Follow Boys Nation coverage

Follow Boys Nation coverage. The 68th session of American Legion Boys Nation is July 18-25. Follow daily coverage of the 98 delegates by visiting the Boys Nation web page where articles, photos and videos highlighting the program’s events will be posted:  www.legion.org/boysnation

Register for Legacy Run. More than 400 American Legion Riders have registered for the 2014 Legacy Run, which begins in Indianapolis Aug. 17 and ends in Charlotte Aug. 21. Rider registration fee is $50 and $25 for passengers. Register for the Legacy Run:  www.legion.org/riders/registration

Band contest canceled. The band contest for The American Legion’s 96th national convention, Aug. 22-28, has been canceled due to lack of interest. For information on the national convention’s meeting schedule, hotel listings, scooter rentals, sightseeing opportunities and more, visit:   www.legion.org/convention/resources

Apply for CWF grant. American Legion Child Welfare Foundation grant applications are now available and due to National Headquarters by July 15. CWF accepts funding proposals from nonprofit organizations for projects that contribute to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual welfare of children. Since 1955, more than $13 million has been awarded to assist our nation’s children.  www.cwf-inc.org
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