Join the Founding Team of the American Legion Auxiliary Tum Tum Post 168
We are actively organizing and preparing to charter the American Legion Auxiliary Unit at Tum Tum Post 168. We are seeking eligible individuals who are ready to serve veterans, military families, and our community as founding members.
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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.
Our first Organizational Meeting was a success! All officer positions are now filled, and we’re in the process of finalizing the details for our charter application.
Our next meeting will be held Saturday, May 2 at 10:30 AM, immediately following the American Legion Post meeting.
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Our next meeting:
Saturday, May 2nd
11:30 AM (immediately following the Post meeting)
American Legion Tum Tum Post 168 21400 NE 399th St, Amboy, WA 98601
What Is the American Legion Auxiliary?
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.
Connect With the Auxiliary 168
We are building and growing the American Legion Auxiliary Unit at Tum Tum Post 168.
If you are interested in membership, leadership, volunteering, or simply receiving updates, please complete the form below.
Submitting this form does not commit you to membership — it simply allows us to connect with you.
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