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National Vice Commander Milton G. Heifner , Central Region, and Division Commander Stinson say Thanks

National Vice Commander Milton G. Heifner, Central Region, and Division Commander Derrick Stinson, Sr. would like to thank everyone that took part in this year's membership caravan.   A special thanks goes out to the hosting posts for the warm welcome. The National Vice Commander was heard saying "They really make you feel like home."

Governor Quinn Joins with Operation Hero Miles to Help Service members

Chicago - On Sunday, Governor Pat Quinn joined United Airlines to encourage people throughout Illinois to support Operation Hero Miles, a program that benefits servicemembers who were injured overseas.

Through the program, people can donate their frequent flyer miles and provide military families with a chance to visit their loved ones recovering in military hospitals around the world.
 

Applications are now being taken for the Dept. Scholarship awards.

It’s that time of the year again to apply for the American Legion $1,000 Scholarship Awards (four scholarships for the Division) or the American Legion $1,000 Trade School Award (one scholarship for the Division) must be in the Department Headquarters Office by March 15, 2012. Faxed Applications are accepted.

First Division to hold a special election to fill the Senior Vice Commanders position.

The First Division will hold a special election on February 1st 2012 at Robert E. Coulter, Jr Post 1941 at 900 South LaGrange Road, LaGrange, IL., Meeting starts at 7:00 PM, Dinner at 6:15 PM.  Delegates must be certified by January 4, 2012.

 

$5,000 World Sport Chicago Scholarship

Will you be a Chicago High School junior in the Fall 2011?  Do you have a 2.0 GPA?  Have you played an eligible Olympic/Paralympic sport for two seasons in the past three years?  If so, the World Sport Chicago Scholarship is for you. 

 
 
 


Next Division Meeting
February 1, 2012
Robert E. Coulter, Jr Post 1941 at 900 South LaGrange Road, LaGrange, IL 60525 
Meeting starts at 7:00 PM
Dinner at 6:15 PM

Any chairmen with reports are asked to limit them to 5 minutes.  Additional details of reports can be typed and copies placed at the entrance table.

 

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