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2 comments:
in the interest of positive progression, here are some things to think about with these two points identified:
1. today's generations, both OIF/OEF era as well as Vietnam era, are embedded in the interactions via world wide web. those in the age group of 55 to 65, are still in the work force interacting more and more with the internet by necessity as well as demand. today's businesses are fully integrated with exchange of information online, and its users-baby boomer generation, takes up the majority... therefore a department and post website will make The American Legion more visible to these users... thereby an increased awareness of TAL...
2. the American Legion is a grassroots organization best supported by a local community. the internet has developed a new definition of the word "community" many of us interact and become familiar with one another through this medium. we become organized and coordinated in our pride and purpose. it is by this necessity and sufficient reason to grow, we can extend our service to the veterans online, get feedbacks, establish and execute plans to support our communities...
I agree with your comments Jin. Among the many ideas I have swirling around in my head are plans for Posts to have a Web presence for about $25 a year. I would also like to build a virtual community for the Headquarter's post.
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