Legionnaire August 2019 - Department Membership and Budget Update

Sep 3, 2026

Monthly department communication for Legionnaires focused on membership growth goals, convention preparation, and improved coordination among District Officers, Posts, and supporting units. Covers Legion College outcomes, plans to expand membership through a new zone-based structure, and guidance on Post operations, including required IRS/State Oregon 990 tax filings, EIN responsibilities, and E-Board financial reporting. Also outlines a zero-based 2019-2020 budget process, reporting expectations, and contingency actions for budget redistribution.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLetters

FormatPDF

Pages28

Reading Time10 min

AccessFree to download

Editors Notes

Membership and 101st National Convention Preparations

Membership Commission Plan and Zone Structure

Department Officers and Contact Information

990 Tax Filing Requirements and Post E-Board Reporting

Zero-Based Budget for 2019-2020

Reprinting and Copyright Permission Notice

Myfellow Legionnaires: Member-As we start on our 101st year Dept.ship needs toHQ has been busy getting ready for improve thisthe 101st National Convention in In-year or wedianapolis.need to makeThe Membership Commission is some budgetbusy setting up our membership ef-cuts and thisforts for the coming year with Districtis not goodCommanders and Dept.Officers andfor anyone.staff.We are also working with Dis-We weretrict Officers to get Post information about 1500up to date.members short ofI would like to thank all Districtsmaking our bud- STEVE ADAMS DEPT.COMMANDER for getting their meeting and caucusdates in by the Legion College. get so with costs increasing it is esti-mated we need to increase our mem-bership by 2000 members this yearjust to stay even. Our Legion College was a successas 70 members were in attendance. This College was ajointeffort with theCommunication between the Mem-Legion,Auxiliary,Sons of the Legionbership Commission,Dept.Officers,and the Legion Riders with the Auxil-Staff and Districts has improved andiary breaking out on Sunday.I wouldseems to be working and this needslike to thank the Training &Develop-to continue.This is a work in progressment Commission and all those in-and we will continue to improve asvolved in making it a success.we move forward.If only 50%of ourSeveral Posts have celebrated this Posts were to reach 100%goal thisCentennial year and others are go-would go a long way to reach our de-ing to.There was good attendance at sired goal.those already done.Department Officers and staff are Post 90 Banks is renamed their here to assist Districts and Posts toPost for Past Dept.Commander John achieve their goals and Districts mustKalmbach and the dedication was onassist Posts also. August 13th.John was a big supporter Communication is a gift and an assetof Children &Youth programs in theand we need to use it to its full poten-Legion and in his community.tial.I am looking forward to assistingall Districts &Posts wherever I can. # Editors Notes Reprinting with Permission Only! Articles submitted to The Oregon Le-gionnaire that are copied from otherpublications must be accompanied withwritten permission from original authoror publication before they can be includ-ed here.No exceptions.Violation of copyright law is a serious matter that we can-not afford to engage ourselves in.Verbalpermission is not acceptable. I bring you excitement and enthusi- asm with my election to Department Second Vice Commander. Thank you for the sup- port. I am LARRY WITTMAYERDEPT 2ND VICE COMMANDER also look- ing for- ward to a promising membershipyearas your Membership Chair. This year the state will be dividedinto three zones which will be madeup ofcertain Districts.Each zone willbe headed up by two Membershipcommittee persons.These committeepeople will be assigned certain Postsand be in constant contact with thepost membership contact. I believe this plan will offer closercontactand communication.The planwill be implemented soon. Enough for now,please stay tunedfor exciting Membership and Depart-ment news. Department Officers CommanderImed.Past Cmdr1st Vice Cmdr2nd Vice CmdrAdjutantNECmanAlt NECmanFinance OfficerChaplainHistorianJudge AdvocateService Officer Steve Adams Tom Harris Don Weber Larry Wittmayer S.Flynn Phillips Andy Millar Jim Willis Bob Huff Floyd Bacon S.Flynn Phillips Gerald Shorey Ed Van Dyke Veterans Service Officer Jody MarshSgt-At-ArmsAsst Sgt-At-ArmsAsst Sgt-At-ArmsAsst Sgt-At-ArmsAide to CmdrAide to Cmdr Phyllis York Mike Morris Ward Allen Steven Mays Larry Williams William“Bud” Stutheit or worse,validate each year that your even know allPost has filed their 990 Tax reporting.our programsAny questions,we are here to help.and there was District Commanders,rememberas you visit your Posts and performyour Post Analysis,you need to askdid the Post file their 990 Tax for theirfiling year.Post Comma

FAQs

What are the department’s main membership priorities for the year?

The department aims to improve membership efforts, prepare for the 101st National Convention, and increase membership to meet budget assumptions. A zone-based approach is planned to strengthen communication with Posts.

What guidance is provided about Post 990 tax reporting?

Posts are required to file 990, 990-EZ, or 990-N (postcard) if under the stated threshold for each tax year. There are emphasized deadlines and no exceptions, and Posts must address IRS or Oregon communication promptly.

How does the document describe the 2019-2020 budget process?

The budget is described as zero-based, with each officer, district commander, and committee chair reporting how approved funds are used. If funds are not used and no plan exists, excess budget may be redistributed through a resolution at the fall DEC.

Sep 3, 2026

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