A new year for improved Legion awareness

The month of January signifies a fresh start to a new year, and it’s also a reminder that the 100 percent membership deadline is only a few months away. One great way to kick of the New Year and meet your membership goal is to conduct an awareness Walk for Veterans.

These awareness walks are an opportunity to raise awareness about veterans issues and to highlight the Legion’s impact on communities nationwide, and for Legion Family members to tell their story of why they joined this great organization.

The walks can coincide with my visit to your department, but I also encourage departments to conduct them even if I’m not visiting. They can be any distance and should include Legion Family members, Legion youth program participants, Boys Scouts, high school JROTC units, community leaders and anyone else interested in helping bring Legion visibility to communities.

National Headquarters staff can assist in planning and promoting a Walk for Veterans.

For more information, contact Matt Herndon, deputy director of the Legion’s Membership Division, by email  mherndon@legion.org or phone  (317) 630-1406.