99th Department Convention General Sessions

The 99th Department of Indiana's annual Convention was held July 13th through the 15th in Indianapolis.  If you were unable to attend, we have the next best thing.  Below are Photos and videos taken at the 3 general sessions held at the convention.

First General Session (Friday July 14, 2017)

Highlights of the 1st General session include:

• POW/MIA Ceremony
• Distinguished Service Award Presentations 
• Memorial Resolution Presentation
• Americanism Awards 
• Legionnaire Insurance Trust Presentation 
• Membership Awards
• Public Relations Awards
• Sons of The American Legion Achievement Award         

Second General Session (Saturday July 15, 2017)

Highlights of the 2nd General session include:

• Distinguished Public Service Awards 
• Keynote Speaker - Past SMUSMC, Retired, Sgt. Maj. Overstreet
• The American Legion Family Scholarships 
• Indiana Legion Rider of the Year Award

Third General Session (Saturday July 15, 2017)

Highlights of the 3rd General session include:

• Military Person of the Year
• Law & Order/FF/EMS Awards
  

1. Police Officer of the Year
2. Firefighter of the Year
3. EMS/EMT of the Year

• Educator of the Year Awards
• Children & Youth Award
  
• Rehabilitation Awards
  
• Vice Commander’s Award to Commander
  
• Introduction of Department Officers
  
• Introduction of Department Staff
  
• Introduction of 2016-2017 District Commanders
  
• Nomination and Election of 2017-2018 Officers and Responses 
  
• Election of Department Commander:
  

1. Nomination
2. Oath of Office    
3. Remarks -- Newly Elected Commander

• State of the Legion 
• Special Presentations to Outgoing Commander
  

Thank you to everyone who helped make the American Legion Department of Indiana's 99 Annual Department Convention a big Success.