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President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Chaplain
Parliamentarian
Sergeant @ Arms
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Chaplain
Parliamentarian
Sergeant @ Arms
Barbara Reifsnyder
Kathy Yarnell
Colleen Golda
Susan Owens Rubinic
Lois Peck
Nancy Koppenhaver
Cecily Palmer
Kathy Yarnell
Colleen Golda
Susan Owens Rubinic
Lois Peck
Nancy Koppenhaver
Cecily Palmer
The women of the American Legion Auxiliary make a difference in the
lives of all Americans. They educate children, organize community events
and help our nation's veterans through legislative action and
volunteerism. The American Legion Auxiliary is the worlds largest
women's patriotic service organization with nearly 1 million members in
10,100 communities. Auxiliary members are a unique group of women,
joined in the fellowship of volunteerism, patriotism and dedication to all
veterans, young and old, and their communities.
lives of all Americans. They educate children, organize community events
and help our nation's veterans through legislative action and
volunteerism. The American Legion Auxiliary is the worlds largest
women's patriotic service organization with nearly 1 million members in
10,100 communities. Auxiliary members are a unique group of women,
joined in the fellowship of volunteerism, patriotism and dedication to all
veterans, young and old, and their communities.
History:
From the Presidents desk:
1919
The American Legion Auxiliary is first established to support The American Legion.
1921
The first National Convention convenes in Kansas City, MO. The Poppy of Flanders Field becomes the
memorial flower of the Auxiliary.
1925
The Auxiliary moves its National Headquarters to the War Memorial Plaza in Indianapolis, IN.
1927
It is decided that only veteran-made poppies will be distributed by the Auxiliary.
1934
The Auxiliary establishes Junior membership.
1936
The American Legion Auxiliary's Bulletin becomes the National News.
1937
The Girls State program is created.
1944
The Auxiliary's program for the rehabilitation of disabled veterans is created.
1947
The first Girls Nation is held in Washington, DC.
1950
The first Golden Press/Golden Mike media awards are presented.
1953
The first Women's Fourum on National Security convenes in Washington.
1970
The Auxiliary Emergency Fund is established.
1972
Cavalcade of Memories is established at National Headquarters.
1979
President Carter signs a bill extending Legion eligibility to Vietnam-era veterans.
1980
The first Awareness Assembly is held in Washington, DC, replacing The Women's Forum.
1988
Heart of America Awards are initiated, replacing the Golden Press/Golden Mike Awards.
1990
Eligibility is extended to veterans of Grenada, Lebanon, and Panama.
1992
Eligibility is extended to veterans of the Persian Gulf hostilities.
1995
The 50th session of Girls Nation is celebrated.
2000
The American Legion Auxiliary celebrates it 80th year.
2001
The American Legion Auxiliary becomes a host sponsor of the Department of National Veterans Creative
Arts Festival.
2002
In response to the terrorist attack on Sept. 11, 2001, Auxiliary members donated nearly $100,000 to
various relief efforts.
2003
American Legion Auxiliary members respond to the wartime deployment of U.S. Troops overseas in
"Operation Iraqi Freedom
2006
American Legion Auxiliary National President JoAnn Cronin raises over $100,000 for the Auxiliary's
co-hosted event: the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival.
2007
American Legion Auxiliary National President Jan Pulvermacher-Ryan begins an endowment fund for the
National President's Scholarship entitled "Educating Children of Warriors." The goal is $1.2 million.
The American Legion Auxiliary is first established to support The American Legion.
1921
The first National Convention convenes in Kansas City, MO. The Poppy of Flanders Field becomes the
memorial flower of the Auxiliary.
1925
The Auxiliary moves its National Headquarters to the War Memorial Plaza in Indianapolis, IN.
1927
It is decided that only veteran-made poppies will be distributed by the Auxiliary.
1934
The Auxiliary establishes Junior membership.
1936
The American Legion Auxiliary's Bulletin becomes the National News.
1937
The Girls State program is created.
1944
The Auxiliary's program for the rehabilitation of disabled veterans is created.
1947
The first Girls Nation is held in Washington, DC.
1950
The first Golden Press/Golden Mike media awards are presented.
1953
The first Women's Fourum on National Security convenes in Washington.
1970
The Auxiliary Emergency Fund is established.
1972
Cavalcade of Memories is established at National Headquarters.
1979
President Carter signs a bill extending Legion eligibility to Vietnam-era veterans.
1980
The first Awareness Assembly is held in Washington, DC, replacing The Women's Forum.
1988
Heart of America Awards are initiated, replacing the Golden Press/Golden Mike Awards.
1990
Eligibility is extended to veterans of Grenada, Lebanon, and Panama.
1992
Eligibility is extended to veterans of the Persian Gulf hostilities.
1995
The 50th session of Girls Nation is celebrated.
2000
The American Legion Auxiliary celebrates it 80th year.
2001
The American Legion Auxiliary becomes a host sponsor of the Department of National Veterans Creative
Arts Festival.
2002
In response to the terrorist attack on Sept. 11, 2001, Auxiliary members donated nearly $100,000 to
various relief efforts.
2003
American Legion Auxiliary members respond to the wartime deployment of U.S. Troops overseas in
"Operation Iraqi Freedom
2006
American Legion Auxiliary National President JoAnn Cronin raises over $100,000 for the Auxiliary's
co-hosted event: the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival.
2007
American Legion Auxiliary National President Jan Pulvermacher-Ryan begins an endowment fund for the
National President's Scholarship entitled "Educating Children of Warriors." The goal is $1.2 million.
| 2009-2010 Officers |
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Unit 998
Purpose of the Auxiliary
The one great purpose of the America Legion Auxiliary is – “to contribute
to the accomplishment of the aims and purposes of the American Legion.”
The American Legion Auxiliary parallels The American Legion. The
American Legion Auxiliary does not introduce or institute any policy that
conflicts. The activities of the Auxiliary are designed to enhance The
American Legion’s programs.
The one great purpose of the America Legion Auxiliary is – “to contribute
to the accomplishment of the aims and purposes of the American Legion.”
The American Legion Auxiliary parallels The American Legion. The
American Legion Auxiliary does not introduce or institute any policy that
conflicts. The activities of the Auxiliary are designed to enhance The
American Legion’s programs.
