Americanism Committee Purpose:

The Purpose of the Americanism Committee is to develop the spirit of Americanism among The American Legion and citizens and residents of the State of Wisconsin. To put into effect Americanism policies and programs of The American Legion. To coordinate any overlapping of programs dealing with Americanism. To oversee and report on programs that relate to Americanism and many youth programs. The Committee meets 3 times a year at Fall Meetings, Midwinter and Department Convention.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Jeff Puddy, Chair - Fond du Lac

Roger Mathison, Vice Chair - Westby

Ronald Fregien, Member - Nekoosa

Jim Foster, A&G Scholarship Chairman - Waukesha

Bill Cosh, Badger Boys State Representative - Lodi

Roger Mathison, Baseball Commissioner - Westby

John Edelblute, IV, Boy Scout Chairman - Cudahy

Harlod Rihn, County Youth Government Chairman - Mineral Point

Jeff Puddy, Department SAL Chairman - Fond du Lac

Norm Bednarek, Education & Scholarship Chairman - Portage

Robert Stone, Oratorical Chairman - Sheldon

DuWayne Wieck, Shooting Sports Chairman - Plymouth

Tim Hyma, American Legion Riders President - Black River Falls

James Johnson, WALLECA Chairman - Port Washington

Jean Balz, DEC Liaison