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Greetings to all from Ed Landis, Your National Executive Committeeman representing California
Another term is about to close and it has been a very busy and productive year.
Starting with the first mail out to Legionnaires reminding them that the Dues are soon due. There will be an
option to on the notice to pay by Credit Card, which will be sent to National first. National will take their Per
Capita out and send the Legionnaire a paper membership. The Department will then receive their and the posts
share. When you receive the Per Capita, you can then send the member his membership card.
I attended the May NEC meeting in Indianapolis from May 1st – May 5th 2011. There are several Resolutions
I would like to point out.
NO.1-The American Legion John H. Geiger Operations Center
RESOLVED, By the National Executive Committee of the American Legion in a regular meeting in
Indianapolis. Indiana, on May 4-5 2011, That, in tribute to Past National Commander John H. Geiger for his
commitment to the American Legion and his dedication to America’s Veterans, The American Legion building
located at 5745 Lee Road, Indianapolis, Indiana, be rededicated as the American Legion John H. Geiger
Operations Center; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the official dedication shall be conducted during the National Executive Committee
Meeting of The American Legion to be held in Indianapolis, Indiana, October 12-13, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, that $25000 be approved for appropriate signage, building lettering and the dedication
Ceremony.
NO.5- National Convention Registration Fee
RESOLVED, By the National Executive Committee of The American Legion in regular meeting assembled in
Indianapolis, Indiana, on May 4-5. 2011, That the registration fee for Delegates, Alternates and Guests
attending the National Convention, who are 18 years old or older be increased by $10.00(ten dollars)<
effective with the 2012 National Convention; and be it finally
RESOLVED, That said increase in the National Convention Registration fee shall be added to the current fee
of $15(fifteen dollars) for a total registration fee of $25.00(twenty five dollars) and set aside as
follows;$17.00(seventeen dollars) for host National Convention Corporation and $8.00(eight dollars) for The
American Legion National Headquarters Convention Stabilization Fund.
NO.5- Amending Guidelines for The National Convention Stabilization Fund
Whereas, Resolution No4 of May 2011 increased that national Convention Registration from $15.00(fifteen
dollars) to $25.00(twenty five dollars) effective with the 2012 Convention. Prior to the beginning of the
National, the National Treasurer shall collect $21.00(twenty one dollars) from The American Legion Auxiliary
and the Sons of the American Legion.
NO.11- Establishment of The American Legion Amateur Radio Club
RESOLVED, By the National Executive Committee of The American Legion in a regular meeting assembled
in Indianapolis, Indiana, on May 4-5 2011 That The American Legion Amateur Radio Club be established to
facilitate public communication with our nation’s federally licensed amateur radio operators who are veterans;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, that membership in The American Legion Amateur Radio Club will be open to all federally
licensed amateur radio operators who are members of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxiliary
and the Sons of The American Legion; and, be it further
RESOLVED, that American Legion Posts encourage member participation in Amateur radio licensing and
emergency communications; and, be it further
RESOLVED, that an amount not to exceed $1,000.00(one thousand dollars) be authorized to facilitate the
establishment of The American Legion Amateur Radio Club as an approved activity of The American Legion.
NO.32- Amend Resolution 35:”American Legion Riders as a National Program”
RESOLVED, By the National Executive Committee of The American Legion in regular meeting assembled in
Indianapolis, Indiana, on May 4-5. 2011, That guideline numbers 2 and 3 of the third resolving clause of
Resolution 35:”American Legion Riders as a National Program”, NEC, October 17-18 2007. Which states:
“2. Each ALR member shall own a motorcycle.
3. Each ALR member shall be properly licensed and insured as required by the state law”
Shall be amended as follows:
“2. Each ALR member shall establish and maintain membership by owning, individually or through marriage,
a motorcycle licensed and insured as required by law
3. ALR programs may allow for continued membership for those who have given up motorcycle ownership
because of age, illness, injury or other reasons outside the members control”
NO.33- Retirement of the POW/MIA Flag as part of the Empty Chair Ceremony
RESOLVED, By the national Executive Committee of The American Legion in regular meeting assembled in
Indianapolis, Indiana, on May 4-5. 2011, That a proper retirement of the POW/MIA Flag be given in the
closing ceremony of the American Legion Officer’s Guide with the addition of the command to the Sergeant At
Arms to retire the POW/MIA Flag prior to the command to retire the
Flag of our Country.
Another term is about to close and it has been a very busy and productive year.
Starting with the first mail out to Legionnaires reminding them that the Dues are soon due. There will be an
option to on the notice to pay by Credit Card, which will be sent to National first. National will take their Per
Capita out and send the Legionnaire a paper membership. The Department will then receive their and the posts
share. When you receive the Per Capita, you can then send the member his membership card.
I attended the May NEC meeting in Indianapolis from May 1st – May 5th 2011. There are several Resolutions
I would like to point out.
NO.1-The American Legion John H. Geiger Operations Center
RESOLVED, By the National Executive Committee of the American Legion in a regular meeting in
Indianapolis. Indiana, on May 4-5 2011, That, in tribute to Past National Commander John H. Geiger for his
commitment to the American Legion and his dedication to America’s Veterans, The American Legion building
located at 5745 Lee Road, Indianapolis, Indiana, be rededicated as the American Legion John H. Geiger
Operations Center; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the official dedication shall be conducted during the National Executive Committee
Meeting of The American Legion to be held in Indianapolis, Indiana, October 12-13, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, that $25000 be approved for appropriate signage, building lettering and the dedication
Ceremony.
NO.5- National Convention Registration Fee
RESOLVED, By the National Executive Committee of The American Legion in regular meeting assembled in
Indianapolis, Indiana, on May 4-5. 2011, That the registration fee for Delegates, Alternates and Guests
attending the National Convention, who are 18 years old or older be increased by $10.00(ten dollars)<
effective with the 2012 National Convention; and be it finally
RESOLVED, That said increase in the National Convention Registration fee shall be added to the current fee
of $15(fifteen dollars) for a total registration fee of $25.00(twenty five dollars) and set aside as
follows;$17.00(seventeen dollars) for host National Convention Corporation and $8.00(eight dollars) for The
American Legion National Headquarters Convention Stabilization Fund.
NO.5- Amending Guidelines for The National Convention Stabilization Fund
Whereas, Resolution No4 of May 2011 increased that national Convention Registration from $15.00(fifteen
dollars) to $25.00(twenty five dollars) effective with the 2012 Convention. Prior to the beginning of the
National, the National Treasurer shall collect $21.00(twenty one dollars) from The American Legion Auxiliary
and the Sons of the American Legion.
NO.11- Establishment of The American Legion Amateur Radio Club
RESOLVED, By the National Executive Committee of The American Legion in a regular meeting assembled
in Indianapolis, Indiana, on May 4-5 2011 That The American Legion Amateur Radio Club be established to
facilitate public communication with our nation’s federally licensed amateur radio operators who are veterans;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, that membership in The American Legion Amateur Radio Club will be open to all federally
licensed amateur radio operators who are members of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxiliary
and the Sons of The American Legion; and, be it further
RESOLVED, that American Legion Posts encourage member participation in Amateur radio licensing and
emergency communications; and, be it further
RESOLVED, that an amount not to exceed $1,000.00(one thousand dollars) be authorized to facilitate the
establishment of The American Legion Amateur Radio Club as an approved activity of The American Legion.
NO.32- Amend Resolution 35:”American Legion Riders as a National Program”
RESOLVED, By the National Executive Committee of The American Legion in regular meeting assembled in
Indianapolis, Indiana, on May 4-5. 2011, That guideline numbers 2 and 3 of the third resolving clause of
Resolution 35:”American Legion Riders as a National Program”, NEC, October 17-18 2007. Which states:
“2. Each ALR member shall own a motorcycle.
3. Each ALR member shall be properly licensed and insured as required by the state law”
Shall be amended as follows:
“2. Each ALR member shall establish and maintain membership by owning, individually or through marriage,
a motorcycle licensed and insured as required by law
3. ALR programs may allow for continued membership for those who have given up motorcycle ownership
because of age, illness, injury or other reasons outside the members control”
NO.33- Retirement of the POW/MIA Flag as part of the Empty Chair Ceremony
RESOLVED, By the national Executive Committee of The American Legion in regular meeting assembled in
Indianapolis, Indiana, on May 4-5. 2011, That a proper retirement of the POW/MIA Flag be given in the
closing ceremony of the American Legion Officer’s Guide with the addition of the command to the Sergeant At
Arms to retire the POW/MIA Flag prior to the command to retire the
Flag of our Country.
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