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During the July, 2009 Annual American Legion Department Convention, the TEXALPA Dan Fallon 1st place award for website excellence was awarded to the American Legion Post 77 and Unit 77 - Houston, TX and web design company, Callaway Web Design.  The site www.txlegionpost77.com was launched earlier this year as a new design by Callaway Web Design (www.callawaywebdesign.com).  As a TEXALPA member, Callaway Web Design continues to advance the standards and practices of communications through professional web design.

The purposes of TEXALPA shall be to foster publications and advance the standards and practices of communications within The American Legion, Department of Texas in the Department, Divisions, Districts, and Posts, and in their Auxiliary, Sons of The American Legion, or affiliated organizations as may be represented by the membership.

This purpose shall be carried out through the specific objectives:

1. To promote understanding, cooperation and an exchange of ideas among members.

2. To promote the development and application of improved methods and programs of communications.

3. To demonstrate the practical value of effective communication and public relations, both internal and external.

4. To promote the training and development of individual members through the collection and dissemination of information of value and interest to the members.

5. To encourage the professional development of members.

6. To assist in promoting the purposes and programs of The American Legion.

7. To act as the voice of TEXALPA membership before The Department of Texas, The American Legion.

8. To strive for the highest etical standards in carrying out these objectives and the National American Legion Press Association; and to consider legislative proposals affecting publications or mailing of the publications