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There are Five National Convention committees (Badges and Packets, Distinguished Guests, Information/ Registration, Memorial Service, and Special Events) that are required by National, plus a Tampa Liaison and National Commander/Adjutant drivers. Chairpersons and their contact information are due later this year.
The Liaison is someone with political connections locally and perhaps statewide. They may be asked to assist with agencies such as police, fire, public works, parks and recreation, the mayor’s office, and airport officials. The individual should also be familiar with local businesses such as retail stores, restaurants, recreational facilities, transportation companies, and other businesses that could impact convention activities.
The Badges and Packets Committee is responsible for setting up the office located in the Convention Center. Badges and Packets for The American Legion, Auxiliary, and Sons of The American Legion are shipped from National Headquarters to this office. The bags must be assembled for each delegate for each Department, and then delivered to the Departments as they arrive. The estimated number of assistants needed is 28-30.
The Distinguished Guests Committee has a Chairperson and two Vice-Chairpersons. The Vice-Chairpersons are the Distinguished Guests Registration Chairperson and the Distinguished Guests Holding Area Chairperson. The Committee will also need two full-time drivers for the National Commander and the National Adjutant. The estimated number of assistants needed is 2-6 for each committee.
The Information/Registration Committee mans the desks set up in the convention center to answer questions from the attendees and to register attendees and guests not registered with their Departments. National will provide binders with lots of information in them. The estimated number of assistants needed is 8-10.
The Memorial Service Committee coordinates with the National Chaplain to set up the service, provide rooming arrangements that may be required, and provide volunteers to assist with seating attendees. We also need to identify a well-known local group willing to perform at this event. We need to provide National with a number of options for this group, and National will pursue booking them. If you have any suggestions, submit them to Department Adjutant Bruce E. Comer or Past National Commander Clarence Hill. The estimated number of assistants needed is 3-5.
The Special Events Committee coordinates meeting the requirements for all special events scheduled, whether it be obtaining permits or coordinating with city agencies (police, fire, sanitation, emergency management, etc.). Members must be residents of the city. The estimated number of assistants is 30 or more.