Get Involved, Become a Leader
Purpose:
The purpose of the Leadership Committee is to better equip members to serve in leadership positions with confidence and skill. Standing Rules #6, National Committees – Member/Organizational Support
Raise awareness of ALA leadership development opportunities.
Attend American Legion Auxiliary Mission Training https://www.legion-aux.org/meetings/mission-training
- Watch for event announcements in Auxiliary magazine, ALA emails, and social media for dates and locations.
- After Mission Training, share the information you received with your unit, district/county, and department.
Attend leadership conferences/workshops within your district/department.
Participate in ALA Academy courses (ALAMIS membership required)
Be aware of ALA leadership opportunities in your community:
- Speak to other community organizations about veterans’ support.
- Speak to high schools about veterans to develop your own leadership abilities.
ALA Unit Member of the Year Award https://www.legion-aux.org/unit-member-of-the-year
- Nominate a fellow unit member for Unit Member of the Year.
- Open to senior members who are not currently, nor have ever been, in an elected or appointed leadership role higher than unit president. ○ Follow your department’s procedures for submitting nomination.
Promote participation in the ALA Academy.
- Log in to the MyAuxiliary member portal at https://member.legion-aux.org/member/memberprofile.
- Go to the ALA Academy (ALAMIS membership required)
- Available courses include many topics – leadership, communications, mission outreach, etc.
Enhance knowledge about ALA history, programs, and organization
- Attend district/department training sessions/workshops.
- Participate in the ALA Academy (ALAMIS membership required)— these courses are self-paced and designed to help you learn about the ALA online and at no additional cost to you.
- Participate in Mission Training https://www.legion-aux.org/meetings/mission-training— this is a one-day, interactive conference geared toward learning more about the ALA’s core programs and deliver our mission.
Deadlines/Important Dates:
- May 15: Department chairmen reports are due to division chairmen, cc: national chairman
- June 1: Awards submissions and Department Unit Members of the Year due
- 2024-2025 Mission Training: See dates and locations here.