March Bulletin. Patty Martinez, President Department of Kentucky American Legion Auxiliary

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1 March Bulletin Hello Ladies, Happy Birthday to The American Legion! Do you have plans to celebrate The Legions birthday? Also, I want to wish a Happy St. Patrick s Day to all. Get an early start for Spring Conference and book your room now. Our Chairman will be coming with loads of information and ideas to assist our members. Report! Report! Report! Reports are due in April. Now is the time for you to be thinking about getting the report forms filled out and sent out to your chairman before the due date. I am asking those who are attending Spring Conference please bring baby items for our military. We as a Department will be putting bundle of joy packs together for Fort Campbell labor and delivery. Baby lotion, baby shampoo, baby bath wash, wipes, small package of newborn diapers unisex onesie, etc. these items will be packaged along with a note to our service member thanking them for their service and welcoming their new bundle of joy from the Department of Kentucky. Dollar Tree, Dollar General, Big Lots and Family Dollar have great selections if you don t want to spend a lot of money. If each of us give a little we will be able to put several baskets together. Ten or twenty dollars can get a lot of items. Please continue to work on membership. If you receive one renewal please send it in do not hold it. We can achieve our goals. I hope to see everyone at Spring Conference and our special guest will be our very own Diane Spencer Southern Division Vice President. A reception will be held for Diane immediately after the meeting. Boone Unit 4 will be hosting a fundraiser for our National President candidate Kathy Daudistel on Friday April 13. Please come and show your support for Kathy. Our DEC meeting will be at 8:00a.m. on Saturday the 14 th of April. Regular session for Spring Conference will convene at 9:00a.m. or shortly after depending on business at DEC. I hope everyone is enjoying the sunshine and warmers day we are starting to see. Keep our service members and their families in your daily prayer. Patty Martinez, President Department of Kentucky American Legion Auxiliary

2 DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY OPERATION BUNDLE OF JOY I am asking that all Units and members participate by purchasing baby items for Fort Campbell Hospital Labor and Delivery Ward. Bring items to Spring Conference for a Department Project. We can thank the men and women serving by saying Thank You and welcoming their new child into the world. Items that will be needed: Baby Lotion, Baby Oil, Baby Soap, Baby Wipes, Rattle, Onesie (unisex), Q-tips, Bottle, etc.. Dollar Tree, Dollar General, Big Lot s, Family Dollar and Wal-Mart have nice baby sections to choose from. A card will be attached from the Department of Kentucky American Legion Auxiliary along with a brochure with information and membership applications.

3 Headquarters March 2018 This month you will receive TWO sets of bulletins. The first set will be the bulletin and the second will be the report forms. I had to mail two sets because there were so many pages. It is getting that time of year when you should be getting ready to start having your unit elections. Once your elections have been completed, please return the form (included in the March bulletins) listing your Unit officers. This list is used to make the mailing list for the monthly bulletins. I also use this list to help me communicate with the Units. Also, included in the March bulletins is the UNIT DUES FOR 2019 form. This form MUST be completed and returned to Department Headquarters on or before April 30, Preferably before the 30 th. This form is used to show the person in the Unit that is to receive the membership renewals and also lists how much your Unit dues are. If I do not receive this form back from you then I cannot update the address of the person who is suppose to receive the renewals. National has set a deadline of April 6, 2018 for changes to names, address, etc. They will start printing the 2019 membership cards after that date. This means that whatever the address, name, etc is showing on April 7, 2018, that is what will be on your 2019 membership card. Operating assessments are due by March 31, $ $0.25 per senior member as of If you have an ALA MIS log in ID for your unit, you have received an invoice. Please pay your invoice. The Department has to pay whether you use it or not. It is $10 per ID, per Unit. If you do not have an ID and would like one, all you need to do is to send me your unit #, your name, your member ID #, and your address. It is simple as that. It is a great way to keep up with your unit membership. In this month s bulletins I have included the housing form for the Spring Conference. The deadline for housing registration is listed on the form. Hope to see you all in Florence Y all!!! Jennifer

4 UNIT OFFICERS FOR DELEGATES & ALTERNATES TO DEPT CONVENTION FOR AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY TO: ALL UNIT PRESIDENTS AND SECRETARIES I need the information requested below just as soon as you have had your elections. Remember: The election and installation of Unit Officers shall take place at least two (2) weeks prior to the Department Convention. The retiring Unit President and newly elected President shall be ex-officio delegates to the Department Convention [so they will take up two(2) of your allotted delegates]. Each Unit is entitled to two (2) delegates and two (2) alternates, plus one (1) additional delegate and alternate for each twenty-five (25) members or a major fraction thereof, whose current dues have been received by the Department Treasurer at least fifteen (15) days prior to the first day of the Convention. Delegates and Alternates shall be elected at least two (2) weeks before Department Convention and their names forwarded to the Department Secretary. The foregoing is taken from the Constitution and Bylaws: Article IV, Section 2 and Section 3; Article IX, Section 12. My sincere thanks to everyone for their cooperation. Unit # Unit Name Address PRESIDENT Phone (include area code) Mailing Address ZIP Address 1 ST VICE PRESIDENT Phone (include area code) Mailing Address ZIP Address SECRETARY Phone (include area code) Mailing Address ZIP Address TREASURER Phone (include area code) Mailing Address ZIP Address MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN Phone (include area code) Mailing Address ZIP Address

5 BE SURE TO INCLUDE ZIP CODES AS THE POST OFFICE WILL NOT DELIVER WITHOUT IT. ALSO PHONE NUMBERS ARE IMPORTANT TOO. The President and Secretary will be placed on the monthly mailing list. The Membership Chairman will be receiving correspondence from the Department Membership Chairman. NAMES OF DELEGATES NAMES OF ALTERNATES Jennifer Mullins Department Secretary 134 Walnut Street Frankfort, KY 40601

6 UNIT DUES FOR 2019 It is understood that the dues amount listed below will be printed on the Membership Renewal Notices that will be mailed, by National, to each member of this Unit. Also listed is the address to be printed on the Renewal Notices showing where the members are to mail their dues for this Unit. It is understood that no change in the amount of dues or the address to which the dues are to be sent can be made after a deadline which Department Headquarters will establish based on the requirements of National Headquarters. It is also understood that if this form is not received by the deadline the dues for the Unit will be set at the total minimum required by Department and National Department of KY UNIT Location 2018 senior dues of the Unit are $ 2018 Junior Dues of the Unit are $ Name of Person to receive dues Address to mail dues Phone Number address Date Signature Title COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS FORM TO DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS ON OR BEFORE APRIL 30, 2018

7 Legislative At this time President Patty, and I, along with a great group of Auxiliary and Legionnaire advocates are preparing to go to Washington, DC to speak with Senators McConnell and Rand, plus several Congressmen about veteran s issues. What is my favorite phrase this year? Advocate, advocate, advocate! Keep checking for action alerts and taking action, plus, don t forget to send me copies of any correspondence you may have with an elected official. If you have your Mayor for a dinner or are at a JECVO meeting, or anything along those lines, please let me know. For instance, did your unit or post do anything for President s Day? Let me know. Jerilynn Kabel Chairman

8 Americanism Bulletin March 2018 Thank you for all your support for our Americanism program. I want to remind each unit that the deadline is approaching for the Americanism Essay contest. Please ensure those are sent to me as soon as possible. Thank you for working with our youth, giving them opportunities to express themselves while learning about patriotism. Please ensure we are setting the example as you fly your American flag both at home and elsewhere. Ensure your flag is in good condition and gently remind others if their flag needs to be replaced. Many local elections will be going on over the next few months. Encourage your community members to get out to vote and, if possible, work the polling stations or be transportation for those trying to get to the polls. I look forward to seeing as many of you as come be there at Spring Conference. Lots of good information will be provided and it is the perfect time to ask questions about the programs. Again, thank you very much. Bonita Robey Department of Kentucky Americanism Chairman

9 Department of Kentucky Strategic Planning What is the definition of Strategic Planning? Strategic planning is an organization's process of defining its strategy, or direction, and making decisions on allocating its resources to pursue this strategy. The National American Legion Auxiliary started this process three years ago. We are working to develop our plan. This will help us move with the National organization while growing and educating our members on all levels of the organization. How does it affect you? Our goal is to develop initiatives that help us have consistency, understanding of what it is and means to be a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, as well as educate all of us on our programs. Remember nothing stays the same. Change is inevitable. The goals are design to grow each of us, to strengthen us as individuals, units, districts and ultimately our department. What is your role? Give your opinion. Practice the various things you learn. Attend district meetings, conference and conventions where you can learn from others and help carry that information back to your unit. You are all a part of the Department team by being a member of the Department of Kentucky. How can you help? As the teams are developing to lead each effort, contact information will be made available to everyone. If you have an idea or suggestion, reach out to a member of that team. Volunteer to be a part of the team. Help to educate our juniors with what you are learning. Invite them to offer their opinions. See a theme? Every member of the Department of Kentucky has something to offer and a part to play as WE work to move US to the next level. We have opted to use the goals set by the National American Legion Auxiliary. This helps us follow their lead. However, our strategic initiatives under each goal will reflect the needs of Kentucky. They don t stay stagnate. We may start out in one direction and realize we need to go another and that is ok. That is growth. At Spring Conference, we will be asking the Executive Board for permission to officially form our team and to allow us to submit our goals and initiatives to National. I am enclosing an outline that is subject change to help each member get an idea of what we are proposing. There are some things that you will see that you may have been doing in your unit or district. We want to know that. The fact that we are OFFICIALLY starting late does not mean we have not actually done work towards these goals. Again, the next page will have the goals on it but the strategies are subject to change. This will serve to aid everyone in understanding as this is going to be front and center as we hit the ground running. Should you have questions, for now contact me. It is much easier via . If you don t have then leave a message on my cell and I will get back with you. Bonita Robey bcrobey@gmail.com (270)

10 Centennial Strategic Plan American Legion Auxiliary Vision Enduring Core Values and Mission Mission In the spirit of Service, not Self, the mission of the American Legion Auxiliary is to support The American Legion and 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 our youth, and promote patriotism, good citizenship, peace and security. Core Values Our statement of values is predicated on our founding purposes: By 2019, the American Legion Auxiliary s million members will be making a difference for veterans and their families in every neighborhood. Commitment to the four founding principles: Justice, Freedom, Democracy, Loyalty Service to God, our country, its veterans and their families. Tradition of patriotism and citizenship Personal integrity and family values Respect for the uniqueness of individual members Truthful, open communication in dealing with the public and our members Adherence to adopted policies and rules National Goal 1 National Goal 2 National Goal 3 National Goal 4 National Goal 5 Attain a Million Members Create an Internal Culture of Goodwill Develop Leadership at All Levels Strengthen Departments and Units With The American Legion, Build Brand Loyalty Department Strategies Department Strategies Department Strategies Department Strategies Department Strategies Obtain 6,000 members by National Convention in 2020 Publicly give Goodwill Ambassador Awards Present workshops across the Department utilizing the three areas generated by the American Legion Utilize multiple methods to communicate with units Educate members on how to responsibly utilize the emblem Give each new member a new member kit including the contact information for their unit mentor Develop methods to consistently defuse negative situations or behaviors. Utilize Department Conferences and Conventions as mini workshops offering question and answer time for the various programs All level support of the Department Strategic Plan Ensure all websites are displaying the emblem properly Disseminate chairmanships and activity leaders amongst members Promote positive communication Redesign the mentor program utilizing Past Department Presidents, current and past chairman to mentor members Support financial strategies on all levels Educate our members on what each part of the emblem means Encourage growth by inviting community members to participate in unit activities Build trusting, working relationships with the American Legion Family Participate in recruitment activities with TAL 2014 American Legion Auxiliary Responsible Department Kentucky

11 Chaplain s Report Department of Kentucky March 2018 Please take a moment to pray for the families of all of those involved in the Florida school shootings. Anywhere that this happens is too close to home. I have a few requests for you as Chaplain: Please send me names of anyone that you would like to receive a card from the Department of Kentucky ALA. You can , call or text them to me: KKTOLL@YAHOO.COM, Send any prayers that you would like to be included in President Patty s Prayer Book. This will be presented to her at Department Convention. If you have them printed as you would like them displayed please mail them to me- 4 North Street, Wilder, KY You can also them or text them to me and I will print and display them. myself and Jennifer at Department Head Quarters the names of any deceased members from your Unit or District. Jennifer s is AlaDeptAux@yahoo.com. We use the names collected throughout the year for our Memorial Service at Department. May the Luck of the Irish be with you this month! Karen Toll Department Chaplain GIVE EVERY DAY THE CHANCE TO BECOME THE MOST BEAUTIFUL OF YOUR LIFE - Mark Twain

12 March History/Cavalcade Bulletin A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create nurture, and transform. Diane Mariechild March is Women's History Month!!! What a perfect time to interview your Unit members that have contributed to your rich and wonderful ALA Unit History. Not only that, but you can take what you gather and post to the Legion Centennial site for all the Units in the Country to read and share. In the February, 2018 ALA Magazine, page 24, there is a wonderful article entitled, "Tips On How To Write Your ALA Unit's History". If you haven't read it yet or for some reason do not receive the magazine, you can find this online at or on the ALA Ky Dept Historian Facebook page. Call me or me for a copy of the article. Remember that the History Book (history report) is due to me in person at the April Spring ALA Department Conference or by , mail, text, by April 20, Please submit as you have nothing to lose and everything to gain as listed below. 1. Your Unit will have something to reference and look back on memories. 2. You may win a trophy. 3. You may win $100 or $50 just for submitting. Remember, your report can be handwritten, with or without pictures, typed, ed, sent in a text, submitted on a thumbdrive, or hardcopy. Thank you for sharing your artifacts at Conference for the Cavalcade of Memories and our History program. For those of you that shared, you got a small gift for participation but you will also receive a certificate in June and a chance to win $100 or $50. Cavalcade of Memories year end reports are due April 20, 2018 and can be sent to Shirley Davis by mail, , or text. Awards are: 1st and 2nd place Senior trophies. History Awards: 1st and 2nd place Senior and Junior trophies; $100 or a tablet, winners choice, to one lucky winner out of all submissions of artifacts, members remember project, facebook, reports and $50 as a secondary drawing of all submissions as described above. For God and Country, Nancy Moses - Dept. Historian Shirley Davis - Cavalcade of Memories 2188 Treetop Lane 3376 Highway 42W Hebron, Ky Carrollton, Ky (h) (c) (c) shirleyannecurlindavis@yahoo.com brotherton42us@yahoo.com

13 Betty Butler NEC Dept. of Ky. March 2018 Bulletin I hope everyone had a Happy New Year. Now is the time to get back on track with your National Security Program. I know all of the Units are doing something that falls under this program. I want to hear about it. I did receive a total of 9 Mid-year reports from Unit 4, 34, 85, 113,116, 180, 203, 219 and 301. A couple of them didn t say anything other than no report at this time. Those that sent in reports are clipping coupons and sending them overseas. One Unit has sent coupons out since May 1 st totaling over $189, in value! This is something every Unit could be doing. Just imagine how much this is helping the military families overseas. One group of middle school students makes cards to go in the care packages that are sent to Troops. From what I understand, these packages don t last very long since they share them with the others in their platoon. This also boosts their morale even though it may only be for a day or two. Another Unit is working with two Junior ROTC units at two different high schools helping them with whatever they can do for them in this program. As you can see, these are just a few examples of things that can be done under the National Security Program. Let s have more reporting at the end of the year. Go Kentucky!! Note: I will have a Form to fill out for year end reporting but a narrative would also be very welcomed to go with it so I can report everything we do to the Southern Division Vice Chairman and the National Chairman. If you have any questions, please contact me at: Keep praying for our Troops overseas and here at Home. Betty Butler

14 NATIONAL SECURITY REPORT FORM In an effort to get more Units to report on what they have done this past year under the National Security Program, please complete the following questionnaire: How many blue or gold star banners where given out: Did your Unit send care packages overseas? If so, how many and the total amount of money spent: Does your Unit clip coupons to send overseas? If so, dollar amount sent Have you participated in a Welcome Home Troops event? Do you have a POW/MIA table at all meetings and/or events? How many members have participated in a CERT course? Has your Unit honored any ROTC or JROTC cadets with certificates or dinners? Explain: Has any of your members signed up for the Legislative Alerts? Please provide any other information or events that you have done to support our active military personnel and/or their families Please return completed form to: Betty Butler 1102 Alton Station Rd. Lawrenceburg, Ky butiu20@aol.com DEADLINE IS NO LATER THAN APRIL 1st

15 CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS MARCH BULLETIN Ladies, I hope everyone is enjoying this weather, just wait five minutes and it will change!!! Seriously, we hope you have been working on your Constitution and Bylaws and that you will send them to us to be reviewed. Also we hope you will return the enclosed Report Form for your Unit as soon as possible so we can report to National. Remember, these documents are so IMPORTANT to the successful management of your Unit. Thank you to those units that have submitted their Constitution and Bylaws for review. See you at Spring Conference! Lois Hall, Chairman Barbara Austin, Co-chair Eula Fox. Member 2505 Buttermilk Pike 3301 Cherry Tree Ln 7125 Brett Frazier Villa Hills, Ky Prospect Ky Louisville Ky

16 CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS REPORT FORM FOR 2018 AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY REPORTS MUST BE RETURNED TO ME ON OR BEFORE MAY 1 st UNIT NAME AND UMBER UNIT CHAIRMAN ADDRESS 1. HAS YOUR UNIT A CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS? YES NO 2. HAS YOUR UNIT UPDATED THEM THIS YEAR? YES NO 3. IS THERE A COPY ON FILE AT DEPARTMENT? YES NO 4. HAS YOUR UNIT A COPY OF THE UPDATED NATIONAL AND DEPARTMENT CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS? YES NO 5. IS EACH MEMBER OF YOUR UNIT GIVEN A COPY OF YOUR CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS? YES NO 6. DOES YOUR UNIT ENCOURAGE MEMBERS TO STUDY THE CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS? YES NO 7. HAS YOUR UNIT A COPY OF ROBERTS RULES OF ORDER? YES NO PLEASE, PLEASE RETURN YOUR REPORT FORM BEFORE MAY 1 st., 2018 LETS HAVE 100 % REPORTING!!!!! Lois Hall, Chairman 2505 Buttermilk Pike Villa Hills, Ky 41017

17 March 2018 AEF Bulletin The AEF year end report is enclosed. For the mid year report I had six Units to report and that a total of $3200 was sent to National for the AEF Program. Unites reported that they inform members at Unit meetings and that members participate in the half and half raffle at Department Conventions and Conferences. I wish to thank each and everyone for reporting and participating in the AEF program.

18 AUXILIARY EMERGENCY FUND Year End Report NAME OF UNIT: CHAIRMAN: UNIT NUMBER UNIT NAME: ADDRESS OF UNIT: TOTAL AMOUNT OF DONATIONS: Has your Unit raised funds for AEF? YES NO If Yes how was funds raised: (such as raffles, bake sales, etc) PLEASE RETURN TO ME NO LATER THAN MAY 1, 2018, Thank you. Charlotte A McGuire 122 Allnutt Drive Frankfort, KY Cutiepie4075@gmail.com

19 March Education Elaine Josleyn, Chairman Year-Report due April 1,2018 Teacher Appreciation Week May Send Cards to your teachers Donate resources that teachers or needy children may need. Give 10 for education to the teachers for their classrooms. Take Cookies, meat trays, vegetables trays, and donuts for the break room. Please report this in year end report. Knowing that your unit will do this. Scholarships get them in your local High Schools. Talk to the guidance or career counselor. Ask if you can get them information about National, Department and unit scholarships opportunities. Keep track of the total number of application unit received and pass this on to me (Elain Josleyn, Department Education Chairman). If any unit create a unit scholarship please report them to me. Report how many unit scholarship applications and the amount of scholarships. Report if the units assisted and supported any veterans pursing higher education and vocational education., Number of veterans units assisted and supported. Units assisted and supported military children with education opportunities. Number of children. I will having a Serving report from in this bulletin. Please fill out and put a narrative with it (500 or less words). Have pictures please send them to me also. I will have a form for Give 10 for Education certificates. Du back to me April 1. Thank you all for your hard work for education. May God Bless our Veterans and their families. Elaine Josleyn Department Chairman

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22 Children & Youth Hello ladies! It was great seeing all of you at Winter Conference even though I was having a bit of trouble walking! We are still working on fixing that but that doesn t keep me from finding ways to help our children. In the last two weeks, there has been approximately $1,200 worth of clothes and school supplies sent to District 7 and a few of our veterans and other volunteers went to two elementary school with over 100 donated ties and taught the 5 th grader boys how to tie them in preparation for their graduation. I want to remind everyone in or close to the Louisville area at on April 22, 2018 there will be a Military Children Appreciation celebration in observance of Children and Youth month. I will have more specifics in the next bulletin with times and exact location. I am requesting that each unit please provide 3-5 volunteers to help that day. Please encourage your unit members to support this event. Please contact me if you want more information. Unless you are collecting them for someone else, please continue to save the plastic bottle caps. These caps are recycled into Buddy Benches which are designed to let the other children know that the child on the bench is in need of a buddy. You can bring those along with the baby items needed for the diapers bags that are going to Ft. Campbell's maternity ward. If you have a child you would like to nominate for the Good Deed Award, please make sure that is submitted by April 1 st. I also want to remind everyone the year end reports are due April 1 st. Yes I know it is Easter & no it is not an April Fools joke. Please complete the included form and either mail or it to me. If you would like to fill it out on your computer, send me an & I will send it as an attachment. Becky Hoskins Children and Youth Chairperson Littlebeck1974@yahoo.com (502) Barricks Rd Lot #273B Louisville, KY 40229

23 Department of Kentucky Children and Youth Service Reporting Form Unit Name: Unit #: District #: Chairperson: Programs or activities: # Hours. # Volunteers. # Children served Children & Youth Month (April).. Kids of Deployed are Heroes 2 (KDH2) Star Spangled Kids... Josh Dogs... Dignity Bags.. Other.. Brief narrative (500 words or less) of activities your unit did to assist the Children and Youth program. Please attach report on a separate page. Totals: # of children served: # of volunteers: # of hours served: $ spent: Form can be mailed to: Becky Hoskins 391 Barricks Rd Lot #273B Louisville, KY Littlebeck1974@yahoo.com

24 Child Welfare Auxiliary Members I hope all the Units are doing their piggy banks and sending the money to Jennifer. Don t forget to make the check out to ALA Dept of KY, and in the memo make sure you put CHILD WELFARE so she knows where it is to go. You also can bring your banks to the Conference in April and I will make sure it gets to the Department. THE PIGGY BANK PROGRAM WILL END MAY 1, SO WE CAN GET ALL REPORTS IN ON TIME. I know Child Welfare is under Children and Youth so I would ask all Units to send me a report in by May 1, 2018 so I can write a report to the Children and Youth Chairman. Don t forget I am giving a prize in the 3 categories. Thank you Patsy Klein

25 Auxiliary March Poppy Bulletin/Newsletter You have all heard about Purple Up... so how about Poppy Up! At the Spring Conference when "April showers bring May flowers", we can all sport a poppy item and be a field of red. Imagine being at the head table and looking out at the audience and seeing all the poppy themed clothing, accessories, pins, etc! (Hint: If you are caught wearing your poppy item, you may win a prize!) Remember that all the contests but the Best Poppy Program report will be judged at the April conference so be sure to bring your creative and beautiful poppy posters and presentations. Listed below is a list of the rules. Poppy Contests Judged at Spring Conference Poppy Poster Contest - Department and National Units shall sponsor contests in local schools. When schools do not conduct activities, other youth groups, including Junior members, may participate under direct supervision of the unit. *The contest shall have seven classes: Class I: Grades 2 and 3 Class II: Grades 4 and 5 Class III: Grades 6 and 7 Class IV: Grades 8 and 9 Class V: Grades 10 and 11 Class VI: Grade 12 Class VII: Students with special needs defined as: 1. Those in special education classes 2. A student recommended for special education classes but who has not been admitted due to a waiting list or various other factors. 3. A child identified as having a disability, but not in a special education class due to lack of facilities. Identification contingent upon discretion of school officials. Poppy Poster Requirements: i. Each poster shall have a fitting slogan not to exceed 10 words. Articles a, and, an, the are not to be counted as words. The words buddy and buy cannot be used. ii. The words American Legion Auxiliary must be used in the design of the poster and will not be counted in the 10-word count. iii. Each poster must include a picture of the red Flanders Field poppy.

26 iv. The posters will be judged at Spring Conference in April, The poster shall be on 11x14 poster board. (Drawing paper will not be accepted). v. The United States flag may be used as long as there are no infractions of the flag code. vi. Posters will be judged using the following criteria: 1. 50% - poster appeal (layout, message, originality) 2. 40% - artistic ability (design and color) 3. 10% - neatness vii. Media used shall be watercolors, crayons, powder or oil paint, handmade paper cutouts, ink or textures, acrylics, pencils and markers. viii. Written in ink on the back of the poster (not attached) shall be the class in which the entry is submitted, the name, address, age and grade of the contestant and the name of the department. ix. Submissions become property of the American Legion Auxiliary. Through submission of artwork, contestants and their legal guardians grant non-exclusive reproduction and publication rights to the works submitted and agree to have their names and artwork published for commercial use without additional compensation or permission. ix. The poster shall be the work of only one individual. x. The label In Memoriam from the veteran-made poppy may not be used. Poppy Poster Contest Judging and Awards 1. A citation from National will be given for the most outstanding poster in each classification within the five divisions. 2. A First, Second and Third place ribbon will be given from Department. 3. All unit entries must be sent to the department chairman by April 15, 2018 if not judged at the Spring Conference. 4. While ALA representatives will do their best to return all posters, it is not guaranteed. We recommend participants take a picture or scan their poster for their records. 5. Submissions become property of the American Legion Auxiliary. Through submission of artwork, contestants and their legal guardians grant nonexclusive reproduction and publication rights to the works submitted, and agree to have their names and artwork published for commercial use without additional compensation or permission. Best Poppy Presentation Contest No tags, no netting or ribbons. The poppy must be the predominant theme for the display. One award given for both best Junior and Senior presentation. Be very creative. This can be wreaths, hats, or any presentation desired. Judging will be at Spring Conference. Kim Ball Dept. of Ky. Poppy Chairman kball4405@gmail.com

27 2018 Membership Feb -Mar Shaking the ALA Membership Tree We are heading into March and the Mystery awards are coming up. The first reveal is to try and entice getting more member blooms on our Family Tree as we have fallen slightly behind last year, so we are going to focus on getting those last renewals in and some new leaves. So between Feb 1 st and April 1 st we will look at membership turned in. A unit only qualifies for 1 of the following three drawings. For all units that turn in two members you will be entered into a gift card drawing. For all units that turn in 5 members you will be in a higher gift card drawing. For all units that turn in 10 or more members you will be in a higher gift card drawing. We will be pulling out 5 of the first level, 3 of the 2 nd level and 2 of the third level. If we do not have enough to qualify for any of the levels, we will use the gift cards for other mystery awards. Each pull with include 2 cards, one for the president and one for the membership chair to use as they wish. Remember all assessments will need to be paid. Both VA&R and Operating (see list included of who has paid which assessments). Spring conference is going to be more of a fun membership conference with prizes available. Hint Hint Hint: Knowing this year s membership packet and bulletin info could come in handy for some mystery prizes. Lets tie in leadership and maybe some Auxiliary History. We are still working on some fun mystery prizes. Attached are the 2 National membership awards members could qualify for. They have the instructions on them. It s the recruit 5 and Silver Brigade. They were included in your membership packets. Keep working your membership programs and we hope to see you in April for Spring Conference. If an auxiliary member has been nice to you recently, please submit their names to me with a brief description of how they were nice or made you feel good. You can , or just hand deliver to me at Spring Conference. I want to put those feel good stories in a bulletin and share how awesome we can be. Alica Buser, Chair, (cell,) a_buser@fuse.net Bonita Robey, Co-Chair, , (cell) bcrobey@gmail.com Karen Toll, Co-Chair, (cell), kktoll@yahoo.com Marie Shouse, Co-Chair, (cell), mariebardstown@aol.com Lori Acuff, Co-Chair, (cell), loriacuff@gmail.com

28 Assessments Unit District VA & R Oper Unit District VA & R Oper 2 2 Yes No Yes No 4 6 Yes No Yes Yes 6 2 Yes No No No 7 7 Yes No No No 8 7 Yes No No No 9 2 Yes No Yes No 11 6 Yes Yes Yes No 12 8 No No Yes No No No No No 17 9 Yes Yes Yes Yes 20 6 Yes Yes No No 22 9 No No Yes Yes 23 3 Yes Yes Yes No 24 7 Yes Yes Yes No 26 1 Yes Yes Yes No 29 3 Yes No Yes Yes 30 7 Yes No Yes No 31 1 Yes No No No 34 8 Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes Yes 40 2 Yes No Yes Yes 41 6 Yes No Yes Yes 42 4 No No Yes No 43 9 Yes Yes No No 45 5 No No Yes Yes 46 8 Yes Yes Yes No 49 4 Yes No Yes No 61 3 No No Yes No 62 3 Yes Yes Yes No No No No No 67 7 Yes Yes No No 68 1 Yes No No No 72 1 Yes No No No 74 1 Yes Yes Yes No 76 9 No No No No 79 7 Yes No No No 81 4 Yes No Yes Yes 82 4 Yes No No No 85 1 Yes Yes Yes Yes 87 4 No No Yes No Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes No No No No No No Yes No

29 Kentucky Memberhsip 2018 February 19, 2018 Growing Kentucky's Family Tree 2018 DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 4 DISTRICT 7 DISTRICT 10 Unit Ren Goal Ren Pd Ren% Tot Goal Tot Pd Tot % Unit Ren Goal Ren Pd Ren% Tot Goal Tot Pd Tot % Unit Ren Goal Ren Pd Ren% Tot Goal Tot Pd Tot % Unit Ren Goal Ren Pd Ren% Tot Goal Tot Pd Tot % Tot DISTRICT Unit Ren Goal Ren Pd Ren% Tot Goal Tot Pd Tot % Tot DISTRICT Tot Unit Ren Goal Ren Pd Ren% Tot Goal Tot Pd Tot % Tot DISTRICT 8 HEADQUARTERS Tot Unit Ren Goal Ren Pd Ren% Tot Goal Tot Pd Tot % Unit Ren Goal Ren Pd Ren% Tot Goal Tot Pd Tot % DISTRICT Unit Ren Goal Ren Pd Ren% Tot Goal Tot Pd Tot % DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY Unit Ren Goal Ren Pd Ren% Tot Goal Tot Pd Tot % Tot DISTRICT 9 Tot Unit Ren Goal Ren Pd Ren% Tot Goal Tot Pd Tot % DISTRICT Growing Kentucky s Family Tree Unit Ren Goal Ren Pd Ren% Tot Goal Tot Pd Tot % Planted by You and Me Nourished with Family Friends & Fun Tot Legionnaires, Auxiliary, Riders & Sons DISTRICT Eligible Members will want to be Unit Ren Goal Ren Pd Ren% Tot Goal Tot Pd Tot % A New Leaf on The American Legion Family Tree Tot Growing - a member at a time Tot Be Nice Be Kind Show your ALA Pride Retain Recruit Rejoin Tot

30 R5 Recruit & Rejoin Members who recruit or rejoin five (5) or more Junior or Senior Auxiliary members. Rejoined members must not have paid dues since One entry per recruiter. Certification forms must be received in National Headquarters no later than May 1, CERTIFICATION FORM Please type or print legibly Recruiter s Name: Recruiter s Member ID#: Recruiter s Dept: Unit #: Recruiter s Address: Name of New and/or Rejoined members Member ID (if known) Certified by: Dept. Secretary printed name: Dept: Dept Secretary Signature (required): Departments please send certified forms to: American Legion Auxiliary National Headquarters Attn: Membership Division 8945 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN Form must be received in National Headquarters by May 1, 2018 to be eligible Each recruiter will receive a special gift selected by the 2018 National Membership Chairman and be entered in a cash drawing for $250. One award per recruiter. This form may be duplicated.

31 An Auxiliary member who recruits 25 or more new 2018 Senior Auxiliary Members will qualify for enrollment in the Silver Brigade of the American Legion Auxiliary. TAL and SAL members are also eligible to receive this award. Certification forms must be received by National Headquarters no later than May 1, CERTIFICATION FORM Please type or print legibly Recruiter s Name: Recruiter s Member ID#: Recruiter s Dept: Unit #: Recruiter s Address: Names of TWENTY-FIVE New Senior Members recruited: NOTE: Forms submitted with less than 25 certified names will be disqualified Certified by: Unit Secretary printed name: Unit # Unit Secretary Signature (required): Unit President printed name: Unit President Signature (required): Dept. Secretary printed name: Dept: Dept Secretary Signature (required): Departments please send certified forms to: Silver Brigade Award American Legion Auxiliary National Headquarters Membership Division 8945 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN Forms must be received in National Headquarters by May 1, Note: Silver Brigade winners will receive a special gift from the National President. Only one gift per Silver Brigade winner. This form may be duplicated.

32 AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY Leadership Development Fund Kathy Daudistel for National President The results from the February 13, 2018 raffle are in and the winners are: 1 st place wheel of gift cards worth over $ Lori Rivard ticket # nd place - $ Visa Gift Card. John Shirley ticket # rd place - $50.00 Visa Gift Card.. Randy Key ticket #0922 Thank you again to all who sold, purchased, donated and promoted the raffle. A total of $3, dollars was raised. Stay tuned for details on the next raffle. Fundraisers planned: April 13 th (the weekend of Spring Conference) Fish Fry Hosted by the American Legion Family Post 4 American Legion Post US 42, Florence, KY 5pm to 9pm TBD ALR Kentucky Motorcycle Ride Ongoing American Legion Family jackets (blue or red) see flyer on back.

33 Kathy Daudistel for National President Fundraiser This jacket delivers an ultra light layer that is both wind and water resistant. YOU CHOOSE :Red or Blue with American Legion Family Department of Kentucky (or can change to any department) and Serving Veterans Since 1919 embroidered on the left breast. Jacket conveniently packs into its pouch pocket making it a great travel accessory Jacket has a zip-away hood that is concealed in the collar. Available in sizes Large through 3X (small and medium available in February and can be pre-ordered). Brand name: UltraClub These are mens sizes and do run large. Samples will be available at Department of Kentucky Winter Conference Cost $40.00 YOU CAN ADD YOUR NAME FOR AN ADDITIONAL $5.00 ($45.00) Orders can be shipped for an additional $5.00 Checks payable to: ALA DEPT KY Leadership Dev Fund We require complete payment before I will order: Karen Toll 4 North Street Wilder, KY kktoll@yahoo.com

34 Fish Fry Campaign Fundraiser April 13 th 5:00 to 9:00 pm FOR Running for American Legion Auxiliary National President 2020 Location: American Legion Boone Post # Us 42 Florence, KY. Presented by American Legion Family Unit 4