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The American Legion, Department of Maine
94th Annual State Convention
Date: June 15-17, 2012
Location: Bangor Civic Center
Please remember that the Department Headquarters handles reservations ONLY for Department Officers, Past Department Commanders, Candidates for Department Office, Area Representatives, specified Auxiliary members and SAL Officers. All others need to make their own reservations and the following information will assist you in your planning for the convention in Bangor, June 15 - 17, 2012. Listed below are some of the hotels in the area and the contact information:
Bangor Motor Inn – Hogan Rd. – 947-0355
Days Inn – 250 Odlin Rd. – 942-8272.
Econo Lodge – 327 Odlin Rd. – 945-0111
Holiday Inn – 404 Odlin Rd., – 947-0101
Hollywood Slots & Hotel – 500 Main St. – 974-3500
May-June 2012
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MYLEGION.ORG
Access to MyLegion is now open to all Legion Members and Post/Department Leaders.
MyLegion.org is a website designed to connect members of The American Legion to their Post and Department leadership, other veterans with similar interests, and the vast array of services offered at every level of the organization. Click here for more information and access to Mylegion.org.
As the war on terrorism continues, more young American military men and women are coming home bearing the scars of battle. Many continue to recover physically and emotionally from severe injuries including loss of limbs, mobility, and psychological trauma.
The American Legion and the Department of Defense have teamed up to provide these outstanding and dedicated Americans all the help they need to re-establish their lives when they come home.
It is a pillar of The American Legion- "to consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness".
If your post has agreed to participate in the Heroes to Hometown program because a comrade is coming home to your community, download this guide and visit the National Heroes2Hometowns website. These resources will provide you with information you need to ensure that the servicemember and their family will get full assistance for a successful transition back to civilian life.
FANG A. WONG
NATIONAL COMMANDER OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
Fang A. Wong
National Commander of The American Legion
Click here to learn more about Fang Wong, or visit www.legion.org
Click below to learn about
National Commander Fang Wong's
"Super Eight" Incentive Program
CLICK HERE TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP ONLINE TODAY
To learn how the new online renewal process works for members, Department Officers/Staff and Post Officers click here and scroll down to "How it works"
Dirigo Boys State
The American Legion, Department of Maine is proud to announce its 65th Annual American Legion Dirigo Boys State program at Thomas College in Waterville during the week of June 17-21, 2012.
Please click here for more information or visit www.dirigoboysstate.org
2011 Dirigo Boys State Awards
Click here for a copy of the 2012 Dirigo Boys State Announcement Brochure.
2012 AMERICAN LEGION HS ORATORICAL
Oratorical Chairman Mona Naragon of Lisbon Post 158 coordinated an excellent state-wide contest at Thomas College in Waterville on Saturday, February 25, 2012. The winner was Rebecca Richards from District 9. She is a home-schooled sophomore and was sponsored by Winthrop Post 40. Placing 2nd was Jack Gentempo from District 5 and a freshman at Oxford Hills High School, sponsored by District 5. Dave Russell, Jr., from District 17, a freshman at Wisdom High School, sponsored by Frenchville Post 145, placed 3rd, and Deziray Pyrdeck, from District 3, a junior at Lisbon High School, sponsored by Lisbon Post 158, placed 4th.
Congratulations to all the contestants.
For more information about the Oratorical Contest in Maine, please visit our programs page, or contact your local Legion Post, the American Legion Department Headquarters at 873-3229, or email Department Chairman Romona Naragon at thnraven@roadrunner.com
Legionnaire Insurance Trust
If you are a member of the American Legion you are eligible for the Legionnaire-only discounts with LIT. Legionnaire Insurance Trust has been providing insurance to our membership since 1966. For more information visit http://www.thelit.com/.
Beginning January 1, 2012 the Legionnaire Insurance Trust Program changed the Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit of $1000 NO COST TO YOU.
As a Legionnaire, you’re eligible for the following benefits:
$1,000.00 NO COST TO YOU AD&D Protection at any time.
$5,000.00 NO COST TO YOU AD&D Protection if you are traveling on official Legion Business.
24/7 protection that covers Legionnaires at home, at work and while they are traveling away from home.
IMPORTANT: All Legionnaires who are actively enrolled in the program will be automatically covered for the $5,000 AD&D protection. All Legionnaires who are not actively covered must activate their $5000 protection in order to be covered.
The LegionCare postcards will be provided to Department Adjutants and Post Leaders in May 2012. Legionnaires may also activate their coverage by going online at www.theLIT.com.
LIT Phone No.: 1-800-235-6943 (need member #). This coverage ends on August 31, 2016.
The Department of Maine’s Trust Director, Ernie Paradis, accepts a record payment of $64,667 on behalf of the Department from LIT Chairman Jack Flynn and AGIA President John Wigle at the Forty-sixth (46th) annual meeting of the Board of Directors of the Legionnaire Insurance Trust (LIT) on April 19, 2011 in Scottsdale, Arizona. The LIT is the Department’s officially endorsed provider of insurance products and services to Maine Legion families.
DD-214
It's official; DD-214s are NOW Online. To obtain a copy, go to: http://www.vetrecs.archives.gov
Or call 207-626-4464
IRS Filing Requirement for All Posts/Units
Annual Electronic Filing Requirement for Small Exempt Organizations -- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Small tax-exempt organizations whose annual gross receipts are normally $25,000 or less may (will for The American Legion) be required to electronically submit Form 990-N, also known as the e-Postcard, unless they choose to file a complete Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
If you do not file your e-Postcard on time, the IRS will send you a reminder notice but you will not be assessed a penalty for late filing the e-Postcard. However, an organization that fails to file required e-Postcards (or information returns - Forms 990 or 990-EZ) for three consecutive years will automatically lose its tax-exempt status. The revocation of the organization's tax-exempt status will not take place until the filing due date of the third year.
This filing requirement will be mandatory for all American Legion posts and units previously exempted because they did not meet the minimum income level of 25,000 to file a 990 or 990-EZ.
Due Date of the e-Postcard:
The e-Postcard is due every year by the 15th day of the 5th month after the close of your tax year. For example, if your tax year ended on December 31, the e-Postcard is due May 15 of the following year. You cannot file the e-Postcard until after your tax year ends.
Legion Riders of Maine Website
The Legion Riders of Maine has launched a new website to provide a 'central clearing house for everything Maine American Legion Rider related'. Click the link to learn more about them and to learn about what is happening in your area and around the state. www.legionridersofmaine.org
