THE AMERICAN LEGION MIDLOTHIAN POST 186 -YEAR REPORT 2010-2011

The year 2010-2011 was productive with the post exceeding the 100% membership goal with 459 members. This is our 20th consecutive year to exceed the goal and we will earn other membership awards from Department. We had a 100% renewal rate. We lost 9 members to Post Everlasting. We met our financial goals and maintained our operating budget. The Post had excellent relations within the local community and supported programs financially or by participation. We also maintained open communications with both the District and Department. Our income was from 2 Brunswick Stews, Fall Barbecue, Spring Barbecue, Baseball Boosters, Boys State Sponsors, hall rental, donations, poppies, meals and dues.

The financial support to the community included Legion Baseball for our 47th year. We sent 55 boys to Boys State, local community organizations and charities. We aided several needy veterans through our Post VA&R Committee, and passed out 5500 poppies in support of Memorial Day. The Post Community volunteer hours exceeded 8,000 in our efforts to help and giving back to the community.

Participation in the community included, Veterans Day and Memorial Day observances at the Virginia War Memorial, Chesterfield Veterans Memorial, Powhatan War Memorial, and our Post program of flags on the graves of our deceased comrades. Children and Youth programs included participation in the Legion Oratorical Contest. We have several members who volunteer at the VA Medical Center and several who volunteer with the Boy Scouts and others who work with the youth in athletic leagues. Many Post members belong to other fraternal organizations and are recognized as members of the American Legion.

At the Post level, we had 8 Post breakfasts. We also had post dinner meetings, 9 Post meetings, the awards dinner, and Christmas party. At the District and Department level, the Post members attended both the spring and fall conferences, District and Department Conventions, Legion College, attended Day on The Hill, participated in the 11th District War Memorial Services, the Oratorical and JROTC Contests at Region and Department levels and served on both District and Department Committees. The Post had a District Officer and 3 department committee chairman. This shows our involvement with the District and Department. Also the Department will recognize the Post with awards for 20 Consecutive Years All Time High. We feel that our good year was the product of a proactive membership.

Presented at the 11th District Convention-May 14th, 2011 by Commander Johnson.