The American Legion Post 147

SONS OF THE LEGION

Officers 2021-2022

Meetings

Meets the 2nd Thursday of the Month at 6:00 PM

Dues: $25.00 a year

our cards are good from

July -June  

1st Paid Lifetime Member

Michael Schnarr

Are you a a son of a veteran? Would you like to join The American Legion? Check your local American Legion Post where you can find out your eligibility status and apply for membership in the world's largest veteran's organization. Complete the application and proudly become a SON OF THE LEGION.

Q: I am related to someone who served on active duty during one of the membership eligibilty dates. Can I join the Sons of The American Legion?

A: If your relative who served on active duty during one of the membership eligibility dates and is a member of The American Legion, you may join the Sons of The American Legion.

However, if the qualifying veteran is deceased you may join the appropriate organization, even if the qualifying veteran was not a member of The American Legion when living.

Preamble to the S.A.L. National Constitution

Proud possessors of a priceless heritage, we male descendants of veterans of the Great Wars, associate ourselves together as "Sons of The American Legion" for the following purposes: To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; to maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a true spirit of Americanism; to preserve the memories of our former members and the associations of our members and our forefathers in the Great Wars; to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation; to combat the autocracy of both the classes and masses; to make right the master of might; to promote peace and good will on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy; to consecrate and sanctify our friendship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness; to adopt in letter and spirit all of the great principles for which The American Legion stands; and to assist in carrying on for God and Country.

Son's of the American Legion Scholarship requirments and application. 

Sons of American Legion Scholarship

Jasper, Indiana Post 147

APPLICATION

Criteria -- Eligibility -- Requirements

APPLICANT  MUST  BE:

A Current Regular Member of the Sons of the American Legion Post 147

OR

The Spouse, Child or Grandchild of a current Regular member of the Sons of the American Legion Post 147.

All Applicants

• Applicants may request an application from any Post 147 officer or by downloading a form from http://www.alegionjasper147.org/
• A $500 scholarship  shall be awarded to 2 students each year.
• Completed applications MUST be postmarked no later than June first of each award year.
• ALL applicants who are the spouse, child, or grandchild of a current regular member are eligible and MUST submit a signed statement from the member verifying their relationship and recommending the applicant, every year.
• Only full-time , undergraduate students (i.e. 12 credit hours minimum) are eligible for scholarships and no applicant shall receive the scholarship more than one time.
• Applicant MUST submit a copy of their most recent grades with the application. Do not withhold your application awaiting your final grades; as such a delay may disqualify you by missing the June first deadline.
• Successful  applicants  will  be notified  by July  first     of    the  award  year.
• All decisions of the scholarship committee are final.

In addition  to the requirements  listed above,  complete  the following  as required:

New Applicants

• Applicant MUST submit a minimum of two (2) letters of reference from persons (not related) who have known the applicant for a period of five (5) years.
• Applicant MUST submit a copy of acceptance by an accredited  institution  of higher learning (i.e.  college , university  or  trade school).   Applicants  already  attending an accredited  institution  need only submit their  last grade   transcript.
• The Spouse, Child or Grandchild of a current Regular member or a current member themselves of the Sons of the American Legion Post 147 MUST be a current paid member of no less than three (3) years concurrently.

Mailing address:

C/O Sons Commander

Jasper American Legion Post 147

1220 Newton Street

Jasper, Indiana 47546

Sons of American Legion Scholarship

Jasper, Indiana Post 147

APPLICATION

FULL LEGAL NAME:_______________________________ AGE:__________

ADRESS:______________________________________________________

CITY, STATE, ZIP:________________________________________________

TELEPHONE:_______________________ EMAIL:______________________

SONS MEMBERSHIP NUMBER OR NAME AND MEMBERSHIP NUMBER OF A RELATIVE OF SONS MEMBER:_____________________________________

NAME OF INSTITUTION PLANNING TO ATTEND OR CURRENTLY ATTENDING:

_____________________________________________________________

DATE OF ENTERING INSTITUTION:__________________________________

NAME AND ADDRESS OF GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL OR EQUIVELANT:

_____________________________________________________________

HIGH SCHOOL HONORS IF APPLICABLE: _____________________________________________________________

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: ____________________________________________________

COMMUNITY AND/OR CHIRCH ACTIVITIES: ____________________________________________________

OCCUPATIONAL OR PROFESSIONAL GOALS: _______________________________

(Please use additional paper or area for completion is extra space is needed)

I understand that the decision of the Scholarship Review Board is final and that the information submitted in this application and the accompanying documentation is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

SIGNATURE:________________________________________DATE:____________

LINKS TO S.A.L. WEBSITES

State of Indiana Detachment Website

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National S.A.L. Website

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