VICTOR I. RIECK, POST 351
46146 Cass Ave. Utica, Michigan 48317


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SONS OF THE LEGION

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Commander: Andre Svacha II - 810-327-2563

Sons of The American Legion Commander Greeting 

Hello fellow S.A.L. Members

I am serving as commander for Squadron #351 Utica for the 2010-2011 year. Over the past 5 years there has been no interest in the S.A.L. meetings. My family members are the only ones that show up, so it is very hard to continue as an active squadron. It seems as though the 40 members we presently have are only interested in bar. So with that being said, you need to pay your 2011 dues, send a check for $15.00 to my home address with the check made out to Andre Svacha, at 7900 North Rd, Burtchville, Mi 48059. That way you can continue to use your membership card to be served at the Legion bar. If you are interesting in attending a meeting, our meetings are the first Mondays of the month at 7pm, we do not meeting during the months of July, September and January.S.A.L.

Officers 2010-2011

Commander – Andre Svacha II

Adjutant– Kevin Svacha

Chaplain- Andre Svacha

Q: I am related to someone who served on active duty during one of the membership eligibilty dates. Can I join the Sons of The American Legion?

A: If your relative who served on active duty during one of the membership eligibility dates and is a member of The American Legion, you may join the Sons of The American Legion.

However, if the qualifying veteran is deceased you may join the appropriate organization, even if the qualifying veteran was not a member of The American Legion when living.

 

Preamble to the S.A.L. National Constitution

   Proud possessors of a priceless heritage, we male descendants of veterans of the Great Wars, associate ourselves together as "Sons of The American Legion" for the following purposes:  To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; to maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a true spirit of Americanism; to preserve the memories of our former members and the associations of our members and our forefathers in the Great Wars; to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation; to combat the autocracy of both the classes and masses; to make right the master of might; to promote peace and good will on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy; to consecrate and sanctify our friendship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness; to adopt in letter and spirit all of the great principles for which The American Legion stands; and to assist in carrying on for God and Country.

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Sons of The American Legion
   Sons of the American Legion (SAL) is a program of The American Legion established in 1933 in Portland, Oregon.  Since then, the Sons of The American Legion have assisted The American Legion with their programs and activities.  Sons of The American Legion in 2004 attained an all time high membership of over 289,000 members nationally.  The largest Detachment (State Level) has over 36,000 members.  There are trophies and awards given to Detachments and Squadrons for the largest membership, and the largest increase in membership.
   Sons of the American Legion is more than just membership.  Sons of The American Legion, on all levels, have worked together with The American Legion to promote Children and Youth programs, including the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation, in which the Sons of The American Legion have raised over $313,00 in 2004.  Since 1988, the Sons of The American Legion have raised over $2,000,000 for The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation.
   Sons of the American Legion members have donated over 21,000 volunteer hours in the Veterans Hospitals throughout the country and raised over $1,500,000 that has gone directly to the VA Hospitals and VA Homes for a variety of items including TV', radios, medical equipment, and clothes for the patients.
Sons of the American Legion continues to provide services to those in need in the local communities, through programs that include fund raising events.
   The American Legion, Sons of the American Legion and The American Legion Auxiliary form the "Legion Family."  A family with total membership of nearly 4.2 million members.
Sons of the American Legion are assisting The American Legion and the Citizens Flag Alliance in their effort to secure a Constitutional Amendment to protect the Flag of the United States from Desecration.
If you are interested in receiving additional information about the Sons of The American Legion programs, please contact:
Andre F. Svacha II
7900 North Rd.
Burtchville, MI 48059
S.A.L SQUADRON LEADER'S
New S.A.L. cards are in so please send in your $15.00 membership to the above address and make it out to Andre Savacha II. Thank you.