CALIFORNIA ADJUTANTS NETWORK (CAN)

C. A. N.  (California Adjutants Network) exists to accelerate progress in Squadron, District, Area, and Detachment levels of service by Adjutants through change-enabling experiences.

Guiding all that we do, C. A. N. will use these fundamental principles as our operating system: 

  • Assist in identifying, recruiting, standing up, and supporting interested and capable Sons as Adjutants at every level.
  • Provide much-needed training, communication, and networking for, with, and through our Adjutants.
  • Challenge conventional wisdom to discover new solutions to critical problems.
  • Be entrepreneurial, maintaining nimble operating practices that enable it to invest in emerging opportunities and address unmet needs in the Sons of The American Legion – Detachment of California.
  • Models best-in-class experience, paradigms, and execution.
  • Actively commit to providing inclusive and accessible experiences with no age discrimination.
  • Work to develop better organizations (units) at each level by developing better individuals.
  • Prioritize time and resources to support the people and initiatives most likely to affect systemic change and sustainable progress in the fraternal experience.
  • Make fiscally responsible decisions. 

With the permission and endorsement of the Detachment Commander and Adjutant, and the blessing of the Executive Committee, Assistant Adjutant Alex Brandon has the responsibility for seeing his creation through to actuation.  He has enthusiastically assumed all operational responsibility for the implementation of this idea/program.  You already see the logo he has come up with to market this idea to the folks who will have to “buy-in” to the idea in order to make C. A. N. a useful tool.  The bottom line is that Adjutants are the linchpin of the SAL and need to feel important and appreciated.  One of the things C. A. N. will strive toward is the longevity of the individuals in this position.  More than any other officeholder, Adjutants are looked to for their institutional and historical knowledge. C. A. N. will endeavor to perpetuate that among our members.

Membership is open to any Adjutant at any level in the DET of CA.  Additionally, those persons who are identified by Adjutants as possible replacements may also join C. A. N.  Any interested Commanders may also attend meetings or training sessions. 

Proposal approved:

Detachment Executive Committee

August 20, 2021