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www.ALAforVeterans.org November 2020 $3.75 ALA goes virtual Members adapt to changes by making the most of technology
Angela Walker, a U.S. Navy veteran and performer at the National Veterans
Creative Arts Festival, recognized the deep passion American Legion Auxiliary
volunteers have for supporting our nation’s heroes. Your devotion
to the mission of serving veterans, military, and their families makes a
difference.
Show your love for veterans today with a gift to our Veterans Creative Arts
Festival Fund at www.ALAFoundation.org/donate, or mail a check to the
ALA Foundation, 3450 Founders Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268
and write VCAF in the subject line.
“The main ingredient
is LOVE — [ALA
volunteers] love veterans,
and to them, love is
a verb. The ALA doesn’t
just talk the talk.
They walk the walk. ”
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Ensuring Our Mission of Service Endures All gifts to the Foundation are tax-deductible as allowed by the United States Tax Code and U.S. Internal Revenue Service.
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FEATURES IN EVERY ISSUE
36 ALA GIRLS STATE GOES 4 NATIONAL PRESIDENT’S 52 WISE PEOPLE SAID
VIRTUAL THIS YEAR MESSAGE 55 LEGION FAMILY NEWS
Keeping the momentum going, 6 BEHIND THE SCENES 56 MISSION MATTERS
several departments explored 7 FROM OUR READERS 57 SOCIAL MEDIA
and delivered a virtual version 8 JUNIOR MEMBERS 58 THE LAST WORD
of their ALA Girls State 10 I AM THE ALA
programs. 13 IT’S ALL GOOD
38 GENERATIONS OF ALA 41 IMPACT ALA!
SENTIMENTAL JEWELRY 48 BUILDING ALA
Auxiliary-branded jewelry BRAND LOYALTY
as family heirlooms symbolize 50 ALL THINGS
generational bonds of selfless ALA GIRLS STATE
service, patriotism, and ALA 51 ALA SCHOLARSHIP
pride. RECIPIENTS: WHERE
ARE THEY NOW?
ON THE COVER: The American Legion Auxiliary has adapted to COVID-19 changes affecting the way members serve the
mission and conduct regular meetings. Virtual events and programs have become a bit of the norm — check them out in
action in this issue of Auxiliary. ABOVE: The 2019 New York City Annual Veterans Day Parade marches up Fifth Avenue in
Manhattan. Veterans Day may look a little different this year in terms of activities and events, but in the ALA, we’ll still be
honoring our heroes in our hearts as always (photo: Steve Edreff/Shutterstock.com).
www.ALAforVeterans.org November 2020 | Auxiliary magazine 3
FROM THE NATIONAL
President been a community of
volunteers serving veterans,
on any given day. But Veterans Day,
Nov. 11, is a special time set aside for
military, and their families. showing gratitude to our veterans
Not much has stopped for the sacrifices they made while
Auxiliary members from protecting and defending America. We
doing what we can to help owe them that day, and so much more.
and honor those we serve. It’s possible that the pandemic,
The ALA’s special and safety restrictions or guidelines
emphasis this in place, may mean that some
administrative year communities will be unable to hold
continues to be the traditional parades, dinners, and
health and well-being of other gatherings for veterans. If so, I
our veterans, military, encourage you to find other ways to
and their families. You safely do something special for our
can understand why I military heroes.
appreciated the opportunity You can hold “drive by” parades
to participate in a recent with banners, balloons, and signs,
RallyPoint event — a live, so residents at a veterans home can
online question-and- see them. Send thank-you cards to
answer session for women veterans at a home or to veterans
veterans, hosted by the U.S. you know. I bet they would love
Department of Veterans homemade cards with messages of
Affairs. I was on a panel appreciation from children in the
of more than a dozen community. For the veterans in your
established individuals life, a phone call to say thank you,
BASKETS OF KINDNESS: My dad, with a wealth of information, plus some good conversation, could
Darrell Paustian, and I carry bunches expertise, and resources on issues brighten their day. Be creative and
of May Day baskets of edible treats women veterans might face. resourceful!
for the fire and rescue team, the Topics discussed included health, Another great thing to do for
ambulance service, a nursing home, benefits, appeals, employment our military heroes is to make a
and an independent living facility — all efforts, caregiver support, mental contribution — in any dollar amount
in my hometown of Gladbrook, Iowa. health, reproductive health, military — to the American Legion Auxiliary
Make no mistake about it: 2020 sexual trauma, suicide prevention, Foundation for #GivingTuesday on
has been a tough year for everyone, interment services, survivors’ Dec. 1. Encourage others to do so, too.
mainly because of the COVID-19 assistance, and veteran-owned small Donations to the ALA Foundation
pandemic. My heart goes out to businesses. help fund Auxiliary programs that
anyone impacted directly or indirectly support veterans, servicemembers, and
by this virus. “...find other ways to safely military families. Contributing to the
Now for some very encouraging ALA Foundation is another fantastic
news: American Legion Auxiliary do something special for our way to serve our longstanding mission!
members and nonmember volunteers military heroes.” Learn how you can make
have remained dedicated to continued your donation, or read more about
fulfillment of our mission of selfless I was more than happy to share the ALA Foundation, at
service to veterans, military, and their information about how the ALA, ALAFoundation.org/givingtuesday.
families. and The American Legion Family, As Auxiliary members look
We have found ways to overcome help veterans. What was also useful to 2021, let’s renew our resolve to
obstacles stemming from the was learning more about the issues continue finding safe ways to serve
pandemic. Social distancing, for these women veterans face. Gaining and honor veterans, military, and their
example, has made it challenging to additional insight can help us be families. We know that life presents
carry out mission-based outreach, even more effective in our efforts to everyone with challenges from time to
in-person meetings, fundraisers aid veterans. time. But ALA members have a long
to support our cause, and other It’s my hope that ALA members track record of turning obstacles into
endeavors requiring face-to-face continue finding ways to show care, successful opportunities to serve.
interactions. But we’ve turned compassion, and appreciation to
obstacles into opportunities to serve. those we serve. I have no doubt that
That sort of “can do” spirit is there is at least one ALA member
inspiring — but not surprising. In our helping or honoring a veteran, a Nicole Clapp
101-year history, the ALA has always servicemember, or a military family National President
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BEHIND THE scenes
NOTES FROM NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
COVID craziness, stood by members, A Community of Volunteers
making sure customer service never Serving Veterans, Military, and their Families
November 2020
wavered despite not having a familiar
office setup in place inside our homes. Published by
These past several months, the American Legion Auxiliary
National Headquarters
business section of your trusted news
Executive Director
outlet more than likely contained Kelly Circle
stories about companies that couldn’t Communications and Marketing Director
Michael Butt
keep up with their everyday practices,
Communications Manager
and it wasn’t always related to the Aaron Meyer
pandemic. Truth is, those businesses Managing Editor
didn’t adapt to a sudden shift in how Stephanie L. Holloway
ADVANCE NOTICE: Samantha Caudill, Webmaster
events coordinator, participates in a prep they serve their customers. Travis Perkins
meeting with members of the National Not National Headquarters. We Communications Senior Writer
Executive Committee using virtual were created for times like these. It’s Landa Bagley
meeting software. Communications Specialist
always been our duty to make sure Sara Fowler
members aren’t inconvenienced on
WE WERE CREATED Communications Specialist
the business side of things (renewing Jennifer Donovan
FOR TIMES LIKE THESE memberships, updating database Communications Coordinator
Alexa Freeman
This year definitely has been information, etc.). When things run Contributing Writers
rough: lockdowns enacted; social smoothly in these areas, it means Sydney DeLong, Zac Felty,
Angela Graham, Trish Ward
distancing encouraged; flights members are able to fully focus on the
canceled; hurricanes and wildfires American Legion Auxiliary’s mission 2020-2021 National Officers
National President Nicole Clapp
tearing through. And that doesn’t of serving veterans, military, and their National Vice President Kathy Daudistel
include the impact on health — families. National Secretary Linda Boone
the people who tested positive for Take the virtual National National Treasurer Marybeth Revoir
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FROM OUR readers
MONTANA MEMBER RENEWS your magazine. Unfortunately, they
BECAUSE OF STORY IN weren’t inspired enough, because
AUXILIARY MAGAZINE they neglected to include the
Our 40-year member of Survey Monkey web link assigned
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 25 to her project, where readers
in White Sulphur Springs, Mont., across the country could post
was reading the national magazine our thank-you messages for her
this spring and saw an article about handwritten transcription.
people making poppies. Please correct this oversight by
Two years ago, Sandy Gratz told including the link on your website
us she did not want to continue her and in “From Our Readers.” Thank
membership because she felt she you so much for highlighting
could not benefit the unit now that one of our bold and thoughtful
she is living at the Mountainview future leaders as she supports
WHERE CAN I GET ONE Medical Center Nursing Home. our veterans and active military
OF THOSE FACE MASKS? Because the unit did not want to let members.
We received quite a few her give up her membership, they — Audrey LaRochelle, New Jersey
questions from readers about The continued it for her.
American Legion Family branded When Sandy read the poppy EDITOR’S NOTE: Thank you for
face masks featured on the August article, she phoned the unit supporting the American Legion
cover of Auxiliary magazine. Here’s secretary/treasurer and asked Auxiliary’s longstanding mission of
how you can show your Family pride where she could get a kit to make serving veterans, military, and their
during the pandemic: them. The unit purchased a kit for families. We don’t typically print
Crafty types can make their own her, as it would give her a pastime, links, addresses, and other items
masks: After you’ve purchased the let her be that go to organizations outside
fabric, visit American Legion Flag & productive, of ALA National Headquarters
Emblem Sales to buy Legion Family and help the because they often expire or lead to
embroidered emblem patches that unit. non-affiliated sources. In this case,
can be added to the masks. Online: This Taylor’s survey link is still available
emblem.legion.org. Phone: 1-888- picture shows as of presstime. You may access
453-4466. Sandy with it at https://www.surveymonkey.
her poppies. com/r/5NP6Z3T.
She has
completed WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
over 700 so far. The unit is very ON THE ALA BLOG
proud of her for her dedication to We wrote a blog post on the
this project. importance of members renewing
— Joanne Cummins, Montana their annual dues. Here’s what our
Buy masks directly from Emblem followers told us:
Sales: American Legion Family masks WHERE’S THE LINK?
were added to the Emblem Sales I am writing in response to “I renew to honor those in my
catalog in the summer. The branded your article about Taylor Curro on family who served: grandfather,
masks are 2-ply with a polyester outer page 17 of the August 2020 issue. father, brother, and son. They
layer and soft cotton inner layer, Before even finishing the served the country, while I choose
washable for repeated use, and made article, I’d determined to help her to honor those who have served.”
in the USA. Masks featuring logos reach her goal of 2,020 thank- — Janice Boyer
of The American Legion, Auxiliary, you cards for our active military.
Sons, and American Legion Riders I can see how your editors felt “I renew because I believe we
are available for purchase. Also inspired by this young member’s are making a real difference.”
available: hand sanitizer. initiative to include her story in — Marge Christianson
WE WANT TO Email: ALAMagazine@ALAforVeterans.org Story and Photo Submissions: Visit
HEAR FROM you or send letters to: ALA National Headquarters
3450 Founders Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268
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JUNIOR members “Being a Junior member in the
American Legion Auxiliary has helped
shape, cultivate, and challenge me;
therefore, because of the many things
I have learned, it encouraged me to
continue my membership as a senior
member,” she said.
The Junior Member Loyalty
Scholarship will help Spears at New
Mexico State University, where she
is double majoring in psychology
and criminal justice with a minor in
forensic science. After, she plans to
obtain a Master of Science in criminal
psychology.
Being a recipient of this scholarship
is incredibly meaningful to Spears, she
SCHOLARSHIP MAKES A DIFFERENCE
said.
FOR FORMER JUNIOR MEMBERS “Without the help of scholarships
American Legion Auxiliary the ALA,” she said. “We have great such as this in addition to maintaining
Junior members are the future of new technology and rapid ways of a part-time job, I would not be able to
our organization. To reward those communication that we can use to achieve my dreams, lifelong goals, or
who retain their membership into spread as much information about our career,” she said. “I have strived, excelled,
adulthood, the American Legion organization as possible.” pushed myself beyond limits in order
Auxiliary offers the Junior Member She is using the scholarship at to earn help and assistance from my
Loyalty Scholarship to current college Redford University in Southwest supporters. This scholarship has given
students. Ten scholarships, in the Virginia, where she’s studying music me a boost in the right direction and
amount of $2,500 each, have been education and international studies will provide the aid I have desperately
awarded to current college students for with a concentration in percussion. worked toward.”
2020. Auxiliary magazine takes a closer To Juniors who may be debating Because of the many benefits
look at a few of the award winners. continuing their membership past age ALA membership provides, Spears
18, Posey said do it. recommends other Juniors continue
Julie Posey, “There is no greater reward than their membership, just like she has done.
Department of New York helping those who are risking their “The service to others, volunteering,
“My ALA lives for us,” she said. “Being an ALA and fun only begins as a Junior member,”
membership has member holds significant weight that she said. “As I am continuing into senior
been a part of me not many other people my age can say membership, one can truly see, feel, and
for my entire life, they have.” experience the influence and impact of
so that carries great For others who may be interested your service to others.”
weight for me,” she in applying for this scholarship,
said. “Because I have and have had so Posey recommends being your most Lexus Efta,
many of my family members serve, my vulnerable and open self when filling Department of Minnesota
membership and the responsibilities out the application. “When I found out
that come with it mean that it is always I was one of the Junior
on my mind and it is something I McKensi Spears, Member Loyalty
always want to do more for.” Department of New Mexico Scholarship recipients,
For Posey, who has been a Spears has I was and still am very
member for 18 years, continuing her been part of the grateful,” Efta said.
membership from a Junior to a senior ALA since she “This scholarship will be a huge help
member was a no-brainer. was 13 years old, during this tough time.”
“I believe that my generation contributing It’s important that other Juniors
is the generation that has the best hundreds of hours continue their membership into
chance at making a huge impact for and holding various offices. adulthood as well, not only because
Congratulations to the 2020-2021 ALA honorary national Junior division vice presidents!
Central Division: Mackenzie Townes (Michigan) Northwestern Division: Emily Suess (Minnesota) Western Division: Samantha Hook (Nevada)
Eastern Division: Elizabeth Leonard (Vermont) Southern Division: Jasmine Harris (Florida)
8 Auxiliary magazine | November 2020 www.ALAforVeterans.org
they can apply for this scholarship, JUNIOR EARNS PATCHES Discussions have been about the
but because of the many benefits VIRTUALLY Americanism, Physical Fitness, and
Auxiliary membership holds. ALA member Poppy patches.
“Not only is being a member a Diana Sirovina For others who aren’t sure how
wonderful opportunity to be a part began helping her to convert ALA programs from
of something greater, but it has also granddaughter, in-person to virtual, Sirovina offers
helped me become who I want to Addison advice.
be in many ways,” she said. “My Kollmorgen, “Have your information ready,
advice for others to continue their with some of her and study it ahead of time,” she said.
membership is that there are many homeschooling “Get whatever props you need, and be
things we can be a part of, but not work a few times organized. Schedule time in advance
everyone is able to be a part of the a week when with Mom or Dad so there are no
American Legion Auxiliary. I have COVID hit. This conflicts, and you will have enough
been able to be who I want and took place over Zoom calls with time. If you can get parents to help
experience different moments with Sirovina living in Wisconsin and with printouts and props, it makes it
amazing people.” Kollmorgen in Washington. easier to tell the program story.”
She is attending Northland Soon, the calls became more than Completing the program virtually
Community and Technical College just about schoolwork, but about the has been really fun for Kollmorgen.
in East Grand Forks, Minn., Auxiliary’s Patch Program. Although miles separate them,
majoring in liberal arts. “These kids are the future of our sharing that bond and learning about
organization, and they need to get the Auxiliary has been invaluable.
Anisa Cornett, involved when they are young so “I learned a lot about veterans and
Department of Texas they can be our future leaders,” she the poppy,” she said, “and I want to
Cornett’s said. learn about more Auxiliary things.”
motivation to
continue from a
JUNIOR CREATES and her first year as chair.
Junior member to
MEMBERSHIP-RELATED Her videos have been shared on
a senior member
VIDEOS several Facebook pages and groups
is her mom.
Knowing as well as on personal social media
“She has always been very
videos would pages of members.
involved in the ALA, and I want
be a practical Ballay has received positive
to follow in her footsteps,” Cornett
way to reach feedback about her videos.
said.
members during “Everyone likes them and says
By continuing her membership,
a pandemic, nice things about them,” she said.
it enabled her to become eligible for
10-year-old Junior member Through the videos, Ballay’s goal
this scholarship, helping with the
Lauren Ballay in Texas embraced is to get more Junior dues paid and
rising costs of tuition.
technology. hopefully encourage more Junior
“Being able to call myself a
With a little help from her members to join.
member of the American Legion
grandmother, Teresa Simmons For Juniors who are interested
Auxiliary is a benefit already,
Copeland, the videos Ballay created in doing something similar, Ballay
so being able to apply for this
have been about Junior membership offers tips of her own.
scholarship and being rewarded has
and dues reminders. “It’s easy and fun, but don’t make
been such a blessing,” she said.
This is Ballay’s second year on it too long, and make sure you can
Cornett is attending Texas
the Junior Membership Committee see your notes,” she said.
A&M University and majoring in
kinesiology and would like to apply
to physical therapy school after Now Available: ALA Poppy
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I AM THE ALA
“I am proud to be an ALA member
because it gives me a purpose greater than myself.”
MARIA MOSS
Some people Along with her husband, Victor, other, respect one another, and
spend most a PUFL member of American work together.
of their lives Legion Post 149 in Paradise, Moss What is the best advice you’ve
searching for belongs to that post’s American been given, and from whom?
their purpose. Legion Riders. The best advice I’ve ever received
Maria Moss What are your favorite ALA was from the late Kris Nelson, ALA
found her events or outreach activities? Why? Past National President (2011–2012).
purpose long I really like volunteering at food During her visit to the Nevada State
ago, and she drives throughout the year at the Veterans Home in Boulder City, PNP
continues to dedicate much of her local U.S. Department of Veterans Nelson said: “If you believe in what
time fulfilling it as a member of the Affairs clinic, and at the Fisher you are doing, they will follow you.”
American Legion Auxiliary — a House — comfort homes where That advice means a lot. I educate
community of volunteers serving military and veterans’ families myself on how to be a better leader,
veterans, military, and their families. can stay while their loved ones are and I believe in the ALA’s mission of
“I am proud to be an ALA hospitalized. Those volunteering supporting veterans, military, and
member because it gives me a opportunities give me more contact their families. That’s also my mission
purpose greater than myself. with the veterans and families who — and my purpose.
Through its programs, the Auxiliary need attention and support. I also
gives me the opportunity to enjoy being involved with the Blue
educate myself about how to help Star moms, with active-duty military AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY UNIT:
Unit 149 in Paradise
veterans, the troops, their families, families, and with stand downs
(near Las Vegas, Nev.)
and my community,” said Moss, carried out with other veteran
a Paid Up For Life (PUFL) ALA organizations in the Las Vegas area. ELIGIBILITY THROUGH:
PUFL Legionnaire Victor “Doc” Moss,
member of Unit 149 in Paradise, Stand downs typically include food, husband (U.S. Air Force veteran)
an unincorporated community just shelter, and clothing offerings, health
YEARS IN THE ALA: 16
south of Las Vegas, Nev. screenings, benefits counseling, job
“As a military wife who moved counseling, and referral services ALA ACTIVITIES:
Nevada VAVS Deputy 2007–Present
around and lived in many different for veterans. I also like meeting First Vice President, Department
states and countries, surrounded by the residents at the State Veterans of Nevada 2010–2011
many other military families, I saw Home. And, I enjoy when Unit 149 Second Vice President, Department
of Nevada 2009–2010
how these families could use some works with Post 149 for the post Sergeant-at-Arms, Department of
help from the [civilian] world. They home’s annual “Rock the Troops” Nevada, 2006–2007
deserve our support,” she added. poker run. First Vice President, District 2,
Department of Nevada 2006–2007
Moss feels equally strong about What have you gotten out of
President, District 2, Department
offering comfort and care being part of The American Legion of Nevada 2007–2009
to veterans. She serves as lead Family? First Vice President, Unit 14,
volunteer at U.S. Department of I have been able to meet other Las Vegas 2013–2015
President, Unit 149, 2010–2011;
Veterans Affairs’ Southern Nevada people, share ideas, and accomplish 2019–2020; 2020–2021
Healthcare System, and is the VA our goals as a Legion Family. Sergeant-at-Arms, Unit 149, 2018–2019
Voluntary Services (VAVS) Deputy Do you feel welcome among President, Unit 8, Las Vegas, 2006–2007
of Southern Nevada. She has your fellow ALA members in your Historian, Unit 8, Las Vegas, 2005–2006
Chaplain, Unit 8, Las Vegas, 2004–2005
completed nearly 10,250 volunteer unit? Why or why not?
hours in the VAVS program. Yes — because we love each
SHARE YOUR MEMBERSHIP STORY!
Tell us about yourself and how you support the American Legion Auxiliary as a unit member who also loves the ALA’s mission
of serving veterans, the military, and their families. Contact us at ALAMagazine@ALAforVeterans.org or (317) 569-4500.
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When we call members who they are a dynamic part of
regularly renew their dues, as our organization.
well as those who lapsed in
Rally around our veterans,
their membership, it shows
community, and members.
we care. A simple thank-you
Take the time to personally
or “How are you doing?”
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© American Legion Auxiliary National Headquarters. All rights reserved. 09/2020IT’S ALL good
GOOD NEWS. GOOD WORKS. GOOD TO SERVE.
“We do not remember days. We remember moments.”
— Cesare Pavese, Italian poet
When did veterans become part of the American Legion Auxiliary’s mission? Our organization
was founded in 1919, but the answer is well before that. We were alongside World War I veterans
when they grew frustratingly tired of not receiving the care and benefits they deserved from the U.S.
federal government. From WWI to today, Auxiliary members are a major force supporting veterans,
military, and their families. This Veterans Day, we remember and honor those who defended our
freedom and the sacrifices they made.
Above: Legionnaires at the 2017 New York City Veterans Day Parade (photo: Amy C. Elliott).
www.ALAforVeterans.org November 2020 | Auxiliary magazine 13IT’S ALL good
GOOD IDEAS FROM ALA MEMBERS
What are some positives that came
ALA ACADEMY LIVE
from the COVID-19 lockdowns?
Looking
to Learn “The use of technology for meetings. We were able to
have a 90-year-old member who has not been able to
More about
attend in years. The joy and the excitement in her voice
was something I will not forget. We are going to continue
Delivering
conference calls in the future.”
— Doreen Gallagher, New Jersey
the ALA “Knowing we can still help veterans from afar. The small
things we do make a great impact.”
Mission? — Deborah Volkers Williamson, Michigan
Unable to travel for
training due to the
pandemic? Our new, live “I’ve learned to appreciate everything so much more.”
— Petra Smith Anderson, Wisconsin
virtual training allows you
to participate from the
comfort of your home.
Topics include: “It gave us the opportunity to think outside the box
• How to identify the in order to continue supporting our beloved veterans
and communities. Old-school letter writing, as well as
veteran needs in your
FaceTime, has been fun!”
community — Paulette Caron, Maryland
• Engaging volunteers in
mission delivery in your
area
“Employers finding work from home is a viable option.”
• Where to discover the — Christina Wray, Washington
most effective tools
Start today by going
to www.ALAforVeterans. “Social media has provided us with the tools to connect
org/ala-academy and meet so many ALA friends from all over the
United States. We’ve been able to offer other units a few
suggestions, and we have also been able to learn from
others.”
— Sharon Gray Knauff, Ohio
“Appreciation for all the ‘normal’ things that were taken
for granted that are now a privilege, but no longer a
necessity.”
— Wanda Rookey Ayers, New York
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @ALAforVeterans.
You could be featured in an upcoming issue of Auxiliary.
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GOOD MEMBERSHIP: RENEWING to residents in nursing homes to uplift
spirits; provided lunches; made phone
calls to fellow members; provided
snacks to nursing homes for veterans
and employees; and made donations
of pampering items to nurses.
What does all of that mean?
It means your membership makes
a difference! We may not be able
to do a lot of our usual activities in
person, but our dues help keep our
organization going strong, remain a
remarkable force, and continue to be a
familiar face to those we serve.
It means our veterans at home
ALA’s MISSION: Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Charles Hammond hugs his daughter and at U.S. Department of Veterans
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RENEWING YOUR AUXILIARY MEMBERSHIP
Nation programs can continue to
MEANS NO ONE IS FORGOTTEN inspire. It means our military children
The American Legion Auxiliary received numerous heartwarming and youth will always have our full
turns 101 on Nov. 10. You could stories about our members and their support.
say we’ve been through a lot in our mission outreach activities over the We shouldn’t back down because
century of service. In fact, when past several months: members made of COVID-19. We should instead
we were first being established as face coverings from home; hosted become more focused on our
an organization, the world was drive-by poppy events; stocked veterans, military, and their families.
slowly overcoming another major food pantries; helped medical They need us. Our organization
health event — the 1918 influenza centers when supplies were needed; needs us.
pandemic.
Back then, despite the colossal
rough patches, the Auxiliary was Tell us: Why did you renew your annual dues?
able to grow membership numbers “I enjoy seeing the impact our our veterans and their families are
— and more importantly — become Auxiliary unit has on our veterans, safe and cared for. Their sacrifices
a strong, loving support system for their families, and community. We need to be acknowledged and
veterans, military, and their families. support our Legion Family and our honored regardless of age or years of
Because of COVID-19, things community, and it feels nice to be service.” — Sandi Rockwell Fisher
have changed in how members serve a part of something bigger than “I renew to continue my commitment
our mission today. American Legion myself.” — Shannon Barie to the mission and purposes of the
post homes are closed, people
“To continue to honor veterans and to American Legion Auxiliary. This year
are directed to socially distance
work to make this organization actually will mark my 50th as a member, and
themselves from others, and we’re
relevant to my generation and Gen Z, in celebration, I will enroll to become
affected by the cancellation of events
and to actually support racial equality a Paid Up For Life member on my
that could’ve given us recruitment
— to make this organization better and birthday.” — Evelyn Navarre
facetime with the public. But those
stronger.” — Angela Gerrits “To uphold a 101-year-old legacy
things, as challenging as they may
be, don’t have to thwart our mission “During these trying times, we of honoring the service of our
outreach efforts. should double down to make sure veterans.” — Holly Heatly
ALA National Headquarters has
Renew your American Legion Auxiliary membership today:
• Visit www.ALAforVeterans.org to renew online with your • Pay by phone to ALA National Headquarters at (317)
member ID on your card. You must log in to pay your 569-4570, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST. Visa/
dues. Click “Renew” and log in with your username and MasterCard or Visa/MasterCard Debit are accepted
password. If you do not have a username or password, when renewing online or by phone.
simply click “Create Account” to get started.
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GOOD WORKS BY ALA MEMBERS OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES
During a “normal” year, Auxiliary
members nationwide would visit
local schools to help collect supplies
and items for those in need,
while educating youth about our
organization. Due to the COVID-19
pandemic, ALA members had to
think outside of the box to fulfill their
mission, and that’s just what members
of American Legion Auxiliary District
18 in California accomplished.
“The needs are still there; the times
have just changed. We thought since
UNIQUE JEWELRY: Georgia Auxiliary Unit 207 makes jewelry with bricks kids aren’t going to be in school to
from a fire that destroyed their Legion post.
donate materials, we could collect
A LITTLE PIECE OF HOME boxes and supplies ourselves,” said
As a member of the American necklaces and earrings. District 18 President Maureen O’Brien-
Legion Auxiliary, you are a part of “This brick jewelry is a piece of Sacco. “And then bring it to [local
The American Legion Family, and history, something unique, and will foster home] Serenity House and they
every family needs a home. All always be in style — a reminder can give it to the children in foster care
American Legion Family members of the memories we have shared so that we are still getting things out
have a Legion post or unit where and the friendships we have made there to kids who really need it.”
they can call home. Unfortunately District 18 originally planned on
and of The American Legion Post
completing 100 boxes of supplies
for members of American Legion 207 that brought us all together,”
for those in need, but after the effort
Post 207 in Tucker, Ga., a fire emphasized Anderson.
of district Children & Youth Chair
burned their home to the ground in After a lot of heart and hard
Christine Marshall-Evans, members
March 2019. work being put into this project,
Legion Post 207 was built in the Auxiliary Unit 207 unveiled their
early 1940s and had held a special homemade jewelry on Memorial
place in the hearts of veterans and Day 2020. The brick necklaces and
the military community of Tucker earrings were put on display for
for decades. Sadly, a year has passed the public to purchase that holiday
since the devastation, and there is weekend, and the unit raised
still no date to rebuilding the post nearly $300. They offered different
home. It was once a building full of color necklace chains for men and
memories and memorabilia. Now women that were sold for $15 each,
it’s a pile of fallen, fire-seared bricks. and the earrings were sold for $10
“We lost everything. It burnt all — a great price to pay for as much UNDERSTANDING: Unit 172 members
prepare to sleep in a “box city” outside their
of our trophies, flags, photo albums history and love that’s in each piece.
post home to support homeless veterans.
— everything,” said ALA Unit 207 “Everyone loves them! And, it’s
member Rebecca Blair Anderson. been a great advertisement for the INDIANA UNIT RAISES
“I thought that there has to be Legion Family,” said Anderson. “We AWARENESS FOR HOMELESS
something our members could carry are doing a lot of little projects, but VETERANS
around with us to remind us of our this is the ‘breadwinner’ that has Upon returning home from
home. So, I came up with the idea of been very successful.” deployments, our nation’s veterans
making jewelry from the bricks.” Decades of great memories face many challenges that can lead
Anderson introduced the idea were made in the Post 207 home, to homelessness. Fortunately, there
to her fellow Auxiliary members and now members can bring a are organizations like the American
as a new, unique, and meaningful little part of that happiness along Legion Auxiliary that consist of devoted
way to help raise money for their with them wherever they go. ALA members who focus on helping and
Legion Family. A few of the artistic Unit 207 takes pride in knowing improving the lives of all veterans.
and creative members immediately that their meaningful project has There isn’t a considerably large
began creating and crafting the helped veterans and the military number of homeless veterans in the
irreplaceable handmade jewelry. community mourn the loss of small town of Jasonville, Ind., but
The rest of the unit pitched in when their Legion home while also raising awareness and providing funds
needed, and later purchased the honoring it. to help homeless veterans is significantly
18 Auxiliary magazine | November 2020 www.ALAforVeterans.orgwere able to receive more donations in California District 18
than they could have imagined. “adopted” their local foster
“I call her my propane tank care home, Serenity House,
because she comes up with ideas and have helped them with a
and throws them out there and then lot of projects and fundraisers
has so many people who want to throughout the years. During
participate and want to be involved,” these unprecedented times,
said O’Brien-Sacco. O’Brien-Sacco knew there was
After news spread of what ALA going to be an even larger need
District 18 was doing, people from for supplies within the home.
the community began sending and “During COVID-19, the
dropping off donations to help courts are closed, domestic violence TEAMWORK: California ALA Unit
contribute to the cause. Within a is higher, and families are together 13 member Maureen O’Brien-Sacco
two-week period, members were able for long spans of time causing stress, (left) and Unit 755 members Christine
to secure 300 boxes worth of supplies so there have been a lot more issues Marshall-Evans and Kim Clemens help
their District 18 collect supplies for
donated. Some of the items donated and the kids have been staying in community members in need.
were American flags, Prisoner Of foster care longer than they normally
War flags, notebooks, pencil boxes, would have,” said O’Brien-Sacco. for them. We thought, ‘Who else
highlighters, erasers, and pens, etc. District 18 and Evans originally could we reach out to?’” said O’Brien-
“It was unbelievable how many planned to give everything to Sacco. “We put 100 boxes together for
items we were able to collect, and Serenity House, but after the Serenity house, 150 boxes together
that people donated thinking about abundance of supplies donated for Fort Irwin, and we are keeping 50
the community’s needs. It was a good from their community, the district boxes local in case someone reaches
feeling to be able to do all that and chose to share the 300 boxes of out in need.”
see the community come together supplies with the Fort Irwin Army Based on the amount of support
for something so meaningful,” said base school, and other local veteran and donations California District 18
O’Brien-Sacco. families. received during the event, they plan
Trying to make a difference in “As we collected more items, we to organize a toy drive during the
the community, Auxiliary members saw that there was more of a need holiday season.
homeless veterans endure. Their marketing effort paid off
“They don’t know what nightfall when a nearby media outlet contacted
will bring their way or what morning Unit 172 to do an advance story about
will bring for them. And, many the fundraiser — helping publicize the
probably just pray that they will see event even more. On the day of, the
the morning light,” said McDonald. news channel came back to interview
“Certainly makes one think of their McDonald and run a segment on the
many, many blessings.” event.
After a few months of planning The community showed up to
important to ALA Unit 172 President and marketing the event — and support Unit 172, and area residents
LuAnn McDonald. with the full support of Post 172 — even drove by to donate money. The
“We don’t know them by name, McDonald and other unit members Auxiliary’s passion and effort shown
we don’t know exactly where they were able to get boxes and a shopping throughout this project inspired the
are, but we do know they are out cart donated for the fundraiser. The whole town of Jasonville, including a
there and need our help,” said Legion Family spent an afternoon few eligible ALA members.
McDonald, who also serves as decorating the boxes and filling the “Our community really supported
Indiana’s 7th District president. shopping cart with items that would us,” said McDonald. “A couple people
McDonald and other Unit 172 illustrate what little these homeless came in after and asked how they
members arranged an overnight veterans may have. could get involved with what we were
fundraiser called “box city” outside “Many homeless don’t have as doing and joined.”
of their post home. They planned much as a piece of cardboard, or a When it was over, Auxiliary Unit
to sleep on cardboard boxes scruffy piece of blanket to cover up 172 raised close to $2,500 from the
throughout the night as a way to with as they lie down on the sidewalk, box city project that they will donate
help educate their community of or under an overpass, to try to get to an organization which focuses on
the hardships and suffering that some rest,” added McDonald. helping homeless veterans.
Good works to share? Visit www.ALAforVeterans.org for details.
www.ALAforVeterans.org November 2020 | Auxiliary magazine 19IT’S ALL good Both committees are seeking
GOOD VOLUNTEERING American Legion Auxiliary
members who can expect to serve
WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU! until at least the 2021 National
Help the ALA by serving on one of these new national committees Convention, who like working
As a result of recommendations Chairman Linda Boone described the as part of a team, and have good
from both the national Strategic goals for the group: examine current listening skills and respect for
Planning and Constitution & Bylaws practices and identify opportunities differing opinions.
committees, National President for improvement; engage members For the National Code of Ethical
Nicole Clapp appointed two special in conversations about inclusion and Conduct Review Committee, detail-
committees at the virtual National diversity; target areas for membership oriented people with knowledge of
Executive Committee meeting in diversification; develop goals and grammar and sentence structure
August. strategies to achieve these goals; create are being sought. If you like word
The first committee appointed a transparent leadership selection problems, debating the meaning
— Inclusion & Diversity Special process; identify what success looks of a word, and appreciate how one
Committee. like; and get ALA members on board. word can change the meaning of a
“There are important discussions The second committee appointed sentence, this is the committee for
and impactful dialogue regarding by Clapp — National Code of Ethical you! If you have experience in law or
inclusion and diversity that are Conduct Review Committee. parliamentary procedure, that’s even
happening around the world, “This committee will recommend better!
and we need to be a part of this changes to the Code of Ethical These new committees may
dialogue — to demonstrate that our Conduct that may include meet as often as weekly via
organization is keeping up with the clarifications, as well as substantive videoconferencing, so technology
times,” said National Headquarters’ changes,” said Trish Ward, national skills and reliable internet are musts.
Executive Director Kelly Circle. Constitution & Bylaws Committee Never served on an ALA national
“We’re looking for people with an chairman. committee? Now is the time! Log in
appreciation for different cultures This group will review the existing to the MyAuxiliary member portal
and opinions who like to learn Code of Ethical Conduct, develop at www.ALAforVeterans.org to
about differing community social procedures for enforcing the code, apply by Dec. 31 and help make a
norms.” and recommend any necessary tremendous impact on the future of
Strategic Planning Committee changes. our organization.
Inclusion & Diversity Special Committee National Code of Ethical Conduct
Review Committee
Want to create a fun and
welcoming environment for all? We’re looking for you!
This new committee will:
You’ll help:
• Review the existing Code
• Figure out where we are of Ethical Conduct
• Identify where we want to be • Develop procedures for
• Involve members in discussions addressing violations
on inclusion and diversity • Recommend changes to ALA
• Develop inclusion and diversity Constitution & Bylaws
goals and strategies • Meet weekly via videoconference
• Expand leadership • NOT be addressing unit/
opportunities for all
department-level conduct
• Identify what success looks like
• Get our members on board!
Log in to the MyAuxiliary member portal at www.ALAforVeterans.org to apply by Dec. 31.
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