Submitting Your Yearly Post Officer Report: A Step-by-Step Guide
As dedicated leaders of an American Legion Post, ensuring your officer roster is accurately reported each year is fundamental for proper communication, official record-keeping, and maintaining the smooth operation of our organization. This video provides a comprehensive and easy-to-follow walkthrough of the online process for submitting these crucial annual reports.
Key Steps Covered in This Video:
- Accessing the Online Form: Learn how to navigate the American Legion Department of Arizona website to locate the “Post Officer Report Form” within the “Forms” section.
- Filling Out Post Information: A detailed guide on entering your Post Number, Post Name, addresses (physical and mailing), and contact information (phone, email, club phone if applicable).
- Reporting Individual Post Officers: Step-by-step instructions for providing details for each officer, including their name, membership number, mailing address, and phone number.
- Adding More Officers: How to efficiently use the “Add an Officer” button to include all necessary leadership positions.
- Certification and Submission: The final critical steps for certifying the accuracy of your information, adding the submission date, and providing the Post Adjutant/Certifying Officer’s signature before sending the report to the department.
- Saving Progress and Sharing: Discover how to save your form’s progress and generate a link to share the form via email for collaboration or review.
- Final Submission: The definitive action to click the “Submit to Department” button to complete your Post Officer Report.
- Accessing Past Reports: A brief overview of how to retrieve and view previously submitted Post Officer Report forms online.
Why This Matters
Accurate and timely submission of your Yearly Post Officer Report is more than just a procedural task; it’s vital for the operational backbone of your Post and the Department. This information ensures that vital communications reach the correct leaders, that official records are up-to-date, and that your Post remains in good standing. It allows the Department to maintain an accurate directory of leadership, which is essential for effective coordination, support, and recognition of the individuals guiding our Posts. By completing this report diligently, you contribute directly to the organizational strength and efficiency of The American Legion at all levels.
Need Further Assistance?
If you encounter difficulties or have questions while completing your Yearly Post Officer Report, your District Commander remains an excellent first resource for guidance. They can often provide immediate assistance and clarify aspects of the reporting process. For any technical issues experienced with the website or the online form itself, please contact the webmaster directly at [email protected].
We encourage all Post Leaders to utilize this video guide to ensure their annual officer reports are submitted accurately and on time. Your dedication to precise record-keeping supports the entire American Legion family!
