MISSION TRAINING
American Legion Auxiliary
Mission Training
A "How To" workshop for energizing members at every level to deliver our mission
Honor Their Service it's what American Legion Auxiliary members have done for more than 90 years. Our mission of service has remained steadfast; our programs have evolved. To meet the needs often requested by our grassroots members, the American Legion Auxiliary has created a new mission-focused grassroots training program on how to improve the ALAs effectiveness.
The purpose of Mission Training is to help members better understand how to serve our mission and simplify the way the ALA operates at every level so that more members feel welcomed and included. In this two-day workshop, members will learn simplified ways to put the ALAs outreach programs in action, plus ask questions, voice concerns, and interact with national leaders.
The structure will include two days of interactive presentations by each of the ALAs new "pods," a simplified way any Auxiliary unit with limited resources can work programs Effectively.
"Pods" are groups of similar ALA mission-delivery programs:
- Veteran/Military Support and Advocacy - Legislative, National Security, Poppy, Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation
- Youth Development - Children & Youth, Liaision to Child Welfare Foundation, Juniors, ALA Girls State
- Family Support Programs - Americanism, Education, Community Service, National Chaplain
- Membership Development - Membership, Auxiliary Emergency Fund, Leadership, Public Relations, Long Range Strategic Planning, American Legion Auxiliary Foundation, Advisory
- Organizational Support - Constitution & Bylaws, Finance, Cavalcade, Past Presidents Parley, Audit, Parliamentarian, National Historian Mission
Trainings are Saturday and Sunday sessions scheduled around the country for:
- November 5-6, 2011 (Branson, Missouri)
- December 3-4, 2011 (Omaha, Nebraska)
- January 21-22, 2012 (Mobile, Alabama)
- January 21-22, 2012 (Las Vegas, Nevada)
Each training location is open to members regardless of where you live. Daily schedule is 9 am to 4 pm on Saturday, and 9 am to Noon on Sunday. A $55 registration fee includes breakfast and one lunch.
For more registration information, visit www.ALAforVeterans.org for details. (Go to: Member Resources > Conventions & Meetings > Mission Training) or click: http://www.alaforveterans.org/members/conventions_meetings/Pages/missiontraining.aspx