Joseph Zickmund Dept. Commander 2024 - 2025

Department Commander Joseph Zickmund July Message Greetings fellow Legionnaires, I am excited about the opportunity to work together during my tenure as Commander and I look forward to serving the veterans from the great state of Vermont. It is my pleasure to help in any way that I can so please let me know how I can assist you and/or your post. During our Annual Convention, I stated that we need to be better trained and educated as legionnaires if we are to be good stewards of its legacy, growth and to enhance our overall effectiveness. One thing I can do to help you is making sure adequate training and support is available to all Posts and Legionnaires throughout the state. I will be directing our District Commanders and County Commanders to spend more time with you. I will be spending more time with you. We are planning several training events around the state; for some, a needed refresher and for many an opportunity to gain new knowledge and understanding about The American Legion programs, policies and procedures. More to follow on this but mark your calendars for October 19th – our fall conference focused on training. For those of you that have the opportunity, find time to attend an American Legion baseball game. Depending on when this bulletin is distributed, we may be nearing the playoffs so don’t miss your chance to witness great sportsmanship and to enjoy a wonderful afternoon of baseball. Not every Post sponsors a team, but I bet there is one not too far away. I would like to congratulate all our newly elected, and reelected, Post, County, District, Area and Department officers. In addition to the many committee chairs and members, you are the ones making sure The American Legion is being represented, nurtured and that every member has a voice. I encourage all of us to “Be the One” to make a difference, to save a life and to be an example for others. For God, Country and the American Veteran, Joe Zickmund Commander, Dept. of VT