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Auxiliary President

Mary Hernandez

I hope you are all enjoying you summer. I would like to welcome all our new members and also our many loyal members that faithfully come back every year.

Because we have a good number of new Auxiliary members, I would like to take this opportunity to let you all know about the many programs that we sponsor through this Unit.

• AMERICANISM-A major program including all activities tending to perpetuate American ideals.

• AUXILIARY EMERGENCY FUND-provides emergency assistance to a member of the American Legion auxiliary.

• CHILDREN AND YOUTH-this program has two primary goals: 1. Care and protection of children of veterans: 2. Improve conditions of all children.

• COMMUNITY SERVICE-embraces all activities for improvement of conditions of life in the community where the Unit is located.

• EDUCATION-supports the basic rights of all children to receive an appropriate education. The State and National organization offer various scholarships for veterans and/or children of veterans. Our Unit also provides scholarships for students in our Community.

• GIRLS STATE is a practical application of Americanism and good citizenship.

• J UNIORS-They are organized as a committee of the Unit, conduct their own meetings and carry out their own activities. Their work is coordinated with the senior group and are given part in regular Unit activities whenever possible.

• NATIONAL SECURITY-supports our troops, our law enforcement agencies and our community.

POPPY-provides a financial and therapeutic benefit to hospitalized and disabled veterans who hand make them, as well as benefiting thousands of other veterans and their families.

• VA&R OR VETERANS AFFAIRS AND REHABILITATION means the complete restoration of the veteran and his or her family to normal function and adjustment-physically, mentally, socially, and vocationally for the fullest possible life.

The work of the Auxiliary includes bringing physical comfort and mental cheer to veterans in hospitals, aiding the disabled and handicapped to earn money for the support of themselves and their families, and helping to reestablish themselves in life. We have Chairmen and committees for all of these programs, if you would like to help or get more information, please call or come to our meeting on the 2nd Monday of every month.

Until next time.

“Thank a Veteran”

Mary Hernandez
Unit 716 President

SHARRON STARR
Auxiliary 2nd Vice

Hello Members,

With this heat it’s hard to believe the end of summer is closing in on us. Shortly it will be back to school (my September. theme) for the young ones and back to work for the old ones or should I say vacations are over.

August 13th the Ladies Auxiliary is planning a cool
dinner with chicken Kabobs, potato salad, beans and dessert. So put on your shorts and flip flops and come on down for the perfect hot summer day meal. Don’t forget the $2.00 discount if your reservation is in by Thursday before the bar closes.

Sharon Starr
2nd Vice President


CINDY MAYFIELD
Auxiliary 1st Vice

Hello Ladies,

This should be a great year for us. We are planning our events ahead of time in order for us to be organized and for you to have time to plan the upcoming events. Here is a list of Community Service events for the next few months:

August

21-Rummage Sale
This will give us time to clean out our closets and donate items you may have to the Auxiliary. We are asking that you keep the items light, no furniture etc.

September

6-Labor Day
I would like to visit a convalescent
home. I will give you more details later.
21
We will be at Ronald McDonald house. We will be cooking dinner for the families at the home.

October

2-OKTOBERFEST
Mark down the date. Beer, dancing, and German potato salad. Yum! Yum!

All year

We have “We Care”. We collect cans or dry
goods for our community shelter. There is a large box in the bar. Next time you go to the store pick up a little something for them.
I
f you have questions feel free to call me at
(714) 308-2862

Thanks Again.
Cindy Mayfield
1st Vice President
Community Service Chairman




DEBORAH DIRSCOLL
Junior Chairman

All our girls are enjoying summer vacation, but they are far from idle. Amy Edwards and Cassidy Griffin are enjoying family vacations,

Hannah Janji is advancing her education with a special program at Cal State Long Beach, and Amy Armstrong has spent her time doing volunteer work as a camp and park counselor.

Even though the girls are busy, we have started ramping up for our new year. In order to raise money for our projects, the Juniors have started to sell homemade goodies on Taco Tuesday-be sure to stop by for some tasty treats to go along with the fabulous tacos the SALs provide each week.

A big Thank You to the SALs letting us ride their coattails-they have been very generous in letting us share their success. A big shout out to Stephanie Janji, who is now District Junior Chairman. Although she
is no longer officially co-chair of the Juniors program here, we are still ateam.

More next month-be sure to mark your calendars for the Junior Auxiliary dinner on Friday August 20—Thhe Big B dinner—perfect for a hot summer’s night!

Until then

Deborah Driscoll
Junior Chairman