Greetings from President Laurel DuBois

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2 Greetings from President Laurel DuBois Membership! Yes, we never give up on membership. Thank You all for your hard work. Our job is never done. We still need to personally call those who have not paid their dues and ask them to renew. We need to share our enthusiasm for our great organization. Why do you belong? Someone asked you to join. Why are you still a member? Perhaps it is the comradery you have with the Legion or the fun and laughter you enjoy at the meetings. Perhaps it is knowing that the time in the rain collecting donations for Poppies, was worth it, when you see the thanks on a veterans family when you give them a check to help fix that broken stove or car. Those are the emotions you should think about when you ask a member to renew. Why you like the American Legion Auxiliary and how you hope they can participate in spirit or as an active volunteer. I have been very busy, as you may have seen on Facebook. It has been wonderful to hear about all the great things our Districts have been doing this year. I have also presented awards at the VA Hospital Volunteer Luncheons. Thank you Volunteers for the many hours you have donated serving our veterans. I know your tenderness is greatly appreciated. Department Convention is just around the corner. I am looking forward to seeing the many new friends I have made this year. Please get those end of year reports in. They are important, so we can document our efforts and achievements. Together, we will Soar for our Veterans and keep the Wisconsin American Legion Auxiliary a great and vibrant organization. I am very proud of all the things you do to help our Veterans, their families, and our communities. Remember to say Hello God Bless President Laurel DuBois

3 GREETINGS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS Executive Secretary/Treasurer Bonnie Dorniak Website: Phone: Toll free: FAX: POPPY PROFITS 20% poppy profits are due to Department Headquarters upon completion of your poppy distribution. A Poppy Profit Report form is included in this mailing. Suggested Donation Forms are posted on the Department website under the Online Forms tab. New donation forms will be available after the 2017 Department Convention. DEPARTMENT CONVENTION: The 97 th American Legion Auxiliary Department Convention will be held July 14-16, 2017 at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in Appleton. Detailed convention information was sent in the last unit mailing and is posted on the Department website. Delegates & Alternates to Department Convention: The Constitution of the Wisconsin American Legion Auxiliary (Article VII, Section 1) states, The Legislative body of the American Legion Auxiliary shall be the Department Convention to be held annually... Department Standing Rules (page 73, #17 of the Red Book) state, The delegates and alternates to the Department Convention shall be chosen by a plurality vote of the members of the Unit who are present at a meeting called for that purpose. Now is a good time to discuss Department Convention, see who from the Unit is eligible and available to attend, and elect your delegates. In order for a member to serve as a Unit delegate, the member must have paid her 2017 dues and the unit must have paid its district dues see Department Constitution, Article VII, Section 2. Thirty days prior to convention, Department will mail a form to each Unit stating how many delegates and alternates it is entitled to, based on membership totals at that time. After receiving this notification, the list of elected delegates/alternates from each Unit must be returned to Department Headquarters by June 30, NEW MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS: Several units have contacted department headquarters to ask when they can submit new member applications for next year. If a woman is interested and eligible to join the American Legion Auxiliary, she should be allowed to start her membership immediately. Do NOT hold onto her membership application until September. There are still seven months left in this Auxiliary year and these women should be encouraged to get involved in unit activities and enjoy the privileges of membership NOW. Please be sure to inform her that her membership is valid through December 2017 but 2018 dues will start to be collected after Department Convention, which will extend her membership through December Women who are proud to join the American Legion Auxiliary and understand how the dues payment cycle works will not have a problem paying dues now and then again before the end of the year. Additionally, some benefits, such as grants from the Auxiliary Emergency Fund, are dependent on years of continuous membership. If the member s dues are withheld for 2017, her AEF benefits will be delayed one year MEMBERSHIP CARDS: Membership cards and rosters for 2018 will be mailed after convention. National Headquarters pulled the information for printing purposes so any changes that were not received and processed by Department Headquarters by April 1, 2017 will NOT be reflected on the unit s 2018 print outs ALA IN THE KNOW CONFERENCES: ALA in the Know conferences have been scheduled each Saturday from September 23 through October 7, Two conferences will be held each Saturday in different parts of the state to make it easier for members to attend. Every member is encouraged to register for a conference that is convenient with her schedule. A registration form is included in this mailing.

4 MEMBERSHIP Char Kiesling, Department Chairman Greeting Members and Friends, The year 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of the start of World War I. As we reflect on the Great War and its impact; let us reflect on the history of the American Legion Auxiliary. The women who had served so faithfully during the trying days of the Great War wanted to continue to serve the Auxiliary is the result of that desire. The desire to join the largest women s patriotic organization was and continues to be driven by women who want to make a difference. These women support our motto of service not self. They want to be a part of an Organization that continues to advocate for our veterans; educate our citizens; mentor our youth; promote patriotism, good citizenship and peace and security. These women lead the steadfast commitment to our veterans and their families and our active duty military members. What is your Unit doing to support the Mission of the Auxiliary? How are you impacting your communities? Please share your activities and network with other organizations to get the word out about what you are doing that continues to make a difference. There continues to be women who would like to support our Mission but they don t really know we exist or what we really do. There have been suggestions made to use the local press, community billboards, electronic media & networking with friends and relatives. The month of June offers some unique opportunities to "work" the mission of our Organization. June 5 -"Army Registration Day'', anniversary of the draft- a project to recognize the members of our "volunteer'' Armed Forces; June 8-11th: "Rev's Run"- WI Legion Riders fundraising ride for the Legacy Scholarship Foundation. Please support in every way you can. June 14- Flag Day & Army Birthday; 18th is Fathers' Day and American Legion Family Day at King Veterans' Home; June 22 is the anniversary of the signing of the Gl Bill of Rights by President Roosevelt -continue to advocate for legislation that supports our veterans & our active duty members; June th anniversary of the first troops arriving in France to fight in WWI and June 28 will be 98th anniversary of the end of WWI. Please continue to honor our veterans and help tell their stories..."lest We Forget". Please wear Auxiliary apparel every chance you have. There is a wonderful Auxiliary logo that is magnetized which can be worn with any outfit. Let folks know who you are and carry along an application or two. Our communities need us, make no mistake about that. Without members, our very important work will not continue. Please continue to do all the wonderful work that you do and share that work with your communities. We appreciate all you do.and we need you. Submitted by Donna M Wilhelms Membership Team: Maggie Geiger, , geigermaggie2@gmail.com Donna Wilhelms, , dmjawilhelms@gmail.com Andrea Stoltz, x. 112, alawi@amlgeionauxwi.org

5 BOWLING Jenni Syftestad Chairman/Tournament Manager It was a great weekend to drive to Monroe this year! Thank you everyone that made our tournament another successful year. Department Historian, Diane Weggen threw out the first ball as Department President Laurel had Spring Conferences to attend. It was Bonnie s secretary team that won the competition between the President and Secretary teams. (1838 vs 1319) This competition has always been fun! There were no 300 games rolled this year. The high score was 280. We had twenty two teams, eighty four doubles, seventy six singles and seventy three ladies entered all events. Tournament Results Team: 1 st Place - (2488) Mom & The Girls - Verona Unit nd Place (2480) Cheesemakers II - Monroe Unit 84 3 rd Place (2431) Four M s Almond Unit 339 Doubles: G. Kiebenow / J. Zentowski (1399) Brookfield Unit 449 S. Hall / J. Iverson (1382) Bagley Unit 482 A. Miller / T. Whiteaker (1351) Monroe Unit 84 Singles: Suzanne Heuer (720) Shiocton Unit 512 Janet Iverson (697) Bagley Unit 482 Bonnie Worgull (686) Brookfield Unit 449 All Events: Jill Zentowski (2137) Brookfield Unit 449 Carol Gehrke (2096) Fremont Unit 339 Janet Iverson (2041) Bagley Unit 482 Our 2018 tournament will be in Platteville April 7 & 8 and April 14 & 15. To consider having a bowling tournament in your area, we request 16 lanes and motels in the area.

6 AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY, DEPARTMENT OF WISCONSIN 97 th Annual Department Convention Radisson Paper Valley Hotel 333 W. College Ave. Appleton, WI July 12-16, 2017 This is your REGISTRATION FORM only; this is NOT YOUR DELEGATE FORM. Delegate Forms will be mailed to the Unit 30 days prior to Convention, June 14, 2017, per the Department Constitution. It is advised however, to register and book your rooms as soon as possible. All Auxiliary members are encouraged to attend Department Convention, not just Delegates and Alternates. You can also register online at First Name Street Address Last Name City, State Zip Home Phone ( ) Cell Phone ( ) Member ID # District AL Post # Auxiliary Unit # SAL Squadron # ITEM AMOUNT TOTAL Registration Fee $25.00 Registration Fee after July 10, 2017 $30.00 Total Enclosed: $ Make checks payable to The American Legion, Department of Wisconsin or enter credit card information below. Check No. Credit Card Card Type Card # Expiration / Security Code A list of alternate hotels is attached. This information can also be found at Return with payment to: The American Legion, Department of Wisconsin Attn: Chris P.O. Box 388 Portage, WI 53901

7 AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY, DEPARTMENT OF WISCONSIN 97 th Annual Department Convention Below is a list of alternate hotels near Convention. You will need to contact the hotel directly for rates and availability. Best Western 3033 W College Ave. Appleton, WI Quality Inn 3623 W College Ave. Appleton, WI Super W College Ave. Appleton, WI Motel N. Westhill Blvd. Appleton, WI La Quinta 3800 W College Ave. Appleton, WI Red Roof Inn 3920 W. College Ave. Appleton, WI Holiday Inn 150 S Nicolet Rd. Appleton, WI Candlewood Suites 4525 W. College Ave. Appleton, WI Legion Post #38 will be running shuttles from the Post so you do not need to drive downtown and pay for parking. The shuttle service is as follows: Friday and Saturday Leaving the Post at 6:20 6:40 7:00 AM

8 DEPARTMENT CONVENTION HONORED GUEST VIRGINIA KODL Past Department President Virginia Kodl ( ) will be the honored guest at the 2017 Department Convention. Virginia is a 49-year member of Cecil Tormey Unit 118 Thorp (receiving her membership along with her marriage certificate). She is eligible through the Vietnam service of her husband Ronald and her brother Severyn Gutowski. Her son Ron is also a veteran of the Iraqi war. Virginia served as Unit President, Unit Secretary, and chaired various programs including membership. She has served as Clark County ALA President and 7 th District President. She served many years on the ALA Badger Girls State Committee and as a volunteer there. Besides her service as Department President, Virginia served as Central Division National Vice President in She also served on the National Americanism, VA&R, and Membership committees. Currently, she is the department representative on the Recreation Board at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in Chippewa Falls. When possible, Virginia sets up ALA booths at job fairs and veterans stand downs throughout the state of Wisconsin. She is very well known for her mentoring skills in developing leaders for the ALA. A glimpse into the personal life of Virginia includes the following information. Her husband Ron passed away in 2010, just two years after Virginia retired from CenturyTel where she worked as a Customer Service Representative. Her children, Julie and Ron, have made her the proud grandmother of Bo Jaymes Baehr and Taylor and Alex Kodl. She currently serves as treasurer of her township, is a board member of the Clark County Housing Association, serves as Lector and Eucharistic Minister for St. Bernard, St. Hedwig Church and is a chairman in the Parish Council of Catholic Women. She works part time for the Thorp Courier, which supports her ALA hobby. Everyone is invited to the Meet & Greet Reception on Friday, July 14 th at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel where Virginia will be honored. The reservation form is included in this mailing.

9 FUNDRAISING DEPARTMENT CONVENTION CREATIVE ARTS FESTIVAL BASKET RAFFLE RADISSON PAPER VALLEY HOTEL APPLETON, WI JULY 13-15, 2017 As announced earlier, there will be a basket raffle at Department Convention. Proceeds will go to President Laurel s Special Project, the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival. Thanks to those who plan to bring a basket. Some Units have asked the procedure for sending gift cards. Any gift cards sent in advance of convention should go directly to Headquarters (see address below). Please send to the attention of Bonnie and include a note indicating they are for the convention basket raffle. Bonnie Dorniak American Legion Auxiliary Department of Wisconsin P O Box 140 Portage, WI At convention, baskets or gift cards can be delivered to the Fundraising area in the hallway near Registration on Thursday from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm or Friday from 7:00 am to 10:30 am. Fundraising will be open during the following hours: Thursday, 12:00 pm 5:00 pm Friday, 7:00 am 5:00 pm Saturday, 7:00 am 11:00 am* *Winning ticket numbers will be posted at noon on Saturday, so be sure to have all your tickets placed in the bags by 11:00 am. Prizes must be picked up on Saturday by 2:00 pm, or they will be forfeited. In the event of that happening, we will sell second-chance tickets and re-raffle the prize(s) on the convention floor. Thanks for considering a donation of a raffle basket or gift card. Please contact me with any questions. I hope to see you all at convention, especially at the basket raffle tables! Linda Faas, Department Fundraising Chairman llfaas@sbcglobal.net Home: Cell:

10 MEET & GREET RECEPTION When: Where: Why: Cost: Friday, July 14, 2017 from 5:00 pm 7:00 pm Radisson Paper Valley Hotel, Salon D Honor Past Department President Virginia Kodl Recognize the District Presidents Meet the candidates for Department and National Offices $15.00 per person (advance purchase only) $20.00 per person (received after June 30, 2017) No refunds will be issued Virginia Kodl Department President ( ) A Meet & Greet Reception will be held on Friday, July 14, 2017 from 5:00 pm 7:00 pm. A tribute will be given in honor of PDP Virginia Kodl, the District Presidents will be recognized for their efforts during the past year, and members will have an opportunity to meet the candidates running for department and national offices. A cash bar and hors d oeuvres will be available after the recognition program. Admission to the reception is by ticket only. Advance purchase by June 30, 2017 is $15.00 per person. Orders received after June 30 th or tickets purchased at the door will be $20.00 per person. Space is limited to the first 200 reservations. This replaces the Past Presidents Parley Luncheon. RESERVATIONS FOR MEET & GREET RECEPTION Friday, July 14, 2017 from 5:00 7:00 pm Advance Purchase: $15.00 After June 30, 2017: $20.00 Make Check payable to: ALA-Wisconsin Mail to: ALA-Wisconsin, PO Box 140, Portage, WI A $25.00 fee will be charged for any check returned by the bank. Unit # District Contact Name: Contact Phone: ( ) Reservation Fee $15.00 x Number of Tickets: = $ Reservation Fee (received after June 30, 2017) $20.00 x Number of Tickets: = $ (TOTAL DUE) Name on Ticket (print clearly) Name on Ticket (print clearly) 1) 6) 2) 7) 3) 8) 4) 9) 5) 10) If more reservations need to be listed, please add a separate sheet. Thank you.

11 Department Past Presidents Parley Joan Chwala, Department Chairman We have many exciting changes for this year s State Convention and Past Presidents Parley event. Some of you may be confused about these changes but it will be fun! All are invited to attend the business meeting of the Past Presidents Parley on Thursday, July 13 th at 4:30 in the Empire Room. Then on Friday, July 14 th Honored Past Department President Virginia Kodl will be introduced on the convention floor. Friday evening at 5:00 pm there will be a program to honor Virginia. This is the first portion of the Meet and Greet session and we will have a guest speaker and the opportunity to present gifts. If time allows, others will be able to share stories. Personal stories can be shared during the social after the candidates for office are introduced. That s when there will be a reception for all. Please submit your reservations (form is included in this mailing) for this event so we can plan appropriately for refreshments. Of course we will all honor and treat Virginia very special throughout the weekend. Please introduce yourself and congratulate her. Thanks to all who sent me their narrative PPP reports. A citation will be awarded to the District that has made the greatest contribution to the scholarship fund. The scholarship winner will be announced in my convention report listed in your booklet. So far donations total more than $1,200. The contest ends when my report is compiled. Just to get our seasoned convention attendees thinking: Were you at the convention when the Department President and Membership Chairman had their heads shaved by District Presidents? Can you remember why?

12 62 nd Annual Pilgrimage The American Legion & The American Legion Auxiliary The Sons of the American Legion The American Legion Riders Sunday June 18, 2017 This event is sponsored by the 8th District American Legion 10am - 1pm Music in the park by the KNX band 10:30am Charcoal broiled chicken dinner will be served to King members in the park. (In case of inclement weather, food will be served in the dining rooms.) King members must wear their colored name tags. Non-members may purchase a meal for $8 adults, $4 children 12 and under. 1pm Parade around the grounds starting at OlsonHall and ending past Ainsworth Hall. 1:30pm Raffle 2pm Formal program. Refreshments and food will be available at the concession stand in the park. Cake, ice cream and coffee will be served to members in all the buildings in celebration of this special event. Sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary. Please make checks payable to ALA Unit 161 and send donations to: Nancy Neuroth N2710 Lind Lane Waupaca, WI In the event of rain, the program will be held in the Marden Multi-Purpose Room. Smoking at WVH-King is limited to outdoor designated smoking areas only. SMOKING IS NOT ALLOWED IN THE PARK. N2665 County Road QQ King, WI

13 AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY, DEPARTMENT OF WISCONSIN ALA IN THE KNOW (Important Info for Every Member) REGISTRATION FORM (Please submit one form per attendee) Members are encouraged to attend any conference that is convenient for them. Register early and save $5.00! No refunds will be made. Fee includes continental breakfast, light lunch, and program materials. Meals are provided by the local host and vary by location. Dietary restrictions may not be able to be accommodated. Seats will be assigned. Members are encouraged to register early since space is limited to 100 people per conference, except Rice Lake which has a capacity of 60. Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registrations received after capacity has been reached, will be returned. No reservations will be accepted on site. Sessions may include information on: Report Writing, Meeting Protocol, Civility, Americanism, National Security, Poppy and Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation (VA&R). Schedule for all conferences: 8:00 am 9:00 am Registration/Continental Breakfast 9:00 am 3:00 pm Various topics as indicated above, lunch break, interactive program session, questions & answers Please print clearly: District #: Unit #: Unit (City): Member ID #: First Name: (to be printed on nametag) Last Name: Phone: home cell: ( ) Select One: DATE 9/23/17 9/23/17 LOCATION American Legion Post # N. 124th Street, Brookfield WI (Presenters: Diana Sirovina, Sue Hembrook, Becky Mueller, Danyelle Thompson) Oconto Falls High School 210 N. Farm Road, Oconto Falls WI (Presenters: Amy Luft, Laura Calteux, Linda Coppock, Teresa Isensee) $25 RESERVATION 9/1/17 9/1/17 $30 RESERVATION 9/13/17 9/13/17 9/30/17 9/30/17 American Legion Post # Angelo Road, Sparta WI (Presenters: Diana Sirovina, Sue Hembrook, Becky Mueller, Danyelle Thompson) American Legion Post # S. Main Street, Mayville WI (Presenters: Amy Luft, Laura Calteux, Linda Coppock, Teresa Isensee) 9/8/17 9/8/17 9/20/17 9/20/17 10/07/17 10/07/17 American Legion Post # Water Street, Green Lake, WI (Presenters: Diana Sirovina, Sue Hembrook, Becky Mueller, Danyelle Thompson) Rice Lake Veterans Center 1404 Macauley Avenue, Rice Lake WI (Presenters: Amy Luft, Laura Calteux, Linda Coppock, Teresa Isensee) Mail check, payable to ALA-Wisconsin, by the deadline listed above to: ALA Wisconsin, P. O. Box 140, Portage, WI NOTE: Red Books will be available for purchase at the conferences for $6.00 by check only. CASH WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 9/15/17 9/15/17 9/27/17 9/27/17 TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $ A $25.00 fee will be charged for any check returned by the bank.

14 This form is available on line AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY DEPARTMENT OF WISCONSIN PO Box 140 Portage WI Toll free Unit CITY location Date Unit # Dist # POPPY PROFIT REPORT Due in our office 30 days after poppy distribution It states in the Redbook under Poppy Profits (page 50, #2): Department Convention action in 1928 mandated that 20% of Poppy Profits be sent to American Legion Auxiliary Department Headquarters for use in Department Veteran Rehabilitation and Children & Youth Programs (10% to each program). It further states under the Department Standing Rules, Poppy Program (page 83, #6) that, Twenty percent (20%) of the net poppy profits of each Unit or Post be sent to Department Headquarters for the Department Children & Youth and Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Funds. We have established accounts so the split is done automatically when your profit is sent in. POPPIES WILL NOT BE SENT TO YOU NEXT YEAR IF YOUR 20% IS NOT RECEIVED If you ordered poppies and did NOT have a profit, the information below still needs to be filled out and sent to Department. 1 Poppy Receipts... $ 2 Minus cost of poppies, expenses... $ (-) 3 Poppy Profit (subtract line 2 from line 1)... $ 4 Total remittance enclosed (multiply line 3 x.20)... $ MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: ALA-Wisconsin A $25.00 fee will be charged for any check returned by the bank. EXAMPLE 1 Poppy Receipts..$ 1, Minus cost of poppies. $ Poppy Profit... $ Poppy Profit x.20 $ If poppies were purchased and not offered to the public, explain how the poppies were used: Signed: Phone # ( ) Unit President or Poppy Chairman Address: City: Zip: Updated 4/2017

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16 Red Book Corrections County President Supplement: Correct spelling of Delores Bruch (Waushara County President not Fond du Lac as listed). *Add Mary Peterson as Dunn County President (E6736 County Road W, Ridgeland WI 54763/ / Pg. 12 Add Jacquelyn Hackeloer as Deputy at Kenosha Outreach: th Street Unit 5, Salem WI 53168/ Pg. 16 Ensley Brown s address: ensley.brown44@yahoo.com Pg. 17 Robert Sirovina s address: sirovina@att.net Pg. 19 Linda Fass address: llfaas@sbcglobal.net Pg. 19 Maggie Geiger s new address: geigermaggie@gmail.com Pg. 19 Jennifer Grinder s address: jennifer.grinder@gmail.com Pg. 19 Teresa Isensee s address: isensee@centurytel.net Pg. 20 Barbara Kranig s updated phone number: Pg. 20 Kitty Larkin s phone # should be Pg. 20 Char Kiesling s new home phone # should be DATES & DEADLINES Last updated 4/19/2017 (subject to change) *updated 4/7/ DATE EVENT LOCATION May 20, 2017 Third Annual Walk, Run, Roll for Veterans and their families Fowler Park, Oconomowoc for more info contact: Jill Gust June 3, 2017 Department President s Testimonial 5:00 pm-happy Hour; 6:00 pm-dinner Tesora Restaurant State Road 35 South, Siren, WI June 3-4, District Conference Siren, WI June 9-10, 2017 Department Leadership Conference Department Headquarters, Portage, WI Jun 18-23, 2017 ALA Badger Girls State UW-Oshkosh Jul 13-16, Department Convention Radisson Paper Valley Hotel, Appleton, WI Aug 18-24, National Convention Reno, NV (Installation of National Officers Diane Duscheck & Denise Rohan) Sep 23, 2017 ALA in the Know Conference American Legion Post 449, Brookfield, WI Sep 23, 2017 ALA in the Know Conference Oconto Falls High School, Oconto Falls, WI Sep 30, 2017 ALA in the Know Conference American Legion Post #100, Sparta, WI Sep 30, 2017 ALA in the Know Conference American Legion Post #69, Mayville, WI Oct 7, 2017 ALA in the Know Conference American Legion Post #306, Green Lake, WI Oct 7, 2017 ALA in the Know Conference Rice Lake Veterans Center, Rice Lake, WI Oct 21, 2017 ALA in the Know Planning Meeting Department Headquarters, Portage, WI Oct 28, 2017 ALABGS Committee Meeting Dino s Restaurant, Portage, WI Jul 12-15, Department Convention Oshkosh, WI Aug 24-30, National Convention Minneapolis, MN Jul 18-21, Department Convention Middleton, WI Aug 23-29, National Convention Indianapolis, IN