The mission of The American Legion, Department of Wisconsin is to provide service to veterans, their families and their communities.

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“For God & Country”

August 20, 2015 • Vol. 92, No. 7

1. Log onto wilegion.org and click on “Renew Online”

2. Enter your name and member ID number

3. Pay with MasterCard, Visa or Discover

That’s it! You’re done. You will receive your new membership card in the mail. No more renewal notices. No more stamps.

IT’S AS EASYAS 1 2 3 !

If you know someone who could use a helping hand keep-ing their home warm, local par-ticipating Lennox Dealers want to hear from you. For the sixth year in a row, dealers are par-ticipating in the Heat U.P. Wis-consin program, a project of the Wisconsin and Upper Michigan Lennox Dealers as a way of giv-ing back to their communities. “We’re looking for a family who could use a helping hand, perhaps a veteran, an elder or disabled or someone who just needs help and we’re calling on our community members to help us,” noted Dave Chatmon, Lennox District Manager. Chat-mon considers this neighbors helping neighbors.

Since its inception in 2010,the program has contributed over $1.6 million in heating systems to over 400 Wisconsin and Up-per Michigan families. Inde-pendent Lennox Dealers are

Heat U.P. Wisconsin Nominees Sought

2015-2016 DEPARTMENT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The 2015-2016 Department Executive Committee met to discuss the upcoming year following the close of Convention on Sunday, July 19th in Appleton. Department of Wisconsin Commander Dale Oatman is pictured on the far left.

family-run, community-based businesses that are active in their communities. “We’re lo-cal and we care about Wiscon-sin and Upper Michigan and the people who live here,” con-tinued Chatmon.

To nominate a family, go on line to www.heatupwisconsin.com or stop in at a local partici-pating Lennox Dealer and pick up a form. Simply explain why this family should have a new furnace and submit it before August 28. The installation will be on October 3.

This project is supported by Lennox Industries, who will donate up to 100 furnaces, local participating dealers, who will supply the materials needed to install the furnace and their employees who are donating their time and tal-ent. There is no cost for the installed furnace to the chosen recipients.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

We need your help to help . . . We’re joining the Lennox Dealers of Wisconsin and the U.P. in installing free high efficiency Lennox gas furnaces in the homes of families who need a helping hand. Furnaces are installed at no charge to the recipient and are donated by Lennox, our company and our employees. It’s hometown caring from your hometown dealer.

Who are they? Only you know. Help us find them... perhaps someone has lost a job, is ill or injured, handicapped, an elder or widow, or a veteran. Or, you may know a dedicated community leader, volunteer or someone who thinks of others first and should be recognized. Help us learn about them, tell us their story, and make a connection.

How to make a nomination . . . 1. Go to: www.heatupwisconsin.com 2. Click on “Nomination Form” 3. Share your story No computer? Stop in and we’ll help.

How else can you help? Simple . . . help us spread the word! •LikeHeatUPWisconsinonFacebook •Passitontoyoursocialmediacircle •Shareourwebsite •Passthisonatwork,church,&clubs

Nomination Deadline: 8/28/15Installation Date: 10/3/15

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