SAL Squadron 1 stands ready to assist
American Legion Post 1 Tulsa, Oklahoma
in accomplishing the goals of this post.
Sons of The American Legion
~ Squadron 1 ~
Carson-Wilson-Rigney-Forrester ~ Tulsa, Oklahoma
The Sons of The American Legion (S.A.L.) is a program of The
American Legion established in 1932 in Portland, Oregon. Since then, the
S.A.L. have assisted The American Legion with their programs and activities.
In 1999, they attained an all time high membership of over 223,000 plus
members nationally and should surpass that for 2000. The largest Detachment
(State level) has over 29,000 plus members. Trophies and awards are given to
Detachments and Squadrons for the largest membership and the largest increase
in membership. The American Legion, the Sons of The American Legion, and the
American Legion Auxiliary form the "Legion Family." Our family boasts a
combined total membership of nearly 4.2 million members.
Membership in the S.A.L. is open to all male descendants, adopted sons and
stepsons of members of The American Legion. Also accepted are any such
descendants of veterans who died in service during the eligibility periods
set forth in Article IV, Section 1, of the National Constitution of The
American Legion or who died subsequent to their honorable discharge from
such service. Since the eligibility age begins from date of birth, activities
and programs of squadrons are determined by age groups within squadrons and
the needs of the community. Just as each Legion post determines the extent
of its service to the community, state, and nation, so each squadron is
permitted flexibility in planning programs and activities to meet its own
needs. The average age of an S.A.L. member is estimated at 33 years of age.
The Sons of the American Legion have study programs recommended for younger
members, however, this is not limited to just them. The program is called
The Ten Ideals, patriotism, health, knowledge, training, honor, faith,
helpfulness, courtesy, reverence, and comradeship. Once completed, members
may continue with another program called the Five-Point Program of Service.
This program covers patriotism, citizenship, discipline,
leadership, and legionism.
The Sons of The American Legion is more than just membership. On all levels,
they have worked together with The American Legion to promote a wide variety
of programs, including assissting the local posts in all activities,
Veterans programs (VAVS), VA home and hospital volunteering, Children & Youth
activities, and fund raising. Since 1988, the Sons of The American Legion
have raised over a million dollars for The American Legion Child Welfare
Foundation, including $181,000, in 1999. The members of S.A.L. have donated
over 127,000 volunteer hours for 1999 in the Veterans Hospitals throughout
the country and raised over $514,000 that has gone directly to the VA
hospitals and VA homes for a variety of items including TVs, radios, medical
equipment, and clothes for the patients.
The Sons of The American Legion is one of the organizations that make up the
Citizens Flag Alliance, a coalition formed to secure Flag protection
legislation through an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. S.A.L. volunteers
work to establish local networks by having petitions available and handing
out informational material. They alert the community of the importance of
Flag display and respect, while encouraging Flag education programs in
schools and other local organizations.
Activities of the Sons of The American Legion are covered, in-depth, in their
newsletter National Update which is produced three times per year.
More information can be obtained by visiting this web site:
Sons of The American Legion
National Site
If you are interested in receiving additional information about
the Sons of The American Legion programs, please write to:
Sons Of The American Legion - Squadron 1
1120 East 8th Street
Tulsa, OK 74120
Phone: 918-584-4274
Fax: 918-584-4423
Email the Squadron Commander:
Jim Potter
