NALPA: What's coming

Highlight activities at National Convention
If your post has someone attending this year’s 100th National Convention, it’s an ideal way to promote The American Legion’s influence in your community. Use your post’s social media tools to highlight your post’s activities on the national stage. Afterward, contact your local media for a story.

Follow convention coverage online at www.legion.org, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/americanlegionhq, and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/AmericanLegion. Use the hashtag #ALconv2018.

Upcoming patriotic events
There are several patriotic days designated in September – Patriot Day, Sept. 11; POW-MIA Recognition Day, Sept. 21; and Gold Star Mother’s Day, Sept. 30. Use social media to show how your post is honoring these holidays and share a story on www.legiontown.org. 

Suicide awareness month
As we are all aware, the number of veterans suicide is way too high. Since September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, it is a good opportunity to remind veterans and their loved ones that the VA offers resources to those at risk. Call 800-273-8255, press 1. Or send a text message to 838255.