April 30, 2013

Legion news: What you need to know

By The American Legion
Dispatch

Dates and events to keep in mind.

Legion Riders e-newsletter

The Legion Riders free e-newsletter will provide information on the upcoming American Legion Legacy Run, as well as links to external media stories on what Legion Rider chapters are doing across the country. Register online: http://editor.ne16.com/legacyrun/legacyrun-signup.html 

Samsung Scholarship

Eligible youth interested in applying for The American Legion Samsung Scholarship should bring the application to either Boys State or Girls State. Download application: www.legion.org/scholarships/samsung

Child Welfare Foundation grants

The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation accepts funding proposals from nonprofit organizations for projects that contribute to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual welfare of children. Applications must be postmarked by July 15 to National Headquarters. www.legion.org/documents/pdf/grantapplication.pdf

Youth Programs Alumni Association

Current and former Legion youth program participants are eligible to join The American Legion Youth Programs Alumni Association (YPAA) to foster relationships, share favorite program memories, and to remain active in the programs. Encourage Legion alumni to join by downolading and handing out the YPAA flyer. www.legion.org/publications/210842/youth-programs-alumni-association-flyer 

 

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