Tim Engstrom
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Bring out your baked goods to the Silent Auction
The Silent Auction to support the Auxiliary Emergency Fund is back again this year at Fall Conference. It’s time to get together as a unit/post/squadron or family to come up with a theme basket or maybe even two.
Decorated Vehicles Parade celebrates Independence Day at Minneapolis VA
About 10 vehicles participated in the Independence Day Decorated Vehicles Parade at the VA Minneapolis and Minneapolis Veterans Home.
Let’s grow the ALA’s Junior program this year
The goal of the American Legion Auxiliary Junior Activities program is to develop Junior members age 17 and under into future leaders.
Woodbury Post 501 awards Boys State participant
Woodbury Post 501 Vice Commander JoAnne Kramer awards a Certificate of Appreciation to Boys State participant Cade Wright, who was elected lieutenant governor at Minnesota Boys State in June.
Everyone can contribute to the history of the Auxiliary
Every day is an opportunity to make history. It is up to the historian to document the events of today to be remembered tomorrow.
Coaches are big key to Minnesota American Legion Baseball
MAPLE GROVE — Craig Anderson, executive director of the Minnesota High School Baseball Association, never gets enough baseball.
Auxiliary is there when the chips are down
Hardship grants may be awarded to members that have past/overdue expenses pertaining to their primary shelter and basic household utilities due to medical or employment reasons.
6th District commander’s August 2024 report
I want to start off by thanking Immediate Past Commander Anthony Koop and his team for all the hard work they put in during his tenure.
5th District commander’s August 2024 report
Also, Post 99 will be serving hamburgers on Tuesdays for $6. Come and have dinner, too! Hope to see you there!
4th District commander’s August 2024 report
The 2024-2025 year has arrived, and the 4th district is hitting the road with a great new program called The Legion Cruisers. This new program will be similar to our Legion Riders program, only with classic/modified car enthusiasts.
2nd District commander’s August 2024 report
We had a huge turnout for the membership packet pickups in the district. Of 81 posts, 72 showed up at the meetings.
Meet the 2024-25 Auxiliary membership director
I am not alone in this challenge, as I have everyone in the department helping me. My biggest helpers will be your 10 district membership chairmen and their presidents.