We are wives, mothers, grandmothers, sisters,
daughters & granddaughters
of American Legion members, those who have served America with pride and honor.
We are The American Legion Auxiliary!

​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. 
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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.

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Unit 716 Newsletter - August 2019
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Dear Members - OMG - what a great meeting we had on Monday past. It was all I could do to keep up - not only were the ideas flying thick and fast, the enthusiasm was too. I felt like a fisherman who goes out to the middle of the lake with one worm for his hook, and all of a sudden the fish start jumping into the boat. It is going to be a lot of fun to see how this next year turns out.
I’ve had a few discussions with our Legion Commander Woody, and he has been sharing good news with me about the repair work getting started around the Post. Of course, every time he turns around something else needs fixing, but everybody knows that’s SOP. He has promised to come to our meetings and give us an update on the improvements scheduled.

A big welcome and thank you to Exec board member Shellie Moustafa, who has agreed to take on therrs empty, and in desperate need of items for our vets and soldiers. We were planning a nice, ordinary spaghetti dinner next week, but now it has blossomed into a special item collection opportunity for the VA - the flyer regarding the dinner is attached to this email, but we will be accepting the specific food items listed on the flyer at next month’s meeting. Shellie’s phone number is also on the flyer if you would like to make arrangements with her directly.

Okay, so Shellie jumped right into the deep end of the pool by taking on a full chairmanship, but we all know that is not everyone’s cup of tea. However, you may have an idea for a project to help in other areas, and we would like to know about it. Four of the major Auxiliary programs- Americanism, National Security, Children and Youth, and Community Service-should be serviced by our unit every year, but currently have no chairmen to direct them. The plan is to come up with some new ideas for small service projects you may want to try, and use a reserve of funds earmarked for those projects. We would rather you all have the opportunity to stretch your wings a bit and have fun learning about the programs and the ways you can assist others without having to worry about fundraising the very first time.

Now, we don’t want this to be a year of all work and no play, so we’ve been thinking about activities we all can do just for the fun and camaraderie. Here again, I am asking for ideas - bunco party, bingo, BYOB wine tasting, etc - things we can do (not fundraising) just for a chance to get together and enjoy each other.

I have a pet “pen pal” project to celebrate the Centennial - I would like all of us to contact at least one other unit, somewhere in the country, send them a little note or email to say howdy and a little bit about our group, and ask them to respond back. The goal is to get at least 100 communiques - all it takes is a quick internet search to find an address. A little note explaining our unit (236 members), where we are, why we are doing this - that is really all that is necessary, and who knows how many new friends we can make . . .

 We are still in need of a chaplain - thanks to Carrie who has taken over meeting prayers - and a secretary - thanks to Toni, Kelly, and Lisa for taking notes for me - You know, my senior moments are turning into senior half-hours - all of you at the meeting last week know exactly what I am talking about. I need all the help I can get - if you like to write and send cards, do creative art work for the bulletin board, write something for the newsletter - I welcome any and all input.
Another thing - please pass the word when you know of a member who is ill or going through a hard time. We want to do everything we can to let them know we are there for support, so please keep me posted. Crystal, that one is for you - it’s good to know you have come through your awful ordeal, and that we will be seeing you again soon. So, come to the Post next Friday, bring some goodies for the food bank, and fill up on some of Lisa’s delicious spaghetti and Irene’s luscious cake while getting into the spirit of the Legion and Auxiliary’s birthday. Our next meeting is on September 9th, and I expect it to be as jam-packed as this last one was. I leave you with the following to ponder:



“If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.” - Dalai Lama
 
Deborah










Message from Mary Hernandez


I would like to thank all the members of this Unit for all your hard work last year. 
I could not be any prouder of all of you for the support you have given President Deborah throughout the year.
It warms my heart when I see the enthusiasm and the willingness to participate in the work this Unit does month after month. You, the members are what keeps our Unit being an example to others. 
Please know that each an everyone of you is truly appreciated, keep up the hard work!!!
If there is anything I can do to help, don't hesitate to contact me. 
​Thanks again for all you do, 
Mary Hernandez

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NEXT MEETING 
MONDAY
SEPTEMBER 9 @7PM

ANGELA D CARLTON

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Los Alamitos Unit 716 Officers 2018-2019

President - Deborah Driscoll
First Vice - Kelly Huff
Second Vice - Susana Stevens
Secretary - Leslie Goneya
Treasurer - Lori Soutar
Sgt at Arms and Historian - Krista Young
Marshall - Joanie Harris
Parliamentarian - Mary Hernandez
E-Board
Cheryl Eubanks
Barbara Schrack
Joanie Redman
Junior Past president - Irene Hallam

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SUPPORT THE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY UNIT 716 LOS ALAMITOS. Thank you for your generosity. Without the support of our generous donors, the American Legion Auxiliary could not maintain the range of work undertaken by our organization. To those of you who joined us in service to our veterans, military and their families this year, we extend a special word of thanks.

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