Officer's Guide
and
Manual of Ceremonies
  • Section One - Preamble, Foreword, Post Handbook 
    • Preamble 
    • Foreword 
    • National Organization Chart 
    • Post Officers 
    • Post Committees 
    • Post Operations 
  • Section Two - District/County Handbook 
    • What Is a District Commander 
    • Organizing the District 
    • District Meeting 
    • Evaluating Post Programs 
    • Analysis of Post Operations 
    • The Value of Organized Posts 
    • New Posts 
    • Direct Renewal Notices 
    • Paid Up-For Life 
    • Consolidated Post Reports 
    • 'Project Stay Alive' 
  • Section Three - Manual of Ceremonies 
      • Foreword 
    • Plan of Post Meeting Room 
    • Alternate Plan of Post Meeting Room 
    • General Instructions 
    • Regular Meetings 
    • Initiation 
    • Installation of Officers 
    • Dedications 
    • Post Everlasting 
    • Funeral 
    • Patriotic Holidays 
    • Flag Ceremonies 
    • Prayers for Special Occasions 
  • Section Four - Appendix and Index 
    • National Constitution 
    • National By-Laws 
    • New Posts 
    • Suggested Form of Post Constitution 
    • Suggested Form of By-Laws 
    • Delinquency, Resignation and Transfer 
    • Simplified Eligibility Guide 
    • Parliamentary Procedure 
    • Uniform Code of Procedure for the Revocation, Cancellation or Suspension of Post Charters 
    • Practices and Procedure in Expulsion 
    • Uniformed Groups 
    • Surplus Military Equipment and Blank Ammunition 
    • American Legion Auxiliary 
    • The Internet 
    • Publication List 
    • Histories and Yearbook 
    • Helpful Hints for District (also County) Historians 
    • Child Welfare Foundation 
    • Temporary Financial Assistance 
    • National Emergency Fund 
    • Meaning of American Legion Emblem 
    • Index 
    • National Headquarters Addresses