Training session for Commanders and Adjutants

What: Southern Area Commander and Adjutant Training.  During this class Commanders and Adjutants will be trained on the duties of their office.  They will learn what is expected of them as a Post Commander and/or Adjutant from their fellow Post members, the local community, their District and Department and from our National Headquarters.  Legionnaires expecting to hold office for 2023-24 should attend this training, but any Legionnaire can attend.

When: June 24. Classes will begin promptly at 8 am and end approximately at 5 pm.

Where: Camp Shelby, 1001 Lee Ave, Camp Shelby, MS

Cost: $25 per person to cover materials, lunch, water, and snacks for the day.  The Post will cover the cost for Post 1995 attendees.

Prerequisites:  Here are the things you will need to accomplish before attending the class and things you will need to bring with you.

1. Your 2023 or 2024 or PUFL membership card.
2. Complete the American Legion Basic Training Course on line at legion.org  (in the search bar type in basic training program).  Bring a copy of graduation certificate as proof of completion.  Completion date should NOT be older than December 1, 2022.  If it is than you should take it again.
3. A pen and note pad for taking notes.
4. A three ring binder with 12 tabbed dividers for the Commander
5. A three ring binder with 24 tabbed dividers for the Adjutant.  At least six pocket dividers.
6. Your copy of the Officers Guide Book and Manual of Ceremonies and The Adjutant’s Manual.
7. *A copy of your 2023 Consolidated Post Report.
8. *A copy of your Post Constitution and By-Laws.  A copy of the minutes accepting this Post Constitution and By-Laws.
9. *Your Post Calendar.
10. *A copy of your bond insurance on your officers.
11. *A copy of the previous month’s minutes.
12. *A copy of your Posts EIN and tax exemption information.  (See page 6 of the Adjutant’s Manual)
13. *If your Post operates a bar/canteen bring a copy of your business license, insurance, employee manual and a copy of your Post Certificate of Attendance at the 2022 Legion training.
14.   *A copy of your Post Officers and their individual contact information.
15.   A large clasp envelope to place items in.

*DO NOT BRING ORIGINALS!

Uniform of the Day:  Short sleeve white shirts, grey slacks and appropriate footwear.  Your American Legion cover.  Your name tag if you hold office.  Class pictures will be taken.