For more than a century, The American Legion Auxiliary has been serving, helping, and meeting the needs of our nation’s veterans, military, and their families both here and abroad.
MISSION STATEMENT
In the spirit of Service, Not Self, the mission of The American Legion Auxiliary is to support The American Legion and to honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of our veterans, military, and their families, both at home and abroad. For God and Country, we advocate for veterans, educate our citizens, mentor youth, and promote patriotism, good citizenship, peace and security.
UNIT 290 MAILING ADDRESS & CONTACT INFORMATION
PO Box 8
Stafford, VA 22555
UNIT 290 OFFICERS
President: Mary Schelin
Past President: Ginger Briggs
Vice President: Kathy Payne
Secretary: April McMullen-Eldert
Treasurer: Marilyn Butters
Historian: Pearl Nelson
Chaplain: Dale Seward
Sergeant-at-Arms: Teresa Hardisty
Unit 290 Junior Auxiliary
For more information: Sharon Patrick or Patricia Coffey
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MEMBERSHIP
Visit www.legion-aux.org for details.
Click HERE for fillable membership application.
Eligibility Requirements for ALA Membership
Membership in The American Legion Auxiliary shall be limited to the:
(1) grandparents, parents, siblings, spouses, and direct or adopted descendants within two degrees of consanguinity of members of The American Legion; and
(2) grandparents, parents, siblings, spouses, and direct or adopted descendants within two degrees of consanguinity of all servicemembers who served in either of the following periods: April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918, and any time after December 7, 1941, who, being a citizen of the United States at the time of their entry therein served on active duty in the Armed Forces of any of the governments associated with the United States during either eligibility periods and died in the line of duty or after honorable discharge;
(3) grandparents, parents, siblings, spouses, and direct or adopted descendants within two degrees of consanguinity of all servicemembers who were in the Armed Forces of the United States during either of the following periods: April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918; and any time after December 7, 1941, who served on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States during either eligibility period and died in the line of duty or after honorable discharge; and
(4) to those women who of their own right are eligible for membership in The American Legion.
ALA VIRGINIA GIRLS STATE INFORMATION
THE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY SCHOLARSHIPS
Send applications with required documents to:
Mary Schelin, Unit 290 President
PO Box 8
Stafford, VA 22555
Questions? Email: alastaffordunit290@gmail.com
Stafford Unit 290 Scholarship
More information will be available soon.
Dr. Kate Waller Barrett Scholarship
$1000
Download the application:
The American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Virginia offers one (1) scholarship to a daughter or son of an American Legion Auxiliary member in good standing in the Department of Virginia. Visit the Department of Virginia Auxiliary for more information: www.vaauxiliary.org.
The National American Legion Auxiliary offers a number of scholarships. See your guidance counselor or visit www.alaforveterans.org/scholarships.