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Hello, ladies! I hope that all of you are off and running with our programs. Each unit does not have to try to do every ALA program to the full extent. Select the ones that your members are interested in and do those well. Make an impact in your community. Get the ALA'S name out there! As per Rosie the Riveter, we can do it! October was an exciting month. Fall Conference was held October 9‐10 in Louisville. It was wonderful to see those of you who were able to attend. We have so many terrific chairmen with great ideas for this year. Be sure to read their bulletins. On October 16 and 17 I attended Red, White, and Blue Days in Martin. What a good time! Commander Schutz and I participated in the parade, attended the flag raising ceremony, and the Veterans Memorial Dinner. On the 18 we went to Jenkins for the District 10 meeting. On October 26 I was invited to a meeting at the new VA nursing home in Radcliff with state officials and members of other veterans' service organizations. What a beautiful facility that is going to be. Israel Ray, the administrator, will be a speaker at Winter Conference. You won't want to miss that. Keep up the good work with membership. Let's push hard to make our goals. We are so close, and I have faith that we can reach them. November will be hectic for most of us. I wish each of you a happy and blessed Thanksgiving. Try not to stress over it. Relax, enjoy family, and remember how lucky we are to live in America the beautiful, home of the brave. Donna Thurman, President, Department of Kentucky 86 Hollow Bridge Dr. Elizabethtown, KY 42701 270‐268‐3296 [email protected]
Headquarters November 2015 DEPARTMENT OFFICERS: I need your Christmas Greetings (2 or 3 lines) by December 1, 2015 along with your December bulletin. You should receive two mailings this month. The Call to Winter Conference is in the 2nd mailing. These bulletins will also be on the web page. The VA & R assessments are due by 12‐31‐2015. These must be paid to be eligible for any awards at Winter Conference. The assessments are: $30.00 + $0.15 per senior member as of 12‐31‐14 + $0.25 per unit president currently on your membership roster National will be sending the next membership renewal notice around January 15, 2016. When sending in membership applications please make sure that they are readable and complete. I have received many applications that have not been completed. Happy Thanksgiving to you all and I hope to see you at the Winter Conference!
Jennifer
AMERICANISM
LADIES, PLEASE DON’T FORGET VETERANS DAY ON NOVEMBER
11TH
.
WE MUST DO ALL WE CAN TO REMEMBER OUR HEROES AND
THEIR FAMILIES AS WELL AS THOSE WHO HAVE FACED SO MUCH
TO PRESERVE OUR FREEDOM.
JUST A FEW OF THE THINGS WE CAN DO; HOLD FLAG FOLDING
CEREMONIES, PARTICIPATE IN PARADES, SEND CARE PACKAGES
TO THOSE IN THE MILITARY, VISIT THOSE IN THE VETERANS
HOSPITALS, AND THE LIST GOES ON AND ON.
ALSO, DON’T FORGET TO GET A MID-YEAR REPORT TO ME BY
DECEMBER 31ST
. I WILL BE SENDING MY REPORT TO NATIONAL
SHORTLY AFTER THAT.
KEEP TRACK OF ALL YOU DO SO YOU WON’T HAVE TO SCRATCH
AROUND FOR DETAILS WHEN IT COMES TIME TO REPORT.
PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS AND OUR COUNTRY.
LOIS HALL, AMERICANISM CHAIRMAN
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY
2505 BUTTERMILK PIKE
VILLA HILLS, KY 41017
859-341-8256 H 859-240-3599 C
Historian
I would like to thank each of you for entrusting me with the duties of Department Historian. I will do my
very best to make you all proud, telling Kentucky’s story in a way that represents all of our hard work. I
would also like to apologize for this being my first bulletin. The National Historian’s Plan of Action was
just published in October. I did not want to start anyone down a path that would change if the program
drastically changed.
Many facets of the program remain the same. I do hope each of you are working on writing your
histories. They should begin with your election of officers. I would like to be able to write our history as
we go so if I have questions there is opportunities to ask you for clarification. As such, this is my
request. Monthly could you send me what your unit has done; who participated, etc.? If you have
special visitors, please let me know that. What happened and where did your district meeting occur?
Did you have special guests and what did you do? This gives me the opportunity to tell all of Kentucky’s
story. If you present at a conference or convention, please give me a copy of that. I would love to have
your newsletters and any other information you want to give. Since I would like a mid‐year report by
December 15th, you can do all the first half of your year with it then start in January doing the other way
if you prefer.
Get your juniors involved as you participate in the Veteran’s History Project and the Members
Remembers History Project. Both involve speaking with people they may not normally speak with.
Have them talk with Veterans and record their time with them. The Members Remembers project
allows them to talk with members who have been a part of our organization for a long time. Have them
video record the interviews as they travel down memory lane and then post them to the internet.
New this year on the National level is the History Committee. This allows the Historian and the
Cavalcade of Memories Committee to work together. The historian is a member of this committee.
What better way to preserve our memories than with a visual history from cavalcades coupled with
written history from the historian?
In the next bulletin I will include the rules for creating your history books. I look forward to working with
each of you. Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. The best method is
via email then cell phone.
Bonita Robey
2015 ‐2016
Department Historian
(270) 893‐1126
HOW TO RECORD AND POST TO “MEMBERS REMEMBER” Committee:
National Historian Submitted by: Debra Noble, National Historian Cathi Taylor, National History Committee Chairman Contact Information for Questions: [email protected] or National Historian (See Plan of Action for contact information) Objective: Record the ALA’s history through the eyes of its members Background Information The history of the American Legion Auxiliary begins back In November 1919 and continues with you. The Organization’s history, like any other history, is more than names and dates. It is about its membership and how it developed the ALA’s programs and projects to fulfill our mission of serving the veterans, service members, and their families who sacrifice much for this country of ours. A written history can only tell so much. However, when an organization’s history is told through the eyes of its membership, everyone learns a great deal more about who we are, what we do, and why we matter. Step-by-Step Instructions Here are some tips: This is a two-person project so find someone to assist. This is a good time to enlist the help of
your junior members and/or college students due to their experience with technology. Find long time members of the Auxiliary and ask them to share their stories in a video. These
stories can be about:
a special project,
a particular highlight during her membership
how many generations of her family have been members and why
if a chartered member, her experience in starting the unit Find a location where it is quiet and where there will be no interruptions Record with iPhones/Smartphones. Please keep in mind that your video file must be either a
.mov; .avi; .mpeg; or a .wmv file extension Each recording should be no longer than five (5) minutes in length. You may make more than
one. Cover one topic in each video. Post the video on YouTube. An instructional video on how to upload is located at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_O7iUiftbKU.
Go to YouTube at https://www.youtube.com
Give the video the following title: ALA Dept. of __ (two letter abbreviation for your state) Unit ____ Members Remember.
Provide a description and tags that will help people locate the files easily. These will make it easier for others to locate the videos.
Under Category, click on Nonprofits & Activism
Under Privacy, click on Share your video with the world
Click Save Changes
National Security Department of Kentucky Plan
This program maintains and promotes a strong national defense by strengthening and supporting military service members and their families. We have 3 main objectives.
1. Supporting the emotional and social needs of active, reserve and transitioning military service members and their families
2. Assist military spouses in getting and maintaining employment. 3. Supporting the National Security programs of the American Legion.
No matter the size of your unit or where you are located, there is something that you can do to help support a strong national security. As members or units here are some ideas to use:
Blue Star and Gold Star Banner recognition
Wear red on Fridays to “Remember Everyone Deployed”
Become informed about issues affecting military families, such as PTSD, TBI, domestic violence and financial literacy.
Support active‐duty military families by working with a military family or the installation Family Readiness Group
Always follow‐up and make sure they are getting all the support they need and see if they need any additional assistance
If service members are relocating, help to find a local unit in there new community and introduce them.
Place yellow ribbons in your community to show your support.
Welcome home service members.
Partner with other organizations to support military activities.
Help with local job fairs to show support of military spouses.
Complete the Community Emergency Response Training (CERT)
Sign up for the Legion Legislative Alerts and show your support on issues that support a strong national defense
Donate blood and assist at a local blood drive.
Honor our POW/MIA by designating an Empty Chair at all official meetings
Honor your local ROTC and JR OTC I will need a mid year report by December 15th and an end of year report by May 1st. Please send me pictures and newspaper articles so I can send them on to national. Please keep track of the following
How many Blue Star and Gold Star Banners were presented?
How many MIA families were recognized following notification of remains?
How many service members were honored during welcome home events?
How many military families were connected to other units when moving?
National Security Awards‐From National Unit Award: Military Support Unit Award Type of Award: Citation Presented to: One unit in each division (5 overall awards) Materials and Guidelines:
Entries must include the award cover sheet located in this Plan. For demonstrating the most outstanding overall program serving and
supporting military families, with special emphasis on helping military families through times of deployment and/or injury (severely wounded).
Each entry must be typewritten in narrative form, not to exceed 1,000 words. Include pictures and newspaper articles. Entries must be sent by the unit National Security chairman to her National
Security division chairman postmarked by June 1, 2016, or by email sent by 5pm EST on June 1, 2016. Her address can be found on the front page of this National Security Plan.
Unit Award: Junior National Security Overall Program Award Type of Award: Citation or Citation Plaque Presented to: One unit in each division (5 overall awards). The best overall unit will receive a plaque and the other 4 units will receive a citation. Materials and Guidelines:
Entries must include the award cover sheet located in this Plan. For the most outstanding overall Junior member National Security program in
the division. Each entry must be typewritten in narrative form, not to exceed 1,000 words. Include pictures and newspaper articles. Entries must be sent by the unit National Security chairman to your National
Security division chairman postmarked by June 1, 2016, or by email sent by 5pm EDT on June 1, 2016. Her address can be found on the front page of this National Security Plan.
National Committee Member Karen Boehler will review each division winner and select the best overall program.
Unit Award: Million Member Award Type of Award: Citation Plaque Presented to: One unit chairman in each division (5 overall awards) Materials and Guidelines:
Entries must include the award cover sheet located in this Plan. For the best demonstration on how working the mission of the National
Security committee engaged, retained and attracted members to grow membership in the unit.
Awards from Kentucky- Trophy
Best Overall Senior National Security Program Best Overall Junior National Security Program
The best overall program will be awarded to the unit that follows the objectives listed above. You need to track you hours, money and number of service members/families you have helped. Pictures and/or newspaper articles are welcome and a complete reporting of all your activities. Additional Resources You Can Use
www.ALAforVeterans.org resources on the National Security page: • American Legion Auxiliary Military Family Readiness Action Guide
• A training package is also online for departments and units. It includes an instruction sheet, PowerPoint presentation and scrpt, sample agenda, learning exercises, pre- and post-session survey, satisfaction survey and sample marketing text.
• How to Mobilize Community Support for Those Who Serve • How to Welcome Home Separating Servicemembers • How to Support Troops and their Families on Military Installations • How to Train for FEMA’s Community Emergency Response Teams • Planning a Powerful POW/MIA Remembrance Service: Let Us Never
Forget • How to Collaborate with the American Red Cross’ Service to the Armed
Forces • ALA-Operation Homefront Action Guide • ALA-USO Action Guide • How to Collaborate with the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors
(TAPS) • How to Collaborate with the Hiring Our Heroes Military Spouse eMentor
Program • How to Support Hiring Events for Veterans and Military & Veteran
Spouses Legion Resources:
• Blue Star and Gold Star Banner: www.legion.org/troops/bluestar • Disaster Preparedness and Response for American Legion Posts:
www.legion.org/documents/pdf/talarc_disaster_preparedness.pdf • Family Support Network: www.legion.org/familysupport • Operation Comfort Warriors: www.legion.org/troops/operationcomfort • POW/MIA: www.legion.org/powmia
Military OneSource: www.militaryonesource.mil VA-sponsored welcome-home events:
www.volunteer.va.gov/Welcome_Home_Events.asp Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program: www.yellowribbon.mil,
www.jointservicessupport.org/YRRP American Red Cross: www.redcross.org Operation Homefront: www.operationhomefront.net USO: www.uso.org Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS): www.taps.org
ROTC and JROTC Information:
• Army ROTC: www.goarmy.com/rotc • Army JROTC: www.usarmyjrotc.com/
Air Force ROTC: www.afrotc.com Air Force JROTC: www.au.af.mil/au/holmcenter/AFJROTC Naval ROTC (includes Marine Corps): www.nrotc.navy.mil Naval JROTC: www.njrotc.navy.mil Marine Corps JROTC: www.mcjrotc.org Coast Guard College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative (CSPI):
http://www.gocoastguard.com/active-duty-careers/officer- opportunities/programs/college-student-pre-commissioning-initiative
Coast Guard JROTC: No website, but there are two nationally (Miami, FL and Camden County, NC).
11. Emergency Preparedness Information www.Ready.gov Citizen Corps: http://www.ready.gov/citizen-corps Youth-Focused Preparedness: www.ready.gov/youth-preparedness# Youth Preparedness Council: www.ready.gov/youth-preparedness-
council CERT Program: www.fema.gov/community-emergency-response- teams Sesame Street’s Preparedness Info for Young Children:
www.sesamestreet.org/ready Preparedness Considerations for Military Families:
www.ready.gov/considerations/military-family-preparedness 12. Follow Us on Facebook:
American Legion Auxiliary National Headquarters: www.facebook.com/ALAforVeterans
ALA National Security Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/915563745139663/ or search for “ALA
National Security” If you have any questions please give me a call or email or text me. Thanks for all you do for our veterans, service members and their families. God Bless America Lana Goley National Security Chairman Department of Kentucky 1063 S. Beauchamp Rd Russellville, KY 42276 270-725-5848 [email protected]
Department of Kentucky Bulletin November 2015
The Auxiliary Emergency Fund (AEF) is a national grant assistance
program that provides temporary emergency help to eligible members
of the American Legion Auxiliary who have suffered a significant
financial setback as the result of an act of nature or other personal
crisis.
The Auxiliary Emergency Fund (AEF), established in 1969, was made
possible by a generous legacy gift from Helen Colby Small of
Burlington, WI. Funding for AEF grants comes from generous
contributions from units and members, and can be awarded to
members who have exhausted all other personal and community
resources due to financial hardship, natural disaster or the need for
competitive job skill education.
National Chairman Beth McGinn, Department of Delaware and the
Southern Division AEF chairman is our own Lana Goley. At the
Conferences and conventions, I will have a ½ and ½ raffle and feed the
piggy bank again. Please come and participate. I will also have
brochures explaining the program and applications. I will need a mid
year report to me no later than December 1, 2015, all I need is a short
narrative explaining if your unit participates in the AEF program and
what money that they have donated so far. Each Unit that attends the
conferences and conventions can report that they participated in the
½ and ½ raffles and feed the piggy. My address is:
Charlotte A. McGuire
122 Alnutt Drive
Frankfort, Ky 40601
And e mail address is:
NATIONAL HISTORY NOVEMBER BULLETIN
The Cavalcade of Memories captures the milestones, moments, and lifetime of our organization from trophies, plaques, and pictures to restored artifacts and priceless keepsakes. These treasures from our history have come to us from all over the world. Each item adds more detail to our Auxiliary history books and another chance to relive our most cherished memories. The national American Legion Auxiliary Cavalcade of Memories was established by a national convention resolution in 1972 that allocated funds to create a museum at National Headquarters. The purpose of the Cavalcade of Memories is to display, share, and perpetuate our history, traditions, and milestones. Our Department has a Cavalcade of Memories Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/alakycalvacade/) which will be the Department of Kentucky's virtual history record. A project I am working on for Department is to capture all the Past President's photos and terms of presidency online. For our Units, I am requesting that you send me pictures of events, awards, and milestones about your Unit. I will post all of your information under a separate Unit tab. I have started it out with my Unit 157. Please help this be a successful history page for our Department and share your Unit's successes and stories. By preserving our history, we stay true to our core values and can always reflect on the past. A narrative report is due to me by December 15th of what our Unit has done to preserve your Unit's history. All Units submitting will receive a certificate and one lucky Unit will receive a special prize. By posting on the Cavalcade of Memories Facebook page, you meet the narrative requirement as well. Shirley Davis 3376 US Highway 42W Carrollton, KY 41005 502‐525‐3111 [email protected]
CHILDWELFARECHAIRMENDorisSchutz
168 Knollwood circle, Louisville Kentucky 40229
Good Afternoon Ladies,
Just a reminder to everyone to keep filling their “ Piggy’s”. Remember to think out
Side of the box when asking for donations to Child Welfare Fund. Make checks
Payable to American Legion Auxiliary. On the memo line put “Child Welfare
Fund”.
Please call me when you mail in your checks so I can add you to my list.
Barbara Austin still needs some liaisons. We need someone for Districts, 2,6,7,8,9
And 10.
Remember to bring school clothing to the Winter Conference in January. If you
Cannot come, send your donation with someone who is planning on going.
Hope to see you there!
Thanks, Dee Schutz
502‐957‐4811
502‐338‐3490
Community Service November 2015 Jean Flynn 51 Idlewild Spur, Oak Grove, KY 42262 [email protected]/931-217-3654 Ladies The year is flying by so fast and I know everyone is busy working programs and performing community services. November holds many opportunities to do our part. There is Veterans Day, National Family Volunteer Day, Thanksgiving, and something new November is the time to change one of your lights to green to show support for our veterans and know we care. Attend a Veterans Day Ceremony, have your whole family volunteer, or volunteer at your post or shelter kitchen on Thanksgiving to feed or Veterans and homeless. Please don’t forget to record anything you do and have your report to me by December 1st so that I can report all the wonderful things Kentucky does. I would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday time with your families. Below I have provided the information you need to receive an award for your community services. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. What is this program, and why do we have it? The Community Service Program promotes the American Legion Auxiliary’s visibility within our localities through our commitment to community, state and nation. The Community Service Program demonstrates who we are, what we do and why we matter. What can you do to promote our program? ��Volunteer and help organize service projects on ALA suggested days of service. (Patriots Day 9-11, Make a Difference Day 10-24, Veterans Day 11-11, National Family Volunteer Day 11-21, MLK Day 1-18, Nat’l Volunteer Week Apr. 10-16 and any other day where you gather as a group of volunteers. ��Volunteer at local libraries, food pantries, domestic violence shelters, senior citizens centers, assisted living centers, nursing homes, and for service projects and causes (walks, special events, etc.). Wear your Auxiliary apparel while doing so. ��Represent the Auxiliary as a member of local community boards and committees. ��Attend and represent the Auxiliary at special celebrations and events in the community like holiday parades, grand openings of community facilities and community leader recognition ceremonies. ��Volunteer with your local Meals on Wheels to deliver meals on days when they are typically closed (examples; Christmas and Thanksgiving). Wear your Auxiliary apparel while doing so. ��Remember to always be a visible representative of the Auxiliary. You can do this by wearing a shirt with the ALA name or emblem or an ALA pin. Department Community Service Reporting Mid-Year Reports
Each Unit Community Service chairman is required to submit a narrative report by Dec. 1, 2015. Year-End Reports Each Unit Community Service chairman is required to submit a narrative report by April 1, 2016. Department Community Service Awards Two trophies will be presented at State Convention for best Senior and Junior programs. A list of all the unit awards and criteria will be in my next bulletin. National Community Service Awards Unit Award: Unit Community Service Award Type of Award: Citation Presented to: One unit in each division (5 awards) Materials and Guidelines: • Entries must include the award cover sheet located in this Plan. • Awarded to the most outstanding overall Community Service program in the division during the 2015-2016 administrative year. • Include pictures and newspaper articles. • Each unit’s entry must be sent by the unit to National Committee Member LuAnn Capazzi at 716 W. Dolphin Ave., Ridgecrest, CA 93555, postmarked by June 1, 2016, or by email to [email protected] sent by 5pm EDT on June 1, 2016. o The unit chairman must also send a copy to her department chairman by postal mail or email. Unit Award: Million Members Award Type of Award: Citation Plaque Presented to: One unit in each division (5 overall awards) Materials and Guidelines: • Entries must include the award cover sheet located in this Plan. • Awarded to the best demonstration on how working the mission of the Community Service Committee engaged, retained and attracted members to grow membership in the unit. • Include pictures and newspaper articles. • Entries must be sent to National Committee Member Julia McBee postmarked by June 1, 2016, or by email sent by 5pm EDT on June 1, 2016. Her address is 60 Erika St., Lexington, TN 38351 and her email is [email protected]. Member Award: Community Service Senior Member Volunteer of the Year Award Type of Award: Citation and a Gift Certificate Presented to: One member in each division (5 overall awards) Materials and Guidelines: • Entries must include the award cover sheet located in this Plan. • Awarded for outstanding service in at least one Community Service activity or project conducted during the 2015-2016 administrative year.
• Members being considered for this award may be nominated by a fellow Auxiliary member or nominate themselves. • Nominators or applicants need to provide a summary of the nominee’s activities. Be sure to include the nominee’s unit name and number. • Include pictures and newspapers articles. • Units should submit their nominee to their department chairman by her deadline. • Each department’s winning entry must be sent by the department chairman to her Community Service division chairman and postmarked by June 1, 2016, or by email sent by 5pm EDT on June 1, 2016. Her address can be found on the front page of this Plan. Member Award: Community Service Junior Member Volunteer of the Year Award Type of Award: Citation and a Special Gift from the National Chairman Presented to: One member in each division (5 overall awards) Materials and Guidelines: • Entries must include the award cover sheet located in this Plan. • For outstanding service in at least one Community Service activity or project conducted during the 2015-2016 administrative year. • Members being considered for this award may be nominated by a fellow Auxiliary member or nominate themselves. • Nominators or applicants need to provide a summary of the nominee’s activities. Be sure to include the nominee’s unit name and number. • Include pictures and newspaper articles. • Units should submit their nominee to their department chairman by her deadline. • Each department’s winning entry must be sent by the department chairman to her Community Service division chairman and postmarked by June 1, 2016, or by email sent by 5pm EDT on June 1, 2016.
American Legion Auxiliary Department of Kentucky
Leadership Jane M. McKnight/270-498-9692
[email protected] 305 Good Hope Cemetery Rd., Oak Grove, KY 42262
The purpose of the Leadership program is to develop and prepare knowledgeable and capable leaders at all levels; grows membership and mentors of all ages. We can develop future leaders by mentoring and attending workshops to learn about tools and resources that are available on www.ALAforVeterans.org under the leadership section (Leadership Course). There are courses for senior and junior members. I will have citations for all members that take the course; you must mail me the answer sheet with your name and unit to get credit. Nancy Moses and I will have a Leadership/Membership Workshop on Saturday, Nov. 14th from 11-2 at Fort Campbell Post 233, 14633 Ft. Campbell Blvd., Oak Grove, KY 42262. Hope to see you there! To be a knowledgeable leader in our organization, it is important to be familiar with our history, unit guidebook (knowledge of programs), constitution & bylaws, and Roberts Rules of Order. Most importantly, remember these tips for effective leadership when interacting with others: Do Not Interrupt, Listen, Respect Others, Practice Kindness, Generosity and Gratitude, Pay Attention, Be Civil, Keep Your Cool, Say Thank You, Think Positively, Promote Decency and DISCUSS IN PRIVATE AND PRAISE IN PUBLIC. At State Convention, I will present trophies for best overall senior and junior Leadership programs. Mid-Year report is due December 1, 2015. Year End is due to me on May 1, 2016. Leadership Reporting: As part of your narrative report, please include answers to the following questions: • How many unit and/or department trainings did your department hold? • Total number of members attending all of these trainings? • What topics or presentations were included in your trainings? • Did you hold training on nurturing a culture of goodwill? Leadership Awards Please be sure each award entry includes a cover sheet found at the end of this program Plan. Please be sure to make arrangements for the return of materials in advance. Be sure to note if the narrative you submit for the department award is also to be used as your department yearend report. Unit Award: Leadership Training Award Award type: Plaque
Presented to: One unit Leadership chairman who best demonstrates what her unit did to build leadership skills of unit members during the year. Materials and guidelines: • Narrative not to exceed 1,000 words. • Pictures and examples are encouraged. • Number of members attending leadership skills workshop. • Deadline: June 1, 2016 • Mail to Committee Member Rani Gray at 702 E Barre Road, Barre, VT 05641, or email [email protected]. Junior Award: Junior Outstanding Leadership Award Award type: Citation. Presented to: One Junior group in each division who best demonstrates what the group did to build leadership skills. Materials and guidelines: • Narrative not to exceed 250 words. • Must have participation in Welcome to the Junior ALA Course “The ALA: My Organization and What I Need to Know to Grow as a Member” by unit president or the Junior Activities Chairman. • Pictures and examples are encouraged. • Deadline: June 1, 2016 • Mail to Eastern Division Chairman Anselma Obremski at 14112 Adkins Road, Laurel, MD 20708, or email [email protected].
MEMBERSHIP NOVEMBER BULLETIN
"Keeping the Promise" - National Theme "Marching Towards Increased Membership Heights" - Dept Theme
We have started out with a bang and the momentum is continuing. 38% of our Units have met the November 11th promise date of 45% membership. Woo-hoo!!!! If you have a small unit and haven't submitted membership, even 10 members count toward our goal. Large units, encourage your members to submit their dues early and have a drawing for a prize. Let your members know that for every new member and gift membership they obtain they get a ticket for drawings for Pandora bracelets with an American flag charm or $100. Two separate drawings, one for new members and one for gift memberships. So if you have 7 new members and they are all gift memberships, then 7 tickets for one drawing and 7 tickets for the other drawing. This will be drawn at June Convention. (Form attached) Make sure you like our Dept. of Kentucky Membership Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/alakymembership where you can visit for contests, membership resources and status updates. Please like this page and share with others so we can spread the good work of the Auxiliary. Lisa Norvall won a prize for posting pictures of the October Conference. Post 20 channeled their inner Rosie Riveter by hosting some Veterans from the Fort Thomas VA and one of their members dressed like Rosie. (Sounds like a prize opportunity to me). Share events with the membership page of your Veterans events and your Unit channeling their inner Rosie or if you don't have a Facebook, send me a picture and a short summary of what your Unit is doing to 2188 Treetop Lane, Hebron, Ky, 41048 for a chance to win a prize. Check out our fabulous newly designed Membership webpage at http://kyamlegionaux.org/membership/. Resources available are the bulletins, the New Member kit, Unit, District and Department membership standings, ALAMIS links, and more! Paula McGowan is our webmaster and she has rocked our entire Dept. of Kentucky webpage with a fresh new look. Thank her for all she does when you see her! November 11th is the next Promise Date and it is for 45% by October 12th for our Unit and Department promise "I promise to thank a veteran for their service to our country". Wearing an Honor Their Service button is a great way to recognize the veteran whom you are eligible. At Conference I snapped a picture of some hardcopy photos and sent the photo to [email protected] with the name of the member submitting the form. That way when the form and money is sent it is paired up and the button is made and sent to the member. I am available at all Conferences to do this for you. At Veterans Day events, make sure you wear your Auxiliary shirts and pins and talk about how great our organization is. Hand out brochures to encourage people to join. December 7th Promise Date is 60% and it is "I promise to honor those who gave their lives to save ours". A great time to give the gift of membership for Christmas presents. We can do this. 100% membership was obtained under Sara Robey's president term. To all the Unit Membership Chairmen - your Unit can sign up for online membership submission. For clarification, you cannot pay your Unit members dues online, you can change addresses or make name changes but you must send your dues to Department. Each individual member can pay their dues online when they create an online account by going to alaforveterans.org and clicking on "Sign Up if you don't have an account" on the right-hand side of the homepage. To all Unit Presidents - assessments are due as of December 31, 2015. $30 plus .15 per senior member and .25 per past president on your membership roster. A Membership narrative is due to me by December 15th describing what your Unit is doing to attract and retain members. Posting on the Membership Facebook page counts as well. Certificates will be given for Units that submit a narrative. Keep on rocking and marching Rosie's!!!!
Rosie-ism of the month: Behind every veteran is a Rosie! Nancy Moses [email protected] 859-817-9237/630-7941(c) Alicia Buser (BC) [email protected] 859 620 7625 Jane McKnight [email protected] 270-498-9692 Diane Kennedy [email protected] 270-300-2110 (ALAMIS guru)
40%
ENTRY FORM FOR PANDORA BRACELET OR CASH
NAME OF MEMBER _______________________________ ALA MEMBER # ___________________
UNIT # __________________ MEMBER TELEPHONE # __________________________________
HOW MANY ENTRIES:
GIFT MEMBERSHIP ________________________
NEW MEMBER ________________________
SIGNED BY UNIT MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN ____________________________________
TELEPHONE # _____________________________
SUBMIT TO:
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Unit Ren Goal Ren Pd Ren% Tot Goal Tot Pd Tot % Unit Ren Goal Ren Pd Ren% Tot Goal Tot Pd Tot % Unit Ren Goal Ren Pd Ren% Tot Goal Tot Pd Tot % Unit Ren Goal Ren Pd Ren% Tot Goal Tot Pd Tot %
26 33 23 70.6 42 23 54.8 42 12 0 0.0 21 1 4.8 7 182 74 40.7 215 76 35.3 66 5 1 20.0 10 1 10.0
31 146 36 24.7 165 37 22.4 49 27 16 59.7 28 16 57.1 8 114 65 57.0 141 66 46.8 104 10 0 0.0 10 0 0.0
68 34 18 53.3 41 19 46.3 81 477 270 56.6 531 280 52.7 24 29 15 51.5 31 18 58.1 152 21 8 38.2 25 8 32.0
72 26 16 62.5 30 16 53.3 82 71 42 59.1 82 45 54.9 30 22 0 0.0 25 0 0.0 283 13 1 7.8 16 1 6.3
73 12 0 0.0 10 0 0.0 87 15 4 26.4 16 7 43.8 67 83 39 47.2 118 45 38.1 Tot 49 10 20.5 61 10 16.4
74 19 11 59.0 22 11 50.0 101 19 12 64.4 20 12 60.0 79 76 43 56.8 104 45 43.3
85 12 12 103.1 16 15 93.8 113 593 251 42.4 661 268 40.5 132 24 17 69.5 35 18 51.4 Unit Ren Goal Ren Pd Ren% Tot Goal Tot Pd Tot %
116 52 23 43.9 62 25 40.3 121 66 44 66.3 77 48 62.3 165 51 31 60.5 54 37 68.5 14 3 1 28.6 10 1 10.0
144 17 2 11.5 19 2 10.5 124 99 62 62.6 109 62 56.9 176 1 2 171.8 10 2 20.0 16 16 2 12.3 21 13 61.9
217 90 50 55.8 105 56 53.3 148 69 37 53.9 87 37 42.5 257 47 28 60.1 52 30 57.7 38 104 54 52.1 119 58 48.7
236 65 47 72.1 74 47 63.5 157 157 87 55.4 171 90 52.6 313 81 36 44.2 98 37 37.8 69 8 0 0.0 10 0 0.0
Tot 504 238 47.2 586 251 42.8 167 45 20 44.0 53 20 37.7 341 64 24 37.5 77 24 31.2 88 106 62 58.5 119 70 58.8
247 14 7 50.1 15 7 46.7 Tot 774 374 48.3 960 398 41.5 115 107 45 42.0 129 49 38.0
Unit Ren Goal Ren Pd Ren% Tot Goal Tot Pd Tot % 288 31 0 0.0 40 0 0.0 Tot 345 164 47.6 408 191 46.8
2 27 12 44.8 30 12 40.0 Tot 1695 852 50.3 1911 893 46.7 Unit Ren Goal Ren Pd Ren% Tot Goal Tot Pd Tot %
6 203 56 27.6 226 60 26.5 12 14 1 7.2 15 1 6.7
9 112 47 42.1 142 53 37.3 Unit Ren Goal Ren Pd Ren% Tot Goal Tot Pd Tot % 34 254 103 40.6 291 105 36.1 Unit Ren Goal Ren Pd Ren% Tot Goal Tot Pd Tot %
40 64 23 35.9 77 23 29.9 45 33 11 33.7 35 11 31.4 46 15 2 13.2 17 2 11.8 200 26 37 97 37 38.1
233 154 77 50.1 178 79 44.4 180 149 65 43.6 174 67 38.5 301 28 17 60.8 30 17 56.7
243 13 8 62.5 21 13 61.9 193 157 90 57.3 205 94 45.9 345 33 23 70.6 35 23 65.7
310 22 5 22.6 25 5 20.0 201 189 88 46.7 204 89 43.6 Tot 343 146 42.5 388 148 38.1 Unit Ren Goal Ren Pd Ren% Tot Goal Tot Pd Tot %
Tot 594 228 38.4 699 245 35.1 220 88 1 1.1 98 1 1.0 6747 2986 44.3 7870 3148 40.0
229 73 29 39.5 82 32 39.0 Unit Ren Goal Ren Pd Ren% Tot Goal Tot Pd Tot %
Unit Ren Goal Ren Pd Ren% Tot Goal Tot Pd Tot % 244 62 2 3.2 68 2 2.9 17 17 0 0.0 20 0 0.0
23 90 42 46.8 99 45 45.5 278 12 0 0.0 12 0 0.0 22 75 39 52.3 84 39 46.4
29 64 43 67.2 75 45 60.0 Tot 763 286 37.5 878 296 33.7 43 29 7 24.0 33 8 24.2
61 40 0 0.0 42 0 0.0 76 207 49 23.6 229 49 21.4
62 130 67 51.4 139 69 49.6 Unit Ren Goal Ren Pd Ren% Tot Goal Tot Pd Tot % 126 51 19 37.1 64 20 31.3
202 42 22 52.5 46 22 47.8 4 98 24 24.5 114 24 21.1 138 68 18 26.7 78 21 26.9
258 19 12 64.4 20 12 60.0 11 80 39 48.5 88 41 46.6 171 9 0 0.0 10 0 0.0
Tot 384 186 48.4 421 193 45.8 20 63 34 54.1 74 35 47.3 276 34 2 5.9 36 2 5.6
41 93 33 35.4 105 35 33.3 325 76 40 52.9 88 44 50.0
203 277 132 47.6 323 136 42.1 342 45 17 37.4 54 17 31.5
219 34 12 35.5 36 15 41.7 Tot 611 191 31.2 696 200 28.7
275 14 0 0.0 15 0 0.0
Tot 659 274 41.6 755 286 37.9 Assessments Paid
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DISTRICT 5 HEADQUARTERS
DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY
DEPARTMENT MEMBERSHIP REPORT 2015 - 16 Report as of 10-26-2015
DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 4 DISTRICT 7 DISTRICT 10
American Legion Auxiliary 2015-2016 National Award Cover Sheet This cover sheet should be attached to each narrative submitted for a national award. Please fill out the information as completely and accurately as possible. Award certificates will be completed using the information given on this sheet, so please write carefully. All awards will be mailed to the department office after national convention. Department presidents may wish to recognize award recipients by presenting them at a department function. National committee sponsoring award: _________________________________________________ Type of Award: Department Unit Member Name of the award you are applying for: ________________________________________________ Complete the following if you are applying for a department award: Name of department: ____________________________________________________________ Name of department chairman: ____________________________________________________ Chairman’s phone number: (_____)________________ ALA member ID#: _________________ Chairman’s email address: _______________________________________________________ Please complete the following if you are applying for a unit award. Be sure to give the complete name of your unit. The award certificate will be prepared using the information you include below. Unit #: ________ Full official unit name: _______________________________________________ Unit president/chairman (circle one) name: ______________________________________________ Phone number: (____)_________________ ALA member ID#: ______________________________ Email address: ____________________________________________________________________ Please complete the following if you are applying for a member award. Be sure to give the complete name of the member. The award certificate will be prepared using the information you include below. Unit #: ________ Full official unit name: _______________________________________________ Member Name: ________________________________ ALA member ID#: ____________________ Nominating Member (if different from above): ____________________________________________ Nominator’s Phone number: (____)___________________________________________________ Nominator’s Email address: _________________________________________________________ Please see your committee Plan of Action to determine where to send this form.
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY
DISTRICT AND UNIT PRESIDENTS: PLEASE read the following CALL TO WINTER CONFERENCE at your next regular meeting; also notify all members not present regarding the events.
CALL TO WINTER CONFERENCE 2016 The annual Winter Conference of the American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Kentucky, is hereby called in conformity with the American Legion, will be held January 22 and 23, 2016, Crowne Plaza, 830 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209.
Tentative Schedule of Events Friday, January 22, 2016 3:00 – 8:00 PM Registration ($5.00) 4:00 – 5:00 PM Finance Committee Meeting 5:00 – 6:00 PM Girl State Meeting 6:30 – 8:00 PM Executive Committee Meeting Saturday, January 23, 2016 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM Registration ($5.00) 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM Junior Business Meeting 9:30 AM Winter Conference convenes: Opening Session District Presidents Mid‐Year Reports Department Chairmen Reports 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch recess 1:30 PM Reconvene Department Chairmen Reports continue Adjournment Winter Conference – General Information: Executive Committee Meeting: who will attend Elected Department Officers, District Presidents and Past Department Presidents (Department Chairmen, not included in the above, are invited to attend this one Meeting, with no vote but with voice if called upon by Department President) Reminder: Awards To be eligible to receive awards, all assessments must be paid and received by Department Headquarters by December 31. Note: All Senior members in attendance must register at the Conference and pay the fee of $5.00 when registering. This fee is payable to the Auxiliary AT Conference and NOT in advance with Hotel Reservations. DISTRICT PRESIDENTS: You will give your brief three (3) minute Mid‐Year progress report during the morning session. Please do more than ready your report. Have your units stand while you describe the activities going on in your area. We will have a board with the listing of all remaining district meetings for everyone to see. If you have pictures your units have submitted please bring them to show off. We love seeing what our members have been doing. DEPARTMENT CHAIRMEN: You are expected to give a Mid‐Year report and will have up to three (3) minutes, with the exception of the Membership Chairman, who will be allotted additional time. Please make your reports interactive. Everyone wants to see what you are talking about. NOTE: If any Department Chairman has made plans for any activity other than her report, please notify me before the Conference convenes. Donna Thurman Department President
