May 2020 eNews & eBulletin
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We are observing National Poppy Day® virtually!
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We’re safely staying in our homes on National Poppy Day this year, but it doesn’t mean we can’t participate in an event to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. On May 22 at Noon EDT, join members of The American Legion Family as we commemorate the symbol behind the storied poppy and its relevance today. Visit our
Facebook page
to learn more about this event.
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Quarantine won't stop us from honoring our nation's heroes this Memorial Day
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We know Memorial Day will be different this year. We may not have large gatherings or services, but we can still honor the men and women who lost their lives defending our freedoms. This year, consider hosting events or activities virtually or at an acceptable distance. Now is a great time to use social media. Consider posting pictures of those you wish to honor and remember on Memorial Day, or ask those who were going to participate in your service to record a message from their home.
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Updated supplements to the Programs Action Plan now online
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The American Legion Auxiliary is extending its administrative year through our 2021 National Convention due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please save your 2019-2020 reports to add the great work you will continue to do throughout the 2020-2021 year. For the new dates for reports and awards, visit the Members Only section of
www.ALAforVeterans.org
and look for the Programs Action Plan.
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Impact numbers are still needed for the 2019-2020 year!
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Even though annual reports are delayed, impact numbers are still due. Please compile your volunteer hours and contributions and submit them as you normally would.
Download
your member impact form and check with your unit president for due dates. Impact reports are due to ALA National Headquarters by June 1, 2020.
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ALA In the Know eBulletin
Click
here to stay updated with May reports and timely articles from ALA national committees, programs, and activities: ALA 100th Anniversary Committee, Americanism, Children & Youth, Community Service, Constitution & Bylaws, Education, Legislative, Membership, National Security, Poppy, and Public Relations.
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ALA members benefit from your generosity
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Thank you for participating in #GivingTuesdayNow, the day of giving in response to COVID-19. Through the generous donations raised, we will be able to provide Auxiliary Emergency Fund grants to help many more members during this time of great need.
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Subscribe to change a veteran's life
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You subscribe monthly to your favorite television streaming service, magazine, and maybe even a food or clothing delivery service. So why not subscribe to the cause you hold most dear – serving veterans, military, and their families? Support from monthly donors makes it possible for our nation’s heroes to be served year round. Do your part for as little as $10 a month. Visit
www.ALAforVeterans.org/donate
and check the box that reads, “Monthly Gifts.”
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The May issue of
Auxiliary
magazine is arriving in mailboxes and is
available online
.
This issue features a salute to military spouses, American Legion Auxiliary poppy makers, The American Legion Family working together in Washington, D.C., and much more.
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Flag Day is June 14.
Government and businesses can buy flags/equipment from American Legion Flag & Emblem Sales, an approved entity that can sell flags and flag display equipment to government agencies at the federal, state, and local levels. American Legion Family members can help raise awareness about the American Legion Auxiliary and generate revenue for the Legion Family by encouraging government and businesses to buy USA-made flags and flag equipment from Emblem Sales. Any VA facility, company, church, civic organization, or the public can buy flags and flag items from Emblem Sales
here
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Auxiliary members continue to find ways to serve.
We are continually being inspired by how resilient our members are. We are sharing stories on how members are getting through COVID-19.
Go to our blog
to read their stories. Do you have a story to tell? Email us at
[email protected]
. We will also be sharing these stories in the August issue of
Auxiliary
magazine.
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Free training tools available online for ALA members!
ALA Academy is a training program designed to give all members at all levels the tools they need to grow. Eight courses are currently are 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.
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
through 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.
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.
Go to
www.legion.org/talma/join
to join.
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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 a
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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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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Start saving money on dental care today!
The Careington Discount Dental Plan for American Legion Auxiliary members gives you access to discounts from 20% to 50% on most dental procedures for as little as $9.95 per month. This plan allows you to save $112* on a filling and $694* on a crown. That’s a total savings of $806 for just one visit to the dentist’s office! Sign up for the
Careington Discount Dental Plan
for American Legion Auxiliary members and give yourself something to smile about!
*These fees represent the average of the assigned POS fees in the Los Angeles, Orlando, Chicago, and NYC metropolitan areas. Prices subject to change.
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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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