Leadership and Communication
District officers help share Department information, organize meetings, communicate deadlines, and connect post leaders with resources.
American Legion District 8
Connecting Posts Across Southwest and Western Kansas
District 8 helps connect American Legion posts throughout southwest and western Kansas with one another and with the Department of Kansas. Through cooperation, communication, and shared leadership, District 8 strengthens the work of local posts and the veterans they serve.
What Is an American Legion District?
A district is the organizational link between local American Legion posts and the state Department.
District leadership helps posts exchange information, coordinate activities, develop members and officers, participate in Department programs, and address needs affecting veterans throughout the region.
Charles Earnest Scott American Legion Post 47 is part of District 8 within the Kansas Department of The American Legion.
How District 8 Supports Local Posts
Veteran Advocacy
Posts work together to identify veterans’ needs and strengthen advocacy and service across the district.
Programs and Participation
District coordination helps posts participate in youth programs, scholarships, contests, Americanism activities, membership initiatives, and Department events.
Recognition and Cooperation
District meetings provide opportunities to recognize accomplishments, share successful ideas, and encourage cooperation among posts.
District 8 American Legion Posts
District 8 includes American Legion posts across a broad area of southwest and western Kansas. The official Department district map currently lists the following posts:
| Community | Post Number |
|---|---|
| Bazine | Post 392 |
| Brownell | Post 382 |
| Bucklin | Post 269 |
| Copeland | Post 369 |
| Dighton | Post 190 |
| Dodge City | Charles Earnest Scott Post 47 |
| Garden City | Post 9 |
| Hugoton | Post 150 |
| Jetmore | Post 290 |
| Liberal | Post 80 |
| Meade | Post 92 |
| Minneola | Post 222 |
| Ness City | Post 152 |
| Plains | Post 312 |
| Satanta | Post 276 |
| Scott City | Post 183 |
| Sublette | Post 205 |
| Syracuse | Post 27 |
| Ulysses | Post 79 |
| Utica | Post 380 |
District 8 Leadership
District officers are selected for defined service terms, so names, positions, and contact information may change from year to year.
Current District Officers
The Kansas Department maintains the official and current list of District 8 officers, including the District Commander, Vice Commander, Adjutant, and Executive Committee.
This link may need to be updated when the Department publishes a new annual officer directory.
Post 47 and District 8
Post 47 participates in the broader work of District 8 while serving veterans, families, schools, and community members in Dodge City and the surrounding area.
District participation gives Post 47 opportunities to collaborate with other posts, exchange ideas, support regional activities, and remain connected with Department leadership.
Need Help in the Dodge City Area?
Charles Earnest Scott American Legion Post 47 is your local point of contact for programs, membership, veteran resources, community activities, and assistance connecting with District or Department leadership.
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Stronger Through Cooperation
“District 8 connects local posts across southwest and western Kansas, helping Legionnaires share resources, strengthen programs, and serve veterans more effectively.”