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  • 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”

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The updated 1st District Constitution / By-Laws to reflect the amendment voted on at the Fall Conference. Judge Advocate and Past Department Commander Ted DeMicchi presented the changes in accordance with procedures at the 1st District Fall Conference in Ordfordville.

The document can be found in the [Documents Repository/Constitution and ByLaws] menu option.

Note: If you are on your phone, the menu is the small box with three stacked lines on the upper left.

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If 1st District Commander Bond wasn’t able to attend your Post or County’s last meeting, here are his current topics…

  • Take note of legionnaires that have not yet paid.  This number is too large at this point in the membership drive year.  Please take the time to make contact with the members that have not yet renewed and importantly, find out why!
  • National has raised dues for National/State to $35.  Your Post Data Report should be reviewed for accuracy and turned in by the deadline
  • CVSO Information VA Health Care eligibility – March 5th PAC Act – Tell your folks to review changes!  Sign up for eligibility even if you don’t need it at this point. There is a time limit that I can help as I will be retiring from the Walworth County CVSO in 2025.
  • Facebook Groups Wisconsin American Legion 1st District / WI American Legion Family Group – have your folks and their spouses join.  Lots of great information
  • Websites wilegion.org, 1dwilegion.org  legion.org and legion.org/action (Sign up for digital dispatch)
  • Sunday May 5th – 1st District Conference at Post 24. Make sure that your post has it’s authorized delegates there.