Sons of The American Legion - Detachment of South Dakota

09/03/2023

CLINCHED 🔒

Alex Palou has secured the 2023 NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship with one race to go.

// Chip Ganassi Racing

09/01/2023

Come see us in the Veteran's Building at the State Fair and purchase your raffle tickets for each one of these three drawings!

08/31/2023

Our SD American Legion Family sure had fun at the Tri-Stack party Sunday night at the National Convention. We had a lot of people ask about our bright shirts. We informed them that if you're a SD Sons member and you recruit & sign up a new legionnaire (American Legion member), our Detachment will provide you one of these polo shirts. Last year, our American Legion was over 40 members stronger because Sons across the state stepped up! This year, our Commander said he is going to have bright orange polos. Hopefully in a few years we will look like a bag of Skittles! 🤣

08/31/2023

Get your tickets now, they won't last long! Only 500 sold.

08/29/2023

We are so proud and fortunate to have our SD leadership team!

Legion on the Road:

Floating this out there, but I’d bet this is the youngest slate of Department-level leadership across the Legion family. I’m a bit proud of that. South Dakota should be proud of that.

Leadership like this is developed. It comes from a culture of shared beliefs & values, open communication, a willingness to work together and an innate sense to build each other up rather than tear others down. We’re incredibly fortunate in the South Dakota American Legion family for all of the mentorship, guidance and support. I know my counterparts feel the same.

Left to right: Sons of The American Legion - Detachment of South Dakota Commander Shane Lamer, South Dakota American Legion Auxiliary President Patsy Madsen, SDAL Commander Courtney Steffen and SDAL Adjutant Chris VanDelist. 

—Courtney Steffen, Department Commander

08/26/2023

Commander Shane has set his goals and priorities for the 2023-2024 year. Here is his plan listed below. This will also be getting sent out in email this next week to Squadron leadership.

South Dakota Sons of The American Legion Race Across The State

🏁🏁🏁‼️Race to the Finish Line‼️🏁🏁🏁

SD's OWN TRIPLE NICKEL AWARD
- 100% renewal by Dec. 15th, 2024
- 15% membership growth by June 6th, 2024
- Reports completed; SDR & CSR (by set date forthcoming)

FUELING THE TANK - COMMANDER'S CHALLENGE
Pick any of the three; donate $150 or more
- CWF (Child Welfare Foundation)
- VCF (Veterans and Childrens Foundation)
- CMN (Childrens Miracle Network of SD)

BUILDING YOUR PITCREW - GET ONE FOR THE LEGION FAMILY
- Orange Polo Shirt Campaign
- Sign up a new Legion member

NOTHING LESS THAN A VICTORY FOR OUR VETERAN HEROES - FLYING FLAGS FOR HEROES
- Report number of flags placed on veterans graves

SETTING THE PACE
- Side by Side raffle
- Two American flag raffles

TAKING THE CHECKERED FLAG
- Squadron of the Year

TEARING UP THE TRACK
- Son of the Year

CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS LEADER
- Recruiter of the Year

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08/26/2023

It's not all business in Charlotte. Some of our members were able to relax and take in some fun venues and events.

08/26/2023

Awards were handed out yesterday and today at the National Convention in Charlotte, and once again this year, our Detachment is bringing back many awards for the previous year. They include:

Arthur D. Houghton Award

National First Quota Detachment Regional Membership Award

National 90%Renewal Membership Award

National Child Welfare Foundation Certificate

‼️ National Triple Nickel Award‼️

Congratulations Tom Aylward Squadron 42 on receiving the National Squadron Commander of the year nominee Certificate.

Commander Shane Lamer received the Commander's Class Certificate

Commander Shane Lamer and Past Commander Casey Hanson were both honored by receiving Distinguished Guest medals from our National Commnader‼️

Words from our Detachment Commander Shane Lamer - "Congratulations SD, and I couldn't be more honored to be your Detachment Commander! Thank you for all you do! Super proud of you all!" -

08/26/2023

Yesterday kicked off the 51st National Convention of the Sons of The American Legion in Charlotte, NC. Here are a few snapshots of the opening ceremonies.