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Spring Meetings

Springs Meetings of The American Legion will be held
May 2-5. Follow coverage and announcements from the
meetings at a /egJ.on.org.

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Three departments Cam Big Twelve Competition

The American Legion's Big Twelve Competition recognizes There were no department winners in Categories I (85,000 or
departments that meet or exceed their pledged membership goal more members), 11 (65,000 to 84,999 members), Ill (40,000 to
percentage by the March 90% target date. The department in 64,999 members) or IV (25,000 to 39,999 members).
each category that has pledged the highest percentage and meets Runners-up:
this goal receives the award. 'Ihe percentage does not include Category IV: Departments of 9,999 or fewer members -Mexico
members gained through DMS.
The winner in each category will be reimbursed for computer District of Columbia won the Big Twelve Competition for
equipment purchases of up to $2,000. Runners-up in each Category VI "with the help ofa2ach post," said Department
category will be reimbursed for computer equipment purchases Adjutant George Roundtree. This year the department achieved
of up to Sl,000. 91% membership by the target date. "We asked the posts to get
Department winners: as many members as possible to renew online which would be
Category V: Departments of 10,000 to 24,999 members - Maine even faster and that happened and that was a tremendous help in
Category VI: Departments of 9,999 or fewer members - District this department meeting our goal of 90%," Roundtree said. It
of columbia was an "outstanding effort" from all posts.