Sons Legion

CONSTITUTION
OF
THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION

PREAMBLE

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.

Who we are

     The Sons of The American Legion (SAL) is a program of The American Legion established in 1933 in Portland, Oregon. Since then, the Sons of The American Legion have assisted The American Legion with their programs and activities.
      The Sons of The American Legion is more than just membership. The Sons of The American Legion, on all levels, have worked together with The American Legion to promote Children and Youth programs, including The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation.
     The Sons of The American Legion donate volunteer hours in the Veterans Hospitals throughout the country and have raised money that goes directly to the VA hospitals and VA homes for a variety of items including TVs, radios, medical equipment and clothes for the patients.
      The Post 318's Sons of The American Legion provide services to those in need in the local community through programs that include:

             u Special Olympics
             u Toys for Tots
             u Special Needs for Children
             u Needy Families
             u Homeless Veterans
             u Disabled Veterans
             u Children's Miracle Network Hospital
             u Scholarship Fund
             u Support Our Troops
             u Fallen Hero's Fund

Interested in joining Post 318's Sons of The American Legion? Click on the link below or stop by the Post Canteen. Any member of the Legion, Auxiliary or Sons will be glad to assist you.

Click Here for Application Form

Last updated: 06/01/07