American Legion Minnesota District #7

District #7  2026-2027 District Commander's project -   "Fund 87 Jr. Shooting"                  

Dear American Legion Members and Families,

For my project this year, I am respectfully requesting your support for the American Legion Junior Shooting Program through Fund 87.

The American Legion Junior Shooting Program is a nationally recognized youth development program that promotes firearm safety, marksmanship, discipline, leadership, and citizenship. Guided by certified instructors and dedicated Legion volunteers, junior shooters learn responsibility, respect, and self-confidence in a structured and safe environment. These lessons strongly reflect the American Legion’s mission to mentor youth and strengthen our communities.

Fund 87 exists specifically to support Junior Shooting programs throughout Minnesota. In addition to sustaining existing programs, I have a vision to acquire a fully equipped Junior Shooting trailer that could be made available to local clubs for up to one year at a time.

This trailer would be outfitted with essential shooting equipment, safety gear, and program materials. The goal is to provide Posts and clubs with the tools needed to get a Junior Shooting program up and running, allowing them time to build participation, train volunteers, and establish long-term sustainability before transitioning to their own equipment. This shared resource would remove a major financial barrier for new and developing programs across the state.

Contributions to Fund 87 help ensure youth have access to:

• Safe and well-maintained equipment
• Ammunition and protective gear
• Certified instructor training
• Local, state, and national competition opportunities
• Travel assistance and long-term program sustainability

All donations to Fund 87 are used exclusively for American Legion youth shooting programs within the Department of Minnesota, ensuring your contribution has a direct and meaningful impact. Donations are tax-deductible as permitted by law.

How to Contribute

By Check:
Please make checks payable to:
American Legion Department of Minnesota – Fund 87

Mail checks to:
American Legion Department of Minnesota
Attn: Fund 87
20 W. 12th St., Room 300A
St. Paul, MN 55155

Memo Line: Please note “Fund 87 – Junior Shooting Program”

By Electronic or Alternative Payment:
For electronic payment options or donation questions, please contact:
Vicki Thompson, Comptroller
651-291-1800 | vthompson@mnlegion.org

Your generosity helps ensure that Minnesota’s youth continue to benefit from a program rooted in service, honor, safety, and excellence—values long upheld by the American Legion.

Thank you for your continued support of the American Legion and its commitment to developing responsible, disciplined young citizens. We sincerely appreciate your consideration and stand ready to provide any additional information.

For God and Country,

Respectfully,

Carl R. Wilson
District 7 Commander 2026-27