Mailings
(a new option on the menu bar)
Each mailing from Department will be uploading to the website. This allows all members access to the mailings. The chairmen work very hard for their programs. They release information to the membership when they feel it is pertinent. Sometimes the Unit President may not be able to attend the meeting or several members would like a copy, or the mail never reaches its destination. By uploading and providing links to the documents, this allows all members and Units access to the information provided by the Department and the Chairmen.
When a member opens this menu option, they will see the names of the program information. Each month will have their own heading, keeping communication organised. Members have the option of clicking on the hyperlink and viewing and/or printing the article. To get started, visit the new addition of mailings to the American Legion Auxiliary’s website.
Our Department President Barbara Miller has chosen the American Legion Housing for Homeless Veterans as part of her President’s project. To help this project, Dept. President Barb is asking that everyone participating in the Conference to bring a non-perishable item. These items will be collected and bundled and presented to a representative from the American Legion for the homeless veterans.
The was a service project during this year’s Girls State. The items collected (food, cleaning supplies, paper products, dish towels, etc) were presented to a family in the Johnstown area. This family had become homeless due to unemployment problems and the affected economy. The family, which included three children were very appreciative.
The Girls State section of the website was edited. It now contains more details pertaining to the program. There separate pages to explain each aspect of Keystone Girls State.
The reason for this is better help the Auxiliary members better understand all that is involved for the week of Girls State. This in turn will help you find potential citizens from your area schools. Chairmen can also use the website pages to introduce the school officials and the importance of the program.
The candidates will also be better mentally prepared for the week of government, Americanism and all that is involved. For some, they believe this is a camp with a lot of free time. But in all actuality, the citizens are continuously working on something one way or another even in the down time.
Johnstown family gets help from Legion Family
When the Legion family found out his family was in needs..they answered the call. They are helping them find a house, food and clothing. Please check out the link below to read the whole story and watch the video.
The food they mention in the article and video was part of a service project at Keystone Girls State. The young women were asked if they so chose, to bring a non-perishable item to donate to the American Legion Housing for Homeless Veterans. Little did they realize just how important and how quickly their donations would be placed into action.
Though the American Legion Auxiliary and other Legion organizations do not participate in the anticipation of recognition, we live by “Service, not self”. But it is nice to know that our actions have helped someone in need and so appreciative of these actions.