IMPORTANT NEWS AND INFORMATION

I have attached an email from the Chairperson of The American Legion Ad-Hoc Committee on the SAL C & BL proposed changes. This is the final document and will be reviewed by all members attending the Detachment Convention. This completed version of our C & BL will be voted on during our meeting on Saturday July 11, 2026. If you have any comments or questions concerning any items, I encourage each of you to send an email to my email address as soon as possible. This will save time during our meeting as we have a full agenda for the weekend. I will forward your email to Past Detachment Judge Advocate Gary Winters and current Detachment Parliamentarian Roy Fowler for their review. We have work hard on these documents over the last 2-1/2 months, and even though there are a few changes, the three of us have protected the main core of the current C & BL. We look forward to everyone's comments and a final vote on Saturday, July 11, 2026.

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From: lynnesparks Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 4:54 PM To: Kevin Winkelmann, Gary Winters Subject: SAL C&BL 2026

Since no one has responded to my request, please send out this version to the SAL Squadrons for review.

I appreciate all of the time and effort you both have dedicated to this project.

Regards,
Lynn

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Kevin Winkelmann
Detachment Adjutant

Proposed Constitution and Bylaws May 29

SAL members, there have been only four bricks purchased so far.

This is being forwarded for the Leading Candidate for National Commander - Thomas "Thom" Skelley (TX).

To help preserve "the memories of our former members and the association of our members and our forefathers in all wars," I am humbly asking for your participation in the Bricks of Honor Project and please ensure you use Code: SAL 2026.

These personalized bricks will serve as a lasting tribute to the men and women of our military who gave us our eligibility in the Sons of The American Legion. Each brick may be personalized with your service member's name, rank, branch of service, and dates of service. The bricks will be placed in the northeast quadrant of the circle surrounding the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Indianapolis and will include a certificate of placement.

An official dedication ceremony is planned, hopefully in conjunction with our Fall 2026 NEC meetings.

Available options include:

$125.00 – Memorial Brick to be placed on the Circle
$175.00 – Memorial Brick on the Circle and a Souvenir Brick (shipped to the certificate address)
$50.00 – Souvenir Brick only (3" x 1.5" x .5")

Please visit bricksofhonor.org for more information.

When completing the order form, please enter the code SAL 2026 in the Additional Requests section to ensure your order is placed in the correct quadrant.

The deadline to order is Flag Day, June 14.

As a courtesy, the Indiana War Memorial Foundation has waived the requirement for proof of military service.

This opportunity is open to all American Legion Family members, so please share this request with your Post, Unit, Squadron, and Chapter.

Thank you for helping honor those who served.

Kevin Mook | National SAL Liaison Internal Affairs & Membership Division

Detachment, we are ordering the school supplies that are an 18 piece kit. It is cheaper by 100 dollars.

I would like to thank to those that did donate towards the program and I will be giving a letter of appreciation in the September D.E.C.

If you would like to donate to the Armed Services Ymca you still can. The event will be July 25th in Harker Heights Texas. Thank you

Any questions call
Roy Fowler
512.240.3175

I have been asked to send out this award form due to some members may not know it is available. This award form is not with the other award forms. It is listed separately due to being a volunteer. It is called the David Dew Award, and the rules are also attached. Please note, even though the Awards Chairman is listed on the form, it also specifically states that a copy of the completed form must be sent to the Detachment Adjutant. This is the only award that is not judged by the Awards Committee. The VA & R Committee will select the winner of this award. The award also comes with a PUFL membership. If anyone has any questions, please send Dustin Fowler, or me an email with those questions. Thank you.
Kevin Winkelmann
Detachment Adjutant

David Dew VA&R Award Nomination Form

I have yet to receive any awards nominations for this year. Please fill put the form below for any of the following awards for a member of your squadron that meets the criteria. The deadline is may 31st. If we dont have these in by then the award will not be given out in September, which will make for a poor awards banquet.

Thank you.
Dustin Fowler
Awards Chairman

Awards Nomination Form

Once again, the SAL National Commander’s Four Pillar Squadron Challenge is going.

For your convenience we have also included the form for use.

If you have any questions, please let us know.

Thank you,

Kevin Mook

2026 Four Pillar Challenge

I told them I had plenty .....go ahead and take two. Please donate if you can and help save a life! Kevin Baker, Detachment Americanism Chairman supporting the Four Pillars Challenge by donating blood - National Security.

Thom Skeley, Candidate for National Commander, Sons of The American Legion.

Check out "Thom's Travels, flyers, activities and pictures while on his campaign.

Thom's Travels

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thomstravels

Check out the 2025 Detachment of Texas Shirts, Caps and more

These shirts are special order and they come through China. There will have to be Disclaimers:

They Do Not Refund, due to return shipping costs. They only give a 20% refund toward another purchase.

We charge $35.00 and they can be picked up at the Department Convention.

There Must Be a Deadline for Ordering and Must be paid in advance.

The Deadline will be: May 23rd.

send orders to:
Ann Hartline
ahartline2@gmail.com