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Sons of the American Legion (SAL)
SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION (SAL) - The Sons of the American Legion is a patriotic service organization formed on September 12–15, 1932. The S.A.L. is made up of boys and men of all ages whose parents or grandparents served in the United States Armed Forces during times specified by the American Legion. The Sons of the American Legion's mission to serve veterans, the military and their families is carried out through its hundreds of outreach programs delivered by its members, volunteers and national headquarters. The Sons of the American Legion's national headquarters is located in Indianapolis.
The design of the S.A.L. emblem was taken from the emblem of our parent organization, but is oval in shape so as to be easily distinguished. The star in the center represents our country and the five points of the star represent the Five Point Program of the Sons of the American Legion. The sun in the background represents the Sons of the American Legion, and the ray represent the loyalty of its membership. The blue of the emblem, like the value of our flag, stands for justice. The two stars in the blue border stand for freedom and democracy. The wreath below the star is in memory of our comrades and those of our fathers who willingly gave their lives for their country. The 10 points of the emblem represent the Ten Ideals of every Legion son.
- Patriotism: Turn out for Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day parades and ceremonies. Learn the proper display of the flag. Learn the Pledge of Allegiance.
- Health: Write an essay on how to maintain sanitary conditions to promote health in your home, the Post home and/or in camps, and outdoors in general. Explain what you do daily to keep fit.
- Training: Become a squadron officer, or assist in a squadron officer(s) during meetings and activities.
- Knowledge: Maintain good grades in school. Know the instructions for the 10 ideals and five points of service. Explain what each individual part means. Know what the S.A.L. emblem stands for. Explain orally what each part of the emblem represents.
- Honor: Display honorable service in the squadron over a period of six months by being truthful and honest with your actions.
- Faith: Demonstrate good conduct and willingness to obey instructions over a period of six months will earn you the squadron's recognition of your faith in its leadership and ideals.
- Helpfulness: Develop reasonably consistent attendance at meetings and other functions. Volunteer for tasks for the good of the squadron and b reliable in carrying out your part. Help promote your squadron by signing up at least on new member, and help collect dues from existing members.
- Courtesy: Apply yourself diligently to show you are polite and respectful to your comrades, officers, Legionnaires, and others.
- Reverence: Show that you are a member of a religious organization. Aid in placing markers and flowers on veteran's graves.
- Comradeship: Show the tie that binds you to the squadron and to the Legion by helping in the annual Poppy Sale, thus aiding disabled veterans. Help cheer up a veteran in a hospital or his home.
