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Department Headquarters: Forms - Manuals - Brochures
Department Forms / Reports Available
>- Department of California - Conduct and Rules
a. Code of Professional Conduct - Department of California Policy
MS Word PDF format
b. Operating Rules of the Department of California Executive Committee
MS Word PDF format
c. Convention Operating Rules - by Year (newest first)
1. Operating Rules of the 95th Convention of The Department of California
June 28-30, 2013 - Palm Springs, CA: currently not available - pending approval at convention
2. Operating Rules of the 94th Convention of The Department of California
June 22-24, 2012 - Redding, CA: MS Word PDF format
1. Assistance Response Report
PDF Format MS Word
2. Book of Reports - Dept of CA Convention
a. 2012 Book of Reports
b. 2011 Book of Reports
c. 2010 Book of Reports
d. 2009 Book of Reports
e. 2008 Book of Reports
f. 2007 Book of Reports
3. Cancellation of Post Charter
a. Cancellation of Post Charters (proper procedure)
4. Certification - Examination Post Books of Account PDF Format MS Word
5. Certification of Service Record of American Legion Post Officers
a. 2012-13: MS Word PDF Format
b. 2013-14: MS Word PDF Format
6. Change of Address Form - (complete on-line and print)
a. For domestic change of address form (This link takes you to member's section of my.legion)
b For foreign change of address form (This link takes you to National's website)
7. Chaplains Annual Post Report
a. Post Chaplains Annual Report MS Word PDF format
8. Consolidated Post Report (CPR)
a. 2012-13: PDF Format
9. Constitution & By-Laws - Department of California PDF Format MS Word
10. District Forms
a. District Incoming Officers
2013-2014: PDF Format MS Word
b. District Registration Secretary (State Convention): PDF Format MS Word
c. District Reps to Convention Standing Committees: PDF Format MS Word
d. District National Delegates & Alternates: PDF Format MS Word
e. District Advisors to Department Commissions - 2013-2014 for roster book: PDF Format MS Word
f. District Advisors to Department Committees - 2013-2014 for roster book: PDF Format MS Word
11. Golf Tournaments
a. Department Convention
Forms: TBD
b. Annual Yountville Picnic
- Entry Form Hole Sponsorship
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12. History Contest - Department Historian
a. History Contest Instructions and Entry
PDF format MS Word
13. IRS Pub. 3386 Tax Guide for Veterans' Groups : A hard-to-get 50-page publication that pretty much spells out
all the issues related to IRS and tax-exempt 501(c)(19) organizations like The American Legion, VFW, etc.
View or download the document here: www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p3386.pdf
14. Resolutions
a. Resolution - Writing Instructions PDF Format MS Word
b. Resolution Form - Blank Form PDF Format MS Word
c. Need help writing a resolution?
The resolution booklet has been developed to assist The American Legion staff and volunteers to be as
consistent as possible in composing and writing resolutions.
Download the National Organization's resolution booklet: PDF format
d. Approved at Department Convention
2012 - Redding Convention - currently unavailable
2011 - Ontario Department Convention - currently unavailable
2010 - Fresno Department Convention
2009 - Bakersfield Department Convention
2008 - Bakersfield Department Convention
2007 - Palm Springs Department Convention
15. Transmittal Form
> See: Membership Transmittal Form
16. Trial Manual - Department of California - (rev 2006) MS Word PDF format
Manuals Available
1. Post Officer's Guide and Manual of Ceremonies:
The principle handbook to assist American Legion Officers in fulfilling their responsibilities.
PostOfficersGuideandManualofCeremonies.pdf
2. Post Adjutant's Manual:
A blueprint to help Legionnaires handle their daily duties as post adjutant.
PostAdjutantsManual.pdf
3. Post Operations Manual:
A guide to set up accounting procedures for the post.
PostOperationsManual04_05.pdf
4. Post Membership Team Training Guide:
A guide to assist membership teams with methods for recruiting and tools for retaining members.
MembershipTeamTrainingGuide.pdf
5. Post Training Guide:
Training Guide for members of your post.
Posttrainingguide.pdf
6. New Member Application:
Printable new member application.
NewMemberApplication.pdf
7. Why Belong:
Promotional membership brochure.
WhyBelong.pdf
8. Flag Code:
Title 4, United States Flag Code
Flagcode_07.pdf
Brochures Available
1. National Family Week:
For many years, the National Commission on Children & Youth has, by mandate, advocated the passage
of federal legislation designating the week of Thanksgiving as National Family Week.
NationalFamilyWeek.pdf
2. Temporary Financial Assistance:
Basic overview and description of the TFA program.
TemporaryFinancialAssistance.pdf
3. Make Halloween a Fun and Safe Night:
The "Make Halloween a Fun and Safe Night" program was developed specifically for local Posts and Units
to help eliminate many of the accidents associated yearly with Halloween.
HalloweenFunandSafe.pdf
4. April is Children & Youth Month:
Encourages the celebration of Children & Youth Month.
AprilChildrenandYouthMonth.pdf
5. Gateway Drugs:
The American Legion's Americanism programs promote the ideals of citizenship, teamwork, loyalty, fair play,
courage, physical fitness, and mental toughness needed to give our youth the skills necessary to be a positive
influence on others.
Gatewaydrugs.pdf
6. Children's Miracle Network:
Explains The American Legion's relationship with Children's Miracle Network and the benefits of this alliance.
ChildrensMiracleNetwork.pdf
7. Family Support Network:
Designed to promote support for military families.
FamilySupportNetwork.pdf
8. Child Welfare Foundation:
Explains the purpose of The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation.
ChildWelfareFoundation.pdf
9. Operation: Military Kids:
An official program of the National Commission on Children & Youth.
OperationMilitaryKids.pdf
10. Play It Safe:
The six most common causes of accidental death for children and tips on how to avoid them.
PlayitSafe.pdf
11. Suicide - The Warning Signs:
Facts and myths about youth suicide.
Warningsigns.pdf
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Department Commission Forms
1. Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Energy Commission:
All YEC forms available at: Youth Environmental Conference 2013
2. American Legion Riders Commission:
All forms for the Riders are at: www.alrdoc.com
3. Americanism Commission:
James Fisk Award Report
a. Chairman's Instructions: PDF format MS Word
b. Post's Annual ‘James Fisk’ Report Form: PDF format MS Word
c. District Chairman's Report Selection Form: TBD
d. Area Chairman's Report Selection Form: TBD
e. Commission / District Chairman Mailing Address:
E-mail Department Adjutant for list: bill@calegion.org
Subject Line: Attn - Americanism Report Listing
4. Baseball Commission:
Background Checks for ALL Volunteers
a. Visit: https://opportunities.averity.com/ALDeptCalifornia
American Legion Baseball (ABL Senior)
a. Visit: http://www.legion.org/baseball (Most ALB Senior forms are at the National Website)
b. Senior ALB Contact Information
1. Area 1 Teams PDF Format MS Word
2. Area 2 Teams PDF Format MS Word
3. Area 3 Teams PDF Format MS Word
4. Area 4 Teams PDF Format MS Word
5. Area 5 Teams PDF Format MS Word
6. Area 6 Teams PDF Format MS Word
CA Junior American Legion Baseball
a. Jr. Baseball Rules and Regulations: PDF Format
b,.Jr. ALB Team Registration: PDF Format MS Word
c. Jr. ALB Contact Information
1. Area 1 Teams PDF Format MS Word
2. Area 2 Teams PDF Format MS Word
3. Area 3 Teams PDF Format MS Word
4. Area 4 Teams PDF Format MS Word
5. Area 5 Teams PDF Format MS Word
6. Area 6 Teams PDF Format MS Word
d. Player Indemnification Agreement: PDF format MS Word
e. Jr. Baseball Insurance Form: PDF Format MS Word
5. Boys State Commission:
All forms for the Boys State Program are at: www.boysstatecalifornia.org
This includes the Samsung Scholarship Application
6. Children and Youth Commission:
2013 Report Forms
a. Page 1: MS Word PDF format
b. Page 2: MS Word PDF format
c. Page 3: MS Word PDF format
d. Page 4: MS Word PDF format
e. Page 5: MS Word PDF format
7. Community Service Commission
a. Community Service Post Report Instructions: PDF Format MS Word
b. Community Service Post Report: PDF Format MS Word
c. Community Service Person of the Year: PDF format MS Word
8. Constitution and By Laws Commission:
a. Sample Post Constitution & By-Laws
1. Instructions: MS Word PDF format
2. Sample By-Laws: MS Word PDF format
b. Department Constitution By-Laws (rev 2008)
PDF format
9. Disaster & Emergency Services Commission
The following forms and more are available at the commission’s web page.
a. PR tool kit for Disaster Preparedness Month - DHS PR tool kit
b. California Disaster Emergency Grant Application - California Form
c. National Emergency Fund (N.E.F.) Application - National Form
d. California Disaster and Emergency Donation - mail-in form
10. Law and Order Commission
a. Law and Order Program Report: PDF format MS Word
b. Law Officer of the Year: PDF format
c. Public Safety Program Report: PDF format MS Word
d. Public Safety Person of the Year: PDF format MS Word
11. Leadership Commission
a. Legionnaire of the Year Instructions: PDF format MS Word
b. Legionnaire of the Year: PDF format MS Word
c. Lifetime Achievement Award: PDF format MS Word
d. Leadership, Protocol and Parliamentary Procedure Guidebook: PDF Format (42 pages)
12. Oratorical Contests Commission
2014 Forms - TBD
13. Public Relations Commission
a. Public Relations Award: PDF format MS Word
14. Ritual Commission
Color Guard Competition
a. Chairmans Cover Letter: PDF format MS Word
b. Guidelines: PDF Format PDF format MS Word
c. Advance & Retiring: PDF format MS Word
d. Military Class: PDF format MS Word
e. Open Eligibilty: PDF format MS Word
15. Scouting Commission
a. Eagle Scout of the Year (commission page)
b. Camporee Registration Form (commission page)
c. Annual Scouting Report Forms: PDF Format
d. Commissioners / District Chairman Mailing Address
E-mail Department Adjutant for list: bill@calegion.org
Subject Line: Attn - Americanism Report Listing
e. Square Knot Award (commission page)
16. Sons of The American Legion Commission
a. All SAL forms are at: www.salcalifornia.org
17. Valley Forge Workshop Commission
a. 2013 Forms: TBD
18. Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission (ALL this section’s forms are currently under review)
a. California VA&R Foundation
b. American's Veterans Teachers/Presenter Guide: PDF Format
c. Post Service Officer Guide - Full Manual
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