The American Legion
Department of Maine
P.O. Box 900, Waterville, ME 04903
Tel: (207) 873-3229
E-mail: legionme@mainelegion.org
Website: www.mainelegion.org
Weekly Update
ARGETS
November 7, 2013
2009 - 2010
Membership Target
Dates
 SMILE 
One cannot have a lukewarm life. You have to live with passion!
* September 8,
2009 - 50 percent
Congratulations to the following Posts for reaching 100%
October 13, 2009 55 percent
Holiday Reminder
East Corinth Post 115
The Department Headquarters Office will be closed on Monday, November 11 for Veterans Day.
November 16, 2009
- 65 percent
Membership Program
Membership program by Richard Graves Sr., Department Membership Chairperson
* December
8, committee/teams are created you need to sit down and create goals that will lead you to a
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the membership
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75 percent
desired
The acronym SMART can help in the organization plan.
Specific= be specific on what you expect to accomplish.
Measurable= Keep the goals measurable.
January
12, 2010 Attainable= Keep your goals attainable.
80 percent
Realistic=
Keep yours goals realistic.
Time sensitive= Set times for goals to be accomplished.
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week’s article each team needs to apply goals for their portion of the overall goal which is to
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stabilize
losses
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non-renewals
and increase overall membership.
- 85 percent
We have all been in a meeting when someone will suggest if we see a member on the street; ask them if they
paid their dues. Come on! If I asked some of my friends I would get many responses I wouldn’t like. But if we
March
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2010 - 90
approach
with a concern of how things are going, getting benefits etc., we may find they need help and
percent
can refer
them to the right person and at the same time advise that you are working with the membership team
trying to get the dues in on time.
* April 13, 2010 –
95 percent
Denny’s Cards
A reminder, we still have Denny’s cards at Headquarters for distribution. Please give us a call at 873-3229 if
you wish to have any sent to you. Participating Denny’s Restaurants in Maine are located at 1091 Congress St.,
Portland; 1220 Brighton Ave., Portland; 211 Court St., Auburn; 123 Civic Center Dr., Augusta; 120 Haskell
Rd., Bangor; 75 High St., Ellsworth and 1075 Commercial St., Rockland.
Department of Maine
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Military Trivia
What two continents have never been the site of a major military conflict? (Answer at the end of the newsletter)
Veterans Day Specials
J&S Oil offers FREE Car Washes to Veterans, Active Military and Gold Star License Plate Holders. It is a
small way to say "thank you" for all you do for us.”
Weds., Nov. 6th 9:00AM Veterans needed ! program at Appleton Grade school Rt 131 Appleton.
Fri., Nov. 8th, 12:00 noon Veterans needed! program Camden Middle school.
Sat., Nov. 9th, 4:00PM - 5:30PM Free Veterans Beef Stew supper Rockport Masons, Rockport, Me.
Sat., Nov. 9th, Vince Gabriel and drummer Terry Lamar,vocalist and bass player Lynne Frey, will perform a
Veteran's Day music event at Rock City cafe in Rockland from 5-7. All Vince's songs, mostly related to his
Vietnam experience.
Sun., Nov. 10th, 12:00 noon Turkey Dinner Northport VFW, Rt 1 Northport, ME.
Mon., Nov 11th, 7:30AM Free breakfast Camden Hills High school Rt 90 Rockport, Me.
Mon., Nov. 11th, Veterans needed! Veterans Day program Quarry Hill Media Room Camden, Me.
Mon., Nov. 11th, all day at Applebees veterans and active duty military can choose from a free signature Thank
You Meal menu that includes some of Applebee’s favorite items, including a 7 oz. House Sirloin, Bacon
Cheddar Cheeseburger, Three-Cheese Chicken & Sundried Tomato Penne, Fiesta Lime Chicken, Double
Crunch Shrimp, Chicken Tenders Platter or Oriental Chicken Salad. Must present valid Veteran’s form of
identification or be in uniform.
Chili’s Free Meal Veterans and active-duty military receive a free meal from a special Veterans Day menu on
Monday, Nov. 11th, Must show proof of military service.
Hooters Free Meal Monday, Nov. 11, Hooters invites all veterans and current servicemen and women to a free
meal, up to $10.99 in value with any drink purchase, by presenting a military ID or proof of service at any
Hooters location across the country.
Olive Garden Free Meal All veterans and military active duty will receive a free meal from a special menu on
Veterans Day. Also, all November current military service members and their families get 10% off in honor of
Military Appreciation Month.
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Outback Steakhouse Free Bloomin’ Onion® and a beverage Military personnel and veterans get a Free
Bloomin’ Onion® and a beverage. Must have valid identification. Plus, get 10% off all meals from Nov. 12
through Dec. 31.
TGI Fridays Free Lunch Veterans and active duty military service members are invited have lunch on T.G.I
Friday’s this Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop Free Doughnut Veterans and active-duty military will receive a free doughnut.
No purchase required. Valid ID required or show up in uniform.
Click here for a list of all the options and what they offer.
7-Eleven, Applebee Restaurants, California Pizza Kitchen, Chili's, Denny's, Famous Dave's, Grace for Vets
Offers Free Carwash, Golden Corral, Hooters, Knott's, Krispy Kreme, Little Caesar's, Menchie's Free Frozen
Yogurt, McCormick & Schmick, National Parks, On The Border, Olive Garden, Outback Steakhouse, Red
Lobster, Red Robin, Sizzler, Subway, Texas Roadhouse, T.G.I. Friday's ,UNO Chicago Grill, Veteran's Hospital
Long Beach.
Where In The State Is
Commander John?
This will be an on-going column as we follow Commander John Hargreaves around the state. Please feel free to
attend these functions and support our Commander. Also check the District meetings to see which meetings he
will be attending.
Nov. 8, Unum-Veterans Appreciation Day, Portland ME, 9 a.m.
Togus-Women’s Coin Presentation, 1 p.m.
Augusta-Eagle Kane Presentation, State House Hall of Flags, 3 p.m.
Nov. 9, Stockton Springs Post 157-Silver Star Presentation, 11 a.m.
Bar Harbor Post 25-Area 5 Meeting, 4 p.m.
Nov. 10, Biddeford Post 26, Awards ceremony, 1 p.m.
Nov. 16, Rumford-Women’s Veterans Appreciation Day, 10 a.m.
Nov. 23, Sabattus Post 135-Officer’s meeting, 3 p.m.
Nov. 24, Bath Post 21-Area 3 meeting, 1 p.m.
District Meetings
District 12 – Hancock: Nov. 12, Bucksport Post 93, 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. mtg. Commander John will be
attending.
District 9 – Kennebec: Nov. 13, Gardiner Post 4, 7 p.m. Commander John will be attending.
District 14 – Piscataquis: Nov. 16, Brownville Jct. Post 92, 6:30 p.m. supper, 7:30 p.m. mtg. Commander John
will be attending.
District 3 – Androscoggin: Nov. 17, Turner Post 111, 2 p.m.
District 11 – Waldo: Nov. 17, Palermo Post 163, 2 p.m.
District 7 – Lincoln: Nov. 18, Wiscasset Post 54, 6:30 p.m.
District 10 - Somerset: Nov 18, Pittsfield Post 32 at the Elks Club next to fire dept., 6 p.m. social, 6:30 mtg.
Commander John will be attending.
District 5 – Oxford: Nov. 19, Bethel Post 81, 7 p.m., guest speaker. Commander John will be attending.
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Directory Changes
Pg. 2, State Adjutant, Paul L’Heureux
Pg. 5, Adjutant Paul L’Heureux, e-mail: paul@mainelegion.org
Pg. 6, Assistant Service Officer Orville “Dean Shelton”, e-mail: orville.shelton@va.gov
Pg. 12, Athletic Committee, Dave Paul 852-4672
Pg. 14, Convention Site Committee, Paul L’Heureux, P.O. Box 900, Waterville 04903-0900 (873-3229)
Advisor
Pg. 14, Department Finance Committee, Paul L’Heureux, P.O. Box 900, Waterville 04903-0900 (873-3229)
Secretary
Pg. 18, Resolutions Committee, Paul L’Heureux, P.O. Box 900, Waterville 04903-0900 (873-3229), Secretary
Pg. 19, VA&R Committee, Paul L’Heureux, P.O. Box 900, Waterville 04903-0900 (873-3229), Secretary
(2014)
Current Events
Rumford Job/Resource Fair: Nov. 7, Rumford Post 24, 9 a.m. – noon. FMI, please call the Lewiston
CareerCenter at 753-9005 or 1-800-741-2991. TTY users call Maine relay 711. www.mainecareercenter.com
Texas Hold-Em: Nov. 8, Winthrop Post 40, once a month, 7 p.m. $30 Buy-In, $5 State License. Also every
Sunday at 2 p.m., $50 Buy-In, $5 State License, Open to Public.
Veterans Day Ceremony: Nov. 8, Calais High School, 9 a.m. They present a very emotional and
a professional ceremony.
Distinguished Flying Cross Ceremony: Nov. 9, Stockton Springs Town Hall, 11 a.m. Senator Collins with
Brigadier General Gerard Bolduc, Commander Maine Air National Guard, will present the Distinguished Flying
Cross to members of the Dobbins family, fulfilling the promise that our service men and women are never
forgotten. The presentation ceremony is open to the public; light refreshments will follow the ceremony. This
act of heroism to be recognized after 70 years.
Poppy Distribution: Nov. 9, the Ladies Auxiliary will distribute poppies within the community.
The Woodland Boy Scouts Troop 182 Hunters Breakfast: Nov. 9, Caribou Post 15, 5:30-9:30 a.m.
Agent Orange Presentation: Nov. 9, Veterans Resource Center on Brunswick Landing (62 Pegasus Rd.),
1 p.m., free admission. Guest Speaker Joseph Armstrong, President of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter
1044. Reservation requested: Roger Dumont at 207-833-6110 or email: rj_dumont@msn.com.
FMI: Contact Roger Dumont or Joseph Armstrong (207-490-2094; email: president@vva1044maine.org).
Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by Mid-Coast Veteran’s Council (MCVC).
American Legion Area 5, American Legion Auxiliary District 5 Joint Meeting: Nov. 9, Bar Harbor Post
25, 70 Cottage St. 3:30 p.m., Guest speaker District 12 Commander Paul Durost, 4 p.m. meeting, 5 p.m. joint
dinner, $10. Topics include Grants and Monies available for Posts/Units in Maine. Come learn what
possibilities may be available to your Post/Unit for repairs and upkeep as well as tour Post 25 and view their
recent repairs/improvements obtained thru these avenues. FMI, contact Area 5 Commander (Lee) Willard
Leeman 943-7482, e-mail: leeel@myfairpoint.net or 5th District Vice President Ann Durost 669-5686, e-mail:
anndurost@gmail.com
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Sabattus Legion to Host “Veggies by Day” Band: Nov. 9, Sabattus Post 135, 40 Island Road, Sabattus,
7 p.m. $5 per person. The performance is being held to raise funds for the programs and activities of the
Sabattus American Legion Riders of Post 135.
Flag Disposal Ceremony: Nov. 10, Unity Post 50, 1 p.m.
Veterans Breakfast: Nov. 10, Winthrop Post 40, 7 - 10:30 a.m., Donations excepted. Veterans free. Biscuits
and gravy, eggs, bacon, sausage, French toast, hash browns, toast, juice, coffee, milk & more. Put on by the
American Legion Auxiliary. Open to Public.
Berwick Post 79 Veteran’s Day Service: Nov. 11, Lord's Cemetery, 11 a.m. Ernie Wood, who served in the
Vietnam War and is a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), is the featured guest speaker.
Veteran’s Day Ceremony: Nov. 11, Stockton Springs Veterans Park, 11 a.m. An open house will follow at
Post 157, 5 Sandy Point Rd.
Free Home-style Supper: Nov. 11, South Parish UCC Church, 9 Church St., Augusta, 5:30 -7 p.m. Hearty
beef stew, salad, biscuits and homemade dessert. The supper is offered free by South Parish for today’s
Veterans and their loved ones. To be assured of proper meal planning, please RSVP by Nov. 7 by calling the
South Parish Church office 622-0552. (Nov. 7 is for food planning purposes only and all should come even if
RSVP call-in is later.) Give the veteran’s name and service affiliation and your call-back number. Say if you
need a ride and transportation will be arranged.
Ceremony for the St. Stephen Canadian Legion: Nov. 11. For more info: Commander, Calais Post 3, P.O.
Box 311, Calais, Maine 04619. Email: calameleg3@yahoo.com. Tel: 214-4410(cell).
Veterans Day Luncheon: Nov. 11, Gray Post 86, 12 p.m. Members of The American Legion in Gray and
local veterans are free, others - $6. Must make reservations by calling Commander Jason White at 899-9799 by
Wednesday, November 6th.
Veterans Day Dinner: Nov. 11, Rockland Post 1, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Courtesy of Unit1. Free to all veterans,
$8.00 to all others.
Free Buffet Dinner: Nov. 11, Dexter Post 53, Church Street, 2 p.m. For all veterans and their families.
Courtesy of the local Posts of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. Active members of the
military service are also invited. Those planning to attend should call Russ Titus at 924-7115 or Jim Rattigan at
924-6945 by November 4. Also at 1 p.m. dedication ceremony for the Veterans Honor Roll located in the
Lysander Cutler Veterans Room of the Abbott Museum of the Dexter Historical Society on Church Street.
Veterans and the public are invited to attend the ceremony honoring Dexter veterans and to visit the rest of the
museum as well.
Veterans Day Dinner: Nov. 11, Unit 1 ALA, 335 Limerock Street, Rockland, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free to all
veterans and $8 for all others. A Roast Beef dinner will be served, dessert and coffee included.
Korean War 60th Anniversary Celebration: Nov. 11, Cumberland, North Yarmouth and Yarmouth. It is a
joint project of the three posts that serve these three towns (American Legion Anderson-Mayberry Post # 91 in
Yarmouth, Royal River VFW Post and Post #2 of AMVETS) and our three towns. So far we have identified
over 50 KW vets that will be honored in a convoy/parade and ceremonies in all three towns, and will also toll a
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bell for all that have passed. The first ceremony is at Cumberland's Moss Side Cemetery Veterans Monument at
9:45 a.m. on Veterans Day, and this will be followed by a 10:15 a.m. ceremony at Wescustogo Green in North
Yarmouth and an 11 a.m. ceremony at the Yarmouth Veterans Memorial and Town Green. All of this will be
followed by a luncheon at the AMVETS Hall.
Post Everlasting Ceremony & Past Commanders Dinner: Nov. 11, Gardiner Post 4, 6 p.m.
Public Spaghetti Supper: Nov. 13, Auburn Post 153, 71 South Main St., 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. To celebrate
Veterans week.
Hiring Fair: Nov. 14, Fireside Inn & Suites, 81 Riverside Dr., Portland. Workshop begins at 9 a.m., 10 a.m. to
1 p.m. http://www.uschamber.com/hiringourheroes/portland-me
Bean Supper: Nov.16, Winthrop Post 40, 4:30 - 6 p.m., Baked beans and casseroles. Cost $7. Open to public.
Christmas Fair and Sale: Nov. 16, Biddeford Post 26, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tables available for $15. Refreshments
available. FMI, please contact Jake Mulligan, Commander at 468-4994 or Jake@Mulliganco.com
Veterans Appreciation Football Game: Nov. 16, 12:30 p.m. University of Maine vs Rhode Island. Tickets
deadline Nov.10. To reserve tickets visit www.jointservicessupport.org Keyword: Football. Limited number of
free tickets open to Military members, veterans & immediate family. Tickets will be picked up on game day
from a Maine Military Community Service representative outside the stadium across from the Alfond Arena
with ID/Proof of military service. Failure to pick-up tickets or cancel reserved tickets will result in becoming
last priority for future event tickets for 18 months. If for any reason you can no longer attend, please cancel your
reservations through JSS or by email at laura.b.williams19.ctr@mail.mil.
Fall Breakfast: Nov. 17, Auburn Post 153, 71 South Main St., Auburn, 8 to 10 a.m. The breakfast will consist
of scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, baked beans, white or wheat toast and the military’s infamous
S.O.S., Army coffee and juice, plus an old Beaulieu family recipe for crepes that has been passed down for
generations from Quebec and France. The cost is $6 for adults, $4 children under 12. All money raised supports
veteran programs, the post home and American Legion programs. For information on membership, contact 1st
Vice Commander Hugh Brown at 782-1118 or email the Commander at post153@megalink.net
Turkey Raffle: Nov. 22, Mechanic Falls Squadron 150, 7 p.m. 50 frozen birds (12 lb. average) will be raffled
off in a fun filled hour. Legion members and guests welcome.
Department Officers Meeting: Nov. 23, Sabattus Post 135, 3 p.m. Area Commanders, District Commanders,
Post Commanders, and all members are welcome. Meal to follow. Here is a chance to have an informal
discussion with your Department Officers, we want you there. Please respond to Ron Caron (375-4639 or
caron3974@aol.com) or to the Adjutant’s Office (873-3229 or paul@mainelegion.org) so the post will know
how many to cook for. And, oh yes, bring your spouses.
Craft Fair: Nov. 23, Gray Post 86, 15 Lewiston Rd, Gray. Table rentals $20. Call Lauarie Woodley at 3180819 to reserve your tables.
Thanksgiving Dinner: Nov. 28, Rockland Post 1, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Members are free, non members are $7.
Indoor Yard Sale: Nov. 29, 30, and Dec. 1, Winthrop Post 40, 2 - 6 p.m., Sat. & Sun 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Support
Veterans and donate items anytime from now till Nov. 27. Drop off or arrange pick-up at Post # 40. Call
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377-8258 or 242-0710. Open to the public.
Sick Call
Nat Cobb is back at the Maine Veterans Home, Augusta after having open heart surgery in Bangor last week. He
is doing fine and it would be great if he got some cards from the Legionnaires of Maine. Cards may be sent to
Nat at Maine Vets Home, 310 Cony Rd., Room C27, Augusta 04330.
Sons of The American Legion
Detachment News
New membership is starting to come in! Remember, membership is the lifeblood of any organization. There are
new members out there; they just need to be ASKED!
New TARGET DATES for Maine are out, please be advised to the changes that are made in order to keep up
with the National deadlines. The next target date is November 14th, with 65% needed. For more information on
this, contact either Adjutant Joe Cooper or Asst. Adjutant Bruce Pierce for more details.
It’s time again to start thinking about the Lobster Dip! I will again be taking the plunge on January 1st! Please
send any pledges to Dave Raymond, 976 Riverside Dr., Augusta, Maine 04330, earmarked for the Lobster Dip.
We are looking for donations to go towards purchasing fruit baskets for Christmas this year for members of
Maine's Veterans Homes. Any and all donations would be appreciated. Let's show our Veterans they are thought
of this Holiday season!
Remember, this year’s commander's project is the Maine Veterans Homes & Special Olympics. Send
donations to Dave Raymond, 976 Riverside Dr., Augusta, Maine 04330. Earmark to what cause your donation is
for.
If there is any Squadron that would like a visit or is having a function, please feel free to contact me or another
officer with the information.
THIS YEARS MOTTO: COMING TOGETHER IS A BEGINNING, STAYING TOGETHER IS PROGRESS,
AND WORKING TOGETHER IS SUCCESS.
Richard Huntley, Detachment of Maine Commander
dickie_huntley@hotmail.com, Home phone: 255-5885 Cell phone 479-8430
Auxiliary Corner
Hello Ladies:
“A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees”.
– Amelia Earhart
Jack Frost has arrived! As we are all preparing to Honor Their Service this weekend and on Veterans’ Day
this Monday, let your community know what you are doing for our Veterans, Military and their families. Many
units are ROLLING OUT luncheons, suppers, services and more to Honor Our Soldiers. Include your Juniors
this weekend and your Miss Poppy. This is a great way to include the entire American Legion Family.
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The Annual Christmas Gift Shop, held at the Togus VA Center, is one of the Maine Auxiliary's longest running
programs and requires a huge amount of support to be successful. We also have in place 6 gift shops throughout
the state to benefit our VA Homes. As an organization, we must raise the money to support our 6 Gift Shops and
Togus Gift Shop. The amount that is listed in our budget is what is expected from donations from the units not
money allocated out of the administrative budget. All donations are to be made payable to ALA, Dept. of
Maine, earmarked Togus Gift Shop or one of the VA Home Gift Shops and mailed to Department Secretary
Dora Michaud, 886B Kennedy Memorial Dr., Oakland, ME 04963. No checks are to be sent directly to the VA
Representative or made out to them.
Smith-Toby Unit #21 of Bath is collecting winter-wear for children and teens. If you have clean gently used
attire, mittens, hats, scarves, boots and coats contact Kitty Doyle at 443-8816 for pickup. This is a great way to
PASS IT ON!
As Father Winter comes to Maine, it is time to think SPECIAL OLYMPICS LOBSTER DIP! In honor of
Chair Kitty Doyle and Co-Chair Nancy True on January 1, 2014, I will JUMP into the Atlantic Ocean! The
goal is $1,500. For this special event, send your donation to Department of Maine ALA and earmark it SOLD
by December 15, 2013. Let’s WALK together on the sands of the Atlantic Ocean for SPECIAL OLYMPICS!
Mid-Winter Conference will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2014, at the Millinocket Post Home. The agenda
will be published in the December PTN. The day is packed full of great things to come! We will also hold our
DEC meeting on Saturday afternoon – this is accordance with our governing documents. District Department
Vice Presidents and their respective Units will have the chance to perform their SKITS during the day. The
Skits are based on what information you have received from Membership. I know we will be in for a TREAT!
REMINDER for all Department Officers, DDVPs, Chairmen and Units: Please remember to record and submit
your report of all events that you have done. Keep good records to pass it on to the next officer/chairman. This
will help our department in the final reporting stages. The Officers and Chairmen’s Mid-Year Report is due
to me on December 20, 2013.
Let’s Walk, Run and Roll for Our Veterans, Our Military and their Families,
Georgine Butman, 2013-2014 Department President
P.O. Box 74, Greenville Junction, ME 04442 207-695-2806
207-951-5360 moosharp@myottmail.com
Answer to trivia question: Antarctica and Australia.
Best Wishes,
Paul L’Heureux,
Department Adjutant
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Certification Form
Department Vice Commander’s Awards
INDIVIDUAL INCENTIVE AWARDS
Awarded to Legionnaires, Auxiliary or SAL members by Department Vice Commander’s Dick Graves and Ron
Rainfrette.
This is to certify that: ____________________________________________________________
Member’s name
______________________________________________________________________________
Mailing address
Town
State
Zip code
of _________________________________________________ Post No. _____________
# of
Members
“GOT TWO” : Awarded to any Legion family member who recruits 2 new members,
1 of which must be a Legionnaire for The American Legion. Will be presented by a
Vice Commander or a designated representative. (Vice Commander’s Certificate)
_____
“JOHN’S TEN” : Awarded to any Legion family member who recruits 10+ new members,
5 of which must be Legionnaires for The American Legion. (Bronze Medal)
_____
“DICK AND RON’S THIRTY” : Awarded to any Legion family member who recruits 30+ members,
15 of which must be Legionnaires, for The American Legion. (Gold Medal)
_____
ALL INDIVIDUAL AND POST INCENTIVE AWARDS MUST BE VERIFIED BY THE POST
ADJUTANT AND THE POST COMMANDER. (Attach list of names and ID numbers of new members)
(do not include transfers). List of new members’ names must be submitted before May 13, 2014.
__________________________
Signed, Post Adjutant
________________________________
Dated
__________________________
Signed, Post Commander
________________________________
Dated
Duplicate as needed.
Mail this form to:
The American Legion, Department of Maine
P.O. Box 900
Waterville ME 04903-0900
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