Transcript FSCS-06 SAL Advisors Course

A Little About the Program
History of the Sons of The
American Legion (SAL)
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1932 - SAL established in Portland, Oregon
 First SAL Squadron chartered in Indianapolis, Indiana Bruce P.
Robinson Squadron 133
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Membership
 1939 - National SAL Membership 72,633
 1953 - National SAL Membership 5,631
 1963 - National SAL Membership increases to 17,000
 2012 – National SAL Membership of 350,000
1964 - First National SAL Workshop in Dallas, Texas
 1972 - The SAL National Organization was created
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 First SAL National Convention held in Chicago, Illinois
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1995 - National conducts first Training Session for
Detachment Commanders
What are the Sons of The
American Legion?
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We are a program of The American
Legion
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We are the largest self sufficient
program of The American Legion
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We are the largest program that works
all of the programs of The American
Legion
Major Accomplishments of
the Sons
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Currently the membership has gone
over 350,000
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31st year of an all-time high in
membership
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Largest single contributor to CWF with
contributions totaling $506,000
The backbone of our Organization
Sons Membership Eligibility
Membership in the Sons of The American Legion is open to
all male descendants, adopted sons and stepsons of
members of The American Legion.
Also such males descendants of veterans who died in
service during World War I, World War II, the Korean War, or
the Vietnam War, Lebanon, Panama, Persian Gulf, and the
Global War on Terrorism during the periods set forth in Article
IV, Section I of the National Constitution of The American
Legion.
Or who died subsequent to their honorable discharge from
such service, shall be eligible for membership in the Sons of
The American Legion.
Eligibility Periods for
Membership
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World War I
Apr. 6, 1917 - Nov. 11, 1918
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World War II
Dec. 7, 1941 - Dec. 31, 1946
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Korea
Jun. 21, 1950 - Jan. 31, 1955
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Vietnam
Dec. 22, 1961 - May 7, 1975
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Lebanon/Grenada
Aug. 24, 1982 - Jul. 31, 1984
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Panama
Dec. 20, 1989 - Jan. 31, 1990
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Persian Gulf / Terrorism
Aug. 2, 1990 - Present
The Leaders of our Detachment
Detachment Officers
Elected Officers
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Detachment Commander
National Executive Committeeman and Alternate
Detachment Vice Commanders (6)
Detachment Chaplain
Detachment Historian
Detachment Sgt-At-Arms
Appointed Officers
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Detachment Adjutant and Assistant Adjutants
Detachment Judge Advocate
Detachment Assistant Sgt-At-Arms
Detachment Executive
Committee
Comprised of all Elected Detachment
Officers
 All Past Detachment Commanders
 District Commanders & elected Vice
Commanders
 The DEC meets twice a year (Fall and
Convention)
 The DEC conducts all business between
Detachment Meetings
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Detachment Committee and
Commissions
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Americanism
Children & Youth
Veterans Affairs &
Rehabilitation
Internal Affairs
Public Relations
Legislative
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Special Olympics
Commanders Advisory
Community Affairs
Constitution & By Laws
Convention
Disaster Preparedness
Membership
Squadron Activities
Member Training &
Development
Year End Reports
Squadron Officers Report
 Silver Star Award
 Consolidated Squadron Report
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 National & Detachment CSR
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Americanism Report
Children & Youth Report
Veterans Rehabilitation Report
Volunteer of the Year
Membership Award
The Leaders of our Organization
National Officers
Elected Officers
National Commander
 National Vice Commanders (5)
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Appointed Officers
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National Adjutant
National Asst Adjutants
National Chaplain
National Judge
Advocate
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National Historian
National Sgt-At-Arms
& Assistants
Aide to the National
Commander
National Executive
Committee
Comprised of all Elected National Officers
 National Executive Committeeman and
Alternates from 55 Detachments
 The NEC meets in Indianapolis, IN twice a
year (Fall and Spring) and at the site of
the National Convention.
 The NEC conducts all business between
the Annual National Conventions
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National Commissions
AMERICANISM
INTERNAL AFFAIRS
VETERANS AFFAIRS & REHABILITATION
LEGISLATIVE
FINANCE
PUBLIC RELATIONS
CHILDREN & YOUTH
National Committees
MEMBERSHIP
MEMBER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
CHILD WELFARE
CONVENTION
RESOLUTIONS
Organizational Chart
National Organization
Detachment
District
Squadron
Organizational Guidance and Support
Post Responsibility
It is up to the Commander and the Post membership to want an
SAL Squadron.
Once the decision has been made and approved the Post can
request a charter kit from Department HQ.
In order to charter an SAL Squadron there must be 10 NEW
members on the charter kit before it is submitted for approval.
Once approved the Post Commander should appoint an SAL
Advisor. Should be someone who wants to be the Advisor and has
an interest in the Sons.
Once formed it is up to the Post to support the Sons and
encourage participation in Legion Family activities.
What is an Advisor?
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“Go Between” the Legion and SAL
 Represents the SAL before the Legion
 Focal point for both the SAL and the Legion
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Wears two (2) Hats
 Has interests in both the Legion and SAL
 Does not have to be a Dual Member (Legion / SAL)
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Provides Guidance
 Serves as a Mentor to the SAL Officers & Members
Role of the Advisor
 SAL Interests
 Membership & Renewals
 Assist with development of activities based on
age
 Assist with preparation of budgets
 Get Legion and Sons involved in Joint
Activities
 SAL Meetings (Monitor & Mentor)
 Assist with Bulletins; newsletters
 Assist with member communications
 Recognition and Encouragement
Role of the Advisor
 Legion Interests
 As previously mentioned the Advisor is the
“Go Between”
○ Advisor brings information from the Legion to the
SAL
 Advises the SAL on legal matters and liability
issues that may involve the Legion
 Finances
○ Can report to the Legion on behalf of the Sons
Tools At Your Disposal
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National Websites
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 SAL – www.legion.org/sons
 Open to all SAL members
 Legion – www.legion.org
 Post with SAL Squadrons
Florida SAL Website
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 On Florida SAL site
Florida Legion Website
 www.floridalegion.org
Florida SAL Newsletter
 Mailed to squadrons
 www.floridalegion.org/sons
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Florida SAL E-mail Net
 Monthly distribution
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Membership Report
 Mailed with “The Source”
 On Florida SAL Site
 E-mailed to Detachment
Officers, District/Area
Commanders
Other Tools
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Administrative Manual
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Detachment Convention
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District Officers
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Fall Conference
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Detachment Committee /
Commission Chairmen
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Leadership Workshops
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Area Conferences
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District Meetings /
Conferences
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Detachment Officers
Question and Answer Session
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