The Post Executive Board, shall hire and terminate such employees, excluding bartenders, as may be necessary with the recommendation of the House Committee; shall suspend or expel any members of this Posts Family or any non-member of Post 673 in accordance with the Posts policies and procedures; shall not authorize or approve any expenditures over five hundred dollars ($500.00); shall hear the reports of Post Committee Chairmen, and generally, shall have charge of, and be responsible for, the management of the affairs of this Post between meetings of the Post and subject to the approval of the Post; shall require that all Post Officers and members handling American Legion money be properly bonded with od and solvent bonding and surety company, as surety to cover double the average amount of money handled in a single year; bonds to be approved by the Executive Board; shall cause an annual review of all financial accounts to be conducted by a Certified Public Accountant, that has not been used by the Post during that year in any other capacity other than conducting an annual review and is not a member of the Post; shall have the power and right upon a majority vote of the Executive Board members to invest Post funds in U.S. Government Bonds, Certificates of Deposit, or any other investments permitted under the laws of the State of New York. There shall be no form or class of membership except an active membership. Section 1. Men's Dress Overcoat. Letteringrestricted to either name of Post or officer title, such as Past Commander, Cap insignias or badges for past or present officers. Our Post has different models of rifles on hand (M1897, M1903, M1917, M1, etc.). It has a Mass patch on one sleeve and a Plymouth Rock patch on the other. Female members of the Legion should wear their caps in the manner prescribed for female personnel of the armed services. The name of this organization shall be William C. Dexter Post No. Section 1. Section 1. uniform. This Constitution may be amended at any regular Post meeting by a vote of two-thirds of the members attending such regular meeting, provided that the proposed amendment shall have been submitted in writing and read at a preceding regular meeting of the Post, and provided further that written notice, including a copy of the proposed amendment shall be posted on the bulletin board of the Post at least 10 calendar days before the scheduled meeting. No person, who has been expelled by another Post shall be admitted to membership in this Post without the written consent of the expelling Post, except that where such consent has been asked for and has been denied by such Post, he may then appeal to the Department Executive Committee for permission to be admitted to membership in the Post and he shall be ineligible for membership until such permission is granted. I haven't done any research on the owner yet but it would appear he was Army Air Service. When a new or transfer member has been approved by a majority vote of the Post membership and has paid any initiation fee and dues that may be required, a membership card shall be issued in their name and delivered to them by the Post Adjutant or the Post Service Officer. endstream endobj 386 0 obj <>stream hbbd```b``ndXD2m 6WX6X2da"@G%@g`` m# Except for official public events, the selection of slacks, shoes and belt are left to choice, but should be appropriate to the occasion. How can we get stories into The American Legion Magazine? After a password chsnge this afternoon, I was finally able to get back in. Section 4. Thanks for showing us this outstanding uniform and especially the wings. I have a couple more Veteran's Organization uniforms. This Post shall not incur, nor cause to be incurred, any liability or obligation whatever which will subject to liability any other Post, Sub-division, group of men, members of The American Legion, or other individuals, corporations, or organizations. One side of the overseas hat is at the bottom. He shall approve all orders directing the disbursements of funds and shall make an annual report covering the business of the Post for the year, and recommendations for the coming year, which shall be read at the annual meeting and a copy thereof immediately forwarded to the County Adjutant. If he is still under such suspension on June thirtieth of such year, his membership in THE AMERICAN LEGION shall be forfeited. National Constitution and By-laws. If any membership card shall become lost, mutilated or destroyed, a new membership card shall be issued therefore on such terms and conditions as the Post Executive Board may determine. I hope it "takes" this time. When I get home this evening I'll take another higher resolution photo of the wings and post them, assuming I'm able to log on again. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Sons are not authorized to have their own Honor Guard using US Army ceremonial rifles and at least one veteran member of the Post is required to participate. You would need to contact the member's department headquarters to inquire about a possible death benefit; you can find a listing of the department offices on our website at MyLegion.org. Make your judgment based on his or her response to you. It also came with a brown leather belt, a heavy OD wool shirt with a large gas flap closure, and a pair or trousers. I don't have any Veterans Organization uniforms myself, but I can see why you were attracted to these! See current Officers Guide and Manual of Ceremonies (available for download from the Legion.org website) for additional guidance. Rules of the NEC. Duties of Post Commander: It shall be the duty of the Commander to preside at all meetings of the Post and to have general supervision over the business and affairs of the Post, and such officer shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Post. National Chaplains. Family members can contact our insurance providers at the numbers listed below to see if the member had an active policy: Legionnaires Insurance Trust (800) 235-6943. You can also contact the Legislative Division by emailing leg@legion.org. dogs give comfort to children, Two CWF recipients share impact made by Legion grant, Military Womens Memorial planning 25th anniversary celebration, South Dakota Legionnaire raising awareness and funds for homeless women veterans while competing for Ms. VERY nice! American Legion Post 209 honor guard - Memorial Day Ceremony 2022. Let us know about the activities and members of your honor guard. ARTICLE IX (Amendments) SECTION 1. Copyright 2022 American Legion William C. Dexter Post 673 All Rights Reserved. Every member of this Post, in good standing, shall be eligible to hold office in this Post except as otherwise provided herein. $329.00. However, you, as a private citizen and not speaking for the organization, can do whatever is legal and ethical to advance his/her candidacy. Visit the National website Legion.org/posts and search for posts by city or zip code by using the post locator. Danny is heavily involved in the American Legion Post 125, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Museum of the Kansas National Guard. ARTICLE VIII. And yes, as you can see a pin, like this wings pin on the uniform, is usually given to those who participate in the roundup. This form must be sent to your Department Adjutant to validate the post is in good standing and will forward the form to the National Security Division Director for further processing. Style. The names and addressed of said Trustees and the terms for which they were allotted to serve are as follows. I'll go ahead and append the other three to this one now; I apologize if they end up being redundant. However,an official American Legion cap, dark blue or black civilian coat, dark trousers, white shirt, black four-in-hand tie, black shoes and socks, make a very attractive uniform. When he wore this uniform, he was a mamber of the VFW. Duties of Post Sergeant-at-Arms: The Sergeant-at-Arms shall preserve order at all meetings and shall perform such other duties as may be, from time to time, assigned to him by the Post Executive Board. Duties of the Post Finance Officer: The Finance Officer of the Post shall have charge of all finances and see that they are safely deposited in a local bank or banks and shall report, once a month, to the Executive Board and the Post membership the condition of the finances of the Post, with such recommendations as he may deem expedient or necessary for raising funds with which to carry on the activities of the Post. The American Legion cap is considered the official American Legion uniform (see page 40). A majority vote of the Post membership shall be required to approve the contract and authorize expenditure of Post monies. Since this is protected information, National Headquarters doesn't have this available on its records. Section 1. The decision of the department shall be final. The general expenses of the Post shall be paid by checks drawn against the general fund signed by the Post Finance Officer and countersigned by one other person designated by the Post Executive Board. Section 1. The left side (emblem side) of the cap is reserved only for the Legion emblem, city, county, district, or state lettering. In selection of candidates, preference should be given to members who have held or are holding leadership roles no higher than district/county level. Section 1. A member is considered to be in uniform if wearing an official Legion uniform cap. Publicity Committee The Publicity Committee shall be charged with the promotion of public support of the Legions program by the establishment of proper contact with The American Legion Magazine, Department, and National Legion news services, and by local publicity of Post programs and activities. All Post monies shall be deposited in a duly authorized banking institution as designed by the Post Executive Board, and none of such monies shall be withdrawn except upon draft or check signed by the Post Finance Officer and one other person designated by the Post Executive Board. Additionally the National Charter, approved by Congress, stipulates The American Legion as an organization is nonpolitical. Often, a story and photo from a local post is best-suited in a local, district or department publication. The catalog advised posts to form a uniform . Hi Mike. Section 2. The Legislative Division has a wealth of useful information on members of Congress, the Executive Branch, the media and individual pieces of Legislation. ARTICLE VIII - SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION. For God and Country, we associate ourselves together for the following purposes. Item #: 705.102. The individual post is required to have their Commander or Adjutant fill out the form located at www.tacom.army.mil. Those who submit articles are encouraged to include a query letter that expresses the national issue, value, resolution or initiative that matches the submission. The Post House Committee shall meet for organization and such other business as may come before-it at the call of the Post Commander within ten days after the installation of the new officers. This next one is an American Legion uniform from Post #40 in Massachusetts. 46: Regulations Governing - Wearing The American Legion Cap, Uniform and Regalia If attending a political event, The American Legion cap, or any clothing with The American Legion emblem visible, must be removed so as not to imply any endorsement by The American Legion. If he is still delinquent after February first, he shall be suspended from all privileges. cover is the only item of apparel that designates a member as being in This came with the original belt and tie in addition to the coat and trousers. Vintage American Legion Wool Dress Uniform Jacket Wisconsin Navy Blue Gold M ad vertisement by LVPinkPeacock. There is a requirement that the post must send a rifle inventory to the Army. Visit their website at Alaforveterans.org or you can reach their National Headquarters office by calling (317) 569-4500. Neat uniforms! Section 1. If desired, the following items may be placed on the right side of the cap: Lettering restricted to either name of Post or officer title, such as Past Commander. It has the capability to keep a running total and save the data until the next event. It still goes on today and is still done! This post recognizes an auxiliary organization to be known as the Auxiliary Unit of _____ Post ___, The American Legion. To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America, to maintain law and order: to foster and perpetuate a one hundred percent Americanism: 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 the classes and the masses: to make right the master of might: to promote peace and good will on earth: to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom, and democracy: to consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness. Section 1. The Legislative information landing page on our national website, www.legion.org/legislative, is regularly updated with news and information about Legion legislative activities, our current legislative priorities and recent testimony. The intent is to return these future leaders to their respective departments and be used for the needs of the department in conducting their own department level training programs, mentorship and preparing them for leadership positions. Membership in the American Legion Riders shall be governed by such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the National Executive Committee of The American Legion and thereafter approved by The Department of New York Executive Committee. Candidates for all parties must be presented equal opportunity to use the facilities on the same terms and conditions as other competing candidates. The Post is the custodian of the rifles conditionally issued for ceremonial purposes. Hi Sarge. The American Legion has never been, and will never be, a single-issue national wartime veterans' service organization. In cold and inclement weather, the cap should not be worn. Section 3. The Commander shall call a meeting of the Post House Committee upon the written request of the House Committee Chairman. Most of the period American Legion uniforms have gold braid on the trouser seams but this pair have very light beige (maybe dirty white) wool felt leg stripes. %%EOF Therefore, The American Legion as an organization is never to help or endorse a candidate. 4.5 out of 5 stars (303) Sale Price $70.17 $ 70.17 $ 93.56 Original Price $93.56 . Sign up to receive the Legislative Update at www.legion.org/newsletters. In Article II, Section 2, of the Constitution of The American Legion, "The American Legion shall be absolutely nonpolitical and shall not be used for the dissemination of partisan principles nor for the promotion of the candidacy of any person seeking public office or preferment." Charges shall be based upon disloyalty, neglect of duty, dishonesty, or other conduct unbecoming a member of The American Legion. . Veteran America, A fitting tribute to trailblazers and visionaries, https://www.legion.org/membership/218307/new-simplified-pufl-program-faqs, https://www.legion.org/sons/membershipfaqs. Membership Committee shall have charge of all matters pertaining to the membership of the Post, including procuring of new members, reinstatement, and eligibility of members. Can we use our American Legion post for a political event? Section 3. The objects of this Post are as set forth in the Constitution. August 21, 2007 in VETERANS' ORGANIZATIONS. Section 5. ) "n`M`}vE93( x @A8 Rk)PGqDh}"mBy|_6Idu9JHdR"cf\Wd:t4,!VE.z"catC\6eKT-&91Y,b9JLs$vT-g30.n81JRq"U30qI%O&6IR7=}`#l:U]C}*7f{s;cz^RW#d&J.+ e~u4uC_;..n}=QMkhvq}WJqVL, This Post is a civilian organization and membership therein does not affect or increase liability for military or police service. I thought I'd posted them at about the same time as I'd posted this one but I did a search and this was the only one that came up. In order to reach national print media, the story and/or photo must relate directly to a national issue, value, resolution or initiative. All elections of officers shall be by ballot and the candidate or candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall be elected to the respective office or offices for which they are candidates, and they shall hold office until their successors are duly installed or as otherwise provided. Departments. When I see how my Congress members vote on veterans' earned benefits issues, I have a feeling they don't really care about veterans. All moneys received in any manner for welfare purposes of any nature by the Post shall be deposited in a duly authorized banking institution and none of such moneys shall be withdrawn except for welfare purposes and, upon draft signed by the Finance Officer of the Post and at least one other member duly assigned signature representative for that purpose.