Welcome to the Texas Chaplains Association

The Texas Chaplains Association (TCA) is an association of past and present Department of Texas American Legion Chaplains who have served or are now serving as Chaplains at the Post, District, Division and Department levels in Legion Posts, Auxiliary Units or Sons of The American Legion Squadrons. The Department of Texas supports the Texas Chaplains Association and is linked on the Department's web site under Affiliated Organizations http://txlegion.org/chaplains.htm

TCA Open to all Chaplains

At the June 28, 2008 annual meeting of the Texas Chaplains Association the membership voted to approve extending membership to all Chaplains in recognized veterans' organizations. Read the details on the Announcements page.

 Don't Forget Your 2009 $5 Annual Dues

Mail your check in today to:

Ed Kegley

P.O. Box 31

Beasley, Texas 77417-0031

Or, Take out a PUFL Membership - Membership Page for details

2009 Chaplains Workshop

National Commander David K. Rehbein and TCA President Harvey H. Klee at the 2009 Chaplains Workshop.

Chaplains Card and Funeral Handbook

This is a new publication made available by our Secretary/Treasurer Ed Kegley that should be of immeasurable assistance to Chaplains in writing letters of sympathy, condolences, concern, etc. as well as officiating at funeral services - both graveside, post and funeral homes.

More information on the Announcements page

Is Your E-mail and Street Address Up-to-Date?

Please be sure to e-mail us your current e-mail address and street address if its changed since you sent in your application form. In addition to this web site, e-mail is the fastest way of contacting the membership of special events, news etc. and makes your membership more viable. Send address changes to ekegley@texaschaplains.org

TCA Directors Approve Lifetime Membership Program

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TCA Members in the News Chaplain Charles W. Edwards, was appointed Department Chaplain 2009-2010 following his term as Department Chaplain 2008-2009. By incoming Department Commander, Don Daft at this year's Department Convention held in McAllen, Texas.     Chaplain Patricia Erickson was awarded the Department Chaplain of the Year, 2008-2009 at the 91st Department Convention held in McAllen. Patricia is the 24/4 Chaplain aka Sky Pilot. Chaplain Steven Anderson was elected Aumonier 2009-2010 for Voiture Locale 1031 of the 40 & 8 in Bell, Texas.       Chaplain (Dr) Angelo G Di Giovanni recently retired from the American Chaplains Association after 34 years with the rank of General and position of National Commander. He continues as a Chaplain and Minister for 36 years. Chaplain Di Giovanni is a Charter and PUFL member of the Texas Chaplains Association Let's hear from you! We're always glad to hear from our membership as to how we can make this website more responsive to their needs. So please, do not hesitate by contacting Harvey H. Klee at hklee@texaschaplains.org to offer your suggestions and comments.

Meetings, Workshops, & other Announcements 2009 TCA Workshop, January 23, 2009 Name the new Chaplain's web page A Chaplains Story - Manual & Guide 2nd Ed. now available on CD and in Print Chaplain's Card and Funeral handbook now available See Announcements page for additional news of future events and additional information

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