CHARLES A. CONKLIN AMERICAN LEGION POST #28, GRAND HAVEN
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Sons of the American Legion

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The Sons of the American Legion is a patriotic service organization formed on September 12–15, 1932. The S.A.L. is made up of male descendants of people who served in the United States Armed Forces during times specified by the American Legion.

Proud possessors of a priceless heritage, we male descendants of veterans of the Great Wars, associate ourselves together as "Sons of The American Legion" for the following purposes: To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; to maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a true spirit of Americanism; to preserve the memories of our former members and the associations of our members and our forefathers in the Great Wars; to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation; to combat the autocracy of both the classes and masses; to make right the master of might; to promote peace and good will on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy; to consecrate and sanctify our friendship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness; to adopt in letter and spirit all of the great principles for which The American Legion stands; and to assist in carrying on for God and Country.
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Mission Statement
We sponsor programs that its parent organization, The American Legion, does to improve veterans communities, such as scholarships, veterans help programs (i.e. ending veterans homelessness), and youth sports. They also promote national security, patriotism, and devotion to veterans. 
At the state level, the S.A.L. is organized into "departments", which run annual civic training events for high school juniors called Boys State. Two members from each Boys State are selected for Boys Nation. The American Legion Auxiliary runs Girls State and Girls Nation. In addition to Boys State, the S.A.L., division of the American Legion, features numerous programs including American Legion Baseball, Scouting, Oratorical Contests, Junior Shooting Sports, Youth Alumni, the American Legion Riders, and Scholarships at every level of the organization.  If interested in joining SAL, Squadron 28, please email membership chair, Dr. David Ireland at dridc@att.net. 
The membership online function is having technical difficulty at this time. 
  
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Sons of the American Legion Meetings
The first Monday of the month

Sons of the American Legion Membership
Sons of the American Legion dues are $50 - Yearly
Please email membership chair with questions: 

Dr. David Ireland at dridc@att.net
The membership online function is having technical difficulty at this time. 
     
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From Left to Right; Paul Kubicek - Commander; Al VanDam; Hans VanHorssen; Charlie Chittenden; Ross Berens - Past Commander; Jeff Warner - Past Commander; TL Lowe - Finance Officer; and front row Steve VanderWall - Sergeant-at-Arms.  [Missing are Ron Ribbink - 1st Vice Commander; Bill Moss - 2nd Vice Commander; Marc DeHaan - Chaplain; Scott Kelly - Historian; Mike Brown Adjutant; and Dr. David Ireland - Membership.]
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CHARLES A. CONKLIN POST #28, AMERICAN LEGION, 700 S. HARBOR AVENUE, GRAND HAVEN, MI 49417
 (616) 842-5310
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  • Home
  • About
    • COVID Response
    • Post Officers
    • Honor Guard
    • Become a Member >
      • Post #28 Membership
      • Auxiliary
      • Sons of the American Legion
      • Legion Riders
    • Renew Your Membership
  • Contact
  • Newsletter
  • Info
    • Calendar
    • Service Officers
    • Our Post
    • Constitution & By-Laws
    • Catering / Hall Usage
    • History
    • Scholarships
    • USCGC Escanaba (WPG-77)
    • Wilwin at Cygnet Cove
    • Links
    • Grand Haven, MI
  • Donate
    • Poppy Program
    • Boys/Girls State
    • Goodfellows & Crusade for Toys