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DEC Manual

District Officer Manual

Department Executive Committee Rules of Procedures

The following material are the forms and resources district commanders in the department will need on a regular basis throughout their term in office.

Material is present in PDF format unless otherwise stated.

Department Information

  • District Commander duties and requirements
  • Zone Commander Role and Responsibilities
  • Membership Report for Delegates 2025 Convention
  • Roberts Rules of Order Cheat Sheet

Veteran Assistance Resources Manual

Military Records and Awards - National Archives

Forms

  • How do I get reimbursed for expenses?
  • Expense Report - Microsoft Excel version
  • Expense Report - PDF version
  • District Officer List - Microsoft Word
  • District Committee Chairman List - Microsoft Word
  • Post Officer Form
  • Officers Post Audit & Crime

*  Post Visitation Form

  • District Commanders Post visitation- MS Word
  • Post Self Quiz
  • Post Analysis/Responsibility Worksheet
  • Post Charter Cancellation Procedure
  • Create a Post Procedure

 

GOALS FOR THE DISTRICT COMMANDER TO CONSIDER

Resources

  • District Commanders' Guide
  • Guide to The American Legion Emblem
  • Writing Resolutions
  • Post Adjutant's Guide
  • Post Officer's Guide
  • American Legion Publication Style Guide
  • All American Legion Publications
  • Emblem Sales
  • Emblem Sales order form

Legion Partners and services

  • Legion Insurance Trust LIT
  • No Cost Legion Care - accidental death policy
  • Dignity Memorial
  • American Legion Discounts
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