Guest blog by Amanda Washburn, National Junior Activities Northwestern Division Chairman
The summer months can be one of the hardest times of the year to keep Juniors active with projects. Juniors are out of school and ready to enjoy the sunshine. Their families take vacations and the Junior members are participating in sports and other activities. While the girls are very busy, it is important to keep them engaged in our programs. Here are some great ideas for Junior leaders to keep their younger members working hard for our veterans and active-duty service members:
There are so many ways to use the summer months to keep the girls active. Holding meetings can sometimes be impossible, so use these ideas to bridge the gap and keep the girls interested. Ask the Juniors what they would like to do for projects. They have such great ideas and know what each other likes to do. Even though summer can be one of the busiest times for everyone, try to get together once a month to keep their enthusiasm for helping veterans grow all year long.
Whatever you do with your Juniors, be sure to take lots of pictures of them in branded ALA attire. Share those pictures on social media and with your local news outlets to help spread the word about the great work the ALA and our Junior members are doing.
This was originally published as an eBulletin.
In the spirit of Service, Not Self, the mission of the American Legion Auxiliary is to support The American Legion and to honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of our veterans, military, and their families, both at home and abroad. For God and Country, we advocate for veterans, educate our citizens, mentor youth, and promote patriotism, good citizenship, peace and security.