About The American Legion Auxiliary
In this world of ours, the American Legion Auxiliary shines as an example
of unselfish giving. With almost a million members from all walks of life, the
Auxiliary administers hundreds of volunteer programs, gives tens of thousands of
hours to its communities and to veterans, and raises millions of dollars to
support its own programs as well as other worthwhile charities familiar to most
Americans. It is all accomplished with volunteers.
The Auxiliary is much more than the name implies. The organization has achieved
its own unique identity while working side-by-side with the veterans who belong
to The American Legion. Like the Legion, the Auxiliary's interests have
broadened to encompass the entire community. Through its nearly 12,000 units
located in every state and some foreign countries, the Auxiliary embodies the
spirit of America that has prevailed through war and peace. It is as solidly
behind America today as it was when it was founded in 1920.
In 1919, at the very first National Convention of The American Legion, it was
agreed that the organization's purpose could not be properly served without the
aid and dedication of each member's family.
Today, they are recognized as the most influential patriotic women's
organization in the world, but their success has not changed their purpose. They
joined hands with The American Legion to serve God and Country as a family and
that bond will never be broken.
Preamble
For God and Country, we associate ourselves together for the following
purposes:
To uphold and defend the constitution of the United States of America; to
maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a one hundred per cent
Americanism; to preserve the memories and incidents of our associations during
the Great Wars; to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community,
state and nation; to combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses; to
make right the master of might; to promote peace and goodwill on earth; to
safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom, and
democracy; to participate in and contribute to the accomplishment of the aims
and purposes of The American Legion; to consecrate and sanctify our association
by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.
Eligibility Requirements
Membership in the Auxiliary is open to Legionnaires' wives, mothers, daughters,
sisters, granddaughters and grandmothers.
Membership meetings are held the 2nd Tues of each month at 7 pm
The American Legion Auxiliary Post 39 Officers for 2008-2009
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