The American Legion
National Organization
The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic Veterans organization. Focusing on service to veterans, servicemembers and communities, the Legion evolved from a group of war-weary veterans of World War I into one of the most influential nonprofit groups in the United States.
The American Legion was founded on four pillars:
Veteran Affairs & Rehabilitation
National Security
Americanism
Children & Youth
Each of these pillars encompasses a variety of programs that benefit our nation's veterans, its servicemembers, their families, the youth of America and ordinary citizens.
Focusing on service to veterans, servicemembers and communities, the Legion evolved from a group of war-weary veterans of World War I into one of the most influential nonprofit groups in the United States. Membership swiftly grew to over 1 million, and local posts sprang up across the country. Today, membership stands at nearly 2 million in more than 13,000 posts worldwide. The posts are organized into 55 departments: one each for the 50 states, along with the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, France, Mexico and the Philippines.
Over the years, the Legion has influenced considerable social change in America, won hundreds of benefits for veterans and produced many important programs for children and youth.
Waconia American
Legion Post 150
On September 1st of 1919 an organizational meeting was held by 29 area Veterans to discuss the possibility of forming a local American Legion Post. 7 days later, those veterans submitted their application for a Post Charter. Upon receiving a temporary charter, they held their first official meeting on September 19th of 1919. Just over a year later, on November 29th of 1920, the American Legion National Commander finally signed the official charter for Post 150. The mission of Post 150 is to strengthen American by supporting our community and working improve the lives of our Veterans, our active-duty Military, and their families.
Waconia American Legion
Auxiliary Unit 150
Waconia American Legion Auxiliary Unit 150 received a charter and officially joined Post 150 in April of 1986. The importance of the Auxiliary to Post 150 cannot be overstated. In addition to having their own programs, Auxiliary Unit 150 is deeply involved in many Legion Post 150 activities. Their mission is to support The American Legion and to honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of Veterans, the active-duty military, and their families, both at home and abroad.
Waconia Sons Of
The American Legion
Squadron 150
Waconia Sons Of American Legion (SAL) Squadron 150 received a charter and officially joined Post 150 in July of 2001. In addition to their own programs, Squadron 150 is very involved in Legion Post 150 activities. Their mission is to support The American Legion and provide support for Veterans, the active-duty military, and their families.