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2016/11/14
Survive Thanksgiving Day with these tips for meaningful conversations
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Q&A with the first African-American woman to be promoted to captain in the U.S. Coast Guard
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Goodwill Gail: Want to Find Common Ground
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Goodwill Gail: Am I Part of the Problem?
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Goodwill Gail: Looking for a Resolution
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Goodwill Gail - Am I Part of the Problem?
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Goodwill Gail: Positive Polly
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Goodwill Gail: Be Nice On Social Media
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Goodwill Gail: Feeling Excluded
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Goodwill Gail: How to Prepare
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Goodwill Gail: Hope to work together
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Oregon unit connects with local teacher who educates students on poppy, patriotism
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Happy Father’s Day!
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Passing on your Auxiliary items
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Free ALA webinar to discuss tips on shipping to military addresses
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I Am the ALA: Elaine Kotler
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Legion Family honors unclaimed veterans with joint funeral service
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Happy Father's Day!
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Closing out the 2021-2022 ALA administrative year
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Ohio veterans organizations work together to help homeless veterans
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Taking proper care of mementos
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Why he carried the turkey
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National ALA Junior meetings provide fun learning experience
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Membership matters: renew for 2022-2023 today!
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Use new year for new ideas for your unit
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Mission in Action grants help units, departments with better ALA branding
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New Jersey Juniors collect unique items for bench, picnic table project
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Wise People Said: Bob and Sue Fratino
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Make handmade cards for veterans this Valentine's Day
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New year, new veteran service projects grants available
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Heart of the Mission: Jackie Brauser
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Basic but vital tips for your C&B
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Make the most of these free services to promote your unit’s activities
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Conflict on the home front
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Spirit of Youth scholarship winner thanks donors for education opportunity
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Adopt-a-Highway project provides branding opportunities
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Recognizing an Auxiliary Member’s Loyalty
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Promoting our mission, and values in everything we do
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Let’s get ready for convention!
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Make your volunteers feel extra valued this week
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Consider a recycling program in your Legion post home
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Wise Person Said: Ashley Gutermuth
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Florida empowers ALA members through statewide leadership training
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These military spouses say ‘thank you’
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Texas ALA unit says don’t give up on growing membership
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Department implements two-year terms for program chairs
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ALA Unit 15 raises more than $14,000 to help provide homes for homeless veterans
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California Junior hopes to inspire other youth to earn patches and join the ALA
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What we can learn from the different generations
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Flag Day is important for all Americans
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Scholarship recipient grateful for ALA’s commitment to helping military kids
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Membership dues: To hold or not to hold?
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eUnits’ flexibility helps move mission forward in unique way
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Veteran-focused law firm helps educate ALA members on Camp Lejeune Justice Act
2023/07/19
Minnesota Junior member holds dual roles in American Legion Family
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ALA Girls State/Nation experience comes full circle
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Navy veteran hopes to inspire others to participate in creative arts festival
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Heart of the Mission: Candace Wicks
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New York Legion Family welcomes veterans home
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Men serve in Auxiliary leadership roles too
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Take a bow! Boundaries are important in leadership transitions
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Iowa district exceeds expectations to help heroes heal
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A mother’s love, a son’s struggle, and a call to ‘Be the One’
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9/11 National Day of Service focuses on ‘Never Forget’
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Members Helping Members: AEF is here to assist
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Wise Person Said: Carol Cook
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Include Sons members in your unit, department Junior events
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Ideas to get your community involved in Veterans Day events
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Learn more about 2023-2024 ALA National President Lisa Williamson
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ALA increases Auxiliary Emergency Fund assistance for members
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ALA program engagement plans help educate members
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Putting down the gavel after three decades of service
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Volunteer and honor those who served during Wreaths Across America Day
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Is it a good or bad idea to post recordings of meetings on social media?
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Arizona American Legion Family provides produce to community
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Share value of ALA membership if no longer able to cover cost for family members
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Military spouses finding more remote work opportunities
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Non-traditional student scholarship works with Army veteran’s future
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Ideas to help veterans during the holidays
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Heart of the Mission: Mike Rasmuson
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A prayer for Thanksgiving
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New York Legion Family honors servicemembers during unique holiday event
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Are you on the fence about renewing your ALA membership?
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American Legion Auxiliary Foundation grant year in review
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Wise Person Said: Michelle Santiago
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Ideas to encourage volunteer participation — especially with younger ALA members
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When too many ALA Facebook groups dilute our brand, it overwhelms members
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Use membership growth momentum for 2024
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VAVS Volunteer: Darlene Allen
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Understanding the facts about Camp Lejeune’s toxic water litigation
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Meet-and-greet strengthens Legion Family district’s commitment to service
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Nevada member reflects on attending her first national Junior meeting
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A new co-host joins ‘Tango Alpha Lima’
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North Carolina unit provides monthly visits, donations to veterans
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This American Legion Auxiliary Foundation grant can help
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The time is now to renew your Auxiliary membership
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What you need to know about Be the One
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VAVS Volunteer: Pat Kranzow
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Dual role: Members who are part of ALA and Legion Riders (Part 1)
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Iowa member passionately committed to volunteerism
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Are you being nice or are you being kind?
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Wise Person Said: Stan Cottrell
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Scholarship helps ALA member pursue Navy career
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ALA Americanism Essay Contest: Stimulating students’ patriotism through writing
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Voting Matters
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To the women we celebrate today
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Dual role: Members who are part of ALA and Legion Riders (Part 2)
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Heart of the Mission: Corrinna Colson
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Time to spring clean your Constitution & Bylaws
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Time to make plans for National Poppy Day®
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Show your support for our military children this April
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ALA Good Deed Award recipients help military kids adjust to new school
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Tips on preparing for your department convention
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Wise People Said: Dan and Laura Keil
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Heart of the Mission: Ilo Louck
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A time to honor the impact of our volunteers
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ALA member thankful for second chance at college
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South Dakota American Legion Family provides home starter kits for veterans
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VA S.A.V.E. training class teaches American Legion Family members how to help veterans in crisis
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Military-related observances dominate May
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Junior rock project spreads ALA message in fun way
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New York Hispanic American unit strives to improve lives in its community
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Military spouses remember the good moments
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How to double the impact of your donations
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Utilize poppy funds to support ALA partnership with Honor Flight
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Member benefits: Join, transform, belong, and save big
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Camp Lejeune toxic water claims window closes in August 2024
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PTSD Awareness Month places extra focus on creative arts therapy
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Responding to inquiries from potential members
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Be the One resources and training available for ALA members
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Our women veterans share their unique stories, perspectives
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How to help get your Legion post home on the National Register of Historic Places
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PTSD Awareness Month places extra focus on music therapy
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Ways our members can maintain commitment to ALA, mission
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ALA Girls State experience leads to service to our nation and veterans
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Time running short to file Camp Lejeune claims
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Unit 104 member makes and presents 87 Quilts of Valor to veterans
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Scholarship recipients: Where are they now? Daegan Connolly
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Ship Thrifty offers tips for holiday care packages
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We are thankful. We are grateful. We are blessed.
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How to reach out to schools to introduce ALA programs
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Voices of Veterans: Jerry Zabel
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Community forms unity to help servicemembers overseas
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National President Lisa’s picks for National Convention
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Kentucky units design helping hand baskets for local children and youth
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Texas unit retires American flags with dignity
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Consider the money you raise going back to ALA mission
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New Be the One resources available
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Veteran suicide prevention — Be the One to save one
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Happy “Make a Will” Month
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Rise up: Leave a legacy
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How to best respond to a newcomer at your post home
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Heart of the Mission: Francisca Massey
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Units can honor fallen heroes during Wreaths Across America Day
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Be active, be respectful during political season
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ALA Girls State leads to change in career goals
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Pennsylvania unit provides support to Harrisburg tiny home village for homeless veterans
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Minnesota unit donates flags for high school’s veterans memorial
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ALA members volunteering for Wreaths Across America benefit both organizations’ missions
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North Dakota Legion Family provides comfort bears to children
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‘Change the Narrative’
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Wise Person Said: Monica Bassett
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Heart of the Mission: Tanya Jones
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Voices of Veterans: Nancy Frideres
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A lasting impact
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Keeping up appearances: How to present yourself in virtual meetings
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New Jersey unit helps veterans facility library with a book makeover
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Wise Person Said: Julianna Claire
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American Legion Family members focus on legislative priorities
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Share your events on social media
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Members helping members in recovery efforts
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ALA impact is felt — even in a small-town bar
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Simple goes a long way in enriching membership
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What could your unit do with $10,000?
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ALA Foundation grants $10,000 for expansion of transitional housing facility
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‘America the Beautiful’ and the ALA Americanism Essay Contest
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Scholarship helps ALA member with career in architecture
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Units help renovate and revitalize their post homes
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Veterans bring unique perspectives to the Auxiliary
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Heart of the Mission: Courtney McManus
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After revitalization efforts, Oklahoma unit now flourishing
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Community outreach events bring new Auxiliary membership
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Save on travel through ALA member benefit partners
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Mural, bench bring positive focus to American Legion Family post
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Heart of the Mission: Pamela Thompson
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A short ALA elevator speech goes a long way
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Try this wreath craft project with your Juniors group
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Wise Person Said: Terry Giles
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A week that influenced a college decision
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Indiana Junior supports veterans through fundraising efforts
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National President Trish picks her favorites for National Convention
