Purposes
In fulfillment of our Mission, the American Legion Auxiliary adheres to the following purposes:
*To support and advocate for veterans, active military and their families
*To support the initiatives and programs of The American Legion
*To foster patriotism and responsible citizenship
*To award scholarships and promote quality education and literacy
*To provide educational and leadership o
pportunities that uphold the ideals of freedom and democracy and encourage good citizenship and patriotism in government
*To increase our capacity to deliver our Mission by providing meaningful volunteer opportunities within our communities
*To empower our membership to achieve personal fulfillment through Service Not Self
Values
Our statement of values is predicated on the founding purposes:
*Commitment to the four founding principles: Justice, Freedom, Democracy, Loyalty
*Service to God, our country, its veterans and their families
*Tradition of patriotism and citizenship
*Personal integrity and family values
*Respect for the uniqueness of individual members
*Truthful open communication in dealing with the public and our members
*Adherence to the adopted policies and rules
