A new generation of leaders came to Indianapolis from 34 departments (states) of The American Legion. The 52 students of the National American Legion College honed their leadership, team building, communications and mentoring skills to pass the intensive course. They received diplomas from National Commander Fang Wong during a ceremony held here this morning.
A new generation of leaders came to Indianapolis from 34 departments (states) of The American Legion. The 52 students of the National American Legion College honed their leadership, team building, communications and mentoring skills to pass the intensive course. They received diplomas from National Commander Fang Wong during a ceremony held here this morning.Members of the class completed the six-day crash course of the nation's largest veterans organization that saw them lay a solid foundation for Legion post revitalization in a variety of geographical settings to include a rural area, the inner city, suburban communities, a metropolitan area and a cyber post. They were also provided the instruction and tools to construct resolutions for American Legion activities at their respective posts for presentation at a mock district meeting. Commencement took place this morning at The American Legion national headquarters. The National American Legion College is designed to reinforce a volunteer's leadership, management and communication skills. This helps prepare young members of The American Legion to lead the nation's largest wartime veterans organization on the local and state level. The importance of mentorship for both other members and special groups in the community was a central point to several of the activities for the class. "You are the new seeds and it is now time to grow and spread what you've learned," American Legion National Commander Fang Wong told the graduating class. "Take the knowledge you have gained back to your departments and posts and teach others."
Members of the class included:
David L. Hartline Gaylesville, Alabama
Gregory M. Kowatch Anchorage , Alaska
Gregory R. Clark Pico Rivera, California
Milton C. Styron, Jr San Diego ,California
Richard L. Humphrey Aurora, Colorado
Paul L. Talafuse Berthoud, Colorado
Paul I. Spedaliere Lebanon, Connecticut
Sharon E. Sheriff Bridgeville, Delaware
James H. Stewart Harrington, Delaware
Jerry J. Brandt Jacksonville Beach , Florida
Shawn M. Daugherty Navarre, Florida
Susan B. Mason Sorrento, Florida
Andrew W. Nagy Zephyrhills, Florida
April D. Wallace Ray City, Georgia
Robert F. Woodruff Marietta, Georgia
Felicia Wadsworth Mountain Home, Idaho
Richard E. Brown Indianapolis, Indiana
Brent A. Wightman Waverly, Iowa
David E. Rose Leitchfield, Kentucky
Michael E. Strother DeQuincy, Louisiana
Carolynn G. Baker Bel Air, Maryland
Maxine Canty Baltimore , Maryland
Sean P. Connor Baldwin, Maryland
David J. Johnson Aberdeen, Maryland
Kenneth Starks Norwood, Massachusetts
Timothy W. Stern Ajijic Jalisco, Mexico
Franklin D. Hansbarger Saranac, Michigan
Jeremy A. Wolfsteller St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Philip L. BakerPiedmont, Missouri
Loretta J. Cook Jefferson City, Missouri
Cindy R. Loraas Papillion , Nebraska
David L. Meyer Fallon, Nevada
Kent H. Nolan Goffstown, New Hampshire
Daniel R. Dunn Port Reading, New Jersey
Paul L. Espinoza Albuquerque, New Mexico
John P. Chang Tarrytown , New York
Anthony G. DeNatale Staten Island, New York
Deborah S. Martin Barneveld , New York
Mark A. Wallace, DCE Bunnievel , North Carolina
Florence M. Glatt Carrington, North Dakota
Carole L. Bova-Rice Independence, Oregon
Thomas A. Harris Sherwood ,Oregon
Frederick N. Nelson Spearfish, South Dakota
Joe S. Davis Cleveland , Tennessee
Paula R. Stephenson Fruit Heights, Utah
James A. Owen Appomattox, Virginia
Teresa J. Bryan Ocean Park, Washington
William B. Powell Lacey, Washington
William E. Babb Janesville, Wisconsin
Stephen J. Dykes Portage, Wisconsin
Robert D. Lloyd Stoughton, Wisconsin
Rodney K. Rolland Indianapolis, Indiana
Mentors for the 201 National American Legion College included Pierre Harper of Post 1780 in Buffalo, New York; Denise A. Yurcho of Post 194 in Roebling, New Jersey; Michael W. Phelps of Post 201 in Louisville, Kentucky; Carl E. Bryant, Jr., of Post 129 in Kure Beach, North Carolina; Nancy B. Harper of Post 27 in Memphis, Tennessee.
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To contact a graduate for an interview, call Matt Herndon at (317) 630-1406.
- Press Release