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.
President: Let’s reach 85 percent mark by March 15
Mid-winter conferences are almost over. I hope many of you were able to attend your district’s mid-winter and that you learned something new.
Membership Chairman: Get Member-opoly updates here
Jan. 31 was the last day to enter memberships to count towards the Unit 100 percent Goal Award. The units that reached the 100 percent goal will receive a 100 percent Flag Ribbon from national.
Are you ready for the Minnesota American Legion Family Bowling Tournament?
DAYTON — The 79th annual Minnesota American Legion Family Bowling Tournament will be March 29 to April 27. Singles and doubles leagues bowl at 11 a.m. Saturdays. Teams bowl at 3:30 p.m. Saturdays and noon Sundays.
Welcome to Minnesota Girls State
Learn about Minnesota Girls State, a civics camp at Bethel University for girls who are between their junior and senior years of high school. It is run by the American Legion Auxiliary.
All-Family Events Calendar
Feb. 22-26: Washington Conference, Hilton Hotel, D.C.
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.
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.