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SONS OF THE LEGION

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The Sons of The American Legion was created in 1932 as an organized program within The American Legion.  The S.A.L. is made up of boys and men of all ages whose parents or grandparents served in the United States military and became eligible for membership in The American Legion.  Together, members of The American Legion make up what is known as The Legion Family.  All three organizations place high importance on the preserving our American traditions and values, improving the quality of life for our nation's children, caring for veterans and their families, and perhaps most importantly, teaching the fundamentals of good citizenship  

 

    2023-2024 SAL Officers

                                                                                            Commander         Brett Novy       

                                                                                            1st Vice                 Earl Lash III  

                                                                                            2nd Vice                Carl Smith        

                                                                                            Adjutant                James Baldwin  

                                                                                            Finance                 Jerry Durkee        

                                                                                            Chaplain               Steve Hamilton  

                                                                                            Sargent at Arms   Josh Gunneson                   

                                                                                            Historian               Ron Sinkler

                                                                                            Trustee                  Lucas Hale (3-Year)

                                                                                            Trustee                  Jason Beery (2-Year)    

                                                                                            Legion Liaison      Earl Lash III

 

 

           2021-2022 SAL Officers

                                                                  Commander           Steve Hamilton       

                                                                  1st Vice                 Paul Middleton   

                                                                  2nd Vice                Earl Lash         

                                                                  Adjutant                Greg McCormack  

                                                                  Finance                 Jerry Durkee        

                                                                  Chaplain                John McCormack  

                                                                  Sargent at Arms      Leif Sell                   

                                                                  Historian                Ron Sinkler

                                                                  Trustee                  Ben Newton

                                                                  Trustee                  Earl Lash     

                                                                  SAL Liaison             John Barkley

 

          2020-2021 SAL Officers

                                                                  Commander:       Earl Lash III         

                                                                  1st Vice:             Brett Novy          

                                                                  2nd Vice:            Paul Middleton         

                                                                  Adjutant:            Greg McCormack  

                                                                  Finance:             Jerry Durkee        

                                                                  Chaplain:            John McCormack  

                                                                  Sargent at Arms: Mike Hollis                   

                                                                  Historian:           Steve Hamilton     

                                                                  SAL Liaison:        John Barkley 

 

            2019-2020 SAL OFFICERS    

                                                                  Commander:       Earl Lash III         

                                                                  1st Vice:             Mark Till         

                                                                  2nd Vice:            Brett Novi         

                                                                  Adjutant:            Greg McCormack  

                                                                  Finance:             Jerry Durkee        

                                                                  Chaplain:            John McCormack  

                                                                  Sargent at Arms: Mike Hollis                   

                                                                  Historian:           Steve Hamilton     

                                                                  SAL Liaison:        Jed Fall 

 

2017-2018 SAL OFFICERS 

Commander: Mark Till

1st Vice: Ben Nerton

2nd Vice: Earl  Lash

Adjutant: Steve Hamilton

Finance: Greg McCormack

Chaplain John Michael  McCormack

Sargent at Arms: Mike Hollis

Historian: Brett Novy

SAL Liaison: Jim Montgomery

 

2016-2017 SAL OFFICERS

Commander: Ben Newton

1st Vice: Mark Till

2nd Vice: Roger Bush

Adjutant: Steve Hamilton

Finance: Steve Hamilton

Chaplain: Greg McCormack

Sargent at Arms: Joseph Jarewitz

Historian: Tim Sanford

SAL Liaison: Jim Montgomery 

 

2015-2016 SAL OFFICERS

Commander: Ben Newton

1st Vice: Mark Till

2nd Vice: Roger Bush

Adjutant: Steve Hamilton

Finance: Steve Hamilton

Chaplain: Greg McCormack

Sargent at Arms: Joseph Jarewitz

Historian: Tim Sanford

SAL Liaison: Jim Montgomery

 

2014-2015 SAL OFFICERS 

Commander: Ben Newton

1st Vice: Harold Bennett

2nd Vice: Roger Bush

Adjutant: Rick Carpender

Finance: Rick Carpender

Chaplain: Nick Stiemetz

Sargent at Arms: Andy Tosh

Historian: Tim Sandford

SAL Liaison: Jim Montgomery

 

2012-2013 SAL OFFICERS

Commander: Harold Bennett

1st Vice: Ron Sinkler

2nd Vice: Roger Bush

Adjutant: Rick Carpender

Finance: Larry Carlson

Chaplain: Nick Stiemetz

Sargent at Arms: Adam Main

Historian: Ron Kevin Ferguson

SAL Liaison: Jim Montgomery

 2011-2012 SAL OFFICERS

Commander: Harold Bennett

1st Vice: Mike Hollis

2nd Vice: Roger Bush

Adjutant: Rick Carpender

Finance: Larry Carlson

Chaplain: Ben Newton

Sargent at Arms: Jeff Walsh

Historian: Ron Sinkler

Judge Advocate: Rodney Tolbert ph. 269-252-9043

Liaison: Jim Montgomery

Department of Michigan Cmmander: Dwaine Verville

2nd Zone Commander: Rodney Tolbert

4th District Commander: Lynn Schmaltz

 

2010-2011 SAL OFFICERS

Commander Ben Newton

 1st Vice Mike Hollis

2nd Vice Roger Bush

Adjutant Rick Carpenter

Finance Officer Larry Carlson

Historian Ron Sinkler

Sergeant-At-Arms Jeff Welsh

 Chaplain Nick Stienmetz

Asst.Sergeant-At-Arms Harold Bennett   

Judge Advocate Rodney Tolbert

SAL Post Liaison Jim Montgomery

 Squadron Meeting 2nd Tuesday of the Month 

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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION AS OF 12 SEPTEMBER 2014

SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY AS OF 12 SEPTEMBER 2014

 

Are you a a son of a veteran? Would you like to join The American Legion? Check American Legion Post 49 where you can find out your eligibility status and apply for membership in the world's largest veteran's organization. Complete the application and proudly become a SON OF THE LEGION.

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 All 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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