THE AUXILIARY PAGE

Auxiliary's 2009 Girls State Delegation Click Here

2009 Auxiliary Americanism Awards

Auxiliary members who judged the essays in Mrs. Mapes Classroom

To view the winners please click here

AUXILIARY HAPPENINGS

Flag Presentation Instruction to Girl Scouts Page

Auxiliary's 2008 Girls State Delegation Page

Winners of the 2008 Americanism Essay Contest Page

Auxiliary Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month 7:30pm

email contact: durkeeseagerauxiliary@yahoo.com

Eligibility & Requirements for becoming an Auxiliary Member

"The mother, wife, daughter, sister, granddaughter, great granddaughter
or grandmother (including step family members) of members of the
American Legion and deceased veterans who served in the US Armed Forces
during the following War eras:
WWI - 16 April 1917 - 11 November 1918
Merchant Marines (only eligibility) - 7 December 1941 - 15 August 1945
WWII - 7 December 1941 - 31 December 1946
Korean War - 25 June 1950 - 31 January 1955
Vietnam War - 28 February 1961 - 7 May 1975
Grenada/Lebanon - 24 August 1982 - 31 July 1984
Panama - 20 December 1989 - 31 January 1990
Aug. 2, 1990 to today

Unit 550 dues are Seniors - $20.00 and Juniors (ages 0-18) $5.00.

You may pick up an application at the Post or contact membership
co-chairmen Loretta Gestwite and Linda Wilber.  You can also print off
an application from the National web site www.legion-aux.org


Current AUXILIARY Officers

PRESIDENT ~ Jan Turnwald

VICE PRESIDENT ~ Bonnie McJennett

SECRETARY ~ Carla Pohl

TREASURER ~ Linda Wilber

SERGEANT AT ARMS ~ Cindy Kelly

CHAPLAIN ~ Robin Bailey

HISTORIAN ~ Michele Fontaine

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ~ Virginia Cattell, Pilar Flager & Alice Pliska

 

2009 AUXILIARY COMMITTEES

Americanism - Carla Pohl

Banquet - Bonnie McJennett

Children and Youth - Bonnie McJennett

Constitution and Bylaws - Louise Phipps

Education - Carla Pohl

Girl's State - Carla Pohl

Grounds - Judy Stetten

Jr. Activities - Robin Bailey

Leadership - Bonnie McJennett

Membership - Loretta Gestwite

Music - Robin Bailey

National Security - Jan Turnwald

Past President's Parley - Bonnie McJennett

Poppy - Loretta Gestwite

Public Relations-Judy Stetten

VA&R-Loretta Gestwite

 

THE AUXILIARY

In this world of ours, the American Legion Auxiliary shines as an example of unselfish giving. With almost a million members from all walks of life, the Auxiliary administers hundreds of volunteer programs, gives tens of thousands of hours to its communities and to veterans, and raises millions of dollars to support its own programs as well as other worthwhile charities familiar to most Americans. It is all accomplished with volunteers.

The Auxiliary is much more than the name implies. The organization has achieved its own unique identity while working side-by-side with the veterans who belong to The American Legion. Like the Legion, the Auxiliary's interests have broadened to encompass the entire community. Through its nearly 12,000 units located in every state and some foreign countries, the Auxiliary embodies the spirit of America that has prevailed through war and peace. It is as solidly behind America today as it was when it was founded in 1920.

In 1919, at the very first National Convention of The American Legion, it was agreed that the organization's purpose could not be properly served without the aid and dedication of each member's family. Membership in the Auxiliary is now open to Legionnaires' wives, mothers, daughters, sisters, granddaughters and grandmothers.

Today, they are recognized as the most influential patriotic women's organization in the world, but their success has not changed their purpose. They joined hands with The American Legion to serve God and Country as a family and that bond will never be broken.

 


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