June 2020 eNews & eBulletin
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The American flag represents us in good times and bad. Think of Buzz Aldrin saluting the flag on the moon or New York firefighters hoisting the flag at Ground Zero after 9/11. This has been a difficult year for our country, but flying the flag can be a symbol of hope that we will get through this, just like Americans who came before us.
Join The American Legion Family in proudly flying the U.S. flag Sunday, June 14, for Flag Day. ALA units and Legion posts across the country will also conduct proper flag-collection and retirement ceremonies, host flag education sessions, and encourage all Americans to fly their U.S. flag this day and throughout the year. Be sure to read this
national news article
, and share it on your social media pages. Order your next flag and patriotic supplies through American Legion Flag & Emblem Sales
here
.
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Thank you, American Legion Family
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American Legion Auxiliary National President Nicole Clapp and American Legion National Commander James W. “Bill” Oxford express their gratitude to American Legion Family members who have stepped up to help communities during the coronavirus pandemic, and encourage them to be a beacon of hope as they continue to serve.
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Congratulations, ALA scholarship winners!
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The 2019-2020 American Legion Auxiliary scholarship recipients have been announced for the Children of Warriors National Presidents’ Scholarship Fund, the Spirit of Youth Scholarship, the Non-Traditional Student Scholarship, and the Junior Member Loyalty Scholarship.
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ALA In the Know eBulletin
Click
here to stay updated with June reports and timely articles from ALA national committees, programs, and activities: ALA 100th Anniversary Committee, Americanism, Children & Youth, Community Service, Leadership, Legislative, Membership, Past Presidents Parley
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ALA Girls State and ALA Girls Nation pictures and videos wanted
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We want to see pictures of 2020 high school graduates who attended ALA Girls State/Nation in their cap and gown. Submit your pictures to
ALAGirlsNation@ALAforVeterans.org by June 18. Be sure to include your name, program, and date you attended.
We're also seeking short videos from all ALA Girls State and ALA Girls Nation alumnae. Submit a video about your experiences with the program.
Here are some questions to consider answering in your video:
What are your future plans?
Best memory of ALAGS/ALAGN?
Why should girls attend ALAGS/ALAGN?
How did attending ALAGS/ALAGN influence your life?
Favorite thing you did at ALAGS/ALAGN?
2020 grads: How do you think missing part of your senior year will change you in the future?
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Inspire creativity in our nation's heroes
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For so many, art is a way of healing and expressing emotion. It is even more beneficial to veterans who struggle to relate to others and heal from wounds both physical and mental. Make a difference for these veterans today with a gift to the Veterans Creative Arts Festival Fund.
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Free training tools available online for ALA members!
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The
ALA Academy
is a training program designed to give all members, at all levels, the tools they need to grow. There are currently eight valuable courses available:
• How to Deal with Conflict
• The ALA Fundraising Course
• ALA Juniors E-Learning Course
• ALA Branding and Why it Matters to Me
• Establishing an ALA Culture of Goodwill
• ALA Leadership: Living our Motto of Service Not Self
• ALA Communication Methods
• ALA 101
Courses are useful for anyone in the in the ALA, from new volunteers to experienced leaders.
Click here to launch the ALA Academy. Encourage other members of your unit to take courses too!
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Have you seen the ALA declaration?
Its purpose is to tell the story of who we are. We have a
printed version
and
video version
for you to use. The video can be shown at meetings, posted on social media, or on your website. The printed version can be framed in your post home, printed in a newsletter, or distributed at a meeting. You don’t have to limit yourself to these options. Be creative and share where you see fit.
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If you shop on Amazon, make sure you’re using AmazonSmile.
Through Amazon’s charitable program, AmazonSmile, you can support the American Legion Auxiliary Foundation. Simply sign in though this
special link
and select the American Legion Auxiliary. Amazon will donate 0.5% of every purchase you make to the ALA Foundation. It may seem small, but a little can add up to a lot.
Are you following @ALAforVeterans on social media?
Don’t miss out on the latest news from ALA National Headquarters. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
The American Legion Media Alliance is accepting members.
The newly formed TALMA will focus on the priorities for those producing media at the post, district, and/or department level. Join at
www.legion.org/talma/join.
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ALA Centennial
Get your centennial celebration items from American Legion Flag & Emblem Sales, where your purchase supports Legion Family programs.
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The American Legion Legislative Alerts
The ALA supports the legislative agenda of The American Legion.
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Don't miss out on these ALA member benefits
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Abenity Discount Program
Everybody loves a deal. How about over 300,000 deals across 10,000 cities? Check out the
Abenity Discount Program
– free with your ALA membership – and other deals.
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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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