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.
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.
Hassing backed for 2nd vice president
Bloomington Unit 550 proudly endorses Jody Hassing for the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Minnesota 2nd ice President for 2025-2026.
Kelly backed for 1st vice president
Linda Kelly has been endorsed by Unit 184 of Pine Island and the 3rd District Executive Committee for Department of Minnesota, 1st Vice President for the year 2025-2026.
Dorf endorsed for department president
Monticello Unit 260, 10th District Past Presidents Parley and the 10th District Auxiliary has endorsed Robin Dorf for Department of Minnesota American Legion Auxiliary President for 2025-2026.
President Ward issues challenge to units
ST. CLOUD — National President Trish Ward of the Department of Kansas addressed the Fall Conference in St. Cloud on Thursday Oct. 24. President Ward is a retired corporate trainer and used her skills from her professional life to teach the Auxiliary throughout the country.
President: It was great hosting national president
October has gone by in a blink of an eye. Let’s recap what has happened in the last four weeks or so.
Pearl Harbor Rally looking like a lot of fun
SPICER — The Pearl Harbor Rally will be Saturday, Dec. 7, at Spicer Post 545 and will be hosted by the American Legion Riders for all members of the American Legion Family.
A camaraderie organization: Scenes from the National Commander’s Banquet
The American Legion is not all business. It brings together family and friends.
Fall Conference is coming up
ST. CLOUD — The Fall Conference is planned for Oct. 25-26 with committee meetings on Oct. 24.