james h. (jimmy) martin
2019-20 Commander SAL Detachment of Indiana
Commander Martin was elected Detachment Commander at the annual Detachment Convention, held in Indianapolis, IN on July 13, 2019, by the delegates representing 38,000 members of the Sons of The American Legion.
Jimmy is the son of Don “Bud” Harney and Wanda Harney (deceased). His eligibility is through his grandfather Guthrie E. Paris (deceased), an Honorably Discharged Veteran who served in the U.S. Army as a Front Runner, from 1943 through 1945. Jimmy is single and has 1 son, James (J.D.) Martin.
Jimmy works for the New Albany Township Trustee, where he is the clerk. He has been employed there for a total of 21 ½ yrs. With a total of 30 yrs in government service.
Jimmy is an active Sons of The American Legion member at New Albany Squadron 28. He now serves as Commander, (5yrs) and has served as Finance Officer, Membership Chairman, and Vice Commander. He also been active in the 8th District where he has held the office of Commander, and Vice Commander several times. For the Detachment he has served as Membership Chairman and Commission Chairman for Americanism, Children and Youth, Public Relations, and Chairman for various committees. Jimmy is a graduate of the Sons of The American Legion National Management Institute class of 2019. Jimmy has chosen the Indiana Veterans Home Auditorium as his project. The Auditorium is where a lot of activity goes on for the residents. It is where we the SAL holds bingo 3 times a year, movie nights, music, church service and other veteran events are held. Commander Martin's goal is to replace all audio and video equipment, upgrade sound system, and do some things to the walls, plus put a couple speakers in the waiting room outside of Auditorium. The total cost for this project to better our veteran’s enjoyment will be about $28,000.00. Commander Martin believes this is a goal that can be reached by the members of Indiana’s Sons of The American Legion. Jimmy has a Commander’s Club, in which for a donation of $500.00 or more you will receive a beautiful wooden plaque for your generous donation to take to your members to display proudly in your Post. This plaque also is available to the Legion, Auxiliary, Riders, or any business or individual who donate $500.00 or more.
Commander Martin's upcoming year, and all the other officers in the American Legion Family as well. Commander Martin is looks forward to visiting and attending squadrons meetings, and events throughout this year. You can contact Commander Martin at 812-989-8201 or salcommander@indianalegion.org. Commander's theme is ALWAYS REMEMBER-NEVER FORGET.
Jimmy is the son of Don “Bud” Harney and Wanda Harney (deceased). His eligibility is through his grandfather Guthrie E. Paris (deceased), an Honorably Discharged Veteran who served in the U.S. Army as a Front Runner, from 1943 through 1945. Jimmy is single and has 1 son, James (J.D.) Martin.
Jimmy works for the New Albany Township Trustee, where he is the clerk. He has been employed there for a total of 21 ½ yrs. With a total of 30 yrs in government service.
Jimmy is an active Sons of The American Legion member at New Albany Squadron 28. He now serves as Commander, (5yrs) and has served as Finance Officer, Membership Chairman, and Vice Commander. He also been active in the 8th District where he has held the office of Commander, and Vice Commander several times. For the Detachment he has served as Membership Chairman and Commission Chairman for Americanism, Children and Youth, Public Relations, and Chairman for various committees. Jimmy is a graduate of the Sons of The American Legion National Management Institute class of 2019. Jimmy has chosen the Indiana Veterans Home Auditorium as his project. The Auditorium is where a lot of activity goes on for the residents. It is where we the SAL holds bingo 3 times a year, movie nights, music, church service and other veteran events are held. Commander Martin's goal is to replace all audio and video equipment, upgrade sound system, and do some things to the walls, plus put a couple speakers in the waiting room outside of Auditorium. The total cost for this project to better our veteran’s enjoyment will be about $28,000.00. Commander Martin believes this is a goal that can be reached by the members of Indiana’s Sons of The American Legion. Jimmy has a Commander’s Club, in which for a donation of $500.00 or more you will receive a beautiful wooden plaque for your generous donation to take to your members to display proudly in your Post. This plaque also is available to the Legion, Auxiliary, Riders, or any business or individual who donate $500.00 or more.
Commander Martin's upcoming year, and all the other officers in the American Legion Family as well. Commander Martin is looks forward to visiting and attending squadrons meetings, and events throughout this year. You can contact Commander Martin at 812-989-8201 or salcommander@indianalegion.org. Commander's theme is ALWAYS REMEMBER-NEVER FORGET.