Committees

Americanism Committee

The Americanism Committee shall be responsible for promoting patriotism and good citizenship by arranging for proper observance of patriotic occasions, encouragement of patriotic and civic phases of instruction in the schools, Americanization of aliens, combating anti-American propaganda by educating the general public in American ideals through public forums and other activities for community and civic betterment.

Children and Youth Committee

The Children and Youth Committee shall ensure that any child of a veteran in need of care and protection shall receive that service and aid. They shall organize the Legion’s strength in our community in the interest of children in general and shall assist the community in the reeducation on the subject matter of juvenile delinquency and other children and youth problems.

Constitution and Bylaws Committee

The Constitution and Bylaws Committee shall be charged with reviewing the Post Constitution and By-laws annually to determine their adequacy and to assure that they conform to the National and Department Constitution and By-laws and Standing Rules of the American Legion. The Committee shall make a report of their findings together with any proposed amendments to the Post Executive Committee. All proposed amendments shall be referred first to this committee.

Membership Committee

The Membership Committee shall have charge of all matters pertaining to the membership program of the Post, including the receiving of membership and dues and applications for membership, requests for transfer or requests for reinstatement. These matters shall be presented to the Post 10 membership for approval at a general membership meeting.

Ways and Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee shall be responsible for raising funds necessary for the efficient operation of the Post and its programs. The Bingo Committee Chair shall be a member of this committee.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee shall be charged with the preparation of an annual budget and the handling of the Post funds, however appropriated. The budget shall cover the period from July 1 to June 30 of the fiscal year. Each committee chair and appointed officer shall submit estimates to the Finance Committee no later than May 1. The Finance Committee shall submit the proposed budget to the May Executive Committee meeting for approval prior to presenting the budget to the Post for final approval. The Finance Committee shall have the authority to recommend any unbudgeted Post expenses that exceeds five hundred ($500) dollars. Any expenditure over five hundred ($500) dollars must be submitted in writing to the Finance Committee for consideration prior to its recommendation to the Executive Committee.

The Finance Committee shall consist of the Finance Officer, the 2nd Vice Commander, Quartermaster, Bingo Committee Chair, the Post Adjutant.