “Huey” helicopter. On
                                       view at the Minnesota History Center, St. Paul.

PLAN YOUR VISIT OR PURCHASE ONLINE
MNHS.ORG • 1-844-MNSTORY

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As contained in the “Uniform Code of Procedure for the Organization of National Conventions of The American Legion,”
the following rules of convention are authorized under Article V, Section 6, of the National Constitution of The American Legion:
1. Robert’s Rules of Order Newly               the question: “Shall the chair be              of the National Convention, a                 each department delegation
     Revised shall be the authority on         sustained?”                                    judge of election and such number             chairman shall deliver a written
     parliamentary procedure, with the     8. When the poll of any department                 of tellers as deemed necessary,               ballot to the tellers. Such ballots
     following modifications set forth         delegation is demanded by a                    provided that the total tellers so            shall be in the hands of the tellers
     herein.                                   delegate of such department, the               appointed shall be an odd number.             before communication is made
2.   Delegates desiring to make a              National Convention secretary                  In a contested election, candidates           to the national commander for
     motion or address the National            shall poll the vote without                    going to the ballot shall each                announcement of the results.
     Convention shall rise, address the        discussion of the question being               be entitled to one teller of their      24.   Those recognized by the national
     chair as appropriate and state            voted upon.                                    choice.                                       commander shall be entitled to a
     their name and the name of their      9. On the roll calls, each delegation        18.   Nominations for national officers             respectful hearing, and the chair
     department before proceeding.             chairman shall poll their                      shall be from the floor on roll call          shall have the authority to clear
3.   Debate shall be limited to five           delegation on the floor and                    of the departments alphabetically             the gallery or the floor or have
     minutes for each speaker.                 announce its vote.                             arranged. Each department may                 the sergeants-at-arms escort
                                                                                              present as many candidates as it              from the National Convention
4.   Debate on any one subject             10. A delegation secretary, if not an              chooses.                                      anyone creating a disturbance or
     presented to the National                 accredited delegate or alternate,                                                            interfering with orderly procedure.
     Convention shall be limited to two        shall be seated with the secretary’s     19.   Nominating speeches for national
     hours except under such special           delegation.                                    officers shall be limited to five       25.   None of the above rules shall
     rule as the National Convention                                                          minutes each. Not more than                   be construed as preventing an
                                           11. Past national commanders’                      two seconding speeches shall be               alternate delegate from serving on
     shall adopt prior to debate.              votes shall be cast with their                 made for any candidate, and said              a National Convention committee.
5.   Only two delegates from any one           delegations.                                   speeches shall be limited to three
     delegation shall be permitted the                                                                                                26.   The consent of two-thirds of the
                                           12. Only accredited delegates or                   minutes.                                      voting strength of the National
     floor on any one question. Where          their alternates shall participate,
     disagreement exists within a                                                       20.   When more than two candidates                 Convention is necessary for
                                               directly or indirectly, in a viva voce         are nominated for any office,                 suspension of the rules of the
     delegation, one delegate shall be         vote on any subject before the
     permitted to speak on each side                                                          balloting shall continue until one            National Convention.
                                               National Convention.                           candidate receives a majority
     of the question. Upon a division                                                                                                 27.   Any amendment to any resolution
     of the question, however, this rule
                                           13. Department delegations may                     of the votes of the National                  or report originating on the floor
                                               arrive at a vote in such manner as             Convention, except in the election            shall be presented in writing and
     shall be applied separately for
                                               they choose, but shall announce                of national vice commanders.                  transmitted to the presiding officer
     each division.
                                               it in terms of full units and not        21.   In a contested election for national          at the time of the introduction of
6.   The floor shall be permitted only         in terms of a fractional part of a
     once to any individual delegate                                                          vice commanders, balloting shall              such amendment.
                                               vote. The vote of any delegate                 continue until (a) majorities and
     on any one question, except               absent and not represented by                                                          28.   Special rules applying to specific
     by a two-thirds vote of the                                                              (b) pluralities are established for           issues or order of business shall
                                               an alternate shall be cast by the              one or more candidates under
     National Convention. Chairmen             majority of the delegates present                                                            be written and presented to
     of convention committees may                                                             the following provisions: If, on              the National Convention by
                                               from the department.                           any ballot taken, less than five
     speak as frequently as may be                                                                                                          the convention committee on
     necessary in connection with
                                           14. There shall be no unit rule of                 candidates receive the necessary              Credentials & Rules for adoption
                                               voting.                                        majority to elect, the candidate              by majority vote at least one hour
     the reports of their committees.
     The presiding officer shall not       15. Voting shall be by acclamation,                or candidates receiving a majority            before such issue, or order, is to
     entertain any motion which will           except when a roll call is                     vote shall be declared elected and            be considered unless such rule is
     curtail further debate without            demanded by the chairman of at                 a new ballot shall be taken for the           agreed to by unanimous consent
     affording the committee chairman          least three departments. Election              remaining number of places to                 of the final session. Special rules
     an opportunity to make the final          of national officers shall be by roll          be filled. The candidate receiving            shall prevail only in the National
     statement of the debate.                  call.                                          the lowest number of votes on                 Convention adopting them. Any
                                                                                              the preceding ballot shall be                 delegate may apply for a special
7.   Decisions on rules of debate          16. In the event a department has not
                                                                                              disqualified. Except, should two              rule to the convention committee
     or parliamentary order by the             provided the method by which
                                                                                              candidates remain to fill one place,          on Credentials & Rules or may
     presiding officer may be subject          alternates shall be designated
                                                                                              a new ballot shall be taken.                  appeal to the National Convention
     to appeal by any two delegates            to serve in the place of absent
     under a point of order. Such appeal       delegates, the chairman of the           22.   The National Convention will                  for such special rule provided the
     shall take precedence over any            delegation shall make such                     nominate and elect a national                 rule be presented in writing, be
     pending questions and shall be            designation.                                   commander, and five national vice             read once from the platform, and
     decided forthwith. An appeal from                                                        commanders, in this sequence.                 shall lay upon the table at least
                                           17. Prior to the election of national
     the decision of the chair shall be                                                 23.   At the conclusion of balloting                one hour before the vote thereon
                                               officers, the national commander
     put to the National Convention on                                                        on national vice commanders,                  is taken.
                                               shall appoint, subject to approval

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SPECIAL GUESTS

                                                     MELISSA STOCKWELL
                                                     Master of Ceremonies
                                                         In 2002, Melissa Stockwell graduated from the
                                                     University of Colorado and was commissioned
                                                     as a second lieutenant in the Army as part
                                                     of the Transportation Corps. Two years later,
                                                     she deployed with the 1st Cavalry Division to
                                                     Baghdad. On April 13, 2004, Stockwell was on
                                                     a routine convoy when her Humvee was hit
                                                     by a roadside bomb. The blast resulted in the
                                                     amputation of her left leg above the knee,
                                                     and she became the first American woman to
                                                     ever lose a limb in active combat. After a year
                                                     of rehab at Walter Reed Army Medical Center,
                                                     she was medically retired with a Purple Heart
                                                     and a Bronze Star. She quickly adapted into a
                                                     life of sports, and went on to swim in the 2008
                                                     Beijing Paralympics before turning to the sport of
                                                     triathlon in 2009. She is a three-time paratriathlon
                                                     world champion and a bronze medalist from the
                                                     2016 Rio Paralympics. Stockwell is co-founder
                                                     of the Chicago-based Dare2tri Paratriathlon
                                                     Club, where she helps get other athletes with
                                                     disabilities into the sport of triathlon.
                                                         Stockwell travels the nation for her career as
                                                     a motivational speaker. General Motors, BP, the
                                                     Chicago Bears, Coldwell Banker, Deloitte and
                                                     other companies and organizations have praised
                                                     her speeches as “inspirational, unforgettable and
                                                     leaving the audience wanting to better every
                                                     aspect of their life.” In 2015, she gave a TEDx talk
                                                     in Vail, Colo., and brought the crowd to its feet.

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SIDEBAR TEXT

HON.
ELIZABETH DOLE
Distinguished Service Medal
   Elizabeth Dole launched her public service                 For God and Country
career in 1960 working on the Kennedy-Johnson                 we associate ourselves
presidential campaign, and has served in several              together for the
administrations – up to and including the cabinet             following purposes:
secretaryships of Transportation and Labor (under
                                                              To uphold and defend
different presidents).
                                                              the Constitution of
   Dole also served as president of the American
Red Cross during the 1990s, and U.S. senator                  the United States
from her native North Carolina in the 2000s.                  of America;
In between, she assisted in her husband Bob’s                 to maintain law
presidential campaign.                                        and order;
   After Bob’s stay at Walter Reed National
Military Medical Center, Dole in 2012 founded                 to foster and
the Elizabeth Dole Foundation “to support                     perpetuate a one
military caregivers after witnessing the hardships            hundred percent
these spouses, parents, siblings and friends                  Americanism;
of wounded, ill and injured veterans and
servicemembers face.”
                                                              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
DAMON FAUST                                                   the classes and
Firefighter of the Year Award                                  the masses;
   Faust started as a volunteer firefighter with
                                                              to make right the
Estacada, Ore., Rural Fire District 69 in 2016. He
                                                              master of might;
developed a district “Veterans to Firefighters”
program, which uses fire services and                         to promote peace and
commitment to the community as transition aids                good will on earth;
for former servicemembers.
   Faust is an Army veteran. While serving with               to safeguard and
the 3rd Infantry Division in Baghdad in 2005,                 transmit to posterity
he rescued two badly injured civilians from a                 the principles of
burning building.                                             justice, freedom and
                                                              democracy;
                                                              to consecrate
                                                              and sanctify our
                                                              comradeship by
                                                              our devotion to
                                                              mutual helpfulness.

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SPECIAL GUESTS

                 BRET T WALSH
                 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award
                    Walsh has worked for the Fuquay-Varina, N.C., Police Department since 2008, in the
                 Patrol and Special Operations divisions. He serves as a trainer and instructor in several
                 different areas.
                    In 2016, Walsh provided vital leadership experience in a domestic murder/suicide
                 case that allowed him to protect his fellow officers.
                    Walsh is a Marine Corps veteran who served from 2000 to 2004, including a
                 deployment as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. He is active in his community,
                 from Coffee with a Cop events to coaching youth sports.

                 RACE-TO-THE-TOP WINNERS
                   The Race to the Top award is given to district commanders who attain at least 100
                 percent of the district’s assigned membership objective by March 31.
                   Ronald F. Bradstreet, Hoover, Ala.
                   Holly Lewis, Colliers, W.Va.
                   Jimmy L. Mitchell, Fresno, Texas
                   Gregory A. Spight, Detroit

                 FOURTH ESTATE AWARD WINNERS
                   The Fourth Estate Award has been presented annually since 1958 for outstanding
                 achievement in the field of journalism.
                   Broadcast: KARE-TV, Minneapolis, “Disconnects, Delays and a Pattern of Denial”
                   Print: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee, “Mexico Blackouts”
                   Internet: The War Horse, “Marines United”
S P I R I T O F S E RV I C E AWA R D

SPIRIT OF SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS
  The Spirit of Service Award, now in its 19th year, is given to outstanding military professionals in each of the five service
branches and the National Guard who are actively committed to volunteer community service during their off-duty hours.
  Each servicemember is selected by his or her command office. The winners will receive trophies from National Commander
Denise H. Rohan, as well as a one-year membership in The American Legion. They also participate in the national convention
parade.

                             Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert P.                                      Air National Guard Staff Sgt.
                             Andrews, based at Dover Air                                         Heather J. Hyon, based at Joint
                             Force Base, Del., has served as the                                 Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.,
                             organizer and/or point of contact                                   helps at-risk youth and combats
                             for various events and initiatives                                  homelessness simultaneously.
                             in the Delaware area. These                                         She is actively involved in
                             include a transition summit, three                                  Philadelphia’s only all-youth
                             different parades (Armed Forces                                     homeless shelter, and goes
                             Day, the holidays and St. Patrick’s                                 beyond the shelter to serve those
                             Day), Habitat for Humanity, and                                     most in need of help. This includes
                             serving as an assistant high school                                 raising money with a “Sleep Out”
                             wrestling coach and referee/judge                                   event, where donors themselves
                             for a state robotics competition.                                   sleep on the streets.

                             Coast Guard Machinery                                               Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class
                             Technician 2nd Class Brian Gogo                                     Sha’nae Wilson, based at Joint
                             is based at Station Apra Harbor                                     Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii,
                             in his native Guam. According to                                    donated 160 hours in 2017 to
                             his nomination letter, he “skillfully                               local youth sports organizations,
                             utilized his local network of                                       coaching flag football, baseball
                             contacts to discover volunteer                                      and basketball. She also provided
                             opportunities in which he could                                     227 hours of family counseling
                             incorporate eager volunteers                                        and individual/group sessions for
                             from various Coast Guard units                                      at-risk youth and their families,
                             in Guam.” Special beneficiaries of                                  and took on preservation
                             his efforts are children – he is a                                  opportunities with USS Missouri
                             Big Brother, and helped develop a                                   and the Ford Island Pacific
                             rapid ID method for Amber Alerts.                                   Aviation Museum.

                             Army Sgt. Drew Hunnicutt, based
                             at Fort Benning, Ga., donated
                             more than 2,498 hours in 2017
                             to an area humane society (an
                             average of about 48 hours a
                             week). He played with the animals,
                             helped train and otherwise
                             prepare them for adoption, took                                     The Marine Corps’ Spirit of
                             them for walks, cleaned their living                                Service recipient for 2018 will be
                             areas, and provided foster care.                                    announced during the general
                             He also volunteers with children,                                   session.
                             spending time at local children’s
                             hospitals and schools.

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