Detachment Membership Chairman's Comments

February 3, 2012

Hello, Team Texas !!!

We had 86 turned in this week for a total of 4726 with a percentage of 71.16%.

We are still 255 short of our 75% goal date which is next Wednesday 2/8/2012.

Our next goal date is 80% on 3/14/2012 as of right now we are 587 short of this goal date.

Thanks to everyone for your hard work and dedication to this great organization.

Gary M. Paul
Internal Affairs/Membership Chairman
2011-2012

January 27, 2012

Hello, Team Texas !!!

We had a great turn in at D.E.C. of 198 members. We had even a BIGGER surprise Monday morning we had more to add to the week-end to give us 290 members turned in. Great Job Everyone !!! This week we had a total of 335 members turned in, which takes our total to 4640 with a percentage of 69.87%.

The 75% goal date is 2/8/2012, as of today we are 341 members short. I strongly urge Division and District Commanders to call all squadrons to solicit membership so weeeeeeee! can achieve this goal date. Thanks

"REMINDER" We still have a membership awards to give out by Legion Birthday !!! March 15-17

Thanks to everyone for your hard work and dedication to this great organization.

Gary M. Paul
Internal Affairs/Membership Chairman
2011-2012

January 24, 2012

Hello, Team Texas !!!

After it was all said and done this weekend. Weeeeeeee! had 198 members turned in which took our membership to 4503 with a percentage of 67.80%. After this weekend we are 478 members short .

REMINDER Next target goal is 75% the date is 2/8/2012.

It was great to see everyone this weekend "Remember together Weeeeeeee can!!"

Gary M. Paul
Internal Affairs/Membership Chairman
2011-2012

January 13, 2012

Hello, Team Texas !!!

We had 190 turned in this week for a total of 4198 to date, which brings us to a percentage of 63.21%.

We are 783 short of our 75% goal. Due on 2/8/2012.

We have 12 Districts that are over 60%. This goal date isn't due until 1/19/2012,

Looking for a GREAT TURN IN at DEC next weekend. Hope to See you there.

Thanks to everyone for your hard work and dedication to this great organization.

Gary M. Paul
Internal Affairs/Membership Chairman
2011-2012

January 6, 2012

Hello, Team Texas !!!

Hope everyone had a Great Holiday Season.

2011 Membership year is over and there are still some renewals out there. We ended up with 6641 with a percentage of 102.95%. We ended up 17th in the nation. We also had a 80.75% renewal rate and an All Time High. Great Job Everyone. Congratulations !!!

2012 membership year is in full swing and we are looking really good. We had 285 turned in this week for a total of 4008 collected. With today's turn in it put us at 60.35%. We've met every goal date so far with the 60% goal coming up on 1/19/2012.

We are on our way to the 75% goal that will be due on 2/8/2012 that's a 15% jump, so we'll need a big turn in at Mid Winter DEC. I encourage all District Commanders to contact all of their squadrons and really push membership, so we can achieve this goal date also. Thank You.

We had 12 squadrons to receive 100% membership award checks. Congratulations.

Thanks to everyone for your hard work and dedication to this great organization.

Gary M. Paul
Internal Affairs/Membership Chairman
2011-2012

December 23, 2011

Hello, Team Texas !!!

No turn In's for 2011 this week. So this will be the last report for the 2011 membership year we ended up with 6641 with a percentage of 102.95%. Great Job Everyone !!!

We had 202 turned in for 2012 this week which takes us to 3723 with a percentage of 56.06%. Our next goal date is 1/19/2012 which is 60%.as of now Detachment is 259 members short of this goal. Keep that membership rolling in and this goal date will be met.

A few reminders:

Department will be closed for the Holidays but the mail will be running, so you can still send in membership.
Any credit for your PUFL'S is no good after mail is opened at Department on January 2, 2012.
This also goes for membership awards, at this time we have 11 checks to hand out, but we have a few really close.

We had 1 certification turned in this week, but we still have several out there. Division and District Commanders, Please contact these Squadrons which have not certified. Thank You.

Again I would like to wish everyone a Safe and Happy Holiday Season.

Thanks to everyone for your hard work and dedication to this great organization.

Gary M. Paul
Internal Affairs/Membership Chairman
2011-2012

December 16, 2011

Hello, Team Texas !!!

2011 Membership year is winding down still some renewals out there, but none turned in this week. so we still stand at 6641 with a percentage of 102.95%.

278 turned in for 2012 which takes us to 3524 with a percentage of 53.06%. Goal date of 45% was 12/14/2011. We have 80 Squadrons, 14 Districts, all 4 Divisions and Detachment that are over 45% at this time, as well as we have several Squadrons that are really close to this goal. Great Job Everyone !!!

Department will be closed from Dec. 23 to Jan. 2, we have about 2 weeks left to get membership in for our membership awards. We had 2 squadrons make goal this week, this gives us 9 squadrons that will receive checks so far. but on that note we also have 7 more that only need from 1-3 members.So Gentlemen lets get those memberships in as soon as you can.

From the Paul Family to your Family We would like to Wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Have a Safe and Wonderful Holiday Season !!!

Thanks to everyone for your hard work and dedication to this great organization.

Gary M. Paul
Internal Affairs/Membership Chairman
2011-2012

December 9, 2011

Hello, Team Texas !!!

2011 membership year is winding down, we had none turned in this week but we still have a few weeks left to get those last renewals in. Membership totals still stands at 6641 and 120.95%.

No membership turned in for 2011 so we still stand at 6641 with a percentage of 102.95%.

We had 77 turned in this week for 2012 which takes us to 3264 with a percentage of 48.88% Our next goal is 45% and it's due date is 12/14/2011. Detachment is 258 over..

We have several squadrons that are not certified. Please work on getting these squadrons certified ASAP. Also I'm going to suggest to Kevin that we send a letter out to each Post to see if they can help us get them certified.

The calls I made to District Commanders a couple of weeks ago seems to be paying off, we've had some membership trickling in and promises of more coming next week. " I'm proud of you guy's keep up the good work"

Next subject 0 squadrons at this point in time in the membership year their should be no 0 squadrons on our membership report. District commanders PLEASE call these squadrons and get them to turn in some membership, Thank You. We had 2 squadrons to make goal this week and we have several that are any where's from 2 to 6 members short of making goal. To date we have 7 to receive checks for our membership awards.

Thanks to everyone for your hard work and dedication to this great organization.

Gary M. Paul
Internal Affairs/Membership Chairman
2011-2012

December 2, 2011

Hello, Team Texas !!!

2011 membership year is winding down, we had none turned in this week but we still have a few weeks left to get those last renewals in. Membership totals still stands at 6641 and 120.95%.

We had 110 turned in this week for 2012 taking the total to 3169 for a percentage of 47.72%. At this time we are 181 over our 45% goal which is not due until 12/14/2011. WTG GUY'S GREAT JOB !!!

We need to keep the membership coming in thru the holidays because our 60% goal date is 1/19/2012. Which is right before Midwinter DEC.We still have a few squadrons really close to 100% for the membership awards

Thanks to everyone for your hard work and dedication to this great organization.

Gary M. Paul
Internal Affairs/Membership Chairman
2011-2012

November 23, 2011

Hello, Team Texas !!!

We had 1 turned in for 2011 this week which takes us to 6641 and 102.95%. We had 134 turned in for 2012 for a percentage of 46.05%.

We need to start working on the 0 Squadrons out there. I called several District Commanders this week to ask them to call for membership from these Squadrons, hopefully these 0's will disappear. Certification of Squadrons need to be worked on too. We have 13 left, I also talked to the Commanders about this. I hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving.

Thanks to everyone for your hard work and dedication to this great organization.

Gary M. Paul
Internal Affairs/Membership Chairman
2011-2012

November 18, 2011

Hello, Team Texas !!!

No turn in for 2011, so we still stand at 6640 with a percentage of 102.93.

We had 217 turned in for 2012, so we are at 2924 with a percentage of 44.04. This leaves us 64 short of our 45% goal which is due on 12/14/2011.

We have all 4 Divisions and 14 of our Districts that are over the 35% goal, That was due this past Wednesday. Great Job Everyone !!! " Let's keep working that Membership."

We sent a reminder Last week about the Membership Goal Checks, saying "The dead line date is 12/31/2011". However Department is closed for the Holidays, so whatever day Mamie returns to the office, be it the 2nd or 3rd of January that is the cut-off day. So get those members in ASAP. We have 3 Squadrons so far to receive checks and a few that are really close.

I would like to wish everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.

Thanks to everyone for your hard work and dedication to this great organization.

Gary M. Paul
Internal Affairs/Membership Chairman
2011-2012

November 11, 2011

Hello, Team Texas !!!

I would like to start out by "Thanking all Veterans for their service to this Great Nation." Gentlemen please join me on this day by giving Thanks to all that have served and those that are still serving.For our freedom and our way of life we enjoy every day. We owe it all to them.

Membership for 2011is at 6640 with102.93%.

We had 118 turned in this week for 2012 for a total of 2707 with 40.77%. Great job everyone!!

On 11/10/2011 we transmitted 125 to National.

The 35% goal date is 11/16/2011 for those squadrons who have not achieved it you still have time.

REMINDER

The Deadline for 100% goal checks is December 31st. There are a lot of squadrons who are real close. The next date will be Legion Birthday.

Please find attached copy of Membership Awards Program.

Thanks to everyone for your hard work and dedication to this great organization.

Gary M. Paul
Internal Affairs/Membership Chairman
2011-2012

November 4, 2011

Hello, Team Texas !!!

Gary Paul asked me to do the update this week because he is on the road for Commander Slaughter. We turned in 241 this week, which is good but we need to stay focused and transmit, we are coming upon the holiday season, so this is a great time to see members that you haven't seen in awhile. When you see them hit them up for there dues. 3rd. Division Commander Barnes edged his way ahead of Commander Chatham this week, but I suppose that will not last long. We still have District conventions going on, so get those renewals and send them in. We transmitted 234 to national on 11/3/11, but it is not official until National posts it. We are only 399 away from the 45% target, let's see if we can obtain it before December because then we have the hardest one coming up which is the 65%. District Commanders, for all those squadrons in your district that are not certified, Git-R- Done!!!!. One last note, the Boys State members have also been posted, get there information and contact them so that you do not lose them.

Until Next We Meet We Will Always Be, "The Sons"

Richard "Squeek" Bartholomew
P.D.C. 06-07
Living in Exile
E-mail: truckbroker57@aol.com

October 21, 2011

Hello, Team Texas !!!

We had1 turned in for 2011 for a total of 6634 with a percentage of 102.84.This week for 2012 we had 96 turned in for a percentage of 32.95.

I've attached the membership criteria for awards. This is also on our website.

Also remember those that have PUFL credit it has to be used by December 31,2011

Thanks to everyone for your hard work and dedication to this great organization.

Gary M. Paul
Internal Affairs/Membership Chairman
2011-2012

October 14, 2011

Hello, Team Texas !!!

No turn ins for 2011 this week. So everything stays the same 6633 102.82%.

Received 129 for 2012 this week for a total of 2100 members turned in to date for 31.66%.

All 4 Divisions and 13 Districts are at or above 25%. And the Detachment has surpassed the 25% too. WTG!!! The 25% goal is next week 10/19/2011. We're 424 over.

Next goal date is 11/16/2011 for 35%

It's time for fall conventions, looking for lot's of Membership!!! Wishing all a Great and Successful District Convention.

Thanks to everyone for your hard work and dedication to this great organization.

Gary M. Paul
Internal Affairs/Membership Chairman
2011-2012

October 7, 2011

Hello, Team Texas !!!

Received this week for 2011, which brings this total to 6,633 & 102.82%.

110 Received for 2012 which gives us 1,969 at 29.68%.

We had 3 certifications turned in this week. Thanks for these, still have several out there to get.

We are 313 over the 25% Goal Date which is 10/19/2011.... The next Goal is 35% , Due on 11/16/2011... GREAT JOB EVERYONE!!!

It's time for fall conventions, looking for lot's of Membership!!! Wishing all a Great and Successful District Convention.

Thanks to everyone for your hard work and dedication to this great organization.

Gary M. Paul
Internal Affairs/Membership Chairman
2011-2012

September 30, 2011

Hello, Team Texas !!!

Great DEC last weekend, good to see everyone. We've Really had week for Membership!!!

363 turned in, this takes our numbers to 1,859 which equals 28.05%. We also had 4 more turned in for 2011, this now takes those numbers to 6,627 with 102.73%.

Division and District Commanders Please contact your Squadrons that are not Certified.. let's get the red off of the Membership Report.

Department Transmitted 10 members for 2011and 474 for 2012. as of 9/29/2011.

The Detachment has surpassed the 25% goal, 2 Divisions also have surpassed it, and the other 2 Division's are really close GREAT JOB!!!

Thanks to everyone for your hard work and dedication to this great organization.

Gary M. Paul
Internal Affairs/Membership Chairman
2011-2012

September 22, 2011

Hello, Team Texas !!!

This week we had no 2011 turned in so we still stand at 6623 with a 102.67%.We still have renewals for 2011 out their.

We had 130 turned in for 2012 that takes our percentage to 22.59%

25% Goal date is 10/19/2011 we're only 160 short WTG!!! Guys

We received 6 certifications this week. We are looking good in this area, still need 18 to have all certified Squadrons. Good Job Everyone.

Thanks to everyone for your hard work and dedication to this great organization.

Gary M. Paul
Internal Affairs/Membership Chairman
2011-2012

September 16, 2011

Hello, Team Texas !!!

We received 17 turned in for 2011 which gives us 6623 for a 102.67%. We had 4 certifications turned in this week,Thanks to those of you who sent these in.... We still have more to go. We had a total of 117 for the 2012 membership this week, which takes us to 1366 for 20.64%. Again next goal is 25% the date it id due on is October 19, 2011... we are 290 short as of this report.

Thanks to everyone for your hard work and dedication to this great organization.Gary

Gary M. Paul
Internal Affairs/Membership Chairman
2011-2012

September 9, 2011

Hello, Team Texas !!!

We have 3 more turned in for 2011 this week, so we're at 6,606 which put us at 102.40%.

This week we received 123 turned in for 2012. Our membership as of 9/9/2011 is 1,250. This puts us at 18.93%.

Our 25% Goal Date is 10/19/2011, and at this time we are only 402 short.

We have 3 Squadrons above 100%. WTG Guys!!!!

Division and District Commanders we still have several squadrons not certified. Please contact them ASAP.

Looking forward to seeing everyone at DEC in Austin.

Remember Membership,Membership,Membership!!!!!!

To all members who are helping with the Bastrop Co. Fires, Please remember to keep up with what you and your Squadron are doing to help. Whether it be with, needed items, money or man hours. Brad Pack & I want to hear from each of you, so We can send it into our PR Committee to have them compile everything. We then will forward this on to National to be put in the newsletter

Thanks to all for your hard work and dedication to this great organization,

Gary M. Paul
Internal Affairs/Membership Chairman
2011-2012

September 2, 2011

Hello, Team Texas !!!

We had 5 turned in for 2011, we now have 6603 which brings us up to 102.36%, we still have 2011 renewals out there that we need to retain especially those that want to keep their continues years..

We had 81 members turned in this week that brings us up to 1138 at 17.25% we have already met over the 1st goal of 10% that is due 9/14/2011 by 478 members WTG!!! Our next Goal Date is 10/19/2011 for 25% and we are only 511 short.. Nice...

Goal Dates have been set, I am attaching it and the membership reports to this message... Please Print the Goals out and Post them were they can be seen by the members

Our New National Commander Jim Roberts Membership Theme for this Year is:

The Great 2012 National Membership Trail Ride

He Also reminds us to remember the "3 R's in Membership"

Renew - Recruit and Reinstate

Thanks to everyone for your hard work & dedication to this Great Organization,

Gary M. Paul
Internal Affairs/Membership Chairman
2011-2012

August 26, 2011

Hello, Team Texas !!!

Here we go with our 1st membership report; as of today our 2011 membership stands at 6,598. Great job Team Texas!!!

2012 membership as of 8/26/2011 is at 1,061... What a great start to Commander Slaughter's year. 2012 goals have been set.

Elections should be over by now and certification of officers should be in.

Division and District Commanders check the spread sheet all squadrons in red are not certified. Please contact squadrons ASAP and make sure they turn the certifications in.

You'll find 2011 & 2012 report attached, we'll run the 2011 report until December 31st.

Thank you all for your hard work and dedication to this great organization!!!!

Gary M. Paul
Internal Affairs/Membership Chairman
2011-2012