11 James Wallace Costigan

The American legion's mission is to mentor and sponsor wholesome programs in our community, advocate for patriotism and honor of our country and its veterans, as well as continued devotion to our veterans and active servicemembers. Since our inception our activities have included: 1. Promoting the social welfare needs of the community through sponsorship of American legion youth baseball & scouting activities. Also, promoting americanism through youth educational programs in local schools (5%) 2. Assisting needy and disabled veterans/servicemembers and widow(er)s and orphans of deceased veterans/service members in obtaining the resources and benefits available to them, particularly those available through the veterans administration. (5%) 3. Providing sponsorship and member involvement in patriotic civic holiday parades(I.e. Memorial day, independence day, labor day, etc.) both financially and through participation, thereby promoting americanism and recognition of veterans service and