American Legion Auxiliary - East Palo Alto Unit #472


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Americanism :: The Auxiliary's Americanism program promotes patriotism and responsible citizenship and strives to uphold and promote American ideals and the principles of democracy. Auxiliary Emergency Fund :: The Auxiliary Emergency Fund is an excellent example of the Auxiliary's dedication to "Women Helping Women." Children & Youth :: The Auxiliary's Children and Youth program provides care and strives to improve conditions for all children. Community Service :: The Auxiliary's Community Service program is based on the premise that no organization has a right to exist within the community without giving something to that community in return. Community service helps to make our communities better places in which to live. Constitution & Bylaws :: The Auxiliary's Constitution and Bylaws program encourages Auxiliary members to study and understand the organization's formal written policies and procedures, particularly as they relate to the rights and benefits of membership. Education :: Auxiliary members believe that a solid educational foundation is the cornerstone of American freedom. Girls State :: Girls State is a nonpartisan program that teaches young women responsible citizenship and love for God and Country. Junior Activities :: Junior Auxiliary membership for girls under the age of 18 is a training ground, which prepares young women for active adult membership.	Leadership :: The success of any organization depends largely upon the skill and competence of its leaders. Legislative :: Auxiliary members are encouraged to get involved and stay informed on local and national issues of special interest to the organization. Membership :: The Auxiliary's Membership program conducts ongoing recruiting to ensure the future growth and prosperity of the organization. Musician :: Not a program; however, an integral part of the Auxiliary activities. National Security :: The Auxiliary believes in maintaining a strong national defense and endeavors to educate its members on all vital national security issues. Past Presidents Parley :: Members who have served the Auxiliary as Unit, Department and/or National Presidents are a valuable resource to the organization. Poppy :: The Poppy Program is the oldest and most widely recognized Auxiliary program. Public Relations :: The Public Relations program works to establish and maintain good will within the organization and with the general public and promotes the Auxiliary's many worthwhile programs, events, activities and accomplishments through every available medium. Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation :: The Auxiliary's Veteran's Affairs and Rehabilitation program provides service and financial assistance to veterans and their families.
Basic Information	Officers
Basics (The) (PDF) Department Organization (PDF) Emblem History (PDF) Mission Statement Past Department/National Presidents (PDF) Preamble Purpose	Officers Page President :: Duties 1st Vice President :: Duties 2nd Vice President :: Duties Secretary/Treasurer :: Duties Chaplain :: Duties Parliamentarian :: Duties Junior Past President :: Duties Webmaster/Historian :: Duties Executive Committee :: Duties
Membership	Chairmen
Benefits of Membership :: CAREington Dental :: Bank of America Financial Services :: Avis, Inc., Car Rental :: EyeMed Vision Care :: ScriptSave Prescription Discount Plan :: Supplemental Insurance :: C.A. Affinity Long Distance :: Beltone Hearing Aides :: North American Van Lines and SIRVA - Auxiliary Home Benefits :: Travel Accident Insurance :: DISH Network :: Dell Computers * :: Tribute Direct * :: Retire on Spending * :: Member Benefit Information Listing - tri-fold brochure Join the ALA Membership Forms :: Membership Application ( PDF) :: Member Data Form (PDF) :: Name/Address/Email Change :: VIM Application (PDF) Membership Award Forms :: National President's Recruiter Award (PDF) :: Recruit One (PDF) :: Recruit Ten (PDF) :: Silver Brigade (PDF) :: Unit Member Renewals (PDF) Unit Members VIM	Bulletin Model Chairmen Page Americanism Auxiliary Emergency Fund Cavalcade of Memories Children & Youth Community Service Constitution & Bylaws Education Girls State Junior Activities Leadership Legislative Membership Musician National Security Past Presidents Parley Poppy Public Relations Resolutions Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation
Member Tools	Documents
All manuals offered by National (Order through Emblem Sales) All official jewelry offered by National (Order through Emblem Sales) Bulletin Model (Word) How to Write a Supplemental Report (PDF) Junior Leadership Correspondence Course (Order through Emblem Sales) Membership Pin (Order through Emblem Sales) Member Tools List (PDF) Name Tag (Optional; Order in blue through Emblem Sales) Policies and Procedures Manual (Optional; Order in blue through Emblem Sales) Member Rights and Responsibilities (PDF) Senior Leadership Correspondence Course (Order through Emblem Sales) Unit Budget (PDF) Unit Bylaws (PDF) Unit Handbook (Order through Emblem Sales) Yahoo Group (All members are requested to join)	Department Code (PDF - 54 pages) Department Constitution & Bylaws (PDF - 41 pages) Emblem Parts Breakdown (PDF) Glossary of Terms Glossary of Terms (PDF) Temporary Unit Bylaws (PDF) Unit Budget (When available e-mailed upon request of current member) Unit Bylaws (PDF) Unit Charter (PDF)
Forms	Business
Department President's Club Department Supply Order (PDF) Department Supply Order ( Fillable PDF) In Loving Tribute Fund (PDF) In Loving Tribute Fund (Fillable PDF) Membership Application (PDF) Member Data Form (PDF) Name/Address/Email Change Submit Form National Plans of Work Order (PDF) Poppy Seal Order Form (PDF) Poppy Seal Order Form (Fillable PDF)	East Palo Alto Links Links Meetings Unit Donation Form Fund Raising Affiliates Be A Donor Fund Raising
Events	Just Good Information
Calendar National President's Visit	Be a Donor Disclaimer East Palo Alto Post 472 Leadership Workshop Girls State Alumnae (California) Girls State History Glossary of Terms Glossary of Terms (PDF) National President's Page Newsletter Parliamentary Procedure Unit Charter
Leadership Documents
All packet documents are in either MS Word or PDF format. Cover Page Agenda Contacts Resources Member Tools Rights and Responsibilities of Members/ Do's for Members Department of California Organization 2004-2005 Auxiliary Facts Chronology of Events (History) Member Benefits Opportunities Explanation of the Preamble to the Constitution Emblem/Information Governing Emblem Use Parliamentary Basics Department of California/National Presidents Glossary of Acronyms, Phrases and Terms How to Display the Flag Missing Man Table & Honors Ceremony Pledge of Allegiance Programs Cover Page National Mission and Facts Programs Auxiliary Year at a Glance	PLACER - Six Major Programs of the Department of California Poppy Legislative Americanism Children & Youth Education Rehab (VA&R) End-of-Year Reporting Motivational Page 1 Motivational Page 2 Common Qualities of Leadership Folder pockets included the following items: Alphabet of Writing Tips Brochure Poppy Story AEF Brochure This is the American Legion Auxiliary Brochure Girls State Brochure UD&R Brochure Membership Application VIM Application Member Data Form ALA Puzzles :: Answer Sheet Workshop Evaluation Workshop Script