AUXILIARY

Since the ALA's inception on Nov. 10, 1919, Auxiliary members and nonmember volunteers have been tirelessly carrying out the ALA's commitment as a patriotic service organization whose mission would be to advocate for, help, and honor United States military, veterans, and their families, and support The American Legion.

We are the male and female spouses, grandmothers, mothers, sisters, and direct and adopted female descendants of members of The American Legion. Some of us are veterans ourselves.

Nationally, members have volunteered and served in 2024-2025

7.7 million hours volunteered in serving veterans and military
Delete members outreach, not sure what this encompasses.
More than 8,000 local units 623, 078 hours spent on ALA Girls State
More than $8 million presented in annual scholarships
$2.3 million collected from distributing handmade poppies to benefit veterans’ programs
Learning opportunities through our Mission Training events and ALA Academy courses
Part of the membership take makes up the American Legion Family

Unit 135 2026 - 2027 Officers

Back row (l-r) - Liesl Hall, Secretary and Sheila Stubler, Historian

Front row (l-r) Sharon Riffle, E-committeewoman, Jeanette Volk, Chaplain, Phyllis Kennedy, President, Gabriela Howard, Sgt at Arms and E-committeewoman and Jeri Strande, Treasurer.

Locally

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 135 was formed January, 2012. The name of the unit is: American Legion Auxiliary, Donald C Thompson Unit 135 in honor of a local Post member.

We meet the 1st Wednesday of each month at the

Verde Valley Fire Station, No 32

1120 Page Springs Road in Cornville, AZ

The meeting begins at 5:30 pm.