Attend membership training with subject matter experts

American Legion membership training with subject matter experts will be held on Saturday, Aug. 28, and Monday, Aug. 30, in Phoenix during the 102nd National Convention. National American Legion College (NALC) graduates will present the membership training that will cover 11 topics.

Attend the in-person training from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days at the Phoenix Convention Center, West Building, Exhibition Hall 1-3, Lower Level, Main Stage.  

Agenda along with presenters is as follows:

Saturday, Aug. 28

9 a.m. Conducting a post meeting – Antoine Gordon of Arkansas, NALC Class of 2019

10 a.m. Training at the post level – Ken Nadeua of New Mexico, NALC Class of 2014

11 a.m. Post commander – Kurt Geis of Florida, NALC Class of 2018

12 p.m. Buddy Checks – Lena Heredia-Perez of Florida, NALC Class of 2019

1 p.m. Post leadership development – James Talaska of Illinois, NALC Class of 2018

2 p.m. Inspiring post growth and retention – Paul Norton of Indiana, SAL Squadron 510

Monday, Aug. 30

9 a.m. Department American Legion College – Dean Erck of New York, NALC Class of 2018, and Holly Lewis of Ohio, NALC Class of 2017

10 a.m. Post commander – Kurt Geis of Florida

11 a.m. Successful district commanders – James Talaska of Illinois

12 p.m. Resolutions – Paul Edwards of Minnesota, NALC Class of 2017

1 p.m. Mentorship – Jennifer Havlick of Minnesota, NALC Class of 2018

2 p.m. Volunteering and membership – Kelley Ackerman Adelsman of Minnesota, NALC Class of 2019