District Officer Manual
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
- Membership Target Dates
- Department Executive Committee Rules of Procedures
- Department Constitution & Bylaws
- Zone Commander Role and Responsibilities
- Membership Report for Delegates 2025 Convention
- Roberts Rules of Order Cheat Sheet
- Zone Map/District Map
- Post Election procedures IF they are restricted from meeting
- District Election Procedures IF they are restricted from meeting
Veteran Assistance Resources Manual
Includes:
- Department Veterans Service Division Office
- Veteran Service officer Schedule as of July 2018
- National Emergency Fund Form
- Temporary Financial Assistance Form (National)
- Department Temporary Financial Assistance Form
- Locations of VA facilities around Michigan
- Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency
- Michigan Veterans Trust Fund
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
- Post Audit Form
- New Crime Policy READ ME
- Crime Policy Questionnaire
Post Analysis
- District Commanders Post visitation- MS Word
- Post Self Quiz
- Post Analysis/Responsibility Worksheet
- Post Charter Cancellation Procedure
- Create a Post Procedure
Membership
My Legion Access
Go to www.MyLegion.org You Must use your own personal email and create a password for yourself
Goal Setting
Learn how to set goals for a productive term
Legislative Information
- Citizens Guide to State Government
- Legislative Briefing Book
- State of Michigan Constitution
- Veterans Benefits and Service for Michigan Military and Veterans
- Find legislation in the State of Michigan
- Find legislation in the U.S. Congress
- The American Legion Legislative Center
Michigan Legionnaire
District Commanders and Committee Chairmen reports due September 1st and May 1st.
Communication Ideas
- Mail Chimp - Email blast service
- Call Em All - Phone call blast service
- Free Conference Calling Service
- Send newsletters, post cards, and other correspondence through the U.S. Mail
- How to set up a Facebook page
Public Relations
- Prepared speeches available at www.legion.org/publications
- Flag Rewards - Emblem Sales
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