November 2019 eNews & eBulletin
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We must never forget the sacrifices of veterans
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We thank our veterans, past and present, for their service, their sacrifices, and for protecting our freedom. Since 1919, the American Legion Auxiliary has supported veterans, military, and their families, and we look forward to continuing that legacy into the next century.
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Help us celebrate the American Legion Auxiliary's 100th birthday all year long!
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The American Legion Auxiliary turned 100 on Nov. 10! However, the celebrations are just beginning!
There are several ways ALA members are celebrating our huge milestone! When your unit hosts centennial events this year, share pictures on Facebook using #ALA100Celebration.
Another way to honor our birthday is to host a fundraiser on your personal Facebook account. The steps are simple:
- Create a Facebook post as you normally would. Write something like, “The American Legion Auxiliary is celebrating 100 years! I’m hosting a fundraiser in honor of the ALA’s mission of serving veterans, the military, and their families! Please consider making a donation.”
- Click the three dots below the Facebook post and select “support nonprofit.”
- Enter American Legion Auxiliary Foundation Inc. in the search bar and select.
- Click “post” and you are done!
At the unit level host an open house, organize a service project, or have a Legion Family dinner. The options are endless! We have a list of more ideas in the American Legion Auxiliary’s 100th anniversary media toolkit.
Click here to download.
You can also celebrate with a monthly gift. What better way to honor the ALA’s centennial than by reaching 100 monthly donors before our 100th National Convention? We need your help to reach our goal! Monthly gifts provide the steady support that veterans, military, and their families need. Join this group of consistent supporters by
clicking here.
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Changes to Preamble now reflected in ALA Constitution & Bylaws
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The American Legion National Executive Committee amended the Preamble to honor veterans of all wars. This change was made as a result of the LEGION Act. Under this act, the U.S. government now acknowledges that the military has been involved in at least 12 additional military conflicts not previously recognized. The Legion’s Resolution 1 amends “the Great Wars" to “all wars.” When the Legion changes its Preamble, the Auxiliary automatically changes its too as a result. You can find the updated Preamble in the American Legion Auxiliary’s Constitution & Bylaws on the
national website
.
Click here
to learn more about the Legion resolution.
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ALA Academy course on conflict management now available
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A new ALA Academy course is available:
How to Deal with Conflict
. How you handle conflict determines whether it turns into a major battle or leads to a deeper understanding of others and a more positive relationship. In this course, you will learn about conflict and the process of resolving it in a professional, positive, and proactive manner. Other courses available include ALA Juniors, ALA fundraising, and ALA branding. See all the ALA Academy courses
here
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ALA In the Know eBulletin
Click
here to stay updated with November reports and timely articles from ALA national committees, programs, and activities: 100th Anniversary Committee, ALA Girls Nation, Americanism, Auxiliary Emergency Fund, Child Welfare Foundation, Children & Youth, Community Service, Junior Activities, Leadership, Legislative, Membership, National Security, Poppy, Public Relations, and Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation.
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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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Expand your knowledge of serving ALA mission while celebrating our centennial
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ALA Mission Training has expanded into two separate, yet related meetings!
Mission Training 101: Delivery
helps 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 a birthday celebration for the ALA!
For more information and to register,
click here
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Show your gratitude for our nation’s heroes this #GivingTuesday
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This Thanksgiving, give thanks for veterans, military, and their families by donating to the American Legion Auxiliary Foundation on #GivingTuesday, a day dedicated to giving back. Join us on Dec. 3rd and help us reach our $30,000 goal. 100% of your #GivingTuesday donation will directly support heroic servicemembers and their families. Get a head start by donating today.
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Support veterans while shopping on Cyber Monday
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Do you plan on knocking out some of your holiday shopping on Amazon during Cyber Monday? Take just a few extra seconds to give some of that money back to the American Legion Auxiliary Foundation by using AmazonSmile. Simply sign in through this
special link
and select the American Legion Auxiliary Foundation. From there, Amazon will donate 0.5% of every purchase you make! It may seem small, but if we all take part, it will add up quickly!
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ALA awarded two Child Welfare Foundation grants from The American Legion
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The American Legion Auxiliary has been awarded two Child Welfare Foundation grants totaling $122,343 from The American Legion.
The American Legion Auxiliary Juniors' Indivisible Project was awarded $1,843. This project will purchase The American Legion's
Indivisible: The Story of Our Flag
bookazine to teach Junior members about the American flag.
National Youth Programs Scholarships was awarded $120,500. This grant will provide academic scholarships in the following areas: ALA Girls Nation, Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship, Spirit of Youth Scholarship, and Honorary National Junior Scholarship. Read more
here.
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Help your ALA unit spread news about our century of
Service Not Self
!
The American Legion Auxiliary’s 100th anniversary media toolkit is available for download and includes press releases, speeches, celebration ideas, and more.
Click here
to download.
A special centennial issue of
Auxiliary
magazine is now available in print and online!
Take a look back how the ALA has made an impact over the last century, along with historical photos and interesting facts. This issue also includes a wrap-up of the ALA’s 99th National Convention and ALA Girls Nation.
Click here to read it today. If you would like extra copies of this issue, contact us at alamagazine@ALAforVeterans.org. The 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. This bookazine 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.
Don’t miss your opportunity 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.
The American Legion Auxiliary has more than a dozen Facebook groups dedicated to our national ALA programs.
These closed groups are dedicated spaces where ALA members can share updates, photos, and messages with other members who share common interests in the Auxiliary’s national programs. If you are looking for insight on how to run a program, interested in learning more about what other units and departments do to reach veterans, or simply want to connect with ALA members around the world,
join one
of our many ALA Facebook groups.
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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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Don't forget about member benefits
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Looking to buy a 1-3 year-old vehicle?
Look to Enterprise® Car Sales. This November, Enterprise Car Sales has extended a special offer to all U.S. veterans, military, and their families.
Upon used vehicle purchase from Enterprise Car Sales.
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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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