Legion Auxiliary
Contact Information
20 W. 12th St. Room 314
St. Paul, MN 55155-2000
651-224-7634
Secretary Christie Avant posts Auxiliary content. Her email is christie@mnala.org.
The Auxiliary’s mission is to support veterans. In military terms, an auxiliary unit is a civilian fighting force.
Committee promotes strong defense
Strengthening and supporting military servicemembers and their families maintains and promotes this purpose. We can support military families by working with command groups and family readiness groups.
December is Veterans Affairs & Rehab Month
Every month we should recognize and support our veterans, but the American Legion Auxiliary recognizes December as Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Month.
Junior Conference will be in Anoka
ANOKA — It is time for units to begin planning for the Department of Minnesota Junior Conference.
Charitable gambling revenue across Minnesota rose 9 percent
ROCHESTER — Revenue rose in the realm of charitable gambling in Minnesota in fiscal year 2024 by 9 percent compared to the previous year, reaching a net of $712 million and allowing Minnesota charities to increase donations by $6 million.
Have you heard of the Legion Cruisers?
ST. PAUL — There is a new movement afoot with The American Legion nationally. It started in North Carolina and is spreading to other states.
Sweetheart Rally coming up Feb. 8
ROYALTON — The Sweetheart Rally takes place Saturday, Feb. 8, at Royalton Post 137. This one starts at 11 a.m., with a noon meal and a program to follow.
Slayton’s Brad Pagel is a Gulf War veteran who survived peace
SLAYTON — Brad Pagel, 55, grew up on a dairy farm in rural Garvin, milking cows twice daily. His father served in the Army, and during Pagel’s sophomore year of high school, he became interested in following in his father’s footsteps.
President: Time to re-energize the spirit for the mission
The month of December brings many holidays for celebrating — Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year’s Day — to name a few. Whichever holiday you celebrate, I wish you bountiful blessings this holiday season and in the New Year.
Know constitutions, bylaws and rules
The Constitution & Bylaws program assists and educates members about the need to have proper governing documents at all levels. The Constitution and Bylaws for units, districts and the department are approved by Department Convention action. The Department Standing Rules are also approved by convention action.
Do your past presidents parley hardy?
What is the Past Presidents Parley? What do they do? Does my unit have one? Who can belong? So let’s go “Back to the Basics” as our President Judy Ackerman’s theme says.
Marietta Unit 156 recognizes longtime member
Dorothy Redepenning, a longtime resident of Marietta and an active member of the Marietta Auxiliary Unit 156, Marietta, was presented her 75-year continuous membership certificate.
ALA membership needs to hit 85 percent
The Fall Conference was a hit once again. Since Oct. 21, I have had 21 units come off the 5 percent-or-less membership list. This is fantastic. This being said, there are still 71, yes 71, units that are at zero or under 5 percent of goal.