Workshop with short discussions and realistic Legion scenarios & role-play. Learn how leaders earn trust, influence, without relying on title, connect activity to missions of the Four Pillars. Communicate through change, handle disagreement constructively and develop others through delegation and voluntary mentoring.

(For Legion Officers/future Officers)

Class is for attendees to learn the proper way to run a post meeting. We will discuss agendas, following the script, reports, and duties of officers at the meeting.

(For Legion Officers/future Officers)

Learn how member ideas become official Legion policy. Participants will identify and frame problems, examine current conditions, and draft clear WHEREAS and RESOLVED clauses through discussion and hands-on exercises. Bringing a laptop or other computer is recommended but not required.

(For Legion)

Open to Dept. Officers, Dist. Presidents, Chairman & Hospital Reps. Any member aspiring to become one of our future leaders. We will discuss duties of the DEC, go over the duties of Dept. Officers, Chairman & Hospital Reps.

Open to ALL Unit Officers and any member interested in learning about the positions of a Unit Officer, so they can step up into a leadership position.

Open to all members. We will discuss our programs & missions, how & why we work them & opportunities to become more active member of the Auxiliary. Unit reporting & Year-end impact reports will be addressed.

In the morning we plan to discuss our Riders Constitution and By-Laws with a focus on the Chain of Command, the roles of our officers and our obligations to our Posts. In the afternoon, our focus will be on Riding Safety to include group riding tips, hand signals, safety and CCR reporting.

Course will focus how in an interfaith setting we can serve the living, comfort the afflicted and honor the dead. Particular emphasis will be placed on providing prayer and guidance for Legion family, opening ceremonies and services at the time of death.

(For Legion, SAL and Riders Chaplains)

Course will explore the various programs the SAL supports and how we can get more involved. We will cover the history of the SAL with a focus on how it came to be & the importance of understanding the SAL’s role in the Legion Family. We will discuss the impacts in implementing and supporting the programs of the Legion at the Local, District, Dept and Nat’l level & specific programs that are implemented by the SAL in the Detachment of Pennsylvania. Sharing of ideas in a round-table discussion.

Learning about the responsibilities of Post Service Officers (AKA Post Resource Managers) and innovative ways they can assist members of their post and local community. Will include a presentation from a DMVA representative working for the Vet Connect program. Gives a broad overview of how Department Service Officers (DSOs) complete compensation and pension federal claims. Will provide updates on recent VA and Pennsylvania law changes and how it affects veterans.

Learning about membership eligibility & processing of membership cards online via MyLegion. Will cover other aspects & benefits of MyLegion to assist the Post/Squadron. Class will cover the Adjutant’s responsibilities, along with going over the importance of the Data Form, Officers Card, Consolidated Reports, meeting minutes, etc. We also briefly touch on the oversight the Post has regarding the SAL and Riders, which will include eligibility for both programs.

(For Legion and SAL Adjutants)

Focus on understanding and applying the bylaws & constitution of the Dept, and Post in addition to focusing on how they affect the Local post, and what the responsibilities of each entity at all levels of the Dept, Dist, Post. We will look at the most common issues that will occur as related to following the bylaws & constitution.

(For Legion)

Introduces participants to the role of a facilitator and how software can enhance communication, organization & collaboration. Participants will learn practical techniques for guiding meetings, sharing information, engaging members, & using technology effectively to support the American Legion’s mission and strength teamwork.

(For Legion)