American Legion Program Running a Successful Post 101

American Legion Program Running a Successful Post - 101

History of Post #13

The Meeting � Agenda � Protocol � Induction � Robert’s � Annual Ceremony Rules of Order Calendar

Finances � Post Budget � Finance � Audit Committee

Leadership � Qualities of Commander and Officers � Succession � Executive Committee � Nominating Committee

Membership/Recruitment/Retentio n � Membership goal � Renewals/transfers/new � Recruitment � Follow letter + package up letter � Meeting � Tips members new Vets on building relationships

Fundraising � Creating events suitable for your post � Creating event budget � The Letter & Thank You Letter � Miscellaneous fundraising tips

Public Relations/Marketing � Post photographer � Writing news releases � Post newsletter � Cell phone camera � Relationship with local newspapers � Radio/TV � Postcard/Christmas Card/Sympathy Cards/Get Well Card

Post Activities � Color/Honor Guard � Oratorical Contests � Americanism programs � School reading program � Supporting a Veteran family (holiday season) � Scholarship � Flags/Banners � Legion Baseball � Other

National Programs � Parades (Memorial Day, July 4 th, Holiday Dazzle/Light Parade) � Wreaths Across American � Funerals � Other Legion Baseball

Conclusion � Set Goals (Membership/Financial) (Internal/External) � Organize/Set � Pride Timeframes in your Post