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American Legion Auxiliary Unit 137 The women of the American Legion Auxiliary make a difference in the lives of all Americans. They educate children, organize community events and help our nation's veterans through legislative action and volunteerism. Listing of Auxiliary Officers.

The American Legion Auxiliary is the world's largest women's patriotic service organization with nearly 1 million members in 10,100 communities. Auxiliary members are a unique group of women, joined in the fellowship of volunteerism, patriotism and dedication to veterans, young people and communities. Are responsible for the various programs conducted by the Unit. They are appointed by the President.

Americanism

All activities tending to perpetuate American ideals and to uphold the principles of American Democracy.

Auxiliary Emergency Fund

This fund provides emergency assistance to a member for a limited time provided she has been a member of the Auxiliary for the immediate past five consecutive years, dues paid current.

Cavalcade of Memories

The ongoing collection of Auxiliary memorabilia. The National Museum at National Headquarters, Indianapolis. Indianapolis invites members to tour the offices and contribute historical items to be placed on display.

Children and Youth

To assure care and protection for children of Veterans eligible for membership in the American Legion. To improve conditions for all children. Works under the general guidance of the President.

Community Services

Initiate, cooperate but never duplicate the work of other organizations. Plan Projects, Work the Plan and Publicize the Results.

Education

To aid and support the basic rights of all children to receive and appropriate education.

Girls State

The purpose is to provide citizenship training for girls of High School age in every Department of the American Legion Auxiliary: to give an opportunity to live together as self-governing citizens, to experience a week of duties, privileges, rights and responsibilities of American citizenship.

Leadership

Preparation of future Leaders for the Auxiliary Organization via approved training courses.

Legislative

The American Legion must first endorse a policy then the Auxiliary follows the action of the American Legion.

Membership

This is the foundation upon which the Auxiliary is built.

National Security

Every Unit should endeavor to give its members an understanding of the necessity of maintaining an adequate National Security. A full awareness of all types of disasters is most important.

Post Presidents Parley

It has no special activities in its charge besides its objective. THE CARE OF THE DISABLED EX-SERVICE WOMEN.

Poppy

100% of all Poppy profits from the Poppy distribution goes to the welfare relief for Servicemen and Servicewomen and their families. Poppies are made by Veterans to help Veterans.

Public Relations

There is only one way to build a reputation for worthwhile work. That is by doing things well and making sure the public is aware of both the effort and the results.

Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation

To bring physical comfort and mental cheer to Veterans in hospitals. Aiding the disabled to earn money for themselves and their families.

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