Auxiliary to propose $5 dues increase

WILLMAR — A proposed $5 dues increase is the biggest item of business for the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Minnesota.

The portion of ALA dues that presently goes to the department is $12. A resolution that proposes to amend the finance section of the standing rules would make it $17 effective in 2027.

The department so far has nine resolutions for review. Executive Secretary Christie Avant said the resolutions can be found at the department website, mnala.org.

Registration

The Department Convention is July 10-13. Registration begins at 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, at Willmar Post 167.

To sign up with a check, click here and download the form. The fee is $20. You also will find a schedule. You can download the rules and convention call in this PDF of the Legionnaire.

To sign up online, click here to go through Eventbrite. The fee is $20, plus a $3.18 convenience fee.

Registration after June 26 goes up to $30 by mail and $30 plus a convenience fee online. Registration at the door also is $30.

The convention is when the business of The American Legion gets done. New department officers are elected. Committee chairs give their reports on what they accomplished in the past year. Resolutions are voted upon and some are sent up the chain to the National Convention.

The event is also a time for sharing ideas. Membership directors learn membership tips. Gambling managers hear from Gambling Control Board staff. New district commanders learn from old district commanders.

Camaraderie and mutual helpfulness are on display, with great entertainment at Willmar Post 167. A shuttle service to the hotels is planned out, too.

A gambling seminar takes place at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 10. A joint memorial service is at 11:20 the same day. The full schedule is printed in this issue.