The American
Legion, Department of California, is in fact a business. A very specialized business but nevertheless
a business! To that end it is the responsibility
of those in charge to discharge their duties and responsibilities with all due diligence.
Look at the
Department of California this way. As a
business we need capital. Our investors
are our veterans who invest their monies and time to make the organization run. It is the responsibility of the elected
officers, appointees, and employees to operate within the guidelines of the
corporation.
The Department
of California needs a complete re-evaluation of its business plan, operating
procedures, and financial policies! I
believe most of us will agree that these are challenging times not only for our
American Legion but for many of our cherished organizations. The reasons are many but one thing we all
share is we need to make less go further today!
I am
proposing:
· Create a sound and realistic income-based
budget
· Review the policies for the use of our reserve
funds
· Review and revision of our employment
policies as well as updating the Employee Handbook
· Well-defined disciplinary policies
and guidelines
A strong
organization requires a solid foundation.
Our American Legion Department of California’s 105+ year old foundation
needs attention! The resources within
our organization are many. I feel we can
help to shore up our foundation! I
promise you a stronger and better Department of California if elected your
Commander!
