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 August 17 – 19, 2012 at the Omni Austin Southpark Hotel.
Department Training Program
The American Legion, Department of Texas is excited to announce that the 2012 Department Training will be conducted at the following locations across the state to provide everyone the chance to attend.
Dallas / Fort Worth – May 19, 2012 at American Legion Post 511
Odessa – April 28, 2012 at American Legion Post 430
Corpus Christi – June 9th at American Legion Post 364
Houston – June 16, 2012 at Crosby American Legion Post 658
San Antonio – June 23, 2012 at American Legion Post 2
Some of the topics to be covered during this session include:
• How to develop and administer a scholarship program
• Department Programs – Baseball / Boys State / Scouting / Junior Shooting
• Membership Growth
• MyLegion.org
• Department Awards
• Public Relations
• Veterans Assistance
The training is open to all Legion Family Members wishing to learn more about The American Legion, training will begin at 9:00 am at each location.
Anyone wishing to attend is encouraged to complete the American Legion Extension Institute Course (ALEI) prior to attending as it will provide you with basic information about The American Legion. All attendee are asked to fill out and submit the registration form so we may have a headcount for the number of attendees at each session. We need this for the Posts that are hosting the training for setup and lunch.
Department Training Registration Form (pdf)
