Dear Fellow Legionnaires and Sons of the Legion Members,
The strength of The American Legion and the Legion Family begins with you — our leaders, our doers, our champions of veterans and community. To empower you for greatness in the year ahead, we are proud to invite you to our American Legion Leadership Training, a day designed to sharpen your skills, ignite your purpose, and connect you with fellow Legion leaders on the same mission.
Where: Mt. Vernon American Legion 816 Main Street Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
When: December 14, 2025, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (lunch provided)
What to Expect:
We’ll kick off with a dynamic general session exploring what it means to lead within The American Legion — not just in title, but in action, vision, and service. Then, we’ll break into role-specific tracks, ensuring you get the tools and confidence needed for your position:
Commander
Senior/Junior Vice Commander
Adjutant
Finance Officer
Service Officer
Sons of The American Legion
Whether you’re newly elected, considering a leadership position, or a seasoned officer looking to elevate your impact, this training is designed to help you lead with clarity, purpose, and pride.
Why You Should Be There:
Because leadership in The American Legion or the Sons of the Legion is not just a position — it’s a responsibility to every veteran, every family, and every community we serve. This is your chance to:
· Gain practical strategies to lead effectively
· Build camaraderie with fellow Legion and SAL officers
· Share best practices — and learn new ones
· Reignite the passion that brought you to serve
Registration is simple. Please register by clicking the link below to complete the registration form. PLEASE REGISTER! We need to have an approximate count for lunch and copies. Clicking I WILL ATTEND on this invite does not register you.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfkbzX-PD11TuOmGcKGFMgUJAugalGxHhEzx6v3z4B5rOd4vQ/viewform
You do not need to be a member of the 5th Division to attend! Any Legion Family member who is interested may join us, no matter which Division you are from.
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