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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.

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.

PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

Greetings Everyone,
I hope you are all enjoying your summer, I would like to welcome all our new members and also our many
loyal members that faithfully come back every year.
Because we have a good number of new Auxiliary members, I would like to take this opportunity to let
you all know about the many programs that we sponsor through this Unit.

AMERICANISM-A major program including all activities tending to perpetuate American ideals.
AUXILIARY EMERGENCY FUND-provides emergency assistance to a member of the American Legion auxiliary.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH-this program has two primary goals:
1. Care and protection of children of veterans
2. Improve conditions of all children.
COMMUNITY SERVICE-embraces all activities for improvement of conditions of life in the community where the Unit is located.

EDUCATION-supports the basic rights of all children to receive an appropriate education.
The State and National organization offer various scholarships for veterans and/or children of veterans.
Our Unit also provides scholarships for students in our Community.

GIRLS STATE is a practical application of Americanism and good citizenship.

JUNIORS-They are organized as a committee of the Unit, conduct their own meetings and carry out their own activities. Their work is coordinated with the senior group and are given part in regular Unit activities whenever possible.

NATIONAL SECURITY-supports our troops, our law enforcement agencies and our community.
POPPY-provides a financial and therapeutic benefit to hospitalized and disabled veterans who hand make them, as well as benefiting thousands of other veterans and their families.

VA&R OR VETERANS AFFAIRS AND REHABILITATION
means the complete restoration of the veteran and his or her family to normal function and
adjustment-physically, mentally, socially, and vocationally for the fullest possible life.
The work of the Auxiliary includes bringing physical comfort and mental cheer to veterans in hospitals, aiding the disabled and handicapped to earn money for the support of themselves and their families, and helping to reestablish themselves in life.

We have Chairmen and committees for all of these programs, if you would like to help or get more information, please call or come to our meeting on the 2nd Monday of every month.

Please find our July meeting minutes attached, a list of items needed at Precious Life home located in Los Alamitos.
(items may be dropped off at the Post or at our next meeting)
Also, a form for your use to keep track of your volunteer hours, please bring it to one of our meetings or email to my
email: losalunit716@gmail.com.
Until next time.
“Thank a Veteran”
Mary Hernandez
Unit 716 President

562-305-1239 cell

NEXT MEETING IS: Monday, September 12th at 7pm

Welcome!!!!
Cynthia L. Bizal
Lauretta S. March

Los Alamitos Unit 716 Officers 2022-2023
Effective 7/1/2022

President - Mary Hernandez
1st Vice - Kelly Huff
2nd Vice - Susana Stevens
Secretary - Kristin Landis
Treasurer - Marcy Garcia
Sgt-At-Arms - Desiree Black
Chaplain - Yolanda Torres & Rita Jones
Parliamentarian - Joanna Garcia
E-Board - Toni Mikrut
Danna Hamling
Yolanda Torres
Jr Past President - Kelly Huff

ALA Unit 716 Facebook page:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/alaunit716losalamitos
ALA Unit 716 website page:      https://www.losalamitosunit716.org
Post 716 Facebook page:         https://www.facebook.com/AmericanLegionPost716
Post 716 Instagram page:         https://www.instagram.com/americanlegionpost716/
Post 716 Twitter page:              https://twitter.com/Post716
Post 716 website:                     https://losalamitospost716.or