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2016/12/05
Brighten a veteran’s day with a buddy basket
2017/01/25
DIY: make plastic sleeping mats for homeless veterans
2018/04/12
Are You Ready to Volunteer?
2018/05/22
Memorial Day Ideas
2018/12/30
Big tips for better ALA branding
2019/01/08
Sometimes the simplest gesture can have the largest impact
2019/01/20
Revised ALA Girls State Program and Operations Guide is available
2019/01/27
Tips for starting a Troop Care Package Program
2019/02/05
Questions and answers on poppy fund usage
2019/02/10
Membership recruitment can start within your American Legion Post home
2019/02/12
Tips on how to take high-quality, publishable photos
2019/03/03
Do’s and don’ts when you’re working with minors
2019/03/17
Learn how to make a poppy corsage
2019/03/24
What to do when an AEF request does not qualify
2019/04/02
Are you ready to volunteer during National Volunteer Week?
2019/04/07
Easter-themed fundraiser: “Egg” my house
2019/04/14
Fun spring activity ideas to do with Junior members
2019/04/23
Ideas to Increase Your ALA unit’s Poppy Funds
2019/05/12
Be a show-off: Properly brand your ALA Girls State program
2019/05/19
Summer-themed fundraiser: Outdoor family movie night
2019/06/11
Contacting school leaders in summer months
2019/06/18
Mile of Pennies – a fundraiser that makes cents
2019/06/30
Patriotic Recipes for Fourth of July
2019/07/21
How to ‘Give 10 to Education’ in Your Community
2019/08/25
Fall in love with Fundraising
2019/09/03
Participate in the 9/11 National Day of Service
2019/09/08
Craft project: Poppy painting for Juniors
2019/09/10
Better branding: Why your website design, content matters
2019/09/22
How to promote the ALA centennial in your community
2019/09/29
Do’s and don’ts for social media
2019/10/15
Wish the American Legion Auxiliary a happy birthday!
2020/01/14
Constitution & Bylaws: Understanding the difference
2020/01/23
How you can welcome male spouse ALA members at all Auxiliary levels
2020/02/04
How to improve your unit’s newsletter
2020/03/10
Indoor fundraisers to beat the winter blues
2020/04/07
Connecting with your donors during the coronavirus
2020/05/10
Show your poppy pride with this choker/bracelet for Juniors
2020/06/02
Hold the cash — donating can be as simple as a swipe
2020/06/07
Your social media branding impacts public perception
2020/07/09
It’s important to constantly review your C&B
2021/03/22
How to have a successful virtual meeting
2021/05/11
Part 2: Poppy resources available to units
2021/06/22
Mission education for all American Legion Auxiliary members
2021/07/02
Watch, learn, grow with TED Talks
2021/10/22
Free ALA webinar to discuss tips on shipping to military addresses
2022/01/04
Card project helps deployed servicemembers
2022/01/10
More ALA Academy Live courses available for you!
2022/01/12
Have you prepared for the ALA member survey yet?
2022/01/21
How to recognize caregivers in your ALA unit
2022/10/18
Units share tips for successful care package programs
2022/10/25
ALA California Girls State teaches importance of honoring veterans