American Legion Auxiliary Mission:
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.
Eligibility requirements for the American Legion are those who served in the Armed Forces of the U. S. during any eligibility periods. Eligibility requirements for American Legion Auxiliary are women, mothers, wives, daughters, sisters, granddaughters, great-granddaughters and grandmothers of members of the American Legion, of those who served in the Armed Forces of the U.S. during any eligibility periods. Jr. members are defined as that group under the age of 18.
Eligibility Periods
World War I April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918
World War II Dec. 7, 1941 to Dec. 31, 1946
Korean War June 25, 1950 to January 31, 1955
Vietnam War February 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975
Lebanon/Grenada August 24, 1982 to July 31, 1984
Panama December 20, 1989 to January 31, 1990
Operation Desert Shield/Storm
Gulf War/War on Terrorism August 2, 1990 to date of cessation
U.S. Merchant Marines Served between December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946
Calendar of Events:
January
Winter Conference
Review Girls State Applications
February
Poppy Posters & High School Scholarships
March
Easter Egg Hunt Preparation
Wyoming Girls State Preparation
April
Americanism Essays are Due
Auxiliary Emergency Fund
Spring Conference
May
Poppy Month (tubs)
Memorial Day Program & Carry In Dinner
June
Wyoming Girls State
LaGrange Mini Fair Float and Volunteering
Cookies for the VA
July
Unit Celebration
August
Relax
September
Pay Dues to Treasurer
October
Halloween Party
Fall Workshop
November
Education in the Classroom
Veterans Day Dinner
December
Year-Round Christmas Donations