05/18/11

Auxiliary Officers

President: Carla Strand Rub CARLA

Vice President: Cindy Hinesly

Treasurer: Dorothy Jones

Secretary: Sylvia M. Ewing

Chaplain: Jane Faris

Current Projects

We are putting together a small dedication to Major Tommy Bostick and Sgt. Mark Stone to be displayed at the Legion Hall. Sweet Mesquite will be making a wooden plaque with 'For God and Country' on it. Pictures of both soldiers and brief military history and poem dedicated by Betty Strand in honor of Post Commander Allyn Rub's service to his country will be included.

Who We Are and What We Do

Auxiliary members believe in the ideals and principles of America’s founding fathers and pledge to foster patriotism, preserve and defend the Constitution, promote allegiance to God and Country, and uphold the basic principles of freedom of religion, freedom of expression and freedom of choice. The Auxiliary embodies the spirit of America that has prevailed through war and peace and continues to stand firmly behind America today, as it did when the organization was first founded.

Initially, the Auxiliary was organized by concerned women who took on the day-to-day responsibilities of life when their male family members went across sea during World War I. Aware of the many fatherless families and the needs of returning veterans, Auxiliary women vowed to continue their supportive roles when the veterans of World War I founded The American Legion in 1919. Auxiliary members today are wives, mothers, sisters, daughters, granddaughters and great-granddaughters of these courageous veterans. Some members are veterans themselves.

The Auxiliary has conceived and implemented hundreds of programs for veterans, their families, young people and the community at large. Many programs have been expanded, creating commonly accepted institutions within the community and nation.

Two of the American Legion Auxiliary’s showcase programs are Girls State and Girls Nation. Both are intended for young women entering their senior year in high school with an interest in local, state and federal government. As a result of participation in these programs, these young women take responsibility for good citizenship and develop an understanding of government.

In addition to the Girls State and Girls Nation programs, the Auxiliary takes part in many community service projects and activities, while providing a focal point for citizens’ involvement within their own communities. The Auxiliary raises more than $18 million every year and reinvests these funds in VA medical centers and community programs. Thousands of hours are devoted to crime prevention, instructing children, elderly and the general public on safety and protection within the community. The Auxiliary supports programs for drug and alcohol abuse, missing children, teen suicide and teen pregnancy while working with organizations like the Children’s Miracle Network and Red Cross.

Auxiliary volunteers are the backbone of assistance in 171 VA Medical Centers. These volunteers not only provide diversion and entertainment for patients, but assist the hospital staff in physical and psychological therapy. There are more than 20 programs nationwide that receive support and financial aid from the American Legion Auxiliary, and the Auxiliary is a national co-sponsor of the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival.

Along with The American Legion, the Auxiliary has helped to lead the movement to return to the people their right to protect the American Flag from physical acts of desecration. The American Legion Family is working in Washington for passage of a Constitutional amendment to help protect and preserve the fabric of the nation.

The services of the American Legion Auxiliary directly and indirectly touch the lives of all Americans. With the philosophy of "Service, not Self," the American Legion Auxiliary develops a strong spirit of volunteerism in its members, who have joined together in the fellowship of giving to others.

Few people realize that:

• The Auxiliary and the Legion are often centers for community and civic activities in mid-America, and provide a focal point for citizens' involvement.
• The Auxiliary raises more than $18 million every year and reinvests those funds in VA medical centers and community programs.
• Thousands of hours are devoted to crime prevention programs, instructing children, the elderly and the general public on safety, crime prevention and protection within the community.
• Auxiliary volunteers are the backbone of assistance in the 171 VA Medical Centers.
• They not only provide diversion and entertainment for patients, but assist the hospital staff in physical and psychological therapy, clerical and many other duties that would otherwise cost American taxpayers millions of dollars.
• The Auxiliary deals with issues such as drug and alcohol abuse, missing and abused children, teen suicide and teen pregnancy. Its services touch the lives of all Americans directly or indirectly.
• More than 20 nationwide programs receive support and financial aid from the American Legion Auxiliary.

JOIN US TODAY!

Eligibility    

• A woman who is eligible for membership in The American Legion is also eligible to join the American Legion Auxiliary.
• The mother, wife, daughter, sister, grand-daughter, great-grand-daughter, or grandmother of members of The American Legion, and deceased veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces during the listed war eras.
• Step relatives are also eligible.

If you meet our eligibility requirements:
Please click here to print an application.
Please click here to complete our fillable application.

Are you under the age of 18? You can join as a Junior member. See what is available when you click here.

Please return all completed membership applications with annual dues of $ or life membership fees to:

Eligibility Dates

• April 6, 1917 - Nov. 11, 1918 (World War I)
• Dec. 7, 1941 - Aug. 15, 1945 Merchant Marines (only eligibility)
• Dec. 7, 1941 - Dec. 31, 1946 (World War II) June 25, 1950 - Jan. 31, 1955 (Korean War)
• Feb. 28, 1961 - May 7, 1975 (Vietnam War)
• Aug. 24, 1982 - July 31, 1984 (Grenada/Lebanon)
• Dec. 20, 1989 - Jan. 31, 1990 (Panama)
• Aug. 2, 1990 to today

Member Benefit Opportunities

Note: To obtain military records of veterans (DD214/discharge papers), please select the "Veteran's Service Record Information" link below.

Veteran's Service Record Information

Meeting Date, Time and Place

Monthly Auxiliary Newsletters

January 2010 Newsletter

Ladies Auxiliary,

We met on January 28^th. We discussed Support the Troops will be sending care packages again about May. Start collecting Ladies!

We received a thank you card from our VA adoptee Laticia Cruz-Robinson for her Christmas gifts. We are still gathering major store coupons. Cindy will drop off a Service Woman of the year form with Tommie Meyers. Movie not available until after March. Legion needs a new or used vacuum to clean the stage area. Ordered a spear for the Auxiliary flag. New flags look great! Voting on By-laws tabled not enough attended meeting to vote.

Clean up day is Saturday, February 20^th

Ladies PLEASE PLEASE Come help me!!!!! Starting at 10am

Thank You

Carla Rub, President

DON’T FORGET!!!!!!!!

Executive meeting at 5:30pm

Reg. Meeting at 6pm

Dinner following.

January 2010 Unit 370 Auxiliary Newsletter

Hello Ladies of the Auxiliary;

A new year is upon us. It’s time for New Year Resolutions. What kind of resolutions are you making; stop smoking, lose weight maybe. I have a couple of resolutions that are easier to obtain. These resolution ideas are: attend our meetings once a month, keep our soldiers in your prayers, send a note to a soldier, send a note to a family member of a soldier, and send a note to our adoptee Leticia at the VA Nursing Home. Take the time to be sure they know we care. Show your pride and be sure they know you are proud of them.

As an Iraq vet’s parent wrote in USA Today in the article entitled “As a soldier’s mother”. The family members also hold such pride in their hearts. Only a select few in this country have what it takes to do what you are doing. Even if you didn’t volunteer to go to war, you knew that you could be sent. You had the courage to take that chance and to go when called.” The families of our soldier’s need us in order to get through this difficult time.

Our last meeting went very well.

Business discussed:

1. Not interested in Girls State.

2. We will purchase shirt to have to wear to the convention. Red shirts with stars on shoulder. Auxiliary will pay then each member will reimburse the fund for the cost of their shirts. If unable to afford members will help or fund will.

3. Price for new flags and accessories will cost approx. $170.00

4. Scholarship form to be handed out at Cherokee, CASA, and Llano High (only 1 student will be chosen.)

5. Picture of our adoptee from the VA Leticia was shown to all. Christmas gifts were delivered. Phone call to Carla confirmed the receiving of gifts and thanks.

Executive meeting begins at 5:30pm (anyone holding an office or title)

Regular meeting begins at 6:00pm

Dinner begins at 6:30om

More information on the convention to following. I really need everyone to attend each meeting we must make decisions and I must have your person there to vote.

Thank you so much

Carla Rub, President

December 2009 Newsletter

Hello Ladies;

A big thank you to all of you who attended, the meeting in November. We all enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving meal together.

Those who do not know; we are celebrating 90 years of “Service Not Self.” Our vision is enhancing the quality of life for our veterans, their families, and our communities. Very few organizations or companies can boast of a 90-year history. We Can!

Our organization, however, is not growing. How will we be able to serve the needs of our current Military forces and their families? What will we be able to do in the next ten years? I want us to be a team. Each being a part of a team that moves forward with new ideas and lots of plans for the future. We each have a responsibility to let people know who we are, what we do, and how we can make a difference in the community! I ask you all to reconnect and energize our organization so we will be able to continue to meet our purpose that was established 90 years ago. 

This being said I want to ask each of you why are you a part of this organization? Whether you belong for personal fulfillment or pride, it should be a commitment to a calling that is bigger than ourselves. Do we tell others about the Auxiliary? Do you share what we do? Communication is indeed THE tool for promoting who we are and why we matter. We are important and therefore, each of you are very important. Reaching out to military families and veterans to be sure they do not worry about having to live at poverty levels.

We need members and resources to promote patriotism and to advocate for all veterans. Our mission after 90 years has not changed and is just as important today in the conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan as it was in the days of WWI, WWII, Korea, Panama, Vietnam, and Desert Storm. Our men & women are still serving to preserve our freedoms and our safety, and families on the homefront are still concerned for their loved ones and in need of support, just as they were in the past. Veterans are still returning home to face the difficult task of returning home to civilian life. They are counting on us! We need to reconnect with our members, our veterans, our Legion Family, our potential younger members and our communities.

YOU are the best ambassadors for the American Legion Auxiliary and what we do for Veterans!

We accomplished a lot at the last meeting.

1)    We will start a Coupon Clipping Program for the families of our current veterans so please clip those coupons and bring them to the meeting with you on December 17^th.

2)    At the last meeting it was agreed that we would adopt someone from the VA Nursing Home. Isabel from the VA called about our adoptee. Her name is

Leticia Cruz-Robinson, a retired Army Nurse. Her information is as follows: 5Ft 5in tall, Weight 212, Shoe Size 9DD, Pants size 18, Blouse size XXL, and she has pierced ears. She loves hamburgers, movies, cats. Hobbies: embroidery and painting. She has begun to take an interest in taking care of herself, make-up etc.

3)    We want to ask Tommie Meyers about a current service woman to nominate from our area for ServiceWoman of the year.

4)    Llano Military News and Support Our Troops is meeting on Dec 1^st at 5:30 to assemble care parkage for the troops. We need gift cards from major stores to help             the families mainly and other items as well for both families and soldiers.

5)    We will purchase new stands and new flags for our Auxiliary Post.

6)    District Meeting will be here on March 20 and 21 of 2010. At this time meals will cost about or appox. $15.00. The Auxiliary will meet at Inman’s Kitchen who will furnish the meals.

7)    Terry Mikulenka will DJ the evening celebrations.

8)    Happy Hour will also be apart of the Convention. More information to follow later.

9)    There was discussion at National about increasing dues. This was voted down therefore, dues will still be $20 a year.

Our next meeting will be December 17^th.

EXECUTIVE MEETING AT 5:30PM

Regular meeting at 6:00 pm

Christmas dinner to follow. The Commander and I will furnish a Spiral Honey Ham and Candied Yams. My husband hopes someone will bring a banana pudding again.

Hope to see you all there. God Bless and don’t forget to Count your Blessings!

Carla Strand Rub, President

November 2009 Newsletter

Hello everyone Carla here once again. Well, the meeting went very well. We want to welcome Suzanne Klee, Linda Poe and Elaine Ewalt as new members of our auxiliary. We had some familiar faces return last meeting and we were so glad to have them back.

We want to extend our heart felt sorrow to our Vice-President Cindy Hinesly on the loss of her husband, Garland, and member of our post. Please give her a hug and let her know you care and see if she needs anything. We love you Cindy!

We will have the Spring Convention here in Llano. The Auxiliary voted to hold their meeting at Inman’s Kitchen if possible. The meal and snacks will be served there. So we will have meeting and meals in one location.

We will be sending Christmas money to the VA but we also will be checking into adopting someone from the VA for the whole year as well.

I updated everyone on the Llano Military News Group and their care packages.

Our current soldiers would like pictures of Llano people and place which some have not seen in a while. Kari Miller will be getting a DVD together for us with pictures, video, Christmas cards, and music all included. If you would like to donate to this wonderful cause contact Tommi Myers or myself. We also have boxes sitting all over town. There will be boxes sitting out in the Legion if you want to bring items to the next meeting.

Items needed: snack foods, gift cards for the families of the service personnel (wife & children). Examples of these items are lip balm, powders, lotion, cookies, nuts, candy,(not chocolate), jerky, fruit packs, microwavable pasta, soup, canned meats, individual drink mixes, card games, socks, magazines, puzzle/word search books and baby wipes. Keep in mind postage cost $600 last time.

We approved the forms for our yearly scholarship. We will give these applications to Llano ISD, Cherokee ISD, Cherokee Home and CASA(Court Appointed Special Advocates of the Highland Lakes Area) [CASA workers with CPS and with children who are taken from bad homes]

Next meeting on Nov. 19^th  at 6pm we will be going over our bylaws and updating them.

Please come and be apart of our organization. I want to get to know each and every one of you. If you have ideas for improving our Post I truly want to hear those ideas. So come and share!

If you need a ride give me a call and I will pick you up or find someone to pick you up. In this Post we are all brothers and sisters and the Legion and the Auxiliary will be working together to build our post.

As far as Thanksgiving dinner Allyn & I will be furnishing a chicken or Turkey breast with dressing. Please bring a side dish and lets give thanks together. I always so enjoy seeing see of you at the meetings and enjoying a meal with you all.

Carla Strand Rub

President Women’s Auxiliary

Post #370

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