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Blood Drive
Tuesday, October 6th, from 12 noon until 6:00 pm, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church on Dyer Street in Mountain Home. This drive hopes to increase the number of pints of blood donated, by engaging all Veterans’ groups in the area in a friendly competition.
Please remember when donating to name your favorite Vets’ group to give the credit to, as most of us are members of multiple organizations!
The winner of the competition will take custody of a “traveling trophy” until the next “Battle of the Vets” blood drive takes place.
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Auxiliary Officers 2009-2010
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President:
Suzan Kaye
1st Vice President:
Chris Schwartz
2nd Vice President:
Rita Streetz
Treasurer:
Bert Whitesell
Historian:
Pat Luedeking
Chaplain:
Flossie Wiesend
Sgt-at-Arms:
Kay Owens
Secretary:
MaryAnn Sladek
Who We Are / What We Do
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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.
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!
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
