Department of North Carolina


The American Legion Auxiliary has one great purpose: "to contribute to the accomplishment of the aims and purposes of The American Legion."

In addition, the Auxiliary has many programs of it's own.


Mrs. Joanne B. Holshouser
Department President
2002-2003


Auxiliary
Programs

 Americanism
 American Youth Conference
Spirit of Youth Fund
Flag Etiquette and Citzenship Programs
Girl Scout Achievement Award

Children and Youth
 Substance Abuse Prevention
Crisis Intervention and Family Support
Child Safety
Immunization

Community Service
 Blood Drives/First Aid/CPR Training
Help for the Homeless, Elderly and Victims of Abuse
Environmental Protection/Community Beautification
Crime Prevention/Neighborhood Watch Programs

Education
 Literacy Programs
Scholarships and Grants
Leadership Training and Seminars

Girls State and Girls Nation
Legislative
 Support for Veterans Programs
Citizens Flag Alliance

National Security
 Awareness Forums and Seminars
USO
Disaster Prevention and Relief

The Poppy Program
Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation
 Hospital and Hospice Volunteer Program
Field and Home Service Programs
VolunTeens
WHO CAN JOIN?
You can join the Auxiliary if you are:
  • The mother, wife, sister, daughter, granddaughter, great-granddaughter, or grandmother of a current member of The American Legion.
  • A female veteran who served during any of the conflicts listed below.
  • A female member of The American Legion. (Yes, female veterans can join under their own term of service without belonging to The American Legion and can definately be a member of both if they choose!)
  • The mother, wife, sister, daughter, granddaughter, great-granddaughter, or grandmother of a deceased veteran who served during any of the conflicts listed below.
  • Eligibility also applies to step-relatives
Eligibility Dates:
World War I
April 6, 1917 - November 11, 1918
World War II
December 7, 1941 - December 31, 1946
Korean War
June 25, 1950 - January 31, 1955
Vietnam War
February 28, 1961 - May 7, 1975
Grenada/Lebanon
August 24, 1989 - July 31, 1984
Panama
December 20, 1989 - January 31, 1990
Persian Gulf War
August 2, 1990 to date of cessation of hostilities as determined by the Government of the United States.

HOW DO YOU JOIN?

Contact the Department Secretary, by phone, mail, or e-mail.

The American Legion Auxiliary
Department of North Carolina
P.O. Box 25726
Raleigh, NC 27611

(919) 832-4051
E-mail: ala_nc@bellsouth.net