Hooray for Auxiliary units that have hit 100 percent mark
The American Legion Auxiliary Department of Minnesota has 20,029 paid memberships as of Jan. 28, which is 80.48 percent of our goal of 24,888. For the units that made 100 percent membership by Jan. 31, they will receive a National Unit Award. As of Jan. 28, there are 57 units that have made 100 percent membership, I would like to give them a big shoutout for making this goal:
Unit 190 St. Charles
Unit 197 Chatfield
Unit 369 Wykoff
Unit 264 Glenville
Unit 422 Claremont
Unit 587 Waldorf
Unit 614 Sioux Valley
Unit 576 Avoca
Unit 338 Chandler
Unit 11 Mankato
Unit 391 Storden
Unit 41 Lamberton
Unit 115 Truman
Unit 165 Bricelyn
Unit 269 Madison Lake
Unit 286 Sanborn
Unit 601 New Germany
Unit 343 Norwood
Unit 150 Waconia
Unit 189 Farmington
Unit 313 Swanville
Unit 354 Clear Lake
Unit 293 Browerville
Unit 557 Deerwood
Unit 366 Bertha
Unit 442 Williams
Unit 278 Brandon
Unit 302 Beardsley
Unit 135 Hector
Unit 273 Garvin
Unit 527 Millerville
Unit 629 Chokio
Unit 237 Balaton
Unit 351 Barrett
Unit 556 Wood Lake
Unit 229 Sacred Heart
Unit 379 Moose Lake
Unit 432 Warba
Unit 222 Hibbing
Unit 476 Lawrence Lake Township (north of Taconite)
Unit 499 Northome
Unit 181 Lake Park
Unit 88 Greenbush
Unit 159 Oklee
Unit 371 Roosevelt
Unit 402 Halstad
Unit 148 Dent
Unit 25 Warroad
Unit 83 Lindstrom
Unit 139 Harris
Unit 563 Bruno
Unit 630 Brooklyn Center
Unit 312 Stacy
Imagine the impact we could have for our 250th Birthday Celebration for America if you spoke to just five people, and one of them joined! What an incredible effect that would have on our mission and the celebration we’ll have on July 4. The national goal is to make 85 percent by March 15.
For the district chairman, there is a challenge out to make this goal by Feb. 14 to receive a gift from me. I know that all 10 districts can make it.
Let’s look at those membership numbers. Where is your unit compared to your goal of membership and your percentage today of meeting that goal? I know that sometimes when you look and review numbers, it can seem like a lot, let’s break this down.
- Look at your goal, determine how far you are away from reaching that goal.
- Ask yourself when do you want to hit that goal?
- Now, take what you have left for the goal, break it down into the weeks and what action needs taken to reach the goal.
You just broke it down into smaller steps that are easier to obtain. Your next step would be how to reach those members who have not yet renewed. Call them, send them letters, let them know what you have been doing in your units/departments. Tell them why their membership is valuable. Listen to their concerns, make them feel needed and appreciated.
Have applications ready. We are an ALA family. It doesn’t matter if your friends or family live in Kansas or all the way in Puerto Rico; sign them up. We are an ALA family. Most importantly, believe in yourself, your work, your mission and America! You’ve got this, and we are here for you.
