Cancellation of the 2020 Department Convention enabled the carryover of all elected and appointed Department officers and committees. The incumbents in those positions, however, retained the right to resign if they wished. That happened in two cases requiring action by the Department Executive Committee to fill the vacancies. Department Vice-Commander Stan Merrell resigned as he … Read more
In lieu of the evolving COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation, we ask posts to use the following guidelines when conducting meetings or events: If anyone is sick, please stay home Cover mouths with upper arm or a tissue when coughing or sneezing Avoid contact with eyes, nose, and mouths with unwashed hands Avoid close contact with sick … Read more
We know that the posts are anxiously waiting for the 2021 cards to be delivered so that they will be ready when the renewal notices come out on July 1. At last we can give you some firm idea of when that will be. The last of the National membership materials should be arriving at … Read more
By unanimous vote of the Department Executive Committee on May 2, the 2020 Department Convention, the commission and committee meetings preceding that convention, the Department Executive Committee meeting following that convention and the Color Guard competition during that convention have all been cancelled. The Holiday Inn will cancel all room reservations associated with the convention. … Read more
Virtual Meeting Training Offered The COVID-19 crisis has disrupted many events including The American Legion National Convention, many Department conventions and our District and Post meetings. Here in Iowa we have begun holding our Department Executive Committee and some of our Department Commission and committee meetings as virtual meetings using Zoom. This allows our officers … Read more