Membership Anytown-American Legion Auxiliary Uncle Sam Unit 1 is promoting membership throughout March with several activities planned open to the public. The more than 11,000 local Units across the nation will be rounding up membership to help their state Departments reach the highest percentage gain during the campaign. The winning top three Department Presidents will win Pioneer Woman Awards and cash prizes. Uncle Sam Unit 1 has planned an open house on March 10 at the Post from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Chairmen of the Unit's 20 committees, which include Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation, Community Service, Children and Youth, Girls State and Americanism, will be available to answer questions on the Auxiliary's programs and activities.
Female veterans are eligible through their own military service.
The American Legion Auxiliary is the world's largest patriotic organization of women and has an 81-year history of serving the nation's veterans and their families. Auxiliary programs encompass many humanitarian and social concerns including the welfare and care of veterans, children and youth, women's issues and service to the community.