The American Legion Dispatch [December 17, 1999]

Legion celebrates 80th Convention anniversary: Minneapolis site of Founding Fathers gathering in 1919 -- A message from the National Commander: Legion's future rests with getting market share -- President signs veterans health care act into law -- 26 Departments reach 75 percent membership -- Soldier strides across six states for WWII Memorial -- Proven ways to recruit, keep members lead to success -- Disabled veterans to receive increase in COLA benefits -- Message of peace speaks to spirit of the season -- Michigan Legionnaires "tab"ulate donations -- Special holiday greetings save trip to post office, mail box -- 1999 legislation yields good results: Improved veterans health care tops long list -- From the desk of the National Adjutant: Legion blood donors keep on giving the gift of life