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Legion College | Extension Institute
National American Legion College - November 2-7, 2008
The American Legion National College enhances
knowledge and appreciation of The American Legion as well as the core values and
contributions of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxiliary, The Sons of
The American Legion and many of their subordinate programs. The National College
prepares young Legionnaires to hold leadership positions in posts, districts,
counties, areas and departments through education, development, and motivation.
The curriculum challenges our student leaders to think critically and creatively
about issues confronting The American Legion in the 21st Century.
Legion College Course Structure
The curriculum is focused on self-taught small
group sessions under the supervision of graduate facilitators, staff members,
contracted professional speakers and national officers. The students review The
American Legion's core values, develop new ideas and think of the future. Major
emphasis is placed on programs, management techniques and leadership skills
necessary to increase visibility of programs, growth in membership, and public
awareness of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxiliary, and The Sons of
The American Legion.
Leadership, Communication & Core Legion Programs
National leaders launch the week of training with
sessions and lectures focusing on mentoring, recognizing
and building leadership traits and putting good
leadership practices to use. These skills and techniques
are practiced and reinforced throughout the week in
small group environment and in student-led meetings and
presentations. Small group workshops provide students
basic leadership training in a volunteer environment.
Core subject matters covered: mentoring, leadership
styles and opportunities, time management, conflict
resolution and legal issues. Throughout the week, the
students are exposed to the basics of developing
communication strategies to promote the programs of The
American Legion with a combination of small group
workshops and hands-on exercises. Core subject matters
covered: public outreach, media relations, "Reconnect"
with active duty and reserve military, schools, and
community relations.
Salesmanship and Marketing
Skills developed through this intense week make
the student more valuable to their posts and departments. Further, the student's
employer also directly benefits from the increased effectiveness and
productivity of the student/employee. Core subject matters covered: Community
networking strategies; public relations techniques; marketing and salesmanship
programs; image building techniques.
Selection Requirements
Eligible candidates for National American Legion
College are Legionnaires with military service from 1982 or later*.
Candidates must also complete The American
Legion Extension Institute prior to submitting their application.
*Beginning with the 2007 class, if a Department
sends a fully qualified attendee, they may send a pre 1982 war era Veteran as
their second attendee to the College.
Application
Application deadline is July 1.
Applications will be reviewed by the Department Leadership Committee and two
candidates will be selected for submission. A panel made up of National
Vice Commanders will review the applications and select the 50 best-qualified
attendees. Once students are selected, the Internal Affairs staff will
contact them directly regarding transportation and all materials they will need
weeks before the class begins.
Legion College Application
Expenses
The Department of Iowa will pay the $600
registration fee for two students selected to attend.
Students receive per day per diem except
for instances where National provides meals.
Cost of airfare will be paid by The American
Legion. All travel arrangements must be made through the national travel
office. If travel is by automobile, reimbursement shall be at the current
IRS authorized mileage rate round trip from point of departure to
destination, not to exceed least expensive airfare from nearest airport.
Hotel accommodations will be paid by The American
Legion. All students will be housed at the Radisson Hotel located in
downtown Indianapolis. Students will be paired with a roommate unless they
elect to pay for a private room.
Students will be responsible for out-of-pocket
incidentals and garage parking at the Radisson.
Contact Information
For more information
contact Bill Sloan,
Course Developer, The American Legion National College. Phone (317) 630-1265.
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