December 2019 eNews & eBulletin
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Have you seen the new American Legion Family PSAs?
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American Legion Auxiliary National President Nicole Clapp and American Legion National Commander Bill Oxford have appeared in several video messages together. Topics for the PSAs include eligibility changes, posts without units, Buddy Checks, and holiday greetings. Units and posts are asked to play the minute-long holiday PSA at American Legion Family Christmas celebrations and other year-end events. You can
download
the PSA on
The American Legion’s Vimeo channel
and show it at your next event. You can also watch the videos on the Legion’s
YouTube channel
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The American Legion Family in Times Square
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During the busy holiday season, millions of people from around the world visit Times Square in New York City. This year, those visitors will see digital billboards in the famed Times Square featuring The American Legion Family. The advertisement will be displayed on the billboards once every hour during the season! So, if you are in Times Square, make sure to look at the big screens.
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We beat our #GivingTuesday Goal!
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Thank you for supporting the ALA Foundation on #GivingTuesday. We surpassed our goal of $30,000, raising over $45,000. One hundred percent of these donations go directly to supporting veterans, military, and their families through grants and mission outreach. Visit
www.ALAFoundation.org to learn more about the impact you are making
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ALA In the Know eBulletin
Click
here to stay updated with December reports and timely articles from ALA national committees, programs, and activities: 100th Anniversary Committee, ALA Girls Nation, Americanism, Children & Youth, Community Service, Constitution & Bylaws, Education, Junior Activities, Legislative, Membership, National Security, and Public Relations.
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Apply for a 2020-2021 ALA national appointment
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Help elevate the ALA into our next century of service: Consider applying for a national committee leadership position during the 2020-2021 administrative year! Members with strong professional backgrounds that relate to the Auxiliary’s many programs are needed; some require physical agility. You need not have served as an ALA officer in your department to be eligible for a national appointment. Complete your application
online
by Jan. 6, 2020.
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Increase your ALA knowledge to better serve veterans, military and their families in your local community
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Mission Training 101: Delivery
helps American Legion Auxiliary members better understand our mission of serving veterans, the military, and their families. These meetings will be held in conjunction with the national Junior meetings. Who should attend? Any enthused, new, or newly active member who wants a deeper understanding of how to use tools the Auxiliary provides in mission delivery.
- Orlando, Fla. – Jan. 11, 2020
- Las Vegas, Nev. – Jan. 25, 2020
Mission Training 201: Development
is the next level and helps members overcome common hurdles in mission delivery. Who should attend? Volunteers with a desire to make a big difference in how we serve our mission. Volunteers with a passion to see our organization greatly improve. Volunteers seeking to be part of a team to attract, engage, recruit, and retain others.
- Hartford, Conn. – March 14, 2020
- Albuquerque, N.M. – March 21, 2020
- Nashville, Tenn. – March 28, 2020
This year’s trainings will also include an ALA birthday celebration!
For more information and to register,
click here
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Get the tools to help your unit grow
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Take one of the free ALA Academy courses! There are currently eight courses available. Topics include
How to Deal with Conflict
,
ALA Fundraising
, and
ALA Juniors
. Courses are useful for anyone in the ALA from new volunteers to experienced leaders.
Click here to launch the ALA Academy courses!
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Give the gift of education
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Show your support toward deserving young students through a gift to the American Legion Auxiliary Spirit of Youth Fund. Each year, this fund provides scholarships to young ALA members, ALA Girls State participants, and the Honorary Junior National President. This year, a new scholarship will provide members who have carried their Junior membership into adulthood the chance to follow their dreams. Make a gift today at
www.ALAforVeterans.org/donate
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Celebrating a century of service by awarding our youth
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In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the American Legion Auxiliary, the Children & Youth committee has a goal of presenting 100 Youth Hero Awards and 100 Good Deed Awards. You can help the committee reach this goal by looking for candidates.
Be on the lookout for news stories and social media posts about youth who qualify for one of these awards:
- Youth Hero Award — Youth should demonstrate a physical act of valor.
- Good Deed Award — Youth should demonstrate a leadership role in community service, and a specific deed should be present.
There are a couple of ways you can help:
- Share on social media – The easiest way is to post the story in the national Children & Youth Facebook group. Use #ALAYouthHero and #ALAGoodDeed on your post.
- Submit the information – You can also compile the information and submit to your ALA department. Once verified, they will forward it to ALA National Headquarters.
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Support veterans all year round
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The best gift you can give this Christmas is support for our veterans, military, and their families – who give so much to us. Keep that support going year-round by becoming a monthly donor this holiday season. Learn how at
www.ALAforVeterans.org/Monthly-Gifts/
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A newly updated video of the history of the American Legion Auxiliary is now online. Although things have changed since the American Legion Auxiliary’s establishment in 1919, one thing to remain the same is members’ unwavering commitment to honor those who serve.
Click here to watch the video and learn more about our history and why now is an exciting time to be part of the American Legion Auxiliary.
Get extra copies of the special centennial issue of
Auxiliary
magazine. This issue t
akes a look back how the ALA has made an impact over the last century, along with historical photos and interesting facts.
Click here to read it today. If you would like extra copies of this issue, contact us at [email protected]. Magazines are available in cases of 50 for $40 each. Limited quantities are available. The extra magazines can be used to promote the American Legion Auxiliary. Consider taking them to local U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers, coffee shops, libraries, etc. Send to local media outlets and direct them to the special 100th anniversary section. Distribute in other clubs/organizations you're involved in. There are several ways you and your Public Relations chair can put the publication to use.
Century of Service: An Illustrated History of The American Legion
is now available.
This colorful 124-page bookazine features dozens of never-before-published photographs and is available through Emblem Sales. Chapters include
The Legion Family, 100 Years of The American Legion, The Legion in Pop Culture
, and
American Legion Baseball
. The bookazine is $9.95 plus shipping and handling. You can also add-on
Indivisible: The Story of Our Flag
for a total discounted price of $15.90, plus shipping and handling for both publications.
Click here
for more information.
Time is running out to own a collectors’ item.
Order an American Legion commemorative coin before they’re gone! These coins also make great gifts! The collection is available from the U.S. Mint and includes three coins – a silver dollar, a gold coin, and a half dollar. All surcharges received from the coins will support The American Legion’s services and programs. Follow
this link
for pricing and to order.
Stay up to date on the latest ALA news by following American Legion Auxiliary on social media
. We have an account on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Just search for @ALAforVeterans. While on Facebook, also follow @ALAJuniors and @ALAGirlsNation.
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ALA Centennial
It's time to get your ALA centennial celebration items!
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The American Legion Legislative Alerts
The ALA supports the legislative agenda of The American Legion.
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Mission Statement
In the spirit of
Service Not Self,
the mission of the American Legion Auxiliary is to support
The American Legion
and honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of our veterans, military, and their families, both at home and abroad. For God and Country, we advocate for veterans, educate our citizens, mentor youth, and promote patriotism, good citizenship, peace and security.
Vision Statement
The vision of the American Legion Auxiliary is to support The American Legion while becoming the premier service organization and foundation of every community providing support for our veterans, our military, and their families by shaping a positive future in an atmosphere of fellowship, patriotism, peace and security.
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