Adjutant's Corner

The Power of Presence

Greetings, Family 43!

A busy January is coming to a close with the Business Meeting tonight at 7 PM. As always, we will have dinner ready by 5:30, and we look forward to sharing a meal with our outstanding members.

In the last weeks and months, there has been much discussion about the issues you will be asked to vote on at this meeting.

As Adjutant, I am privileged to hear from many members eager to express their particular points of view. I know that so many of you hold passionate beliefs about how the Post should conduct itself, its business, and plan its future.

In an organization like ours, it always comes down to presence.

Are you willing to show up and make your voice heard?
Are you willing to show up and help the hard-working committees at the Post achieve their goals?
Are you willing to show up and support your comrades in their efforts, as you hope they’d show up to support yours?

This is a place filled with big ideas and big personalities. Often, that combination can create conflict. As we come together to discuss the critical issues before us this month, I would encourage you to remember that every one of you is trying to do what you believe to be For The Good of the Legion. You will have differences of opinion, but your goals are the same: to see this Post and this organization thriving for the next hundred years.

Remember to look forward.

Remember that there is a difference between an enemy and a member of a principled opposition.

Above all, show up. Be present. Join in. We are always stronger together.

Sincerely,

Josh Epstein

Adjutant, American Legion Hollywood Post 43