Sons of the American Legion Update

Each year, Squadron 43 supports Boys State.  In the coming months, we will join in selecting this years young men to participate. But what is it…

American Legion Boys State is a unique summertime educational program for rising high school seniors focusing on participation and personal experience in a model state, complete with governmental bodies and elected public officials. It is designed to mirror the structure and operation of its respective state government while providing training in practical citizenship, leadership, and character development through a non-partisan perspective.

The American Legion believes our U.S. government can survive only with an educated populace. By teaching youth to understand and appreciate our democratic republic, America can remain strong and ensure our freedom for future generations.

Participants are assigned to a mythical political party which results in involvement at the precinct level, the city, county, judicial circuit, senatorial or legislative district, and at the state level of government. The government organization provides for elections at all levels. It includes party caucuses and conventions, platform development, and the organizing and operating of local government units such as county boards, agencies, and courts.

Boys State allows its citizens to form and operate their government with the guidance of adult volunteer staff. And because the program emphasizes learning by doing, citizens are encouraged to be innovative and are not bound by rigid design.

Would you like to get involved? Or do you have someone you would like to nominate? Contact us today for more information. 

Sincerely,

Jon Jeffrey Jackman

Commander, Sons of the American Legion Squadron 43