AUGUST 3-6, 2020
The 57th annual National Membership Training Workshop will be hosted live through Microsoft Teams. National Headquarters staff will be the presenters and moderators. The theme this year is “Growing a Post.”
The agenda is located below.
It features discussion topics, and times and links to each live session. The links will go live 15 minutes prior to each training session.
Anyone can attend the free workshop.
No license or special soft- ware is required. Simply click the “Attendee Link” on the agenda. All trainings will be recorded for later viewing via the same attendee links.
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MONDAY, AUG. 3
3p.m.–4p.m.
TOPIC: THIS IS THE AMERICAN LEGION
Basic Introduction To The American Legion
Presenter: Matt Herndon (IN), Internal Affairs & Membership Division
Attendee Link
6p.m.–7p.m.
TOPIC: MISSION & VISION
Focuses On The Importance Of Developing A Mission Statement And Having A Vision Towards The Future
Presenter: Ron Neff (IN), Internal Affairs & Membership Division
Attendee Link
TUESDAY, AUG. 4
3p.m.–4p.m.
TOPIC: BUILDING AN EFFECTIVE MEMBERSHIP TEAM
How To Organize A Membership Team That Focuses On A Clear Goal Through A Developed Plan Of Action
Presenter: Kevin Mook (MD), Internal Affairs & Membership Division
Attendee Link
6p.m.–7p.m.
TOPIC: RECRUITMENT OF VOLUNTEERS
How To Locate And Keep Legionnaires Engaged
Presenter: Doug Chace (IN), Internal Affairs & Membership Division
Attendee Link
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 5
3p.m.–4p.m.
TOPIC: MEMBERSHIP RETENTION
Focuses On Growing Membership Through Retention
Presenter: Michele Steinmetz (CA), Internal Affairs & Membership Division
Attendee Link
6p.m.–7p.m.
TOPIC: EVERY LEGIONNAIRE IS A RECRUITER
Focuses On Growing Membership Through Recruiting
Presenter: Ron Neff (IN), Internal Affairs & Membership Division
Attendee Link
THURSDAY, AUG. 6
3p.m.–4p.m.
TOPIC: DEFINE A GREAT POST
Discusses Ways For Posts To Be An Asset In The Community
Presenter: Doug Chace (IN), Internal Affairs & Membership Division
Attendee Link
6p.m.–7p.m.
TOPIC: MYLEGION FOR THE POSTS
Online Membership Tools For Post Adjutants
Presenter: Libby Vickers, Information Technology Division
Attendee Link