Proud possessors of a priceless heritage “It's not the price you pay for membership...                                                    it's the price your forefathers paid to make you eligible!"       ________________________________   Georgia!  Home of:   Mark Arneson Sons of the American Legion National Commander!   Mark's Homecoming  Friday, March 12th, 2010 - Sunday, March 14th, 2010 At Lake Lanier Islands Legacy Lodge in Buford, Ga.   See these links for forms and more information   A Message from Department of Georgia Commander   National Commander's Homecoming Registration Form   National Commander's Homecoming Activities     Banquet Info and Registration Form     Special Side Trip and Registration Form     Visit The National Commander's Official Website for more information: http://www.arnesonsarmy.org/    _____________________________________________________________________________________     Detachment of Georgia Commander 2009-10 Tom Chebro                                            Commander's Page Link   _________________________________________________________________________________________   Sons of The American Legion was created in 1932 as an organization within The American Legion. The S.A.L. is made up of men and boys of all ages whose parents or grandparents served in the United States military and became eligible for membership in The American Legion. Together, members of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxiliary, The Sons of The American Legion and The American Legion Riders make up what is known as The Legion Family. All four organizations place high importance on preserving our American traditions and values, improving the quality of life for our nation's children, caring for veterans and their families, and perhaps most importantly, teaching the fundamentals of good citizenship. The Detachment of Georgia consists of approximately 5,000 members distributed between 87 Squadrons spread across the state of Georgia. These Squadrons support their veterans and their local communities through activities such as Blood Drives, Flag Education, Childhood Safety, Memorial Day and Veterans Day Ceremonies, Nursing Homes and Veterans Hospital visits,donations to Boy Scouts, Thanksgiving Day Baskets, Easter Egg Hunts and Christmas Parties for Special Children and ROTC participation and promotion. Membership in the S.A.L. is open to all male descendants, adopted sons and stepsons of Veterans who served during war or times of military conflict. Since the eligibility age begins from date of birth, activities and programs of squadrons are determined by age groups within squadrons and the needs of the community. Just as each Legion post determines the extent of its service to the community, state, and nation, so each squadron is permitted flexibility in planning programs and activities to meet its own needs. The average age of an S.A.L. member is estimated at 33 years of age.   Membership Application                         Get announcements from the Detachment instantly!     Sign Up For The Newsletter   This is the Detachment of Georgia's communication tool. It is as easy as 1-2-3! Enter your email below and subscibe Wait for the confirmation email Respond back to the confirmation email Subscribe to the Newsletter I have read and agree to the Privacy Policy  _______________________________________________________________________             Remembering why we joined the Sons............

Sons of the American Legion The 39th Annual National Convention August 27-28-29, 2010 Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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