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Legion College 2009

Pennsylvania American Legion
Blood Donor Program
WHO CAN GIVE BLOOD? ANYONE…
• At least 17 years old
• Weighing at least 110 lbs.
• Who passes the initial screening
• Who has waited 56 days since they last donated

BLOOD DONATION FACTS
 Those with cancer use the highest percentage of blood.
 5% of hospitalized patients receive a transfusion of blood or blood components.
 More women than men receive blood.
 Both newborns and children frequently need transfusions of blood or blood components.
 Most blood is transfused to patients over 65 years of age.
 Organ transplants frequently require massive transfusions of blood or blood components.
 Teenage donations have increased rapidly in the past 10 years due to legislation lowering the
age requirement to 17 years old.

ANNUAL LEGION AWARDS
 The Paul Selecky Trophy is awarded to the District with the highest number of blood units
donated.
 The Post with the highest number of donations in each section is also presented with an
award.
National Emergency Fund
Since The American Legion was founded in 1919 we have been actively
involved in meeting the needs of both the community and American Legion
family members. In the ’20s, The American Legion entered into an agreement
with The American National Red Cross, later called The American Red Cross, to
assist them in disaster relief and fund raising.
The program became known as The American Legion’s Disaster Relief
Program and worked in conjunction with The Red Cross for about 50 years. Over
that time, The American Legion, through its many local posts, assisted our
Nation’s residents with housing assistance, food, supplies and cleanup after a
number of major disasters. The American Legion also raised well over $500,000
for The American Red Cross.
After Hurricane Hugo struck Florida in 1989, in order to better assist
American Legion family members and posts, the National Executive Committee
created what we know as the National Emergency Fund (NEF). The NEF exists to
assist American Legion family members with immediate monetary assistance up
to $1,500, and up to
You can help by sending contributions to Department.
Housing for Homeless
Veterans Corp.
Today young men and woman continue fighting the War on Terrorism. Some of these veterans
will fall in to a life of homelessness. There are still veterans from previous wars that are becoming
homeless, while others to remain homeless. Would you like to help a veteran have a second
chance on life?

The Pennsylvania American Legion started a non-profit organization to help address the homeless veterans problem through
transitional housing, helping to secure a better job and going back to school. Our program is designed to enhance the quality of life
for the veteran and their children. It is designed to help them become productive tax paying citizens again by securing a good, decent
job.
Over the past 19 years, we have had over 655 veterans go through our program with an 85% success rate. Our homes are located
in Moon Township, a suburb of Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Ephrata, Pennsylvania. We have a full-time director to help in achieving
our vision of giving every homeless veteran a second chance at the American dream.
In order for The American Legion to finance this program, we are asking for your support. We will be sponsoring a dinner on
January 9, 2010 at the Holiday Inn Pittsburgh Airport, Moon Township. There will be a cash bar beginning at 5:30 p.m. with dinner
following at 7:00 p.m. Dinner tickets are $25 per person and include a program book. Ads can be placed in the program book at the
following prices:

Full Page $70 (of which $50 can be used for a tax write off)
½ Page $50 (of which $30 can be used for a tax write off)
¼ Page $40 (of which $21 can be used for a tax write off)

Please make checks for dinner tickets and ads payable to: PA American Legion Housing for Homeless. Mail to: Ron Conley, 709
Hope Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15220.

The remodeling and upkeep of these homes is the responsibility of The American Legion Housing for Homeless Veterans Corp.
We need your support!
Fisher House

A Fisher House is a “home away from home,” dedicated to our greatest national
treasure…our military service men and women and their loved ones.
A family’s love is always the best medicine. When a loved one is injured or ill, a
Fisher House unites families and relieves the financial and emotional strain of
being away from home. Fisher Houses also provide an outlet for families to find
support and encouragement from others in similar circumstances. Too often
families incur significant expense and unnecessary hardship in their efforts to rally
round a loved one in time of need. The Fisher House Foundation is committed to
projects that improve the quality of life for service members and their families.
WHAT IS A FISHER HOUSE?
The typical Fisher House has eight to twenty-one suites, with a first floor that is
designed for handicapped access. The houses can accommodate 16 to 42 family
members. They feature a common kitchen, laundry facilities, spacious dining
room, complete with fireplace, library, and toys for children. A Fisher House is a
temporary residence and is not a treatment facility, hospice or counseling center.
Fisher Houses have served more than 8,000 families and saved families more than
$7 million in lodging costs, plus food and transportation:
Fisher House
HOW IS A FISHER HOUSE PAID FOR?
Fisher House Foundation pays the cost of construction and furnishings for each Fisher House, and the Foundation will have
the money on hand before construction begins. So they may conserve funds to build more houses, they ask if half the money
for a new house can be raised in the local area, and then do a one-for-one match. Fisher Houses are given to the US
Government as gifts, but houses located at VA medical centers do receive support from tax dollars. As verified by their most
recent audit and tax return, only 3% of expenditures are for administration or fundraising.

WHO GETS TO STAY IN A FISHER HOUSE AND HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
As of October 1, 2006 there is no cost to any family to stay at any Fisher House. Families of active duty military members
and veterans who are undergoing life-saving care at military or veterans’ hospitals can stay at a Fisher House to be near their
loved ones. Veterans/military who must receive recurring care can also stay with their families at the Fisher House.

WHY DOES THE VA PITTSBURGH HEALTHCARE SYSTEM NEED A FISHER HOUSE?
Numerous veterans have to travel across the state, and even across the country, to receive some of the specialized services
provided at VAPHS, such as transplants and oncology treatment. The ability to bring their family with them for support and to
have them nearby during procedures and care is a challenge that countless numbers of these veterans face. A Fisher House is
the solution to this obstacle.

HOW CAN I MAKE A DONATION?
Any interest in assisting the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System in beginning the process in building a Fisher House for the
loved ones of veterans being treated there is greatly appreciated.
Please specify when making a donation that you would like it to be used for the Fisher House at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare
System.
Online donations or forms for faxing or mailing donations can be downloaded at www.fisher house.org/contribute
Checks made payable to: Fisher House Foundation can be mailed to:
Ron Conley
Allegheny County Veterans Affairs
4141 Fifth Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
MEMBER BENEFITS
Post Insurance
The Post Insurance Program specializes in insuring American Legion Posts with
typical coverage needed, including:

 Property
 General Liability
 Liquor Liability
 Umbrella
Bonds
 Business Auto
 Workers Compensation
 Directors & Officers
 Special Events

Rates are VERY reasonable.

For a quote or further information contact The Post Insurance Program at 1-800-
669-9944 or visit www.postinsuranceprogram.com.
MEMBER BENEFITS
Legionnaire Insurance Trust
Legionnaire Insurance Trust (LIT) is a company endorsed by The PA
American Legion. Upon becoming a member of The American Legion, you
may sign-up for a FREE $1,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment
benefit. Once you have registered for this benefit, you will be covered for
five years, at which point you must re-register. Other benefits offered by
LIT include:
 Hospital Income with Outpatient & Surgical
 Cancer Care with Heart, Stroke & Nursing Home
 Travel Accident
 Accident Death & Dismemberment (in addition to the FREE $1,000 benefit)
 5-Way Emergency Cash
 Emergency Outpatient
Insurance is underwritten by
Life Insurance Company of North America – CIGNA

For more information contact LIT at 1-800-235-6943
or visit www.thelit.com.
MEMBER BENEFITS
Life Insurance

Mutual of Omaha offers a guaranteed issue whole life insurance to
members and spouses age 45-85.

For more imformation you can:
Call: 1-800-780-0319
Email: mbrben@legion.org
Mail to: Member Benefits/Insurance, 5745 Lee Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46216
Fax: 1-317-860-3001; Attn: Member Benefits/Insurance
MEMBER BENEFITS
Technology
APPLE COMPUTERS
Now you can save up to 17% off select Apple and
Get connected with a free cell phone from American
Legion Wireless. Whether you need a new phone and third party products such as the powerful and
contract or you need to renew/upgrade your existing service versatile MacBook Pro and MacBook Air; the
American Legion Wireless can help. Choose from leading super-fast Mac Pro; the latest MacBook and
wireless carriers: Alltel Wireless, AT&T Wireless, Nextel, iMac; the world’s most popular music player,
Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon wireless. Also choose from top
name manufacturers such as Motorola, LG, Palm, Samsung, iPod; as well as Apple software.
Blackberry and more. You’ll not only save on these popular, easy-to-
use, and award-winning Apple products, you’ll
For information contact 1-866-318-5461 also enjoy a variety of other benefits:
•Free standard shipping on all orders over $50
•A complete online catalog, featuring the latest
Apple products and compatible third-party
products
•7% discount on consumer (Inspiron, Studio & XPS) systems, •Quick and easy ordering. Payment can be made
plus for the first time ever, get an additional 7% off with any combination of credit card, Apple Gift
electronics and accessories. Card, and Apple Instant Loan
•Discounted 3 - 5 day shipping
•24 hour Dell hardware telephone technical support •Online custom product configuration
•Take advantage of Dell Preferred Accounts for well qualified For product or purchasing related questions,
customers contact 800-MY-APPLE (1-800-692-7753) or visit
•Award winning service and support http://www.apple.com/eppstore/legion
Call 1-800-695-8133 or visit www.dell.com/americanlegion *Please identify yourself as an American Legion member eligible
Member ID: PS35524183 participant purchasing from the Apple EPP when calling Apple.
MEMBER BENEFITS
Financial Services
First National Bank Omaha is proud to offer a variety of financial services to
American Legion members. You can choose from a variety of competitive products
that are backed by our world class customer service. Take pride knowing that each
relationship with First National Bank will support programs like American Legion
Baseball, Boys Nation and the National Oratorical Contest.
American Legion Platinum Edition® Visa® Card
To learn more about the card that supports American Legion programs with each
purchase, as well as offers a low introductory rate on purchases and balance
transfers, with no annual fee.
American Legion Certificates of Deposit
These FDIC-insured products offer outstanding rates and flexible terms for Legion
members. You can also to view current rates or details.
American Legion Money Market Savings Account
Competitive interest rates, easy access to your funds and FDIC insurance make this
account a smart investment.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ANY OF THESE SERVICES
CONTACT FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA
www.firstnational.com/americanlegion .
MEMBER BENEFITS
For Your Home

Remodeling? Relocating? Sears makes it easy to choose
and purchase the latest appliances for your home
through the Sears Member Purchase Program, The
American Legion’s newest affinity partner.
You can also choose from other outstanding, well-
known products for your home such as Craftsman® At 1-800-FLOWERS.COM,
Garage Storage, Sealy® and Sears-O-Pedic® Mattresses, we not only offer the freshest,
NordicTrack® Exercise Equipment, Craftsman® Lawn
Tractors, Kenmore® Outdoor Grills, Televisions and most beautiful flowers and
more! plants in the world, but also
Available exclusively through Sears Commercial Sales, fabulous gourmet food and
members will receive a private selection consultation gift baskets, delicious sweet
with a Sears professionally trained specialist and treats, orchard-fresh fruit and
additionally receive Preferred Affiliate Program Pricing,
backed by Sears’ Matching Plus Policy. so much more! As a member
For your American Legion discount price contact your of The American Legion and
Sears Commercial representative at 214-392-5088 or via SAL, you are entitled to a 15%
email at americanlegion@searshc.com. discount.
MEMBER BENEFITS
Prescription Drug Program
Welcome to The American Legion Prescription Discount Program! This
program is not insurance. It is simply a convenient, easy to use program to save
on prescription medicine when it is not covered by insurance. To learn more,
visit www.caremark.com/legion.
EASY
Simply present your American Legion Prescription Discount card along with your
prescription(s) at a participating pharmacy. The program offers an average
savings of 20 percent off the regular retail price. Finding a participating
pharmacy is easy – nine out of 10 pharmacies nationwide participate in the
program, including all major chains and many independent pharmacies.
NO LIMITS
You and your family may use your discount card any time your prescription is not
covered by insurance. There are no restrictions and no limits on how many times
you may use your card.
EXTRA SAVINGS
When you use your new prescription discount card, you will automatically
receive a Health Advocate Card in the mail. Your special Health Advocate Card
offers you a 20 percent savings off CVS branded products in all CVS/pharmacy®
stores nationwide. You will receive this card in the mail approximately two to
three weeks after you begin using your prescription discount card. Once you
receive your Health Advocate Card, simply present it at the time of purchase to
receive this discount.
MEMBER BENEFITS
Eye Med Vision Care
SAVE APPROXIMATELY 40%!

Eye health is important, especially as we age. Regular eye exams not only identify
vision correction needs, but may detect eye conditions such as glaucoma and
cataracts and many health conditions including high blood pressure and diabetes
in their early, most treatable stages. That's why we are making it vision care
affordable for you through EyeMed Vision Care. Follow these simple steps:

1. Locate a participating provider - Choose from LensCrafters, Pearle Vision, Sears
Optical, Target Optical and many private practice locations.

2. Show your American Legion or SAL card.

3. Save approximately 40% on eyewear as often as you like.

To find a provider call 1-800-793-8626 or visit www.eyemedvisioncare.com and
click on "Members" then "Login/Register" and then scroll down and select the
letter "A" to find The American Legion discount plan.
MEMBER BENEFITS
Life Line Screening
The American Legion and Life Line Screening, the nation’s leading provider of community-based preventive health screenings, believe
in the power of prevention. That’s why we’ve partnered together to offer our members these screenings at a discount not available to the
public. In less than an hour, you can be screened with painless, non-invasive, advanced ultrasound technology for stroke and other
disease prevention in the convenience and comfort of your own community. The screenings are performed by highly qualified and skilled
technologists and reviewed by a board-certified physician. You’ll receive a confidential written report within 21 days and are encouraged
to share the results with your doctor. Prevention is empowering, and may even be life-saving. To help you take control of your health, Life
Line Screening offers the following screenings:
1. Stroke / Carotid Artery Screening: Strokes are most commonly related to plaque build-up in the carotid artery. This ultrasound test is
performed by applying gel and a transducer along your neck to view the carotid arteries for blockage.
2. Atrial Fibrillation: A ECG device is used to determine whether or not you have Atrial Fibrillation (AFIB), or an irregular heartbeat. Adults
over 40 have a 1 in 4 chance of developing AFIB in their lifetime. A diagnosis of AFIB mans that your risk for stroke increas es five-fold.
3. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening: An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a “ballooning” of the wall in the abdominal aorta. The
majority of people with AAAs have no symptoms. If an AAA ruptures, the mortality rate is 80-90 percent. More than 15,000 U.S. residents
per year die of AAAs. The good news is that AAAs can be identified via an ultrasound screening.
4. Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) Screening: Eight to twelve million Americans suffer from PAD. It is 4-5 times more likely that you will
die from heart disease if you have PAD. Ultrasound technology is used to screen for PAD (plaque buildup in the arms and legs) .
Affordable Discounts for American Legion Members!
Stroke, Vascular Disease and Heart Rhythm Package- $135 for members
Includes screening for Stroke/Carotid artery, Atrial Fibrillation, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms and Peripheral Arterial Disease.
Complete Wellness Package- $125 for members
Includes screening for Stroke/Carotid artery, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms, Peripheral Arterial Disease and Osteoporosis.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOUR SAVINGS
Online: Visit www.LifeLineScreening.com/Legion
The discount will automatically be applied to your appointment.
Call: 1-800-779-4965 and mention code: BMGW-047
MEMBER BENEFITS
Satellite TV

Legion Dish offers Dish Network and DirecTV to American Legion and Sons of
The American Legion members for their homes, business and posts.

For more information, please contact Legion Dish at 1-866-534-4669) or visit
www.legiondish.org/benefits or www.legiondish.com
MEMBER BENEFITS
Travel Discounts

We are announcing a new travel Veterans Holidays offers affordable resort
benefit package under the name Legion vacations around the world for a flat rate of
Family Travel. This program will provide only $329 per unit per week. Through the
American Legion and SAL members and Veterans Holidays "Space-A" rental pool,
their extended families with specific rate American Legion and Sons of The American
packages negotiated for flights, rental Legion members can vacation at private
cars, hotels, vacation packages and resorts, many of which are not available for
cruises. Each month American Legion rent by the general public. For less than the
members will find unique tour packages, cost of most hotels, Legion members can rent a
cruises and even vacation rentals on the resort condominium for 2-6 people for an
web site www.legionfamilytravel.com. We entire week. You can review availability, rules,
encourage members to bookmark the site and procedures at www.veteransholidays.com.
and return to it frequently for a view of If you do not have Internet access, call 1-877-
the latest offer. You may also call 1-866- 772-2322 for assistance with finding a "Space-
947-8630 to speak to an experienced A" vacation opportunity. Use eligibility number
travel agent. 600 when making a reservation.