Time to renew our commitment, efforts and members

Engagement is the key to renewals and membership renewal is a priority of mine for 2022.  I have challenged all departments to reach a 90% renewal goal. Many departments are poised to hit that very achievable and critical mark, as well as reach or exceed their traditional membership goal.

I have committed all national leadership, commissions, committees and councils to work with departments to get renewals. Whether that’s through Buddy Checks, monthly training sessions on subjects related to membership and our programs, engaging membership teams, or introducing ideas to help you creatively get your members to renew.

I am asking for each member of your department leadership team, your districts, counties and posts to get those renewals. Hold events, ask members to help, get them engaged, and they will stay.

We simply cannot let the challenges of COVID make us complacent. Our veterans, youth and communities need us. For example, how would our members maintain shelter or posts recover from severe damage caused by a natural disaster if we didn’t have programs and assistance like the National Emergency Fund or Temporary Financial Assistance program. When wildfires ravaged the west and tornadoes struck the the south, we were there providing vital assistance to our members and our communities. And the only way we were able to do this is through a strong and committed membership. 

We must ensure there is No Veteran Left Behind and that means growing our numbers in every department. Our country needs a Legion of forces to serve our veterans and communities.

So, let’s renew our commitment, renew our efforts, and renew our members to make 2022 a very prosperous year.