Remembering Pearl Harbor It is important that we never forget Pearl Harbor. Help the American Legion Auxiliary honor those who lost their lives Dec. 7, 1941, by spending a few moments to remember and reflect on the sacrifices all service members make to protect us and ensure our freedom. Revised Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation: A Guide for Volunteers now available Now that Field and Home Service have been combined into Service to Veterans, you can find details on hours, VA Voluntary Service, and more in the revised Guide. Information pertaining to the American Legion Auxiliary’s VA&R Committee structure and budget also is included. One of the longest-running American Legion Auxiliary programs, Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation is at the core of our mission and forever will be. All Auxiliary members are encouraged to view the Guide and familiarize themselves with the newly revised content. Where to find it: For immediate results, download a free copy. While you’re online, check out the other ALA publications on our site. They’re all there. Previously, only Auxiliary departments could order hard copies of this publication. Now, all members can place orders via Emblem Sales. Tis the season for giving: Loving the Auxiliary with a donation is quick, easy and secure online Auxiliary members are passionate about the organization’s mission. For nearly a century, weve been there for veterans, the military and their families when they serve, deploy, return and rebuild a positive life. This holiday season, you can support the ALA’s mission with a donation at the end of the year as generous as your means will allow. Make a difference in the lives of our military children through Auxiliary scholarships; make a difference in the lives of our veterans through the Veteran Projects Fund; make a difference in the lives of our members through the Auxiliary Emergency Fund – the possibilities are numerous, and everything you contribute makes a huge impact. Please, give today. Make your Poppy Days pop with Auxiliary-branded donation cans! Does your unit need a little help increasing its poppy donations? Designed to impress and inform, our donation cans are brightly covered with images of the storied memorial flower plus pertinent information for donors on how their funds support the American Legion Auxiliary’s Poppy Program. Your unit is sure to secure larger donations for veterans with these Auxiliary-branded containers. Order yours today. Remember: Poppy kits and undated labels are available for purchase from Emblem Sales. Departments wanting dated labels can have a vendor print them using the template available on the ALA national website Poppy page under Resources. Help lead the ALA! Complete the national appointment application by Jan. 9, 2015 National Vice President Sharon Conatser is seeking applications from motivated members interested in being appointed to national committee leadership positions during the 2015-2016 administrative year. You need not have served at the department level before holding a position on a national committee. Apply online. Oak Ridge Boys Christmas Special benefits American Legion The American Legion Christmas Special: The Grammy-winning Oak Ridge Boys – who share the Legions passion to help veterans and their families – recently teamed up with the Legion for a series of ads that invite viewers to assist those who served our nation in uniform. Learn More American Legion launches awareness commercial Special website for American Legion awareness: Share thelegionserves.org with your friends and family to encourage individuals to join, donate and purchase patriotic merchandise from The American Legion. December 2014 eBulletin: Program news Are you a program chairman? Stay in-the-know with December updates from these committees: Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Legislative National Security Community Service Education Auxiliary Emergency Fund Constitution & Bylaws Membership Public Relations Membership: growing? Where does your department stand in Auxiliary membership? Click here to view the latest reports and membership newsletters. We support the legislative agenda of The American Legion with elected officials at all levels of government (local, state, national). Learn how you can get involved. Get Connected | facebook Twitter YouTube Pinterest © Copyright 2014 American Legion Auxiliary National Headquarters 8945 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46260 | ALAforVeterans.org In the Spirit of Service Not Self for Veterans, God and Country Email not displaying correctly? View Online If you would prefer not to receive emails from us, go here. Please send any comments about this email to [email protected] Informz for iMIS
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