See What This Electronic Cookbook Does-Get Your Chance to Win One

Mary Davis has donated the Key Ingredient Electronic Cookbook and you can get a chance to win one. Jane Montaney can be reached at jmontaney@yahoo.com, if you are interested,

Meanwhile while you are waiting for her to draw your ticket, you can go to http://www.keyingredient.com to see all that you can do with this great product.

DC Conference

• March 23-26, 2014 | Washington, D.C.

  For more than 30 years, American Legion Auxiliary members have made their presence known
   in our nation’s capital. Joining fellow members of The American Legion Family, we learn about
   our veterans' needs and the legislative priorities of The American Legion, then we visit Capitol
   Hill to encourage our country’s lawmakers to pass legislation that protects veterans’ rights and
   provides for their needs. By attending the Washington DC Conference, we learn how to be bette
  r advocates for those we serve.
  
  During this event, we also present the Auxiliary's Public Spirit Award honoring an outstanding
  individual or organization that positively impacts communities through service to our military,
  veterans, and their families.

  Future Washington DC 
  Conference Dates
  : March 23 – 26, 2014
   February 22 – 25, 2015
   February 21 – 24, 2016
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Team Washington February Report

Team Washington was out in full force at the Department Mid-winter Executive Committee Meeting.  Those members of the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion and the Legion Riders were there and promoting our candidate for National President in 2016, Mary Davis.  Unfortunately Mary couldn’t join us because of a commitment to the National Organization in Indianapolis. 

With the help of the members of this committee, especially Mike and Laura Bondurant of Spokane, we had about $1000.00 in sales of the products we have for sale or raffle.  The t-shirts are in.  They are black polo shirts with the logo on the front and back and Commander Davidson has authorized them to be the “Department” shirts for the next four years.  They will be selling for $25.00 and can be ordered through Hanny Elston, Lorna Leodecek or Phyllis Chritofferson. 

  Eva Wallace gave us an overview of the Homecoming being planned in October 2016 for Mary and she really wanted to emphasize that the Department of Washington Family be there in full force.  Everyone is invited to join in the festivities.  More on this activity as we go along.  There is an Amish Blanket Chest to be offered that was donated by Tom Thoreilson, 3 quilts made by Vince Schmitt, 72” round pineapple design crocheted tablecloth handmade by Rose Ring.  All tickets being offered by Phyllis Christofferson or Lorna Ledoschuk.  I understand there is a competition to see which items sells the best.  These will be drawn at the END of Department Convention 2014 in Vancouver and the winner will be notified. 

Mike and Laurie also will have a 13” flat screen TV and picnic basket being offered this year.  These will be drawn for at the end of the Department Convention.  Don’t forget to get your recipes to Jan Sperry of Lake Stevens so she can get the cookbook into production.  There is a flat screen TV and a picnic basket soon to be offered by Laura Bondurant.  Mike Montaney is getting ready to order and promote ticket sales for the 2015 calendar.  Jane Montaney is selling  tickets on the Demi Electronic Cookbook and will have it at the Conferences this spring.  Karen Swartz had a breakfast at Applebee’s in Tacoma on the 15^th of February.8^th District is holding a Rest Stop with the proceeds to the campaign. Each District team member will be offering Badge a Minit badges for the campaign very soon for sale at $5. Other badges will be available for free for cash donations of $25 or more.  Contact anybody mentioned for more information or Carol Prentice, Chair, at 509-235-8538 or write to her at 435 W First St, Cheney WA. 

We are off and running and for headed to success.  Please plan to participate in some phase of the campaign.  We have gotten a good start, and still have a long way to go.  

Can We Count On You?

Have you heard the exciting news?  After over 50 years, the Washington American Legion family has a candidate for the high position of National President of the American Legion Auxiliary.  During the Auxiliary 2016-17 administration, our own  PDP Mary Davis will bring honor to us all when she steps up to serve our great organization as its National President.
As we have come to realize, the challenges of making the dream of a National President from the Department of Washington a reality are many and varied.  This endeavor will be costly and requires support from throughout our Department.  We are writing to you today to invite you to join us and be a part of our “Team Washington”Campaign.   All Posts, Units and Squadrons are being invited to be a part of this historical event by supporting Mary’s candidacy.  This is no small task, as we need to raise between $60,000.00 and $80,000.00 over the next couple of years.  It is our hope that Districts, Units, Posts, Squadrons and other groups will host fund raising events to help us achieve that goal.
We will be sharing information about the varied events being held and provide ideas that may help you develop your own local fund raisers.  Be sure and check frequently on the activities associated with this campaign at “MaryDavis” on https://www.facebook.com/ and on our blog at http://aladaviscampaign.blogspot.com/ .Please provide information about your planned events with Campaign Chairman Carol Prentice and she will coordinate Candidate Mary’s attendance.  If Mary is not able to attend, then members of the Executive Steering Committee may be able to join you.
The support of all members of the Department of Washington Legion Family is essential for “Team Washngton” to be a success.  We hope you will agree to be part of our team.
Please return the below information to Carol Prentice, 435 W 1^st St., Cheney, WA  99004-1475.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We’re on board and want to be a member of the “Washington in 2016” Campaign.Name ____________________________________                                                                                            
Address_____________________________________________________________Phone__________________________________Cell__________________________E-mail ____________________________________                                                         ___     

Unit#  ___  Post#  ____ SAL# _____  Other  Organization or Individual _____________             

Donations

Alice Johnson, and Laurie Worden, Marysville Unit #178, set up at a craft bazaar on Saturday to sell hand made scarves. $100.00 of the proceeds were to go towards Mary's Project.A huge Thank You for all your hard work.

2013 Veterans Day

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American Legion Auxiliary Mission Training DVD Preview

Washington DC Conference

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  March 23-26, 2014 | Washington, D.C.

  For more than 30 years, American Legion Auxiliary members have made their presence known
   in our nation’s capital. Joining fellow members of The American Legion Family, we learn about
   our veterans' needs and the legislative priorities of The American Legion, then we visit Capitol
   Hill to encourage our country’s lawmakers to pass legislation that protects veterans’ rights and
   provides for their needs. By attending the Washington DC Conference, we learn how to be bette
  r advocates for those we serve.
  
  During this event, we also present the Auxiliary's Public Spirit Award honoring an outstanding
  individual or organization that positively impacts communities through service to our military,
  veterans, and their families.

  Future Washington DC 
  Conference Dates
  : March 23 – 26, 2014
   February 22 – 25, 2015
   February 21 – 24, 2016

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Executive Committee

Carol Prentice, Chair

Helen Boots, Honorary Chair

Hanny Elston, Co-Chair

Phyllis Christopherson, Vice Chair

Treasurer

Elisa Price, Secretary

Barbara Rutherford, Member at Large

Jane Montaney, Member at Large

Eva Wallace, Hostess

Jan Sperry, Hostess

Lorna Ledoschuk, Hostess

1st Dist. Alice Richards, Carolyn Frashier

2nd Dist, Phyllis Christopherson and Lorna Ledoschuk

3rd Dist

4th Dist, Karen Schwartz

5th Dist, Kate Sharp

6th Dist, Joyce Estrada
7th Dist

8th Dist, Laura and Mike Bondurant

9th Dist, Jane Montaney and Barb Rutherford

10th Dist, Janet Easley

11th Dist, Mary Mosser

12th Dist, Emma Peoples

National Veterans Creative Arts Festival

NVCAF

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National Veterans Creative Arts Festival
Nationwide, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities use the creative arts as one form of rehabilitative treatment to help veterans recover from and cope with physical and emotional disabilities. Across the country each year, veterans treated at VA facilities compete in a local creative arts competition. The competition includes 53 categories in the visual arts division that range from oil painting to leatherwork to
paint-by-number kits. In addition, there are 120 categories in the performing arts pertaining to all aspects of music, dance, drama and creative writing. A national selection committee chooses first, second and third place

winners among all of the entries. Select winners are invited to attend the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival each year. The veterans invited to participate in the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival re selected winners from the 2013 national competition. Learn More

Purpose of the Competition and Festival The key purpose of the National Veterans Creative Arts competition and festival is to recognize veterans for their creative accomplishments and to educate and demonstrate to communities throughout the country the therapeutic benefits of the arts.

Local and National Competitions
For information regarding entering the competition, please contact recreation/creative arts therapy staff at the VA facility in which you are enrolled. If you need assistance in identifying a VA staff person from your facility, please contact Amy Kimbler at (320) 255-6486 or Elizabeth Mackey,
national director at (320) 255-6351.

Auxiliary Involvement
Since 2000, the Auxiliary has played a key role in NVCAF as a cosponsor of the event, along with Department of Veterans Affairs. In addition to raising funds, Auxiliary departments also provide volunteers who assist with everything from punching meal tickets to stuffing programs to ironing costumes for the stage show. Best of all, Auxiliary members have the opportunity to meet and develop relationships with the veterans who participate.

!2th DISTRICT CHALLENGE

     The 12th District President, Emma Peoples, is confident her district can easily raise $6,000.00.

She is so sure, she has challenged all other 11 districts to meet or beat that goal. Are you other districts ready to accept that challenge.  Let us know.  We are waiting to hear. 

Revised National Constitution, Bylaws and Standing Rules now online!

At the American Legion Auxiliary’s 94th National        

Convention in Houston, convention delegates adopted

 a revision of the ALA National Constitution, Bylaws 

and Standing Rules. The revision represents two years

 of detailed work by a special committee of national 

volunteers, staff, and our legal counsel and professional 

parliamentarian. The success of any nonprofit organization 

depends on a sound governance structure that relies 

on efficient governance documents to frame the 

organization’s fundamental policies for driving its mission.

 An updated publication of the revised ALA National C&B

 and SRs can be downloaded here.Thanks to all who

 produced the simplified governing documents which 

are easier to read.

American Legion Auxiliary Mission Training DVD Preview

Juniors, The Next Generation

Engaging the next generation to become members in the American Legion Auxiliary is the important purpose of the Junior Activities program. Junior membership is open to girls from birth through age 17. The Junior Activities program prepares girls under the age of 18 to become active adult members of the organization by providing positive volunteer experiences that instill the ideals of the Auxiliary. These girls develop leadership skills while having fun and hopefully becoming the future leaders of our organization.


Juniors are members of the Auxiliary who are organized as a committee of a unit. Juniors are not a separate Auxiliary organization. Junior members conduct their own meetings and perform their own special activities. Junior members plan their own community service projects, along with supporting projects sponsored by the Auxiliary and The American Legion Family.


Connecting with our Junior members and involving them in worthwhile activities that support our mission are the best ways to ensure the continuation of the Auxiliary for as long as there are veterans to serve.

 Have you heard the exciting news?  After over 50 years, the Washington American Legion family has a candidate for the high position of National President of the American Legion Auxiliary.  During the Auxiliary 2016-17 administration, our own  PDP Mary Davis will bring honor to us all when she steps up to serve our great organization as its National President. 

As we have come to realize, the challenges of making the dream of a National President from the Department of Washington a reality are many and varied.  This endeavor will be costly and requires support from throughout our Department.  We are writing to you today to invite you to join us and be a part of our “Washington Team ‘17”Campaign.   

All Posts, Units and Squadrons are being invited to be a part of this historical event by supporting Mary’s candidacy.  This is no small task, as we need to raise between $60,000.00 and $80,000.00 over the next couple of years.  It is our hope that Districts, Units, Posts, Squadrons and other groups will host fund raising events to help us achieve that goal. 

We will be sharing information about the varied events being held and provide ideas that may help you develop your own local fund raisers.  Be sure and check frequently on the activities associated with this campaign at “MaryDavis” on https://www.facebook.com/ and on our blog at http://aladaviscampaign.blogspot.com/ .

Please provide information about your planned events with Campaign Chairman Carol Prentice and she will coordinate Candidate Mary’s attendance.  If Mary is not able to attend, then members of the Executive Steering Committee may be able to join you. 

The support of all members of the Department of Washington Legion Family is essential for “Washington Team ‘17” to be a success.  We hope you will agree to be part of our team. 

Please return the below information to Carol Prentice, 435 W 1^st St., Cheney, WA  99004-1475.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

We’re on board and want to be a member of the “Washington in 2016” Campaign.

Name ____________________________________                                                          

Address_____________________________________________________________

Phone__________________________________Cell__________________________

E-mail ____________________________________                                                    ___        

Unit#  ___  Post#  ____ SAL# _____  Other  Organization or Individual _____________          

 

At Camp Murry

Mary  working the booth at Camp Murray promoting membership and volunteering.  

Good News to Share

The American Legion Auxiliary has good news to share. We know that what our members do makes a difference in the lives of veterans, military and their families, so we make sure that the public knows about it. Whether it is welcoming troops home from the battlefield or visiting wounded warriors at VA Medical Centers, we hope that our example will move the hearts of more Americans so that they, in turn, will offer their support to our servicemembers.