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Legion: http://legion.org/homepage.php Auxiliary:http://www.legion-aux.org/ The American Legion, Department of Texas is excited to announce that we will conduct training on the Fundamentals of Post Operations; training will be conducted at three locations across the state to give everyone the chance to attend.
San Antonio
- February 5, 2011 at American Legion Post 2
Some of the topics to be cover during this session include: The training is open to all Legion Family Members wishing to learn more about The American Legion. Training will begin at 9am 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. Books available from Department Headquarters or National Emblem Sales. There is no registration fee involved at the above sites. Classes will run until about 4 PM and lunch will be on your own. The 4th Division Convention in Lubbock on 21 May 2011 will have a 4 hour block covering much of the same information however you will probably need to be a registered attendee to the convention. More information should be out later covering the convention and class.
Alaska Veteran Elected Leader of The
American Legion
Military Style Hand Salute Approved Veterans and active-duty service members not in uniform can now render the hand salute during the playing of our national anthem, thanks to changes in federal law that took effect this month. The legislative change was sponsored by Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Okla., an Army veteran, and included in the Defense Authorization Act of 2009. The new provision improves upon a little-known change in federal law last year that authorized veterans to render the hand salute during the raising, lowering or passing of the flag. But it did not address salutes during the national anthem. Last year's provision also applied to members of the armed forces while not in uniform. The American Legion has opposed the saluting of the U.S. Flag when it is being raised, lowered or is in passing by those who are not in uniform. At its National Convention in Phoenix last August, the Legion passed a resolution against the practice, saying that it "causes confusion leading to breaches of flag etiquette with regard to proper conduct during the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance." Furthermore, the Legion is concerned that salutes from veterans and service members out of uniform will be imitated by the general public as the proper way to honor the U.S. Flag and/or national anthem. In responding to numerous phone calls and e-mails on the issue, the Legion's Americanism Commission offers this advice: "The law does allow veterans to render the right hand salute, but does not mandate it. If you feel uncomfortable in any situation where the flag is being raised, lowered or is passing in review, the traditional right hand over the heart - with the hat removed - is still a viable and very respectful alternative to the new law." Traditionally, members of veterans service organizations have rendered hand-salutes during the national anthem, and at events involving the flag, while wearing their organization's official headgear.
Department Commander Ken Mueller Department Commander Homecoming November 13, 2010 The American Legion Family Brenham Post/Unit 48 Pasadena Post/Unit/Squadron 521 Denton Post/Unit/Squadron 71 Welcomes You to a Joint Homecoming Honoring Diana King President American Legion Auxiliary Department of Texas Ken Mueller Commander The American Legion Department of Texas Gary Paul Detachment Commander Sons of The American Legion Department of Texas When: November 13, 2010 Where: Pasadena Post 521 2221 Preston Avenue Pasadena 77503 (713) 472-4255 Cost: $15.00 per person Dress: Business Casual Social Hour: 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Dinner: 7:00 p.m. Menu: Chicken Fried Steak OR Chicken Fried Chicken Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Corn, Green Beans Salad, Roll, Dessert, Coffee and Tea Program: 8:00 p.m. Hotel Information: Cut-off date November 1, 2010 Comfort Inn (3 mi.) 2205 Pasadena Freeway Pasadena, TX 77506 (713) 475-2205 Single, king $71.99 Double, 2 queen $67.49 plus 17% tax Includes breakfast Best Western (4.5 mi.) 1499 Center Street Deer Park, TX 77536 (281) 476-1900 Single, king $71.99 Double, 2 queen $67.49 plus 17% tax Includes breakfast Comfort Suites (4.5 mi.) 1501 Center Street Deer Park, TX 77536 (281) 930-8888 Single, king (+ sofabed) $72.00 Double, 2 queen (+ sofabed) $72.00 plus 17% tax Includes breakfast Mail registration form and check no later than November 6, 2010 to: American Legion Post 521 Attention: Homecoming 2221 Preston Ave Pasadena, TX 77503-3744 Checks payable to: American Legion Post 521 (earmark Homecoming) Registration contact: Ann Nicholson OR Dan King annhas92140@yahoo.com dlking43@sbcglobal.net (713) 540-4716 (281) 779-3792 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Registration Form Name:________________________________ Title: _________________________________ Post / Unit / Squadron No.:________________ (circle one) Telephone:____________________________ E-mail: _______________________________ Check No.: ____________________________ Amount enclosed:_______________________ Choice of entrée: Chicken Fried Steak Chicken Fried ChickenName:_______________________________ Title: ________________________________ Post / Unit / Squadron No.:_______________ (circle one) Telephone:___________________________ E-mail: ______________________________ Check No.: ___________________________ Amount enclosed:______________________ Choice of entrée: Chicken Fried Steak Chicken Fried Chicken
Following the 92nd Annual Convention of The American Legion, Department of Texas held recently at the Holiday Inn in Beaumont, Texas, Harvey H. Klee, was appointed Department Chaplain 2010-2011 by the incoming Department Commander, Ken Mueller. Chaplain Klee is a member of Frank Griggs American Legion Post 370 in Llano, Texas where he holds the position of Hubmaster and Webmaster. At the Convention, Klee was also awarded third place in the 2010 TEXALPA (Texas American Legion Press Association) Dan Fallon Award category for outstanding web design for Post 370’s web site. www.amleg370.org. The Department of Texas is comprised of 524 American Legion Posts, 4 Divisions, and 23 Districts and has over 82,000 members. Chaplain Klee had previously been appointed Department Chaplain for the years 1999-2000, 2001-2002, 2005-2006 and 2007-2008 which is a record in the Legion’s 92 year history. Harvey also serves as Chaplain for the Legion’s 21st District and is a member of VFW Post 10376 in Marble Falls. He holds the position of Assistant Chaplain for the State of Texas for the Chapel of Four Chaplains and is a Chaplain for the Highland Lakes Honor Guard, a local organization certified by the Department of Defense to provide military funeral honors for honorably discharged veterans. Chaplain Klee is the author of, “A Chaplain’s Story, Manual and Guide, now in its 2nd Edition. He is the founder and President of the Texas Chaplains Association which has over 162 members. As an attorney, he also serves as an Associate Chancellor for the Southwest Conference of the United Methodist Church and is a member of the Highland Lakes UMC in Buchanan Damn where he serves as Chairman of their Administrative Council and webmaster. www.highlandlakesumc.org. Harvey resides with his wife, Suzanne, in the community of Lone Grove in Llano County. They have 11 children, 14 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
Steve Brooks, 4th Division Commander THE AMERICAN LEGION
http://www.amlegiontxdist21.org/ OFFICERS OF DISTRICT 21
W.L. Fleming, 21st District Commander COMMANDER---------W. L. FLEMING VICE COMMANDER--------IVAN ARRENDELL ADJUTANT-------IVAN ARRENDELL HUBMASTER--------BILL BROWN SERVICE OFFICER-------TOM PROUT CHAPLAIN-----------HARVEY KLEE FINANCE OFFICER---------HERMAN KIESLING SERGEANT at ARMS-------BILLY CROSBY NORTHERN ZONE COMMANDER--------JOHN D. FRANCESCO CENTRAL ZONE COMMANDER--------BILL WINGATE SOUTHEASTERN ZONE COMMANDER------BILLY CROSBY SOUTHWESTERN ZONE COMMANDER-------JOE RODRIGUEZ 21st District Oratorical Contest The 21st District Oratorical
Contest will be held 18 December 2010, starting at 10:00 AM at the VA
Hospital in Kerrville, TX, in the training room behind the main
building.
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Delegates to The American
Legion’s 92nd National Convention here chose Jimmie L. Foster of
Anchorage, Alaska, to lead the 2.5 million-member organization of
wartime veterans for a one-year term. 
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