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Learn More About the American Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary is a nationwide organization dedicated to supporting veterans, military families, and communities through service, advocacy, and volunteer programs. To learn more about the Auxiliary’s mission, history, and programs at the national level, visit the official American Legion Auxiliary website.
The American Legion Auxiliary was founded in 1919 and is the largest women-led veterans service organization in the world. The Auxiliary exists to support The American Legion and to honor the sacrifice of those who served by enhancing the lives of veterans, military members, and their families.
The Auxiliary operates alongside:
The American Legion
Sons of The American Legion
American Legion Riders
Together, they form the Legion Family, working as one to serve veterans and communities.
Core focus areas:
Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation
National Security
Americanism
Children & Youth
What Would an Auxiliary Unit Do Here?
Every Auxiliary unit reflects the needs of its local community. A unit at Tum Tum Post 168 could support efforts such as:
Veteran & Military Support
Assisting veterans and their families
Supporting Post and Riders events
Helping with outreach, fundraisers, and service projects
Children & Youth
Supporting youth programs connected to the Post
Educational and leadership-focused activities
Scholarships and patriotic education
Community & Patriotism
Civic involvement and community service
Honoring military service and sacrifice
Strengthening community connections
Supporting the Legion Family
Assisting Post operations and events
Filling volunteer roles that help the Post thrive
Working alongside Legion, SAL, and Riders members
Auxiliary units determine their own priorities. Members work together to decide how and where they serve.
Who Is Eligible to Join?
You may be eligible for membership in the American Legion Auxiliary if you are connected to a veteran who served during eligible periods of service.
You may be eligible if you are the:
Spouse
Mother or grandmother
Daughter or granddaughter (including adopted)
Sister
Of:
A member of The American Legion, or
A veteran who served honorably on active duty during eligible service periods
Additional eligibility notes:
Women veterans eligible for The American Legion may join the Auxiliary.
Male spouses of eligible members may join.
If eligibility is based on a living veteran, that veteran typically must be a current Legion member.
Proof of service may be required as part of the application process.
👉 Not sure if you’re eligible? That’s very common — we’re happy to help you figure it out.
How Do You Start an Auxiliary Unit?
To charter a new American Legion Auxiliary unit, the following are required:
A minimum of 10 Senior members (age 18+)
Completed membership applications
Support from the Post (we already have)
Submission of charter paperwork through the Department
The process and timeline will be explained clearly at the interest meeting. No one is expected to navigate this alone.
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About the Organizer
Hi, I’m Andi.
My husband Joe is a U.S. Navy veteran who joined American Legion Amboy Tum Tum Post 168 about a year and a half ago after attending the annual Windhaven Ride for Veterans. From the very beginning, we both felt genuinely welcomed — not just as members, but as part of a community.
Since then, we’ve become very active in supporting the Legion Family here in Amboy. Joe currently serves as Post Adjutant, American Legion Riders Secretary, Sons of The American Legion Adjutant. I serve as Chaplain for our American Legion Riders chapter and assist with maintaining the Post website.
Outside of the Legion, I volunteer teaching preschool Sunday School at Crossroads Community Church in Vancouver. I'm also Secretary for a local archery club in Vancouver, Chinook Archers. I’m a mom to two boys (ages 14 and 6) and work from home as a graphic designer and webmaster.
We care deeply about this Post and believe forming an Auxiliary unit would strengthen the work already being done for veterans, families, and our community.
Andi Schwartz
Interested in Learning More?
If you’re interested in attending the meeting, learning more about eligibility, or receiving updates as we work toward forming a unit, please fill out the form below.
There is no obligation — just an opportunity to learn more and stay informed.
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