There’s a lot going on in the Mighty 10th District in March!
The 10th District Commander’s Trophy Competition is back this year and will be at Bill’s Gun Shop in Robbinsdale, March 15th at noon. Golden Valley Commander Craig Hartman and Past 10th District Commander Matt Berens are already trash talking about who will win this year’s competition. Both are amazing shots, so let’s see who comes out on top!
We have a VA S.A.V.E. training March 19 at the Wayzata American Legion Post. Come at 5:30 p.m. for socializing and light appetizers, and we will get started with the training at 6 p.m. It is expected to last 90 minutes. We are supporting the national Be The One mission by training our members how to react to a suicidal crisis. Check out our Facebook invite, https://www.facebook.com/share/167GLfnp5o/ for the link to RSVP, or just email me directly Kristy.janigo@gmail.com
The 10th District American Legion Family Chili Cook-Off will be held March 23 at the Hopkins American Legion Post from noon to 3 p.m. The entry fee for competitors is $10, and it will be $15 for members of the public for tasting. This event is open to all members and guests!
Our American Legion Department of Minnesota has wrapped another successful Washington Conference trip. Thank you to everyone who traveled with me to D.C. Shout out to Tom Schottenbauer for traveling with me three years in a row!
Thank you for doing your part in the 10th District.
In Service
Kristy Janigo,10th District Commander, kristy.janigo@gmail.com
Membership
Dear Members and Friends of the Mighty 10th District, As we continue our journey through this year, we are excited to share that the Mighty 10th District of the Minnesota American Legion has reached an impressive milestone, currently sitting at 86% of our membership goal! This achievement is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our members who embody the spirit of camaraderie and service.
Membership in the American Legion is not just about numbers; it represents a strong community of veterans who support one another and advocate for the rights and benefits of all who have served. We invite all eligible veterans and their families to join us in this noble cause. Your membership not only strengthens our organization but also amplifies our voice in advocating for veterans' issues at both the local and national levels.
If you have any questions about membership, the benefits it brings, or how you can get involved, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We are here to assist you and ensure that every veteran feels welcomed and valued within our ranks. Together, we can surpass our membership goal and continue to build a vibrant and engaged community.
Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our mission. Let’s strive to reach 100% and show the power of the Mighty 10th! Let’s make this membership year our best yet!
10th District Director of Membership
James Hultgren
Membership Director
Chaplain
Heaven Father
We have so many we can be thankful for we should remember Your gift You gave us when you sent Your only Son Jesus Christ to give His life for the forgiveness of our sins. We also thank you for the snow and rain April showers bring May flowers.
Lord we ask You to watch over the people who make this a safe place to live watch over our military women and men at home and abroad keep them safe when put in harm’s way. We ask you to keep safe our police, firemen, and our first responders when doing jobs.
Lord we ask that the leaders of all countries make good decisions when dealing with laws and people.
Legion Family do not forget the Buddy System call or visit and Pray for our friends who having a hard time. Prayer is a powerful help and a smile goes a long way.
Amen
Walter Dixon
Chaplain
SAL Commander
Hello SAL Members and Legion Family
Spring is on the way, I am in sunny AZ right now. It’s beautiful down here. I would like to that the North Branch Squadron for a wonderful lunch they put on for the Sweetheart Rally. And I would like to thank everyone that can out.
We have our Spring Conference on March 14-15 in Rochester coming up. This is a great way to make your voice heard and see how things are run on the state level.
Our District Convention is in Buffalo on June 7th. Times will get coming soon. I will keep you posted on this. I would be nice to see a good crowd this year.
I have raised almost $7000.00 so far for Soldiers 6 for my project. I would like to thank everyone that has donated so far. It’s a great organization.
Thank you for everything you do for our Veterans and their families.
God Bless our Troops and Families.
Tom Olson
10th District SAL Commander
God Bless our Troops and their Families
Riders
Greetings from your ALR.
As winter is winding down the Riders are looking forward to Spring. It will soon be time to get the Motorcycles out of storage. Many rides and events that we will participate in this year have already been planned. A good share of the rides and events raise money for many Veteran and Community causes.
This past weekend I went to see Steve “Sully” Sullivan at his “Blame Sully” get together. Steve’s health has been declining, and this was a great way for his friends and colleagues to spend time and memories with him.
For those of you who know Sully there isn’t much to say. You already know his drive and the appreciation he had for our Veterans and their families.
For those of you that didn’t know Sully he was extremely influential in getting the ALR going in Minnesota. He also was a main figure in getting the Legacy Run established in Minnesota. During the 10+ years of the run Minnesota ALR raised more than $1.5 million for the American Legion Legacy Scholar Ship Fund.
See you down the Road,
Dan Freund
10th District ALR Director
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