Chairman’s Report
Team Florida,
I hope this message finds you well as we begin the 2026-2027 American Legion year.
As your Membership Chair, I want to take a moment to thank each of you for your continued dedication and the contributions you make to our great organization daily.
I also want to extend my sincere appreciation to all the Posts’ within the Department of Florida. Each Post contributes to the mission of The American Legion, and together we make a lasting impact on our Veterans, our youth, and our communities.
Your commitment to service, patriotism, and support for veterans and their families is the foundation of everything we do. Your involvement – whether through volunteering, attending events, serving as an officer, serving on a committee, or simply staying connected – helps to keep our Posts strong and active. Your hard work plays a vital role in creating a welcoming and engaging environment for our current and prospective members; coupled with your enthusiasm ensures our success and our continued growth.
With that in mind, over the coming weeks, we’ll be focusing on a few key initiatives to strengthen our membership experience, including:
- Enhancing our welcoming process for new members
- Expanding outreach efforts to engage with our existing members as well as prospective members
- Gathering feedback to better understand members, Post, District and Area needs
Your insights and collaboration will be essential in making these efforts successful. Please feel free to share any ideas, suggestions, or concerns with me directly as I truly value your perspective and look forward to working closely with you. If you have questions or need assistance please email me at membership@legionmail.org .
Once again, I want to thank you for being part of Team Florida and I look forward to working with you throughout the 2026 – 2027 Legion year.
“For God and Country”
Sincerely,
Douglas M. Hockenberry
Membership Chair
membership@legionmail.org