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Department of Wisconsin

 

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Leadership 

Chairman:  LaVon Schurman

 

 

Mission Statement: The Leadership Committee strives to develop and prepare

knowledgeable and capable leaders to carry on the growth and success of the American Legion Auxiliary. We promote activities and resources to educate, motivate, and mentor members of all ages, on all levels and phases of the Auxiliary programs.

 

I. Educate members

a. About programs and the duties of officers

b. About and through Leadership Courses

c. About and with the materials and resources available

 

II. Motivate members

a. Promote participation in the Unit with training and teaching

b. Conduct interesting workshops that attract members at all levels

c. Share information and training materials with members in an engaging and exciting format

 

III. Encourage mentor programs

a. Recruit experienced members to help

b. Facilitate partnerships

c. Coordinate mentoring activities

 

IV. Develop new activities and resources

a. Organize and conduct new workshops

b. Integrate learning opportunities into other programs

c. Develop new training materials at all levels

 

V. Awards

a. President’s Award for Excellence

b. Department Award

 

VI. Resources

Resources are available from The American Legion National Emblem Sales, P.O. Box 1055, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1050 or call toll free 1-888-453-4466 for information on ordering and possible price changes. Order online at http://emblem.legion.org

 

Additional Resources:

Books

Leadership in the Spotlight, National Association of Parliamentarians

Overview of Leadership in Organizations, Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD

On Becoming a Leader, Warren Bennis

Smart Moves for People in Charge, Sam Deep and Lyle Sussman

The 5 Secrets to Becoming a Leader, Alan Nelson and Stan Toler

The Top Ten Mistakes Leaders Make, Hans Finzel

Learning to Lead, Robert Heller

 

Websites

www.parliamentarians.org  National Association of Parliamentarians

www.mySkillsProfile.com  Test your leadership competencies online

www.leadershipnow.com  Attitude, motivation, initiative, service

www.effectivemeetings.com  Hands-on advice for more effective meetings

www.mapnp.org/library/ldrship.htm  Complete library of topics regarding leadership

www.legion-aux.org  American Legion Auxiliary Web site

www.legion.org  The American Legion Web site

http://emblem.legion.org  The American Legion Emblem Sales

 

 

2006-2007 Programs

AEF
Americanism
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Const.& Bylaws
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Girls State
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