American Legion
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Mission Statement
In the spirit of Service, Not Self, the mission of the American Legion Auxiliary is to support The American Legion and to honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of our veterans, military, and their families, both at home and abroad. For God and Country, we advocate for veterans, educate our citizens, mentor youth, and promote patriotism, good citizenship, peace and security.
Vision Statement
The vision of the American Legion Auxiliary is to support The American Legion while becoming the premier service organization and foundation of every community providing support for our veterans, our military, and their families by shaping a positive future in an atmosphere of fellowship, patriotism, peace and security.
Purposes
In fulfillment of our Mission, the American Legion Auxiliary adheres to the following purposes:
Values
Our statement of values is predicated on the founding purposes:
History
Founded in 1919, the American Legion Auxiliary helps to advance the mission of The American Legion. With nearly three-quarters of a million members, it is the world’s largest women’s patriotic service organization and one of the nation’s most prominent supporters of veterans, military, and their families. ALA members volunteer millions of hours annually, with a value averaging $2 billion each year. From helping to draft the GI Bill in 1944 to advocating for veterans on Capitol Hill, The American Legion Family has been instrumental in advancing legislation that improves the quality of life for our nation’s veterans.
In the spirit of Service, Not Self, the mission of the American Legion Auxiliary is to support The American Legion and to honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of our veterans, military, and their families, both at home and abroad. For God and Country, we advocate for veterans, educate our citizens, mentor youth, and promote patriotism, good citizenship, peace and security.
Vision Statement
The vision of the American Legion Auxiliary is to support The American Legion while becoming the premier service organization and foundation of every community providing support for our veterans, our military, and their families by shaping a positive future in an atmosphere of fellowship, patriotism, peace and security.
Purposes
In fulfillment of our Mission, the American Legion Auxiliary adheres to the following purposes:
- To support and advocate for veterans, active military and their families
- To support the initiatives and programs of The American Legion
- To foster patriotism and responsible citizenship
- To award scholarships and promote quality education and literacy
- To provide educational and leadership opportunities that uphold the ideals of freedom and democracy and encourage good citizenship and patriotism in government
- To increase our capacity to deliver our Mission by providing meaningful volunteer opportunities within our communities
- To empower our membership to achieve personal fulfillment through Service Not Self
Values
Our statement of values is predicated on the founding purposes:
- Commitment to the four founding principles: Justice, Freedom, Democracy, Loyalty
- Service to God, our country, its veterans and their families
- Tradition of patriotism and citizenship
- Personal integrity and family values
- Respect for the uniqueness of individual members
- Truthful open communication in dealing with the public and our members
- Adherence to the adopted policies and rules
History
Founded in 1919, the American Legion Auxiliary helps to advance the mission of The American Legion. With nearly three-quarters of a million members, it is the world’s largest women’s patriotic service organization and one of the nation’s most prominent supporters of veterans, military, and their families. ALA members volunteer millions of hours annually, with a value averaging $2 billion each year. From helping to draft the GI Bill in 1944 to advocating for veterans on Capitol Hill, The American Legion Family has been instrumental in advancing legislation that improves the quality of life for our nation’s veterans.
2019 - 2020 Officers
Donation to the Auxiliary
Post 289 Chaplain Carmen Cherry gives Auxiliary Unit 289 a $500 donation. The Auxiliary is still waiting on their charter application to be finalized and this generous donation will help fund projects for this new unit. Fae Casper helped establish the unit.
On 19 November 2018, charter officers met at Daymar Institute to complete the paperwork to charter a new American Legion Auxiliary unit, to be named American Legion Auxiliary CSM Gary W. Crisp Unit 289. Receiving the charter application for the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Tennessee was Pat Wallace. The application will go to American Legion Auxiliary National for approval.
Pictured above from left to right are: Sharon Crisp, Historian, LeAnne Fry, 1st Vice, Sue Johnson, Treasurer, Pat Wallace representing ALA Dept of TN, Dawn Schmidt, President, Astra Eaglin, Secretary, and Fae Casper. The unit meets each 3rd Monday of each month @ 6PM at Daymar College, 2691 Trenton Road, Clarksville, TN.
For more information on ALA's mission and vision, visit their website www.alaforveterans.org . For information on the ALA Department of Tennessee, visit http://alatennessee.org/ .
Pictured above from left to right are: Sharon Crisp, Historian, LeAnne Fry, 1st Vice, Sue Johnson, Treasurer, Pat Wallace representing ALA Dept of TN, Dawn Schmidt, President, Astra Eaglin, Secretary, and Fae Casper. The unit meets each 3rd Monday of each month @ 6PM at Daymar College, 2691 Trenton Road, Clarksville, TN.
For more information on ALA's mission and vision, visit their website www.alaforveterans.org . For information on the ALA Department of Tennessee, visit http://alatennessee.org/ .