Local organizations like the American Legion and Lions Club are facing membership declines as they work to attract younger generations to their ranks.

The idea for the story came to us during our Let's Talk event at Peterlin's in Farmington, where members from both organizations came out to speak with us.

Inside American Legion Post 346 in Farmington Hills, membership means much more than getting a seat at the bar.

"Helping the community, that's what we do, we do all types of fundraisers," said Eric Welter, Commander of the Sons of American Legion Post 346.

Right now, the Legion post is collecting toys for a nearby children's hospital, which the Legion Riders will deliver on June 28th.

Welter joined 10 years ago and hasn't looked back. He joined for the service and camaraderie.

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