National News
In San Antonio, Texas, Sherry McLaughlin of Iowa was installed as the National President of the American Legion Auxiliary. In her Installation Address she stated, "America's young people are a love of mine and I ask you to involve them in every phase of the Auxiliary's programs."
National President McLaughlin announced a new award would be presented to the "Department Junior Member of the Year." They are to be chosen at the Department level from nominations from Unit Junior Auxiliary groups. Junior winners from each Department will be awarded an all expense paid trip to the National Junior Meeting to be held in Charlotte, North Carolina next August.
Any Unit group can nominate a Junior member for this award. In the 7th District, we have many excellent and qualified leaders that would be great candidates. Be sure to enter this contest. More information can be obtained from your Department Junior Activities Chairman.
Good luck in all of your projects and programs this year!!!
Submitted by:
Shirley A. Olinger
National Historian
Department News
Department Visitations are scheduled for the following dates:
Yates County - Thursday, 01/31/02
Steuben County - Friday, 02/01/02
Livingston County - Saturday, 02/02/02
Cayuga County - Sunday, 02/03/02
Wayne County - Thursday, 02/14/02
Monroe County - Friday, 02/15/02
Ontario County - Saturday, 02/16/02
Seneca County - Sunday, 02/17/02
Junior Speak
Here's where you Juniors can pitch in. This is the spot in the newsletter where you can be heard. This is where you send in anything you want. We can post anything from a good idea your post came up it for a fund raiser to a patriotic poem you wrote or found.
Anything that has to do with the legion or the juniors is appropriate! We welcome any and all things you want to send in. Just remember that everything we get may or may not be put in. Anything you want to send in can be sent to contact Jenn Hodge via email at [email protected] with �Junior Speak� in the subject line. We'll be happy to hear from you!!
Other
Junior of the Year Award: presented to a Junior member in each national Division who, through her participation in the Auxiliary�s programs has given unselfishly of her time and talents. Each Unit can nominate one Junior. Deadline May 10th, 2002.
Commitment Award: presented to a Unit in each National Division reporting the most outstanding service projects in the community as part of the Auxiliary�s commitment to America�s Promise. Deadline May10, 2002.
Junior Essay: This year�s Junior Essay Title is �What Makes America Great. Deadline April 15, 2002.
For more information on these awards or others, contact your Unit Chairman.
Dates to Note
January 13, 2002: Wayne County Afternoon Tea
January 25 - 27, 2002: Mid-Winter Conference - Albany
February 23, 2002: 7th District Junior Conference
March 9, 2002: 7th District Movie Matinee
March 15, 2002: 7th District Junior Newsletter Vol. 2
April, 2002: SAL/ALA Junior Bowling Party
President's Cornor
I am the Flag of the United States of America
I am the flag of the United States of America.
My name is Old Glory.
I fly atop the world�s tallest buildings.
I stand watch in America�s halls of justice.
I fly majestically over institutions of learning.
I stand guard with power in the world.
Look up and see me.
I stand for peace, honor, truth and justice.
I stand for freedom.
I am confident.
I am arrogant.
I am proud.
When I am flown with my fellow banners,
my head is a little higher,
my colors a little truer.
I bow to no one!
I am recognized all over the world.
I am saluted.
I am loved.
I am revered.
I have fought in every war
for more than 200 years.
I was flown at Valley Forge,
Gettysburg, Shiloh and Appomattox.
I was there at San Juan Hill, the trenches of France,
in the Argonne Forest, Anzio, Rome
and the Beaches of Normandy.
The people of Korea, Vietnam and Kuwait
know me as a banner of freedom.
When I am flown at half-mast to honor my countryman,
when I lie in the trembling arms of a grieving parent
at the grave of their fallen son or daughter,
or lie in the arms of a child or spouse who will have to go on
without the one who gave the ultimate sacrifice for others
I am the symbol of the greatest country in the world.
I was there.
I led the troops.
I was dirty, battle worn and tired
but my soldiers cheered me
and I was proud.
I have been burned, torn and trampled on
in the streets of countries I have helped set free.
It does nor hurt me,
for I am Invincible.
I have slipped the bonds of the Earth
and stood watch over the uncharted frontiers of space
from my vantage point on the moon.
I have borne witness to America's finest hours,
but I know my finest hours is yet to come.
I have been torn in strips
and used as bandages
for my wounded comrades
on the battlefield.
I am Old Glory.
Long may I wave.
Author: Unknown
Submitted by:
Nancy G. Kurk
Americanism Chairman
7th District President
American Legion Auxiliary
District News
7th District SAL Detachment Commander, Jerry Ketchum is the leading force behind the Young SAL/Junior ALA bowling party set to take place in April, 2002.
T his bowling party will be open and free of charge to all 7th district young SAL and Juniors. This means that you, as a member of the 7th District are invited to take part in this event.
The event is being planned to take place at Roseland bowl in Canadaigua. More details to follow...
County News
Wayne County:
There will be a Wayne County Afternoon Tea on Sunday, January 13, 2002 at the Williamson Post from 1pm to 3pm. This activity is open to all Wayne County Juniors and their Mothers & Grandmothers. Guests and members are welcomed, but need to pre-register. See your local unit Junior Activities Chairman or President for more information, or call Michelle Lathrop @ (315) 597-1118.
Unit News
Wayne County:
August Maur Unit 286, Newark: Newark Juniors raffled off a handpainted circular sawblade and cast iron griddle decorated with images of the Twin Towers, American Flag and teary eyed eagle. Donations of $34.00 were collected to help the NYC Disaster Relief Fund.
Monroe County:
Chili, 1830 Port 1830 : Raised over $300.00 for the Red Cross Funds for the NYC Disaster by selling flags and carnations. Cookies were baked & are going to a VA hospital sometime soon. Flag Pins were made and sold. Bird houses were painted & used as centerpieces at our Past Commanders/Past Presidents Dinner Dance. The Birdhouses were later raffled off.
Coordinator's Cornor
Our 7th District Junior Activities Coordinator this year is Wayne County President, Janet Lathrop. The goals this year for all 7th District Juniors is to open communications between the American Legion Family and to make our Juniors feel like part of that family.
This year, Juniors nationwide as well and district wide are encouraged to clip and collect coupons for our active service men and women. Coupons need to have a future expiration or no expiration and should be for everyday food items and products. Coupons should be sent to National Security chairman
Sue Britton
PO Box 114
167 CR 353
Resselaerville, NY 12147
Also include a count of coupons, district number, county, Unit Name and name and number of your Unit Junior Advisor.
Editor's Note
Issue 2 Deadline: March 15th, 2002.
Design and Name Contest:
We are holding a Design Contest and a Name Contest to help us with our new newsletter. The Contests are open to all 7th District Juniors. See below for details. Winners to be announced in our next issue.
Design: submit images or ideas for our front cover & back. Winners shall be announced in our next issue. If you include images, please send in digital format or photo. Images are preferred to be sent via email if possible. Submissions should be no larger than 8� X 5� (half of 1 sheet of paper folded top to bottom) per cover.
Title: submit a title for our newsletter. Title must be no longer than 5 words. Submissions are not to include lettering style.
Submissions
Send submissions to:
Michelle Lathrop
PO Box 215
Port Gibson, NY 14537-0215
email: [email protected]
Newsletter Staff:
District News: Elizabeth Campbell
Junior Speak: Jennifer Hodge
Other: Felicia Lathrop
Senior Advisor: Michelle Lathrop
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