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The Wall That Heals coming to Cabot
A three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along with a mobile Education Center is coming to Cabot. The exhibit will be open 24 hours a day and is free to the public.
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Hello District Commanders,
Hope you are all well and hope you all stay that way.
The latest Consolidated Post Report (CPR) from national shows that our department
is still at only 12%. I know we can do better.
PLEASE contact your post commanders and ask them to get their CPR's sent in as soon as possible.
I would appreciate it and I know our commander will appreciate it also.
Don't hesitate to call on me for any assistance.
God bless and take care.
Mary Erdman, NEC
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Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic the Department Executive Committee (DEC) voted to
postpone the 2020 Department Convention until June of 2021 by passage of Resolution 2020-1.
Message from Department Commander Batey
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NATIONAL AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL CANCELED
The American Legion National Commander has canceled American Legion Baseball Regional Tournaments as well as the American Legion Baseball World Series for the 2020 season.
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2020 NATIONAL CONVENTION CANCELED
The 2020 National Convention which was to be held August 28 – September 3, 2020, in
Louisville, Kentucky has been CANCELED by passage of Resolution 3.
Department Commander Batey & National Adjutant Wheeler Message with a link to Resolution 3
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New Procedures for Temporary Financial Assistance (TFA) with the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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This is a very positive message to let people know you care
and are proactive during these challenging times!
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ATTENTION WWII VETERANS
Legislation to end means testing for WWII Veterans
The American Legion Legislative Division out of the Washington DC Office is working on legislation to end means testing for WWII Veterans and your Senators have expressed interest in introducing a bill that would accomplish that.They have asked for us to get anecdotal evidence of WWII Veterans who have been denied or been dropped from the VA system in their home states. We would like to request that you reach out to the legionnaires in your respective states to see if any of your legionnaires have experienced this problem and would like to share their stories.
A link is provided < HERE > to the letter The American Legion sent to VA Secretary Wilkie, The American Legion Resolution stating our stance, and a one pager on what we are trying to do to solve this problem.Contact Department Adjutant Bob Renner at The American Legion Department of Arkansas Headquarters at
1-877-243-9799 or 1-501-375-1104 with information, or for more information.
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National Headquarters Authorized Forms for Post and/or Squadron Charter Cancellations
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Arkansas Legion Family polo shirts
are now available to purchase.
The red shirt will be offered with a left breast pocket and in a ladies cut without the pocket. These 3-button shirts are a 50/50 blend of cotton and polyester. The State Diamond is embroidered on the right side. Legion Family is stitched on the left side above the pocket and on the left sleeve.
Net proceeds from the sale of these shirts support the Department of Arkansas Legion Family programs.
Order your Department of Arkansas Polo Shirts HERE
P.O. Box 3280 -- 7th & Victory Street Little Rock, AR 72203
Toll Free/Mobil Link: 1-877-243-9799
501-375-1104 -- Fax: 501-375-4236
For God and Country
Department of Arkansas
Legion, Auxiliary & SAL emblems courtesy of The American Legion National Headquarters, Indianapolis, IN
Department of Arkansas Headquarters building photo courtesy of Past Department Commander Jake Greeling
