February 2020 eNews & eBulletin
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We love the dedication of ALA members everywhere! You are truly appreciated. We also want to recognize the sacrifices of the men and women unable to be with their loved ones on this holiday. They are never forgotten.
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Don’t miss out on ALA Mission Training 201: Development
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This new Auxiliary training program aims to improve the quality of the member experience! Attendees will have the opportunity to share ideas and learn from other members, create a volunteer service menu, learn how to market the ALA for free or on a budget, and much more.
Reserve your spot today before the events sell out!
When & Where?
- Hartford, Conn. – March 14, 2020
- Albuquerque, N.M. – March 21, 2020
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Nashville, Tenn. – March 28, 2020 Sold Out
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Location announced for 2020 National Veterans Creative Arts Festival
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The 40th National Veterans Creative Arts Festival (NVCAF) will be held in Florida! Bay Pines VA Healthcare System in St. Petersburg has been selected as the host for 2020. NVCAF will be held Nov. 28-Dec. 5, 2020. The American Legion Auxiliary co-presents NVCAF with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Learn more about our support of this special program and national event
here
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It’s time to register for ALA Girls State
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Do you know a high school junior who would be a great candidate for an ALA Girls State Program? Encourage her to apply! Attending ALA Girls State can lead to scholarship opportunities, it looks impressive on a college application, and it gives attendees the chance to meet other students from their state. For more information, follow this
link
or contact your local American Legion Auxiliary unit. Did you know? The American Legion sponsors a similar program titled
Boys State.
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ALA In the Know eBulletin
Click
here to stay updated with February reports and timely articles from ALA national committees, programs, and activities: ALA 100th Anniversary Committee, Auxiliary Emergency Fund, ALA Girls Nation, Americanism, Children & Youth, Community Service, Education, Legislative, Membership, National Security, Public Relations, and Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation.
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New scholarship available for ALA Juniors who continue their membership into adulthood
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American Legion Auxiliary Juniors, our youngest members, are the future of our organization. To reward those who retain their membership into adulthood, the American Legion Auxiliary offers the Junior Member Loyalty Scholarship. Candidates must have been Junior members of the ALA, have held membership for the past three consecutive years (2017, 2018, and 2019), and must be a paid member for the current 2020 membership year. For a full list of qualifications and to apply,
click here
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Legacy Society members honored at ALA National Headquarters
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Planned gifts make a difference and ensure the ALA mission continues for years to come. Signage was installed
recently at ALA National Headquarters to honor those who left a planned gift in their will or have committed to doing so. Become part of our Legacy Society today and leave a lasting impact on veterans, military, and their families. Learn more about including a charitable gift in your estate plans by
clicking here
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ALA’s new tagline appears at National Headquarters to enhance mission service
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Upon entering ALA National Headquarters, guests will see the phrase
A Community of Volunteers Serving Veterans, Military, and their Families on the rotunda mural. The new tagline reflects positive membership eligibility changes made last year. Read more about those changes
here
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Nominations sought for ALA Foundation Board of Directors
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The ALA Foundation is looking for talented and passionate individuals to serve a three-year term on its board of directors. This group is committed to building, promoting, and sustaining the ALA Foundation by adopting ethical governance and financial management policies, as well as ensuring resources to advance the Foundation’s mission for the next generation of heroes.
Apply by April 1
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Volunteers needed for National American Legion Oratorical Contest
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Will you be in Indianapolis on Saturday, April 18, 2020? If so, The American Legion could use your help: Volunteers are needed for the Oratorical Finals. Volunteers will be responsible for their expenses, and there will be no compensation. Come witness and experience this academic speaking challenge in action! If you’re interested in volunteering, follow this
link
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Double your ALA mission impact with a matching gift
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Did you give a gift to the American Legion Auxiliary Foundation during the holiday season? Make sure you don't leave money on the table! See if your employer has a matching gift program so you can make twice as much impact on the lives of veterans, military, and their families.
Click here to learn more.
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The American Legion Family National Poppy Day® is May 22 this year
. The poppy is the internationally known and recognized symbol of the lives sacrificed in war and the hope that none died in vain. In 1920, the poppy became the official flower of The American Legion Family. In 2017, the Legion Family called upon Congress to designate the Friday before Memorial Day as National Poppy Day.
Numerous resources are available
to help units have a successful Poppy Day.
Free training tools available online for ALA members!
The ALA Academy is a training program designed to give all members at all levels the tools they need to grow. Eight courses are currently available. Courses are useful for anyone in the ALA from new volunteers to experienced leaders. See all the ALA Academy courses
here
and encourage fellow members of your unit to take a course too.
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Special centennial issue of
Auxiliary
magazine available online! Take a look back at how the ALA has made an impact over the last century, along with historical photos and interesting facts.
Click here to read this commemorative issue today.
If you would like extra copies, 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 use the publication to spread awareness of the ALA.
The American Legion has several enewsletters available to ALA members.
These electronic publications contain useful information for the entire Legion Family. Most of you may be aware of the
Online Update
and
Commander’s Message
enewsletter issues, but several more are available. One that may be of interest to ALA members is
Training in The American Legion
, which focuses on best practices, creative thinking, and ideas that demonstrate the importance of The American Legion.
Check out the list
and choose those that interest you!
Follow @ALAForVeterans on Facebook for a special unveiling later this month
! ALA National Headquarters has a surprise! Keep an eye on social media on Feb. 22 for the big reveal!
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 it a little can add up to a lot.
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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 forget about your member benefits
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American Legion Auxiliary Members Save up to 20%
Whether you are looking for an upscale hotel or something more cost-effective, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has the right hotel for you! As an American Legion Auxiliary member, you will save up to 20% off the best available rate at over 9,000 participating hotels worldwide. See this and other member benefits by
clicking here
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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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