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United States Capitol Flag Order Form
Flag Folding Ceremony :: from USHistory.org
Pledge of Allegiance :: by Red Skelton
How to Display the Flag

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National Resources

American Legion Children's Home
An orphanage for children of veterans who could not provide care to their young, the facility houses 62 children, aged 11-18. Read brochure.

icouldbe.org :: Mentoring the next generation through the internet - connecting teens with career mentors over the Internet.

Our Military Kids :: This non-profit corporation is dedicated to funding activities for school-aged children of deployed Reservists and National Guard personnel.

Youth Hero Award :: For any youth under 18 years of age who has performed a heroic act requiring physical valor. Application pending.

Children's Miracle Network :: CMN is associated with 170 hospitals that treat children with all types of afflictions; rendering treatment based on need and not just the ability to pay.

Josh Order Form :: Josh and Friends, the company behind Josh and Friends, was created to benefit children. The products we offer comfort, teach, and encourage young ones facing very serious challenges.

The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation :: This foundation was established in 1954 and is dedicated to helping all children.  Grants have been issued to non-profit institutions and organizations that contribute to the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual welfare of children and youth within the United States.  Each dollar that is donated is used for helping children and administrative costs are derived from other sources. Read letter from CWF.

Songs of Love :: A not-for-profit organization dedicated  to creating personalized songs for chronically and terminally ill children.

California Disaster Application for Funds

California Disaster Donation

Cancer Awareness
Organ/Tissue Donor Program
National Blood Program of the American Red Cross
Adopt-a-Highway
Recycle More
Make a Difference Day
Habitat for Humanity International
 

Additional Resources
America's Promise
Domestic Violence Hotline
Feeding America
GI Bill of Health
Homeless Shelters/Soup Kitchens
Homeless Veterans
Library Locator
National Coalition Against Violence
National Recycling Coalition
National Safety Council
Safety and Welfare of Children
Salvation Army
10 Tips for Volunteering Wisely
Volunteer Service Award

Education Girls State
Educational Opportunities Flyer

National Scholarship Applications
Spirit of Youth Scholarship
National President's Scholarship
Nontraditional Student Scholarship

Department Scholarship Applications
Educational Assistance General Scholarship (Form E21)
Continuing/Re-entry Students Scholarship (Form E21C)
Lucille Ganey Memorial Scholarship (Form E21G)
Past Presidents Parley Nursing Scholarship Rules
PPP Nursing Scholarship Application
Past Department Presidents Junior Scholarship

Department Rules

Poppy Seal Order Form
Poppy Seal Order Form (Fillable)


Access America
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Campus Compact
Educators' Reference Desk
Federal Funds Express
Federal Student Aid Web Site
Headstart
International Reading Association
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SAT Classroom
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US Department of Education

2009 Session
Unit Packet
Letter to the School
Delegate Packet
1st Alternate Packet
2nd Alternate Packet
Reservations

The following documents can be filled in on-line
Letter to the Delegate
Structure of Girls State
Delegate Application
Delegates &Parental Acceptance
Medical Certification
Medical Consent
Delegate Biography
Parental Release for Minor

Girls State Alumnae Page

Girls State History :: Nation and Department

National Girls State Brochure

Junior Activities Leadership

Jr Community Service Certification
Jr Conference Consent
Jr Conference Information
Jr Conference Reservation
Jr Scholarship PDP

2008-2009 Junior Activities Plan of Work
2008-2009 Junior Patch Program PDF version
2008-2009 Junior Patch Program Word version

Additional Resources
5W's

Ask Jeeves
Astronomy for Kids
Ben's Guide to Government
Chip & Cookie
CIA for Kids
Cool Facts about Veterans
Crafts & Recipes
Earth Science for Kids
Fact Monster
FBI for the Family
Federal Stats Kid's Page
Fourth of July
Freedoms Foundation
Historic American Sheet Music
History
Homework Center
Homework Spot
Homework Tools
Kids in the House
KidsRunning.com
Learning Network
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Library Spot
Music
NASA for Kids
National Anthem Project
Organizations
Pat's Patriotic Site
Patriotic Crafts
Patriotic Crafts for Kids
Patriotic Dog Tags
Patriotic Games & Activities
Patriotic Poems
Patriotic Sites
Poetry & Quotations
Red Skelton on Pledge
Salute to Veterans
Student Jobs.gov
Students.gov
Students in Service to America
Support Our Troops
Surfing the Net with Kids
USA Freedom Corps
US Flag Site
US Flag Site for Kids
Veterans Affairs Kids
Veterans Day Activities
Veterans Day Coloring Page
Veterans Day Craft Activities
Veterans Day Kids Online
Veterans Day Word Search
Washington DC for Kids
We the People
White House Kids

Leadership Instructor
Leadership Re-Certification
Leadership Sign-In

Updated Correspondence Course
Instruction Page
Leadership Test
Answer Sheet

Complete Department Leadership Workshop Materials

Mini Workshops

What Makes a Good Leader?
Common Qualities of Leadership
Leadership Qualities
Ten Qualities of Leadership
Are you a leader?

Auxiliary Alphabet of Writing Tips

Order Now
Senior Leadership Correspondence Course
Junior Leadership Correspondence Course

Mentor Program Overview
National Mentor/Mentee Form

Motivational Tools
Sound Bites
The New Colossus
Winning Attitude
Freedom
Between these flags . . .
It Has Always Been a Soldier
Learning Pyramid
By the Way . . .
Don't Look Outside

 

Legislative Membership

American Legion Dispatch News Order

Action Alert
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Web Stickers

Current House Floor Proceedings
Thomas Legislative :: Information on the Internet for Congressional bill information
Communicating with Congress
Other Interesting Sites
Doc's Page

House Committee on VA
Military.com
Veterans Hour
Veterans Legislation
VFW Washington DC Office

Membership Application
How to Transmit Membership
Silver Brigade Award
National President's Top Recruiter Award
Transmittal (On-Line)
Unit Data Form (On-Line)
VIM Application
On-line Citations

Membership Packet Shipping - 2010
Membership Times Table

Unit Membership Brochure

National Security Past Presidents Parley

Hero Packet Project - 2009-2010 - Sample Letter

National Preparedness Month
Toasty Toes Template
National Preparedness Month Video -9/07
http://www.citizencorps.gov
Emergency Preparedness Resources

The Post 9-11 Vets Education Assistance Act of 2008
The Post- 9/11 GI Bill is a new benefit providing educational assistance to individuals who have served on active duty on or after September 11, 2001.

USO :: Find a USO close to you.

Blue Star Service Banner :: To be displayed by families with members in the Armed Forces :: National Emblem Sales :: 1 888-453-4466

Family Support Network Hotline :: 800 504-4098

4 the Troops :: This is the official website of 4 The Troops, a 501(c)(3) non-profit national organization dedicated to supporting the U.S. troops with care packages and letters.

History of the POW/MIA Flag

POW/MIA
Advocacy & Intelligence
Compensation from Japan
Databases & Documents
Missing Man Table & Ceremony
POW / MIA Families
Santo Tomas

Through My Mother's Eyes

Additional Resources
Citizen Corps
Coupon Addresses
Emergency Management Agencies
Homeland Security
Military Commissaries
National Crime Prevention
Neck Cooler Project
Plant Trees for America
Ready Gov
United for a Stronger America

PPP Female National Guard of the Year
PPP Nursing Scholarship Rules
PPP Nursing Scholarship Application PPP Unit Member of the Year
PPP Woman Veteran of the Year

Additional Resources
Listing of all Past Department of California Presidents, National Presidents and Department Secretary/Treasurers

Additional Resources
Women Veterans

Center For Women Veterans
Life Insurance Program
Military Woman Homepage
Military Women Veterans
National Center for Health Promotion
National Women's History Project
VA Facilities Directory
VA Forms
VA Health Care Services & Benefits
VA News Releases
Women are Veterans Too!
Women In Military Service 
Women Military Aviators
Women Veterans of WWII
Women's Air Force Service Pilots
Women's Army Corps Veterans
Women's Vietnam Memorial

Poppy Public Relations

Unit Poppy Order Form 2010 (for Unit 472 Members Only)

Poppy Corsage Contest
Poppy Display Contest
Miss Poppy Contest
Poppy Poster Contest
Poppy Window Display Contest

Poppy Order

Poppy Financial Report

Poppy ID Cards Order

Poppy Inventory
Poppy Payroll

Memorial Day in Washington DC
"Our Memorial Poppy" :: Two page booklet includes history of poppy; poem In Flanders Fields by Colonel John McCrae; and poem We Shall Keep the Faith by Moina Belle Michael

National Poppy of Remembrance :: Flyer to share with those who may not know about the ALA Poppy
Poppy Symbolism :: Meaning of the Poppy
In Flanders Field :: Flyer with information about Colonel John McCrae and Moina Belle Michael
Poppies Honor World Wide and I have but one poppy . . . :: 2 poems written by Bea Waggett, member of of Unit 472

Poppy Facts :: One page flyer/poster
Uses of Poppy Fund :: Resolution pertaining to use of funds generated through Poppy donations
Puzzle about the Poppy

From National
"Many thanks to the East Palo Alto Unit 472 in California for their Poppy Day materials:"
Poppy Bookmarks
Poster Displays

Flanders Fields Story


Poppy Media Release

Poppy Images

Public Relations Handbook (86 pages)
Public Relations Handbook & Speakers Book (Emblem Sales)

Auxiliary Alphabet of Writing Tips
Style Guide
Public Relations Guide
Newslink :: Comprehensive Listing of California Newspapers, Radio, Magazines, TV, and Other Resources
a goodman :: Good Ideas for Good Causes :: Subscribe to the Free-range thinking monthly newsletter
Smart Chart - Helping non profits make smart communication choices
Sample Press Releases
Writing Tips
    Inverted Paragraph (5 W's)
    How to Write a Newspaper Article
    Selecting Pictures
    Tips from the Pros
Preparing Public Service Announcements
    PSA Research Center
    Online Women's Business Center

National Resources

American Legion Auxiliary Press Kit

California Legionnaire
California American Legion Press Association
National American Legion Press Association

Additional Resources
Buzz Flash
CNN
Defend America
DefenseLink
Dispatch
Jet Observer
Military.com
Military Connections
Military Life
Military Medical News
Military News Agency
Military Newspapers
Military Press
Military Times
Stars and Stripes
Strategy Page
Vets News & Information Service 
Veterans News Hour
Wheel (The)

Resolutions Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation

Official Business Resolutions Form
Tips on Writing Resolutions
 

Additional Resources
How to Write a Resolution (TAL Department of California)
How to Write a Resolution (About.com)

Field Service Pin Certification
Home Service Pin Certification
Hospital Service Pin Certification
Nonaffiliated Volunteer Pin Certification
VolunTeen Field Service Pin Certification


Temporary Financial Assistance (TFA) Unit
TFA Unit Investigation
TFA Unit Funds
TFA Unit Monthly Review
TFA Unit Instruction Sheet

Hospital Representative Forms
TFA HR Investigation
TFA HR Funds
TFA HR Monthly Review
TFA HR Inventory
TFA HR Check List

National Resources

Fisher House
National "Support Our Troops" Fisher House
Fisher Houses in CA
Newest Fisher House Being Built in Palo Alto :: The Home of Our Unit

Help Those Currently in Service

Ski Mask or Helmet Liner Pattern
:: Crochet for our troops
Helmet Liner Pattern :: Crochet for our troops


Support Veterans
Stand Downs
:: Original Organizers of Stand Downs, Vietnam Veterans of San Diego :: 619 497-0142
CDVA
(Homeless Veteran Service Directors) and CDVA (Homeless Veteran Service Providers )

Creative Arts Festival Video :: $10.00 Each
  Send Checks to:   American Legion Auxiliary   Attn: Gloria Morgan   777 N Meridian Street   3rd Floor   Indianapolis IN 46204-1189   Include your Name, Address, Department

Veterans Creative Arts Festival and Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Articles
National Veterans Creative Arts Festival 2005
Item, page 1 - CDVA National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans
Just interesting - directive about National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans
The beginning of the VA - timeline.

Project CHALENG :: (Community Homelessness Assessment, Local Education and Networking Groups) for Veterans, an innovative program designed to enhance the continuum of care for homeless veterans provided by the local VA and its surrounding community service agencies.

“Grant the Last Wish” :: Program for terminally ill veterans encourages our Units to enrich the human experience of a veteran by providing the last wish, whether it’s a room full of flowers, attendance at a sporting event, attendance at a family function, or dinner out at a favorite restaurant.

The Disabled Soldier Support System (DS3) :: Provides a severely disabled soldier and their families a system of advocacy and follow up to assist in their transition from military service to the civilian community. It’s a voluntary partnership between the Veterans Service Organizations and other service organizations and the individual soldier and their families.

Troop Support Services (TS2) :: Unites three programs, Family Support Network, Reconnect and Welcome Home Services to provide a full continuum of Legion support, from basic training to post-war assistance, at the local Post level.

Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents

VA Public Affairs Calendar

National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans (Article)


VA Hospitals
Value of Goods & Value of Clothing - made for the hospital, baked, knit/crochet, sewn, etc. - new and gently used clothing donated.

Palo Alto VA Health Care System Donation Needs List (October 2009)

US Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Facilities Locator & Directory - for CALIFORNIA

Officers Materials
Secretary/Treasurer :: Chaplain :: Historian :: Parliamentarian
Secretary/Treasurer Chaplain

Department Supply Order
Department Supply Order ( Fillable PDF)
Unit Data Form
Unit Donation Payment

Department Code
Department Constitution
Department Bylaws
Department Standing Rules
District 26 Standing Rules
Emblem Parts Breakdown
Glossary of Terms
Glossary of Terms (Printable)
How to Write a Supplemental Report
Unit Bylaws
Unit Standing Rules

Name Tag (Optional; Order in blue through Emblem Sales)

Unit Budget ( e-mailed upon request of current member)
Unit Bylaws
Unit Handbook Part 1 & Part 2 (2007)
Yahoo Group (All Unit 472 members are requested to join)

American Legion Dispatch News Order
Authorized Travel Expenses
Department Supply Order
Donation-Payment Transmittal
Expense & Income Report Officers and Chairmen
List of Services
President's Club
Raffles
Travel Expense

In Loving Tribute Fund :: Form :: Fillable Form

Death Notice :: Form for Unit Chaplain's Use Only

Prayers from the Manual of Ceremonies

Send a Card :: For Chaplain's Use

Presidential Memorial Certificate

Remembrances
D-Day Memorial Foundation

DVA

Enchanted Learning
Flanders Field
Library of Congress
Memorial Day History
Military History Channel
Patriotism.org
Sheryl's Holiday Site
Veterans Day (Gov)
Veterans Day (Census)
Veterans Day (Wikipedia)
Veterans Day Word Search

Museums & Memorials
Arlington National Cemetery
Guide to Military Memorials
Korean War Memorials
Military Museums
Museum of American History
National WW II Memorial
US Holocaust Memorial Museum

USS Liberty Memorial
Veteran & Military Museums
Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Women in Military Service Memorial
Women's Vietnam Memorial

Historian Parliamentarian

Past Department/National Presidents

Veterans History Project

ALA History

Listing of Unit Awards

National Association of Parliamentarians

Parlipro Online
Promoting the study and teaching of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised

US House of Representatives
Committee on Rules


Official Robert's Rules of Order Web Site

Parliamentary Points - Available through Department or National Emblem Sales

Robert's Rules of Order , Newly Revised (10th Edition) Available through National Emblem Sales or a local book store

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