define('DISABLE_WP_CRON', true); INblog- SAL Detachment of Indiana http://www.in-sal.org/blog SAL Detachment of Indiana Blog Mon, 02 Aug 2010 18:47:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en August Pepsi Refresh Project to Push for Job Fairs for Veterans The American Legion’s Job Fairs for Veterans Competes for $250K Pepsi Refresh Everything Grant Votes Needed! INDIANAPOLIS (August 2, 2010) – The American Legion is demonstrating its commitment to helping military veterans find jobs by entering its career fairs in this month’s Pepsi Refresh Everything Project. If the effort is successful, The American ... http://www.in-sal.org/blog/?p=130 2010-2011 CWF Per Capita Banner Program Announced The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation has announced that they are continuing the 100% Per Capita Banner Program again for the 2010-2011 year. Each post, unit, squadron or salon donating at least one dollar for each member during the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation’s award year will ... http://www.in-sal.org/blog/?p=127 Flags to be flown at half-staff for the passing of Sen. Robert Byrd The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 30, 2010 Presidential Proclamation--Passing of Robert Byrd As a mark of respect for the memory and longstanding service of Senator Robert C. Byrd, President pro tempore of the Senate, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and ... http://www.in-sal.org/blog/?p=124 State of Indiana wants to sell the Ernie Pyle Museum The Ernie Pyle State Historic Site is located one mile north of U.S. Highway 36 on Indiana State Road 71. Contact info was: P.O. Box 338; 120 W. Briarwood Ave. Dana, IN 47847-0338 or (765) 665-3633/9312F or http://www.in-sal.org/blog/?p=118 American Legion Veterans Benefits Seminar American Legion Veterans Benefits Seminar: When: Thursday, October 15, 2009,10:30 AM; Where: Grand Oak Banquets, 13109 South Wicker Avenue, Cedar Lake, Indiana 46303; Event: Learn about federal, state, and local veterans benefits. Specific topics will include medical benefits, disability compensation, non-service connected pension, education, home loan, survivors’ compensation and pension, ... http://www.in-sal.org/blog/?p=114 Homeless Veterans Stand-Down Homeless Veterans Stand-Down: A Homeless Veterans Stand-Down will take place at AMVETS Post 99, 2840 Lafayette Road, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46222 on Thursday, September 10, 2009 between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Services will be available for homeless veterans, near homeless veterans, and their families including health screenings, assistance with ... http://www.in-sal.org/blog/?p=110 Department Service Officer September Business Hours Department Service Office September Business Hours: The Department Veterans Service Office will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 7th. The office will otherwise be open each Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM until 4:00 PM during the month of September. Appointments are necessary for client visits. You may contact ... http://www.in-sal.org/blog/?p=107 House joins Senate in proclaiming Sept. 16 “The American Legion Day” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE House joins Senate in proclaiming Sept. 16 'The American Legion Day' WASHINGTON (Sept. 15, 2009) – The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a resolution designating September 16, 2009, as “The American Legion Day.”   The measure, House Resolution 679, was sponsored by Rep. Debbie Halvorson, ... http://www.in-sal.org/blog/?p=103 Legislative Alert - Flag Amendment Cosponsors Needed Flag Amendment Cosponsors Needed Patriotic Holidays Perfect Time to Contact Members of Congress Since the 1989 Supreme Court decision, Texas v. Johnson, The American Legion and the other members of the Citizens Flag Alliance (CFA) have worked tirelessly over the past twenty years towards the goal of a constitutional amendment to protect ... http://www.in-sal.org/blog/?p=98 Legislative Alert - Legion Day Cosponsors Needed Legion Day Cosponsors Needed Tell your Representative to Support H. Res. 679 On July 24, a resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives that honors The American Legion's 90 years of service to America by recognizing September 16 as American Legion Day, a national day of observance of The American Legion's ... http://www.in-sal.org/blog/?p=94