PUBLIC RELATIONS

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WHO WE ARE

Public Relations is primarily about the Image of The American Legion.

At every level, it is our job to inform, enlighten, persuade and convince our members, the media, local and national elected officials, community members and U.S. citizens about who we are and what we do.

OUR MISSION

Every year, posts provide assistance to veterans and their families, conduct fundraisers, sponsor sports teams, assist in community programs in time of need just to name a few. All which should be shared with the local Media to tell our story.

If they are not shared, The American Legion has NO image in your area.

RECOGNITION

Every year, posts provide assistance to veterans and their families, conduct fundraisers, sponsor sports teams, assist in community programs in time of need just to name a few. All which should be shared with the local Media to tell our story.

If they are not shared, The American Legion has NO image in your area.

PUBLIC RELATIONS

The Office of Public Relations serves as the central communications/public information operation for The American Legion Department of Illinois. Our Mission is to communicate in a proactive manner the goals, agenda and accomplishments of The American Legion to a broad-based constituency—particularly to such primary audiences as state legislators; key national, and local media; key business and industry leaders and other key decision–makers, as well as the public at large.  We also aim to shape the image of The American Legion as a highly accessible, veteran service-oriented organization.

Public Relations Timeline

Conduct Public Relation Events
Gather Documentation
June 1

PR&IE Events

Throughout the year document your public relation and information exchange events. 

Complete Application

Using the form in the PR&IE awards booklet, describe events that occurred throughout the year.

Entry Deadline

Entries must be sent to Department Headquarters marked to the attention of Public Relations / Information Exchange Committee.  

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MEMBERS

Chairman:  Paul Garrett
Vice Chairman: Celeste Latham

Members: 

  1. Josefina Frances
  2. Celeste Latham
  3. Robert L. Gardner
  4. Paul W. Garrett
  5. Thomas L. Seaman

MINUTES

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