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The American Legion Department of Illinois

1 week ago

The American Legion Department of Illinois
We really need some help getting envelopes stuffed for the Veterans Day Raffle. We are about half way through so anyone that can help out please come to department between 9am and 4pm everyday from now until it’s done. Your help is appreciated and lunch will be provided. Email Josh Thielen if you can make it jthielen@illegion.org. ... See MoreSee Less
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The American Legion Department of Illinois

1 month ago

The American Legion Department of Illinois
I’d like to share several important training updates and ask that you pass this information along to your Department and District leadership and members.Training TuesdayOur next Training Tuesday will take place on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. ET. This session continues our Resolutions Training Series and will focus on drafting the “Whereas” portion of the resolution process. Please encourage your members to join us.Date & Time:🗓️ Tuesday, September 28, 2025🕖 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Eastern Time)📍 Microsoft Teams WebinarTraining Tuesday: Workshop - Building the 'Whereas'National Regional Information Conferences (NRICs)NRICs are designed to bring Legionnaires together across regions to strengthen leadership, exchange ideas, and expand our shared commitment. Please mark your calendars and share with your members:Indianapolis, IN – January 31, 2026Indianapolis Marriott East7202 East 21st Street, Indianapolis, IN 46219Atlanta, GA – February 7, 2026The Westin Atlanta Airport4736 Best Road, Atlanta, GA 30337Fall Meetings - October 6 - October 9, 2025 I will also be meeting with the Training Subcommittee during the Fall Meetings. If your Department has any training needs, priorities, or feedback you would like me to bring forward, please let me know.Thank you for your continued leadership in making training a priority for our members. ... See MoreSee Less
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Summer Sweepstakes Winners

Attached here is a list of the summer sweepstakes winners which were drawn at the department convention. HERE.

 

2025 Fall Committee Meetings Schedule

Most of the committees in September and early October.  Consolidated Committee Reports.  Link is updated as committee chairs submit their report to Department Adjutant.

Link to a consolidated committee report. Fall Reports 2025  Fall Reports 2024

 

Department Newsletter

The current and past newsletters are on the website.  The newsletter keeps you up to date on meeting dates, activities, and events around the state.  You may go direct under the tab News & Events or follow the link. Department Newsletter

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