Charles Morrissey
Department Commander
2009 - 2010
Can Do, Commander!
We have now begun the second half of our Legion year together. In looking back together on our progress we can be satisfied with the effort we have made and a number of achievements we have accomplished together. We must be mindful of the tasks yet to be accomplished in our Posts, Districts and Department. We have to make our plans for the upcoming tasks and then “git 'er done.”
I would like to thank all Legion members, Sons, and the Auxiliary for their contributions to make the Mid Winter Conference a grand success. The speaker's program went well and our guests made it an informative time for all. We had several guests and speakers. Congressman Joe Courtney (2nd) Congressional district was presented with a plaque thanking him for his efforts on behalf of our veterans. Attorney General Blumenthal addressed the assembly commenting on our veterans and our commitment to their support. Colonial Daniel Bruno, Superintendent of West Point Academy, spoke eloquently on the mission of West Point Academy and its programs to train and educate our young men and women. Heidi Voight, Miss CT 2006, spoke about her involvement with the program “Homes for our Troops” and about her upcoming run in the Boston Marathon to raise funds for the program. Fang Wong, candidate for National Commander 2010, made a very interesting, humorous and informative address. The general joint session was held with the Auxiliary for part of the morning. We were also privileged to have Anne S. Evens, District director of Commerce, and Jacob Piercey, Web Manager at National H.Q., who gave us an overview of the changes in ALPOP and AIM with a more in depth question and answer program later in the afternoon. Jack Monahan and Chuck Berry, Administrators of the Solder, Sailors and Marine Fund, made a great presentation on the Solder, Sailors and Marine fund to their audience. Both breakout sessions were well attended and people were pleased with the programs. The reports of the Committees and Commissions were conducted in the main room of the Conference. My thanks for your great programs!
Let's get things planned and get things moving for this second half of our year together. We have many great programs and we need to support each other and get our programs up and running.
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY TO ALL!
Charlie Morrissey
Department Commander
Reminder:
The Department of Connecticut 36th annual Mid-Winter Conference will be held January 22nd, 23rd, & 24th. All Posts are encouraged to send delegates. Download the registration form in the Documents & Forms section of this site or by clicking here.
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