Legion Post 523 Auxiliary
Legion Post 523 Auxiliary
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American Legion Auxiliary Installs New Officers
Left to right: Novie Fero, Carol Mathis, Vivian Day, Janice
MacLeod and Barbara Orr.
Harrisburg's American
Legion Auxiliary Unit #523 has elected and installed
officers for the Legion year 2007/2008. New officers are:
Vivian Day - President; Carol Mathis - Vice President;
Barbara Orr - Treasurer; and Novie Fero - Chaplain &
Historian. New officers were installed on June 12th by
Janice MacLeod, Past Unit President and District
17 President.
Unit #523 Brings Home Awards from Convention
During the annual
Convention held in June 2007, Unit #523 received numerous
awards and recognition. Our scrapbook, carefully prepared
by Historian Novie Fero, won first place in that
competition. The Unit also was awarded the "Most
Outstanding VA&R Project of the Year" for the Christmas
party given to the patients of the Salisbury VA (a joint
project with our Post).
In addition, Unit #523 was recognized for our
donation to the Chapel of the Four Chaplains, for our
"Outstanding Work" on the 2007 Tarheel Girls State program
as well as recognition for our support of the USO which was
the President's Project.
The Ladies of Auxiliary Unit #523 again participated
in Harrisburg's July 4th parade, bringing home the Third
Place Prize of $100 in the Most Patriotic Float competition.
Continuing their support
of the Department President's Project for year 2006/2007,
the ladies chose the "USO" as their theme. While traveling
the parade route, three members performed as the "Andrews
Sisters" as other Auxiliary and Post members rode on
the float, obviously enjoying the show.
Officers for American Legion Auxiliary Unit 523 for 2007-2008 are: Vivian Day (President) vivianday@carolina.rr.com Carol Mathis (Vice-President) cmathis4@carolina.rr.com Barbara Orr (Treasurer) cicmate@ctc.net Novie Fero (Chaplain & Historian) auxiliary523@ctc.net Meetings are held monthly on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM at Hibernian Hall, next to Harrisburg Town Hall.
Mission:
*To support the American Legion and its programs for veterans, young
people and community.
*To provide for today's needs while being advocates for a brighter
future.
*To advance the understanding of patiotism and responsibility of
citizenship.
*To promote individual integrity and family values.
*To ensure, as volunteers, that Auxiliary members continue to
promote all that is good in the nation today, tomorrow and for
generations to come through serving others first and not self.
Auxiliary Purpose:
Associate with the American
Legion and support the work of the world's largest veterans'
organization.
Uphold the law of the land
and defend the principles of democracy.
X-plain and guard the basic
freedoms of religion and expression.
Instill a sense of obligation
to the community, state and nation.
Leaders in education for
young people.
Implement numerous community
efforts and programs to assist families and children across the
nation.
Assist our
nation's veterans through legislation, funding and volunteerism.
Raise awareness of patriotism
and devotion to country.
Year-round participation and
dedication to service, not self.
Eligibility -- You can join if you are:
*A woman who is eligible for membership in The American Legion.
*The mother, wife, daughter, sister, granddaughter,
great-granddaughter or grandmother of members of The American Legion
and deceased veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces
during the listed war periods. Step-relatives are also eligible.
April 6, 1917 - November 11, 1918 (World War I)
December 7, 1941 - August 15, 1945 Merchant Marines (only
eligibility)
December 7, 1941 - December 31, 1946 (World War II)
June 25, 1950 - January 31, 1955 (Korean War)
February 28, 1961 - May 7, 1975 (Vietnam War)
August 24, 1982 - July 31, 1984 (Grenada/Lebanon)
December 20, 1989 - January 31, 1990 (Panama)
August 2, 1990 to cessation of hostilities (Persian Gulf)
History: American Legion Auxuiliary Unit
523 was formed in January 2005 and immediately began its service to
Post 523 and the community. Recent activities and accomplisments
during the Unit's first year have included:
Assisted with Post District Meeting hosted by Harrisburg Post 523; prepared and served lunch to approximately 130 attendees.
Participated in Dedication of benches honoring each branch of our military at Harrisburg Town Center and creation of “Veterans Park”.
Conducted first Poppy Campaign raising funds for Veterans Programs and participated in dedication of new flagpoles and flags at School House Commons Shopping Center.
Attended 2005 Department Convention and received recognition as new Unit and received Highest Attendance Certificate.
Participated in Harrisburg’s Annual Fourth of July Parade; entered float which was awarded first prize as Most Patriotic.
Collected and distributed socks and underwear for first Annual Homeless Veterans Stand Down program in Charlotte’s Veterans Park.
Distributed lap quilts which had been made by members to residents of VA in Salisbury.
Prepared and served food to approximately 300 guests at annual Cabarrus County’s Veterans Day Program in November 2005.
Created and distributed Christmas Door Decorations at VA Hospital in Salisbury for 2005 Holiday Season.
Identified and visited with Veterans in local assisted living center; provided poinsettias and fruit baskets during holidays.
Auxiliary Programs & Activities Americanism Children & Youth Community Service Education Girls State/Girls Nation Legislative National Security Poppy Program Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation
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