Staff Report
MT. VERNON — The 2010 Annual American Legion Department of Illinois Membership Caravan will be stopping in Mt. Vernon on Sunday at the American Legion Post 141.
The week long state tour targets military veterans who are supported by the activities of the American Legion as well as community leaders, according to information about the caravan.
“The annual membership caravan offers a forum to share and update military service personnel about the issues that directly impact them, and to attract new members to the ranks to strengthen the backbone of the Legion’s active base,” information states.
The caravan will stop at 24 Legion Posts, including Mt. Vernon. Army veteran and National Vice Commander James C. Morris, Illinois State Commander William Flanagan, Illinois Auxiliary President Julia Moore and state and local leaders will be part of the stop.
“Since its founding in 1919 and subsequent Congressional Charter, the American Legion organization has operated unlike any other, exerting a compelling influence on national leaders on issues of global significance,” information states. “Legion operations enhance the lives of military families struggling through wartime and economic sacrifices. Members serve the community by building homes for disabled veterans, raising money for scholarships, coaching baseball teams, adopting military units, fighting to protect and enhance veterans benefits, promoting wholesome youth activities and much more.”
The caravan will be at American Legion Post 141, at 816 Main St., at 7 p.m. on Sunday.
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