1st District Leaders Notes

1^st District Commander Candace Rothering
- Reminder: Spring Conference is May 3rd at Pritzker Military Museum in Somers
  - It’s right off I94 on the East side
  - If you haven’t seen the Museum yet, it’s worth the trip
  - Please bring a bottle for the raffle
  - Nominations for new District Officers
  - We’d like to see a rep from each post.
- District 1 Fundraiser is March 21 at River City Lanes
  - We Need Bowlers! Non Bowlers welcome!
  - Raffle and 50/50’s
  - Proceeds go to Badger Youth Camp
  - Doors open at 10:30 hrs Bowling from 12 to 3
  - $30 per person, 6 per lane
  - Do you know a business that would support a lane for $180
- Department Convention July 15-18
  - Friday Meetings and Hospitality Rooms
  - Saturday: Voting (I need your support for Dept Vice Commander)
- Wisconsin American Legion College WALC courses are available.
  - Become A better Legionnaire!
  - Understand Legion Programs and Leadership Positions
  - Connect with legionnaires and prospective legionnaires
- Award and Scholarship applications are due soon
  - Check your manuals!
  - Check here: https://wilegion.org/awards
Crystal Shaw 1^st District ALA President
- 1st District 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 ONE slogans”. Contact her.

Michael Hellquist, SAL 1^st District Commander
- The SAL First District Conference will be Saturday September 13, at Hartland Post 294 at 10am for anyone wishing to attend

American Legion Dept. of Wisconsin