1. FLORIDA SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION COLLEGE SYSTEM – COURSE 8 Sons of The American Legion Reporting Requirements

2. Course Instructor Ed Sheubrooks – Detachment Adjutant & National Assistant Adjutant  Squadron 40 Fort Pierce  38 Years of Service  Past Detachment Commander  Past National Vice Commander

3. Florida SAL College System Objective The objective and purpose of the Florida SAL College System is to increase, improve and enhance the administrative and managerial skills of current and future leaders of the Florida Sons of The American Legion through education and direct skill development.

4. Introductions Name Squadron Number and Location Current Position or Title

5. Administrative Reports All District and Squadron Adjutants receive the Detachment’s Administrative Manual each year. In this Administrative Manual all required reports are included. Let’s take some time to discuss them.

6. AmericanismReport REPORT DEADLINE: MAY 16 TH The Americanism Commission is concerned with the promotion of Americanism among the communities of our State. Certainly, this should be a major project for local SAL Squadrons. There are various ways in which a Squadron may promote Americanism. The needs of the community, and ability of the local Squadrons determine the extent of the projects.

7. Children & Youth Report REPORT DEADLINE: MAY 16 TH Squadrons and Districts are urged to report their activities on behalf of Children & Youth. Through the reports received, the Commission is able to formulate new programs which better serve the needs of our organization and the local communities.

8. Children & Youth Report REPORT DEADLINE: MAY 16 TH

9. Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Report REPORT DEADLINE: MAY 16 TH Squadrons and Districts are urged to report their activities on behalf of Children & Youth. Through the reports received, the Commission is able to formulate new programs which better serve the needs of our organization and the local communities.

10. VAVS Volunteer of the Year REPORT DEADLINE: MAY 16 TH This award is presented annually to the SAL member who does outstanding work within the Veterans Affairs Volunteer Service Program. This requires the member to volunteer in a VA recognized facility (Home or Hospital).

11. Silver Star Award REPORT DEADLINE: JUNE 1 ST The Sons of The American Legion, Detachment of Florida, will award a Silver Star Pin to each SAL member who has earned ten (10) or more points for signing up new SAL members, reinstated members, or renewal members for the Sons of The American Legion, Detachment of Florida for the membership year prior to JUNE 1st.

12. Consolidated Squadron Report REPORT DEADLINE: MAY 16 TH This is a compilation of all of the Reports that your Squadron will submit for the year. It is a little bit of duplication, but it is easier to calculate all of the totals for the end of the year.

13. Consolidated Squadron Report REPORT DEADLINE: MAY 16 TH This is a compilation of all of the Reports that your Squadron will submit for the year. It is a little bit of duplication, but it is easier to calculate all of the totals for the end of the year.

14. National Consolidated Squadron Report REPORT DEADLINE: MAY 16 TH This report form example is dated but the premise for National to use this form to judge reports from the Squadrons and Detachments. Will be working to get an update example.

15. Squadron Officers Report REPORT DEADLINE: JUNE 1 ST This report is submitted by the Squadron Adjutant, or other appropriate official, for the purpose of certifying the newly elected Squadron Officers. The deadline for submitting this report is directly after Squadron elections and prior to the Detachment Convention. This is the most important report that will be requested by the Detachment. With the submission of the Squadron Officers Report, newly elected Squadron Officers are placed on the Detachment Directory. This Directory is the basis for all mailings from Department.

16. Squadron Officers Report REPORT DEADLINE: AS SOON AS POSSIBLE This report is used after you have sent in the Squadron Officer Report. If a change of officer and/or officer address and phone number has occurred, use this form. Department Headquarters mailing lists; for THE SOURCE, weekly membership statements, etc., are based on information you send us. Mail will go to the last information you have given us unless we receive this form.

17. SAL Membership Transmittal Sheet TO BE SUBMITTED WITH EACH MEMBERSHIP SUBMISSION This form is used to ensure that membership that is transmitted is done so correctly. It will assist the Department Membership Staff to make sure that our membership is listed correctly on our membership reports and reported to National.

18. Certification of Convention Delegates REPORT DEADLINE: BRING TO CONVENTION This form should be submitted by the Squadron Commander or Adjutant for the purpose of certifying the Detachment Convention Delegates and Alternates. The first Delegate listed should be the Delegation Chairman. Additional forms should be used if further space is needed to list Delegates. The form should be signed by the Squadron Commander and the Squadron Adjutant.

19. Roundtable Discussion QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION

20. Feedback Let the us know what you thought of this program. We need your feedback to make this successful. Please take the time to complete your surveys as this will help us to develop and update our college courses. Jim Roberts – jim.robertsfl@gmail.com Ed Sheubrooks – Fishermn9@aol.com John Jennings – jjennings22@tambay.rr.com

21. Florida Sons of The American Legion College System THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING