9/19/2007
I'M PROUD OF YOU'S - OUTSTANDING WORK !!!!!!
MISSION COMPLETED FOR 2007
Total raised for The American Legacy Scholarship Fund
$409,301.91
Total number of Rider and Supporter registrations for 2007
536, with 84 passengers
Motorcycles involved: More than 400 (100 completing the
entire Run)
Volunteers supporting the ALR across seven states: Estimated
1,000
Motorcycles departing Indianapolis: Estimated 150
Motorcycles arriving Reno: Estimated 150
Average size of The American Legion Legacy Run:
75-200, depending on location and local support
Well done, Riders.
Now we need your advice and input to help us establish the
fundraising
goal for 2008!
WE WILL
RECOMMEND A NEW FUNDRAISING GOAL FOR 2008 TO NATIONAL
COMMANDER
MARTY CONATSER (IL) OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS. WHAT DO
YOU BELIEVE TO
BE A REALISTIC GOAL based on our accomplishments over the
last two
years?
2006: We set a goal of $100,000 (and you raised
$180,000)
2007: We raised the goal to $250,000 (and you raised
$410,000)
2008? Do we try for $300,000? $350,000? Or
stay with $250,000?
Send your comments to Bill Sloan,
wsloan@legion.org or
legionriders@legion.org.
VA Retro/Disabled Military
Retiree Retroactive Pay
On September 1, 2006,
the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)
and the
Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) finalized plans for
disabled military retiree retroactive pay, commonly called
the VA Retro program. The program is designed to pay
eligible military retirees any retroactive money due as a
result of increases in their percentage of disability. More
information on VA Retro/Disabled Military Retiree
Retroactive Pay can be found here: VA Retro/Disabled
Military Retiree Retroactive Pay can be found here:
http://www.dfas.mil/rna-news/august2007/varetro.html
A salute
is a from of honor and respect.......new law protects your
right to salute!
On Fri, 3 Aug 2007 08:36:39 -0400, "LTG
Robert Hails USAF ret" forwarded:
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:S.1877:
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe
(R-Okla.) today praised the passage by unanimous consent of
his bill (S.1877) clarifying U.S. law to allow veterans and
servicemen not in uniform to salute the flag. Current law
(US Code Title 4, Chapter 1) states that veterans and
servicemen not in uniform should place their hand over their
heart without clarifying whether they can or should salute
the flag.
"The salute is a form of honor and respect,
representing pride in one's military service," Senator
Inhofe said. "Veterans and service members continue
representing the military services even when not in uniform.
"Unfortunately, current U.S. law leaves
confusion as to whether veterans and service members out of
uniform can or should salute the flag. My legislation will
clarify this regulation, allowing veterans and servicemen
alike to salute the flag, whether they are in uniform or
not.
"I look forward to seeing those who have
served saluting proudly at baseball games, parades, and
formal events. I believe this is an appropriate way to honor
and recognize the 25 million veterans in the United States
who have served in the military and remain as role models to
other citizens. Those who are currently serving or have
served in the military have earned this right, and their
recognition will be an inspiration to others."
"If It Weren't For The United States
military" "There Would Be NO United States of America" "Home
of The Free, Because of the Brave"
