Commander’s Comments:
We need 2 more people to step up and run for the Board and an adjutant. You must be a Legion member in good standing (a veteran) and want to help lead Madera Post 131 into the future. NOW is the time to step up and support your Legion.
The adjutant is the primary administrative officer for the post. The commander navigates the ship, while the adjutant is the engineer who sees that the ship’s machinery is working and maintained. The only indispensable qualifications for the job of adjutant are honesty and willingness. The adjutant currently works two days a week for 3 hours a day. The schedule and times are flexible, and the adjutant IS NOT in the duty officer rotation.
A lack of volunteers to serve on the American Legion Post Executive Board and adjutant WILL indeed lead to reduced operational hours AND closure of the post, as the board is responsible for managing the post’s affairs, including staffing, authorizing expenditures, and overseeing daily operations. Without a full Board, we run the risk of “burning out” our existing volunteers.
At this point without anyone stepping up to run for the Board, I am planning on closing the post 2 days a week and reducing operating hours to put less of a burden on our existing Board members and staff.
Please consider running for a position on the Executive Board. We cannot do it alone! We need year-round residents to keep this Post open and running throughout the summer months and then throughout the balance of the year!
The American Legion is a member driven organization and is only as good as the people who step up to volunteer. If you are a volunteer for the Legion, Son’s or Auxillary, THANK YOU! Your dedication is greatly appreciated. If you are not a volunteer, you need to ask yourself why you are here?
Now is the time to commit to support your Legion.
For God and Country—let’s keep the Legion strong together.
What say you? Who’s ready to run?