Training

Department Training

As everyone knows training is the lifeblood of any organization. There are study courses for The American Legion as well as specialized training available. It is recommended that every District and Division conduct training at every Convention. The Department Adjutant, the Director of Internal Affairs, the Department Judge Advocate and other Department Officers are available to conduct training on Legion procedures, programs, or whatever is needed. If you would like to conduct training at your Fall or Spring Convention submit a written request to Department Headquarters requesting the training topic and instructor, remember the earlier you submit your request the better chance you will have of being able to conduct that training.

District and Division Commanders School

Each year there is a District & Division Commanders School held in Austin for all District and Division Commanders. This training is open to anyone to attend; it is a great opportunity for future leaders to begin learning about The American Legion and the Department of Texas. Only the District & Division Commanders will receive school materials.

This year’s District and Division Commanders School will be held on July 9, 2010 at 1:00PM at the Omni Austin Southpark Hotel.

Department Legion College

The American Legion, Department of Texas is excited to announce that we will conduct a Legion College on July 10 – 11, 2010 at 9:00 AM on both days at the Omni Southpark Hotel in Austin.

The Legion College will be held together with the District and Division Commanders School and is open to all Legion Family Members wishing to learn more about The American Legion. Anyone wishing to attend is encourage to complete the American Legion Extension Institute Course (ALEI) prior to attending as it will provide you with basic information about The American Legion, the booklets can be order from the Department Headquarters. Submit the Legion College Registration Form by July 1, 2010, the registration fee is $25.00 per person.

 TENTATIVE AGENDA

SATURDAY, JULY 10, 2010 – 9:00 A.M.

CALL TO ORDER, GREETINGS                                      Ken Mueller, Department Commander

AND INTRODUCTIONS

LEADERSHIP                                                                    Don Daft, Past Department Commander  

BREAK – 15 Minutes

HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN LEGION                          Bill Moore, Past Department Historian

LUNCH - RECONVENE AT 1:00 P.M.

HOW TO CONDUCT A MEETING &                                Dan Corbin, Department Judge Advocate

ROBERTS RULES OF ORDER

MYLEGION.ORG                                                                Bill West, Department Adjutant                                     

BREAK – 15 Minutes

DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS                                           Bill West, Department Adjutant                                     

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION                                       Butch Sparks, Past Department Commander

RECESS UNTIL SUNDAY AT 8:30 A.M.

SUNDAY, JULY 11, 2010 – 9:00 A.M.

CALL TO ORDER                                                              Ken Mueller, Department Commander

POST OPERATIONS                                                        Bill West, Department Adjutant

& RESOURCES

LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION                                         John Brieden, Past National Commander                                                 

BREAK – 15 Minutes

VA & R INFORMATION                                                    Don Bridschge, Department Service Officer

USE OF COMPUTERS                                                     Randy Rose, 9^th District Hubmaster            

REQUIRED DEPARTMENT FORMS                               Bill West, Department Adjutant

DEPARTMENT STAFF                                                     Bill West, Department Adjutant

RAP SESSION / QUESTIONS                                        Faculty Members

ADJOURN                                                                         Ken Mueller, Department Commander