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 [email protected].
The Auxiliary’s mission is to support veterans. In military terms, an auxiliary unit is a civilian fighting force.
Minnesota Girls State deadline is April 1
American Legion Auxiliary Minnesota Girls State 79th session is June 14-19 at Bethel University in Arden Hills.
Next Auxiliary DEC meeting is March 14 before the Appreciation Rally
BLOOMINGTON —The Minnesota American Legion Auxiliary is scheduled to meet at 8:30 a.m. March 14 in the conference room at Bloomington Post 550.
President: Fill out unit annual reports by April 15
This administrative year is flying by and with visiting units I have been able to hear the work that our members at the unit level do for our veterans, military and their families, and the work within their communities. I thank all unit members and ask that you take the time to fill out your unit annual reports this year due April 15.
All-Family Events Calendar
Stay up-to-date on American Legion Family activities.
Joint testimonial dinner is coming in June
NEW PRAGUE — The date for the Joint Testimonial Dinner for both the department commander and president has been determined.
Appreciation Rally is set for March 14
BLOOMINGTON — The Appreciation Rally is March 14 at Bloomington’s Veterans Club, a post home Post 550 shares with VFW Post 1296. It is at 311 W. 84th St., behind the Lyndale Avenue Cub Foods. Look for the Huey helicopter out front.
It is nearly time for the gift shops
VA&R is probably the Auxiliary program that touches the lives of our veterans and military and their families the most. It is also one of the American Legion’s Four Pillars. It is an important reason we exist — to support our veterans and our military.
Kelly endorsed for department president
Linda Kelly has been endorsed by Unit 184 of Pine Island for Department of Minnesota president for 2026-2027.
Hassing endorsed for 1st vice president
Tenth District Past Presidents Parley and Bloomington Unit 550 proudly endorses Jody Hassing for the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Minnesota 1st vice president for 2026-27.
Regan endorsed for 2nd vice president
Cavalene Regan has been endorsed by Unit 225 of Forest Lake for 2nd vice president of the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Minnesota.
Wilson endorsed for 2nd vice president
Hope Wilson has been endorsed for the position of 2nd vice president of the American Legion Auxiliary by Unit 278 in Brandon and the 7th District Executive Committee.
President: Thank you for a successful Fall Conference
Did you attend Fall Conference? Did you like the new look and feel? Thursday evening was well-attended, and a lot of information was shared. Thank you to Carol Kottom, Judy Ackerman, Christie Avant and Nancy Lewison with North Star Honor Flight for your informative presentations.