Leo Carey American Legion Post 56

The Post 56 Auxiliary is a patriotic women's service organization founded to support the work of The American Legion. The organization sponsors volunteer programs on the national and local level focusing on three major areas: veterans, young people and the community.

Supports the American Legion and its programs for veterans, young people and community
Provide for today's needs while being advocates for a brighter future
Advance the understanding of patriotism and responsibility of citizenship
Promotes individual integrity and family values
Ensures as volunteers, that Auxiliary members continue to be the leaders in all that is good in the nation today, tomorrow and for generations to come through serving others first and not self.

Please consider a membership with the Post 56 Auxiliary. Annual dues are $18; juniors $6.50.

Membership chair, Bonnie Schneider membership eligibility.

President - Bonnie Schneider

First Vice - Maureen Stiehl

2nd Vice - Angie Larson

Secretary - Vonnie Oftedahl

Treasurer - Rita Andersen

Chaplain - Jenny Torgerson

Sgt. at Arms - Aimee Olson

Exec. Committee - Karen Cibert

Exec. Committee - Carol Smith

Historian - Emily Herfendal

Post 56 Auxiliary donations throughout the year are given to organization such as:

Spirit of Youth	Special Olympics
Children's Miracle Network	Sheriffs Youth Ranch
Historical Society Day Camp	Big Island Rendevous (Kid's Day)
Camp Winnebago	Graduation Party after-midnight
Forgotten Children	1st Grand Firefighters Program
Legionville	Ronald McDonald House
MN Home Schools	Albert Lea Prom Party
Freeborn Co. Historical Society	2 Registration for Girl's State
Chamber Fireworks	Gold Start Parents
Salvation Army	USO Servicemen's Ctr. Airport
Hospice Tree of Lights	American Red Cross
United Fund	American Legion Family Hospital
React 4th July	Vets on Lake Ely
ARC	Pheasants for Vets
Adopt (2) Families at Christmas	Gift Shop (Vets Hospital)
American Education Week Treats to Schools	Fisher House
Need a Lift Books to Schools	Brain Science Foundation
Dept. Scholarship Fund	National Creative Arts Festival
Two Local Scholarships	Adopted Veterans (Locally)
	Poppy

Calendar of Activities

September	Junior Activities Month
October	Education Month
November	Past Presidents Parley Month
December	Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Month
January	National Security/Legislation Month
February	Americanism Month
March	Community Services Month
April	Children & Youth Month
May	Poppy Month
June	Girls State & District Conventions
July	Department Convention
August	National Convention

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