1st District Leaders Notes
- 1st District Commander Candace Rothering
- Bowling Fundraiser March 23rd was a big success, Thanks to all who participated. A big thanks to Vice Commander Visintainer for handling registration!
- Spring Conference May 4th Menomonee Falls. Registration will be SOON, keep an eye out for details
- 106th Department Convention. July 16-20, 2025. Green 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!
- May 25th Golf Outing news if coming forthwith.
- 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
- CPR Reports due by April 1st to the 1st District Adjutant.
- 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 20thin Caledonia. We’re looking for a former POW Speaker.
- Crystal Shaw 1st 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!
- 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.
- 1st District Family Camping Weekend – Lots of Camping type activities.
- Randy Timms, SAL 1st 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
- SAL Program includes
- September 6th 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
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