August 06, 2019

National Membership Workshop underway Friday

By The American Legion
Membership
National Membership Workshop underway Friday
National Membership Workshop underway Friday

Attendees will hear from national leadership and break out into work-group sessions.

The American Legion's 56th annual National Membership Workshop will be held in Indianapolis, Aug. 9-10, at the Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel.

Attendees will hear remarks from American Legion National Commander Brett Reistad, National Adjutant Daniel Wheeler, leading candidate for 2019-2020 national commander Bill Oxford of North Carolina and Auxiliary National Vice President Nicole Clapp of Iowa.

During the workshop, attendees will break out into three sessions – long term membership planning, district commander and department membership chairman. During the sessions, attendees will focus on recruiting and retention; training initiatives; post operations; revitalization; the responsibilities and challenges of district commanders; and more.

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