DEPARTMENT OF COLORADO AMERICAN LEGION

UPDATE

In Memoriam – Past Department Commander Gar Williams

Fellow Legionnaires and American Legion Family,
We would like to share updated information regarding the memorial service for Past Department Commander Gar Williams.
Memorial Service Details
Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Craig Christian Church, Craig, Colorado
A reception will immediately follow the service at the Craig VFW Post.
For those wishing to send cards, condolences, or messages of support to Gar's wife, Luann, please use the following address:
Luann Williams
P.O. Box 153
Craig, CO 81626-0153
In Lieu of Flowers
The family requests that memorial donations be made to either of the following organizations:
Major William Adams Veterans Telehealth Clinic
1111 West Victory Way
Craig, CO 81625
American Legion Leo Hill Post 44
P.O. Box 772797
Steamboat Springs, CO 80477
As we remember PDC Gar Williams, let us honor his years of dedicated service to The American Legion, our veterans, and the Department of Colorado. His commitment to our organization and the veterans we serve will not be forgotten.
Please continue to keep Luann and the Williams family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Thanks for all you do,
Jim Talaska
Department Adjutant
The American Legion
Department of Colorado
adjutant@coloradolegion.org
303-366-5201

Post Officer and Adjutant Training
District Post Officer & Adjutant Training – Reserve Your Date
Dear Legionnaires,
The American Legion Department of Colorado will once again be offering Post Officer and Adjutant Training on a first-come, first-served basis by District. If your District would like to host one of these training sessions, please contact Department Headquarters as soon as possible to reserve one of the available dates.
Training Dates:
District 2 Training is on October 10th at Byers Post #160
District 8 Training is on November 14th Post # 2 Pueblo
District 3 Training is on November 21 at Post 19 Ft. Morgan
District 4 Training is on December 5 at Post 32 Longmont
District 7 Training is on December 12th at Post 171 Cripple Creek
District 9 Training is on December 19th at Alamosa Post 113
District 5 Training is on January 9th location Post 11-11 Broomfield
Available:
November 7th

January: 16, 30
February: 6, 13, 20, 27

All training sessions begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. and will include a working lunch.
I strongly encourage anyone who has not previously attended one of these training sessions to do so, especially new Post Officers and Adjutants. These sessions are designed to provide practical information, answer questions, and help ensure your Post is successful and operating in accordance with The American Legion's policies and procedures.
This training is not limited to current officers. We encourage Legion and Sons of The American Legion (SAL) members, as well as anyone interested in learning more about Post operations or considering serving in an elected or appointed position in the future, to attend.
Topics will include Post administration, membership, finances, reporting requirements, MyLegion.org, officer responsibilities, available Department resources, and best practices for operating a successful Post.
If your District would like to host one of these sessions, please contact me as soon as possible to reserve your preferred date. Once a date has been assigned, it will no longer be available to other Districts.
We look forward to seeing you at one of these training sessions and helping build stronger Posts throughout the Department of Colorado.
For questions or to reserve a date, please contact me directly.
Respectfully,
Jim Talaska
Department Adjutant
The American Legion Department of Colorado
140 W. 29th St. #331
Pueblo, CO 81008
Phone: 303-366-5201 | Cell: 309-397-9196
Email: adjutant@coloradolegion.org

New Department Address for all correspondence and packages
American Legion Department of Colorado
140 W 29th St.
#331
Pueblo, CO. 81008
the Department phone number remains the same at 303-366-5201
Please Note: As of tomorrow 5-15-2026 the email address jtalaska@legion.org will be no longer. Please send all emails to adjutant@coloradolegion.org

Notice of Department Executive Committee Meeting – October 24, 2026
Dear Legion Family,
This is a reminder that the next Department Executive Committee (DEC) Meeting will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, beginning at 10:00 AM at The American Legion Post 2 in Pueblo, Colorado. As a reminder, DEC meetings are open for members to attend and observe. However, individuals who are not members of the Department Executive Committee do not have voice or vote during the meeting. Observers may not participate in debate, address the DEC, make motions, or bring matters to the floor unless specifically recognized or permitted under the applicable meeting rules. This distinction is important so that we can conduct Department business efficiently and in accordance with our governing documents and established procedures. We welcome members who wish to attend and observe the work of their Department Executive Committee. DEC members, please plan to arrive in sufficient time so that we can begin promptly at 10:00 AM. If you have any questions regarding the meeting, please feel free to contact me. Thank you for your continued service and commitment to The American Legion Department of Colorado.
Thanks for all you do,
Jim Talaska
Department Adjutant
The American Legion
Department of Colorado
adjutant@coloradolegion.org
309-397-9196

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New Department Constitution and By-Laws.
Passed on January 25, 2025 - At Department Special Convention

Department Constitution and By-Laws amended 6-20-2026

Pictures from the Department Special Convention

Status Update

REMEMBER YOU MUST DO A INVENTORY EVERY THREE YEARS.
IF YOU ARE NOT SURE YOU HAVE SENT
YOUR INVENTORY IN DO IT NOW!
See the form below.
You can also get the from online at
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Ceremonial Rifle Inventory Form

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