Auxiliary

Greetings from your President...

President Staci King

near the Washington Monument

My sincere thanks to all existing members who recently submitted dues for 2009-2010 and to those who recruited new members. We recently surpassed the 65% membership goal. This sets the tone for our year and enables us to plan events in hopes of attracting more member participation.

We need your help! We are collecting new or gently used "treasures" to offer during our Silent Auction on November 14th. This is a great opportunity to de-clutter your home for a good cause. Proceeds from the auction and spaghetti dinner will help us serve a holiday meal to over 100 veterans at the VA Medical Center in Martinsburg, WV.

You may also donate small items to fill ditty bags for the hospitalized veterans. We need new white socks, handkerchiefs, toothbrushes, puzzle books, and trial size shampoos and conditioners. Drop off your donations at the Post home or contact me for other arrangements. My email is sratkins2008@hotmail.com.

Officers 2009-2010
President	Staci King	sratkins2008@hotmail.com
Vice President	Charlotte Coleman
Secretary/Treasurer	Ann Moran
Historian	Carroll Maus
Chaplain	Bertie Jones
Sergeant at Arms	Judy Leonard

Who can become a member

A woman who is eligible for membership in The American Legion is also eligible to join the American Legion Auxiliary.

The mother, wife, daughter, sister, grand-daughter, great-grand-daughter, or grandmother of members of The American Legion, and deceased veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces during the listed war eras.

Step relatives are also eligible.

Eligibility Dates

April 6, 1917 - Nov. 11, 1918 (World War I)
Dec. 7, 1941 - Aug. 15, 1945 Merchant Marines (only eligibility)
Dec. 7, 1941 - Dec. 31, 1946 (World War II) June 25, 1950 - Jan. 31, 1955 (Korean War)
Feb. 28, 1961 - May 7, 1975 (Vietnam War)
Aug. 24, 1982 - July 31, 1984 (Grenada/Lebanon)
Dec. 20, 1989 - Jan. 31, 1990 (Panama)
Aug. 2, 1990 to today

National Auxiliary Information

http://www.legion-aux.org/

Upcoming Meeting

Tuesday November 9th at 7:30pm

- Planning for VA Holiday Dinner

- Holiday donations and Veteran Ditty Bags

- All members and volunteers welcome.

- See you there!!

We Need Your Help!

Please donate items for the Silent Auction and Veteran Ditty Bags.

Special Dates & Reminders

Nov 12th - Donations for Silent Auction Due

Nov 14th - Silent Auction & Spaghetti Dinner

Nov 28th - Donations for Ditty Bags Due

Dec 6th - Annual Veterans Christmas Dinner at VA Medical Center, Martinsburg, WV at Noon

As we share opportunities, find ways to improve, and take action, our veterans and communities continue to benefit.

Hope to see you at an upcoming meeting or special event.

American Legion Post 293

For God and Country