Adjutant's Corner
Lets take a minute and talk about our rights and privileges within our own Post. First, you have a right as a member to attend your Post meetings. As an elected officer, you have an obligation to attend Post meetings. You have the right, when recognized by the chair, to express your opinions at these Post meetings. You have the right to make motions or submit resolutions that you feel would "better" The American Legion whether it is for your Post, District, Department or National. You have the right to run for an office within your Post, District, or Department.
These are some of the rights that you have as a current American Legion member.
Now we get into your privileges. These privileges are normally extended to you while you are in your "social area" within your Post. It is a privilege, not a right, for you to be in your "social area". It is recommended that each Post have "house rules" approved and posted. These should be approved by the general membership and should contain, among other things, rules regarding acceptable behavior in the social area and consequences if a member chooses to disregard them. They should also contain provisions addressing who can enforce the house rules.
Every American Legion Post having a "social area" normally extends the courtesy of admittance to The Legion Family regardless of which Post, Unit or Squadron or Department they belong to. This to is a privilege. When you get down to the fine print, a Post does not have to admit you to their "social area". There are some Post in the State, that if you are not a member of their Post, there is a charge to be admitted. Remember, when you are visiting your Post or another, you are a guest and should conduct yourself accordingly.
When problems/situations arise within a Post, they become Post problems. Should it be a problem/situation within the "social area" your House Committee or Executive Committee will/should be the body to resolve this. The Post is incorporated separately, and each has its governing body.
