Preamble
For God and Country, we associate ourselves together for the following purposes:
To uphold and defend the constitution of the United States
of America; to maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a one hundred per cent Americanism; to preserve the memories
and incidents of our associations during the Great Wars; to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state
and nation; to combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses; to make right the master of might; to promote peace
and goodwill on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom, and democracy; to participate
in and contribute to the accomplishment of the aims and purposes of The American Legion; to consecrate and sanctify our association
by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.
Purpose
The American Legion Auxiliary is the largest patriotic women’s service organization in the world, with nearly
1 million members. Affiliated with The American Legion, the Auxiliary is a veterans’ service organization with members
in nearly 10,000 American communities. The organization sponsors volunteer programs on the national and local levels, serving
veterans, their families and their communities.
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.
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.
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.
2009-2010 OFFICERS
PRESIDENT: Carolyn Hunt ~ Unit 58
1st Vice President: Donna Oddo ~ Unit 67
2nd Vice President: Terry McElroy ~ Unit 117
Treasurer: Kandy Olsen ~ Unit 310
Secretary: Bea Stoft ~ Unit #310
Historian: Christine
Marston ~ Unit 310
Chaplain: Debe Free ~ Unit
415
Sgt @ Arms: Evelyn
Mack ~ Unit 58
Presidents Message:
Thank you Bergen County Auxiliary for electing me
your President. I will give my all for God and Country. I am blessed with a group of wise ladies who have served before
me, and will be there for me. I feel confidant knowing they are willing to assist me, and The Bergen County Officers. I look
forward to working with American Legion Commander Fred Marston and SAL Commander Lenny Free. Thanks
to my unit 58 for being there for me.
Carolyn Hunt
Bergen County Ladies Auxiliary
President
Bergen County Ladies Auxiliary meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:30PM unless otherwise
noted.
September 8, 2009 ~ Post 170 Rochelle Park
October 13, 2009
~ Post 153 Park Ridge
November 11, 2009 ~ Post 109 Rutherford
December 8, 2009 ~ Post 58 Englewood
January 12, 2010 ~ Post 139 Lyndhurst
February 09, 2010 ~ Post 415 Saddle Brook
March 9, 2010 ~ Post 58 Englewood
April 13, 2010 ~ Post 57 Waldwick
May 11, 2010 ~ Post 67 Rutherford
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETINGS 2009-2010
7:30 start time
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 ~ Englewood Post 58
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Wednesday, March 24, 2010