

Help the Auxiliary Help Others
Labels & UPCs, Etc.
Please continue collecting Campbell’s product UPCs (the company wants barcodes now, not labels -- includes Swanson, Franco-American and Prego brands); Best Choice bar codes (soups, baking products, egg cartons, canned goods, pastas, rice, paper products and many other things — bar codes ONLY, please!); Box Tops for Education (found on General Mills products, including Betty Crocker & Pillsbury — please cut out ONLY the little square that says “Box Tops for Education”); and Tyson “Project A+” seals from Tyson’s breaded “ready-made” products.
We are also still collecting aluminum pop-tops from soda cans. These go to the Ronald McDonald House up in Springfield.
These items can be dropped off at the Post whenever the building is open.
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Auxiliary Officers 2006-2007
 President: Jody McCollom 1st Vice President: Bert Whitesell 2nd Vice President: Rita Streetz Treasurer: Jacque Graewert Historian: Toni Sendziol Chaplain: Flossie Wiesend Sgt-at-Arms: Joanne O'Halloran Secretary: MaryAnn Sladek Parliamentarian: Kay OwensLinks
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 Who We Are / What We Do
 The American Legion Auxiliary: Who We Are & What We Do
The American Legion Auxiliary has been around for
a long time -- over seventy-five years, in fact. If each
of our one million members were asked what the
Auxiliary does, what would she say?
Many would talk about the millions of hours of
volunteer time we give to assist veterans at home, in
hospitals, and in the field. And, they would be right.
Others would tell about the millions of dollars
donated to worthy causes around the world and in
our own communities. Right again!
Some would stress the community service work we
do and the thousands of special projects we have
funded to assist families and children across the
nation. And, they would be right as well!
And of course, everyone would mention our poppies
- those little red crepe paper flowers made by and for
hospitalized veterans - and the many thousands we
distribute every Memorial Day.
That's just the beginning!
WE WORK to prevent substance abuse, teen suicide,
child abuse, and teen pregnancy.
WE EDUCATE our children for leadership through
Girls Nation, the Spirit of Youth Foundation, and
VolunTeens, and scores of local and national scholarship programs.
WE ORGANIZE community blood drives, local and
national conservation efforts, emergency and disaster
relief worldwide, citizenship and education programs,
child safety materials, and legislative action.
WE HELP our own members through the Auxiliary
Emergency and Displaced Homemakers Funds and
our service people and their families through the
Family Assistance Network.
The Auxiliary is all of this and much, much more!
And, we're looking for people like you!
Nurturing Tradition ... Fostering Change
AUXILIARY PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
The Auxiliary is women, of all ages and from all walks
of life, who join together in the fellowship of giving.
No matter how an Auxiliary member chooses to
contribute, she can help fill a need and address one of
countless social concerns through our many programs.
Americanism
- Americanism Youth Conference
- Spirit of Youth Fund
- Flag Etiquette and Citizenship Programs
- Girl Scout Achievement Award
Children & Youth
- Substance Abuse Prevention
- Crisis Intervention and Family Support
- Child Safety
- Immunization
Community Service
- Blood Drives/First Aid/CPR Training
- Help for the Homeless, Elderly and Victims of Abuse
- Environmental Protection/Community Beautification
- Crime Prevention/Neighborhood Watch Programs
Education
- Literacy Programs
- Scholarships and Grants
- Leadership Training and Seminars
Girls State/Girls Nation
Legislative
- Support for Veterans Programs
- Citizens Flag Alliance
National Security
- Awareness Forums and Seminars
- USO
- Disaster Prevention and Relief
The Poppy Program
Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation
- Hospital and Hospice Volunteer Progratn
- Field and Home Service Programs
- VolunTeens
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