AUXILIARY

Montgomery, Minnesota

American Legion

Post 79 Auxiliary Officers

2024 - 2025

*President*	*Deb Vlasak*
*1st Vice President*	*Michelle Vlasak*
2nd Vice President	*Colleen Pavek*
*Secretary*	*Carol Coughlin*
*Treasurer*	*Mary Jane Grundhoffer*
*Executive Board*	*Marilyn Prchal*
*Executive Board*	*Jeanette Kukacka*
*Sargeant at Arms*	Dorothy Kovarik
*Parliamentarian*	*Darlene Wondra*

The Auxiliary meets on the second Wednesday of the month, September through May. Meetings are held at the Post Clubrooms and begin at 6:30PM. with a light lunch and a meeting following at 7:00PM with the Post members.

The Auxiliary is active in many programming areas, such as American Education Week, Veterans Day programs at our local schools, Poppy sales, Flag Coloring Contest for students, and Memorial Day observance. We support the Veteran's Home in Hastings and Veteran's Hospitals, as well as the Serviceman's Center at the Mpls-St. Paul International Airport. We also sponsor the American Red Cross Bloodmobile in conjunction with the Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW Post.

The Auxiliary is actively crocheting and knitting hats, fingerless gloves, quilts, neckbands and headbands for our active military. We are also sewing laundry bags and heart pillows for our veterans. This special project is being spearheaded by Linda Ruhland.

FAQ's

Q: I am related to someone who served on active duty during one of the membership eligibilty dates. Can I join the Auxiliary of The American Legion?

A: If your relative who served on active duty during one of the membership eligibility dates and is a member of The American Legion, you may join the American Legion Auxiliary of The American Legion.

However, if the qualifying veteran is deceased you may join the appropriate organization, even if the qualifying veteran was not a member of The American Legion when living.

Contact your local American Legion Auxiliary Unit, complete the application and proudly join the AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY.

Click on for http://www.legion.org for online details.