1st District Legion Wisconsin

• 1^st District Commander Candace Rothering
  • 106th Department Convention. July 16-20, 2025. Gr,een Bay, WI. Hyatt Regency
    • Support for Nathan Bonds Run for Department Commander!
    • Bring someone for their first time and you will be in a drawing to have your room paid for!
  • Membership – Keep Pushing!  Still only at 97%.  Call if you need resources!
  • WALC courses are still available throughout March. Become A better Legionnaire
  • Find ways to connect with Reserves and Active Duty
  • Oratorical Contest. Check out details on wilegion.org
  • Keep an ear to the ground about a Pot Luck Dinner at Bong Recreational Park
  • Raffle Tickets must be returned to the Department Soon. Check the email for specifics!
  • POW/MIA Silent March September 20th in Caledonia. We’re looking for a former POW Speaker.
• Crystal Shaw 1^st District President
  • 1st District Family Camping Weekend – Lots of Camping type activities.
    • It is for the Legion Family Get your wishes to Crystal as soon as you can, it is hard reserving spots.Saturday potluck and family day You need a sticker to get into the park.  Vets can get them at their CVSO!
    The American Legion Family
    • There is a national push to get ALA, SAL much more involved with the Legionnaires.
  • BE The One to Stop Veteran Suicide
    • There is a phone Application check, your app store.
    • Crystal has Tee’s and Sweatshirts made with “BE THE ON slogans”.  Contact her.

• Randy Timms, SAL 1^st District Commander
  • Badger Youth Camp
    • 10,000 children of military parents in Wisconsin
    • WI Army National Guard started The Wisconsin National Guard’s Badger Youth Camp
    • A summer camp for dependent children of deployed/deploying service members. The camp’s activities focus on building communication, teamwork, and cohesion among military children. 
    • Currently 4 Nights and 3 Days at Camp Lakotah in Wautoma, WI
      • Some pictures form past years here:  https://www.flickr.com/photos/wiguardpics/albums/72157709969513161/
    • Cost is ~$250/child
    • So far we have collected enough for 9 kids.
    • The SAL has developed a program that teaches various aspects of patriotism and because of this we have been asked to become a permanent part of Badger Youth Camp. 
      • SAL Program includes
        • Flag Folding
        • The Pledge of Allegiance
        • Flag History
        • Proper Flag Retirement
        • The origins and meaning of TAPS
        • Q&A Session with Veterans
    • September 6^th Fundraising there will be an Event held at Delafield Post 196. Donations will be used to bring more children into the 2026 Camp. Donations made before mid-April will be used to bring children into eh 2025 Camp.
      • We hope to bring a Blackhawk onto the grounds for show & tell.
      • There will be a scavenger hunt for information
      • A motorcycle slow race, a motorcycle balloon toss and a Corn-Hole Tournament.
    • We would love to have each post in Wisconsin, make a donation to cover the $250.,00 cost for one child.
    • Obtain more information by contacting: saldistrict1@gmail.com

• Badger Youth Camp is run by the Wisconsin Army National Guard. It is for the children (ages 8-17) of military parents and takes place every June in Wautoma, WI.

• On September 6 of this year, we are having a fund-raising event at Delafield Post 196 to raise money for the children who otherwise would not be able to attend this important camp. There are in excess of 10,000 children in this State alone, whose parents must leave them for duty.

• Several volunteers are needed to make this event successful.

• Blackhawk Helicopter
  • We are planning to have them arrive around 2 PM that day. They will land on the baseball field and, once secured, allow everyone to examine it!
  • But, during landing and take-off, we must secure the field. So, I’m in need of 6 people who can secure three entrances to the field for this short period of time. (3 upon arrival and 3 upon departure.
  • Motorcycle Games
    • Motorcycle Slow Race
      • We need 2-4 people to run this event. It will take place on the grass and have a starting line and a finish line. The motorcycles (2 wheeled only) will align their front tire on the starting line and, as soon as they move forward, a stop-watch begins. The motorcycle that takes the longest time to reach the finish line (WITHOUT FEET (or anything other than tires) TOUCHING THE GROUND) wins!
      • These folks will collect a small entrance fee and determine prize money.
  • Motorcycle Balloon Toss
    • Several people will be needed for this event. We’ll have balloons that need to be filled with water
    • Motorcycles (any number of wheels) will ride two-up.
    • The passengers will have one water-balloon. As two motorcycles ride toward each other, the passengers must toss their balloon to the other passenger.
    • The passenger/driver that stays dry, wins!

• Parking
  • Since this event is open to all motorized vehicles, we’ll need parking attendants to keep the parking lot organized and safe.
  • This will be very important early in the day and then when vehicles return – anticipated around 2 PM.
• Miscellaneous
  • We will have basket raffles, a silent auction, food and music. So, there will be other tasks that need to be manned.

• PLEASE consider volunteering for this exciting event. Since we need to be efficient in our planning, I’m asking anyone interested in committing to these activities, let me know as soon as possible.
• You can sign-up for whatever you wish and select the time(s) you wish to work. Just let me know by sending a note to:

Saldistrict1@gmail.com

I’ve attached our flyer and ask that you help spread the word to help make this a huge success! (Editor Note, Click Here for Flyer)

Randy Timms
Sons of the American Legion
Detachment of Wisconsin
Assistant Detachment Adjutant
District 1 Commander
Saldistrict1@gmail.com

“To Whom Much Is Given, Much Is Expected”