1st District Leaders Notes

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  • 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!
      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 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. 
      • 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 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.

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