On June 21-24, 2017, The Department of Oregon had its annual convention. The 2017 convention took place at Three Rivers Casino and Hotel in Florence, Oregon. Stevens-Chute Post 4 Adjutant Lara Chan, Finance Officer and Judge Advocate Denny Drury, and Sgt-At-Arms and Service Officer Keegan Hodges represented the Post. Post Commander William Chan made an appearance at the convention to give the 2017 Oregon Boys State report. Additionally, Stevens-Chute Unit 4 President Karen Banks and Secretary Yvonne Drury attended the convention as well. During the 2017 Department Convention, Post Sgt-At-Arms and Service Officer Keegan Hodges ran for the high office of Department of Oregon 2nd Vice Commander. Keegan was previously Department of Oregon 2nd Vice Commander during the 2014-2015 American Legion year. Unfortunately, Keegan did not win the nomination for that high office. District 5 Commander for 2015-2017 and Post 19 The Dalles member Vandee Mauser won the position of Department of Oregon 2nd Vice Commander.

 

 

Stevens-Chute Post 4 Adjutant talking about Children and Youth at Americanism luncheon. Department of Oregon Americanism Chair Dan Evers in the background.

 

Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander William Chan talking about Oregon Boys State at Americanism luncheon.

 

Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander William Chan talking about Oregon Boys State during the Americanism luncheon.

 

Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander William Chan presenting Oregon Boys State awards with Department Commander Jim Willis.

 

Second leading candidate for The American Legion National Commander Brett Reistad. Brett traveled from Virginia to address the Department of Oregon attendees.

 

2016-2017 Legionnaire of the Year Larry Roshak. Larry is the Post Commander for Ray Johnson Post 44 in Redmond, Oregon.

 

2016-2017 Legionnaire of the Year Larry Roshak. Larry is the Post Commander for Ray Johnson Post 44 in Redmond, Oregon.

 

District 5 Judge Advocate Eva Summers receiving her award from Department Commander Jim Willis. Eva is a member of Post 19 in The Dalles, Oregon.

 

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