AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY UNIT GUIDE BOOK - Legion Post 146

A MERICAN L EGION A UXILIARY

UNIT GUIDE BOOK

Revised June 2014

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UNIT GUIDE BOOK

OF THE

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit Guide Book, previously

published as the Unit Handbook, provides information

and guidance to unit members about the history, mission,

programs, membership eligibility, customs, and operations

of an American Legion Auxiliary unit, the community-level

organization of the Auxiliary.

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY

National Headquarters

8945 N. Meridian Street

Indianapolis, IN 46260

(317) 569-4500



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Revised June 2014

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Foreword

The community knows The American Legion and the American

Legion Auxiliary by its Posts and Units. This Unit Guide Book is

a comprehensive source of information on the American Legion

Auxiliary, its programs, Unit operations, procedures, membership

eligibility and prescribed ceremonies.

It is provided to assist the Unit¡¯s officers in conducting business and

directing the activities of the Unit. A successful Unit is a supportive

partner to the Post and a positive force in the community.

Additionally, the American Legion Auxiliary Department Operations

Guide, along with other publications on various programs and

procedures, are available through your Department Headquarters and

on the National Auxiliary Website at .

District and/or Department officers are available to assist you. Please

contact them if you have questions or need assistance.

Mission Statement

In the spirit of service, not self, the mission of the American Legion

Auxiliary is to support The American Legion and to honor the sacrifice

of those who serve by enhancing the lives of our veterans, military,

and their families, both at home and abroad. For God and Country,

we advocate for veterans, educate our citizens, mentor youth, and

promote patriotism, good citizenship, peace and security.

Preamble to the Constitution

of the American Legion Auxiliary

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 percent 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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Foreword ................................................................................................ ii

Preamble ................................................................................................ ii

CHAPTER I

History-Mission-Purpose

History of the Auxiliary

Founding Purposes

Rehabilitation of Veterans

Children & Youth Activities

Serving the Local Community

Disaster Relief Activities

Peace and Security

Auxiliary Ideals and Principles

Mission and Purposes

Vision Statement

Statement of Values

The American Legion Auxiliary Emblem

Rules Governing Use

National Presidents

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CHAPTER II

Eligibility and Membership

Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility Periods

Questions and Answers on Eligibility and Acceptability

Membership

Applications for Membership

Instructions for Completing Application

Membership Rights - Standing Rule IX

Payment of Back Dues

Member Data Forms

Transfer of Membership

Transfer Regulations

Transfers Without Dues

Transfers With Dues

Transfers for Members of a Canceled Unit

Executing Transfers on Member Data Forms

Withdrawal of Membership

Reinstatement of Membership

Honorary Life Membership

PUFL Membership

Member Benefits

Voluntary Insurance Programs

Membership Years Pin

Auxiliary Grave Marker Emblem Requests

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CHAPTER III

The Unit

eUnits

How to Organize a New Unit

The Unit Charter

Issuing of the Charter

Payment of Per Capita

Charter Lost or Destroyed

Charter Cancellation

Cancellation, Suspension and Revocation of Charter

Reorganization of a Disbanded Unit

Naming the New Unit

Change of Name of Legion Post

Relationship Between Unit and Post

Auxiliary Units Without Posts

Consolidation of Posts and Units

Federal Compliance and Tax Laws

Privacy Protection for Unit Members

Legal Opinions/Rulings

Supplies and Promotional Material

American Legion Auxiliary National Headquarters

American Legion Emblem Sales

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CHAPTER IV

Unit Constitution and Bylaws

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CHAPTER V

Duties of the Unit President

Duties of the Unit Vice President

Duties of the Unit Secretary

Minutes

Unit Permanent Records

Duties of the Unit Treasurer

Duties of the Unit Historian

Duties of the Unit Chaplain

Duties of the Sergeant-at-Arms

Installation of Officers

Initiation of New Members

Unit Officers

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CHAPTER VI

Conducting a Unit Meeting

The President as Presiding Officer

Suggested Order of Business

Unit Meeting Terminology

Unit Meeting

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