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The Mighty 10th District

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Poppy Field

Empowering Veterans & Communities: The Heart of Tenth District Auxiliary

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Who are we?

The 10th District American Legion Auxiliary is a dedicated organization committed to supporting veterans, active military members, and their families across Minnesota's Tenth District. As a key part of the American Legion Family, the Auxiliary plays an essential role in advocating for veteran rights, promoting patriotic service, and fostering a sense of community.

 

Through various programs and initiatives, members work together to make a positive impact, from sponsoring youth development programs to coordinating charitable events and volunteer efforts. Their mission is rooted in honoring those who served and uplifting the communities they call home.

Find a Post near you, learn about membership or find tools & resources for your Auxiliary Unit below.

Who Can Join?

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You must be a grandmother, mother, sister, spouse, or direct/ adopted female descendant of:

  • A member of the American Legion.

  • A man or woman who served between 4/6/1917 to 11/11/1918, or anytime after December 7, 1941.

  • Of all men and women who died after honorable discharge or in the line of duty any time after December 7, 1941 or the periods mentioned above.

You can join online by clicking the link below or Find a Post near you!

Raising funds for the social pillar at Magnus Veterans Foundation.

Junior President's Project

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Psychologist's Office

Raising funds for the mental health pillar at Magnus Veterans Foundation.

Auxiliary President's Project

Programs

The American Legion Auxiliary supports a number of programs within the community! It can be challenging to find the right channels to communicate with and ensure parents and students take advantage of these programs. Find ideas on how to promote your Unit programs below.

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Happy Kids Huddle
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Event & Fundraising Ideas

Annual Events

Hosting events at the same time each year helps ensure growth. It also empowers you to start advertising long in advance. Here's a short list of ideas for your Unit to try:

  • Chili, Casserole or Soup Cook-Off 

  • Pie Silent Auction

  • Veteran's Day Breakfast (charge for non-Veterans)

  • Host the Army vs. Navy Game - Charge an entry fee and do drawings on each touchdown for prizes (Second Saturday in December yearly at 2:00 pm)

  • Breakfast with Santa Event

  • Christmas Toy Drive or Drop

  • Turkey & Ham Meat Raffle

  • Turkey Bingo

  • Craft, Vendor & Bake Sale

  • Wine Tasting Event

  • Legion Bus Hop - Charge for the bus, but also do fundraising games on the bus like 50/50 cash raffles, the lei game, horse racing, etc. 

  • Mother's Day Gift Event (let kids pick a gift & card for Mom for free)

  • Meet the Easter Bunny

  • Poppy Making Event

  • Golf Tournament

  • Breakfast, Bingo & Bloody Mary's

  • Easter Basket Silent Auction

  • Bean Bag Tournament

  • Membership Drive (party)

Here's a few more to sprinkle in throughout the year

  • Host a party style event for parents and pass out information on Auxiliary Programs and Junior Membership

  • Sell Raffle Tickets for large ticket items or cash

  • Organize Benefits for members of your Legion Family who have fallen ill

  • Invite High School students to bus tables and serve food at events

  • Work with DECA and other programs to involve students in Poppy making and Poppy Distribution

  • Gun Raffles

  • Work with your local Golf Course, see if you can create a partnership to sell Golf Memberships and get a cut of the proceeds for your Unit

  • Follow other Units and Legions on Social Media and find out what they are doing, but do your diligence and ensure you don't choose competing dates with those in your area

Forms

You will find all of the Auxiliary forms on the Minnesota American Legion Department website and you can search through them. If you need help, contact us!

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