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  • 2023 Flickertail Girls State (letter to Units)
  • 2023 Flickertail Girls State (letter to schools)
  • 2023 Girls State Brochure
  • 2023-City-mom-App
  • 2023 Girls State Packing List
  • 2023 Girls State Dress Code
  • 2023 Girls State Registration – non-fillable pdf

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November 2022 Scholarship Mailing

October 2022 Unit Mailing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About the American Legion Auxiliary

Why Join?

If you value patriotism, responsible citizenship, volunteerism and advocacy for veterans, the military and their families, you will feel right at home in the American Legion Auxiliary. You can educate school children about our nation’s flag, assemble care packages to send to our troops, or volunteer at your local VA Medical Center. As a member of a local Auxiliary unit, you’ll have a ready-made support system and many hands-on opportunities to serve in ways that truly make a difference.

ALA Membership Application

Who We Are

We are the male and female spouses, mothers, daughters, sisters, grandmothers, granddaughters and direct and adopted female descendants of veterans who served our great country in the military. Some of us are veterans ourselves. Patriotism and veterans advocacy are so important to the American Legion Auxiliary that for over a century, we’ve been serving, educating and giving to America’s finest—our servicemen and women. We answer the call of Service Not Self.

What We Do

Our members do incredible work!

  • Help nearly 600,000 veterans and volunteer 6.2 million hours annually to support veterans and military, military families, youth, scholarships, and communities
  • Raise and contribute more than $14 million to programs for children, youth, and communities including scholarships
  • Volunteer over 660,000 hours to serving military families
  • In 2022, raised and spent over $28 million for veterans, active duty military and families, youth, scholarships, and communities.

Why We Matter

American Legion Auxiliary members have volunteered millions of hours and billions of dollars. That’s quite a global impact, and a powerful number that accentuates who we are, what we do, and why we matter!

For more detailed information on the Auxiliary and programs, visit the National website at: https://www.legion-aux.org/

Education

Education Program

 

Peggy Moran - Chairmaneducation@ndala.org

Peggy Moran – Chairman
education@ndala.org

Scholarships – *Please scroll to the bottom of this page for additional scholarship information *

National Scholarships – Deadline is March 1, 2025

Department Scholarship 2024 – Deadline is April 1, 2024

 

Parley Scholarships

As was stated in a previous article, the Department of North Dakota’s Education Program Scholarship application is now due to me no later than April 1, 2024.

Past Presidents Parley nursing scholarship applications are due to the Past Presidents Parley Chairman by April 1, 2024.

Feel free to contact me at education@ndala.org or by telephone at 701-462-3919. I will try to answer any questions you may have.

Happy Spring!

Peggy Moran
Education Chairman

2023 Department Scholarship Winners

The American Legion Auxiliary believes that the more knowledge our young people gain, the better citizens they will become. That is why the organization is so committed to education. Investing in the education of our young people is investing in the future of our country.

Time and again we hear about the difference an American Legion Auxiliary scholarship has made in a person’s life, providing unimagined experiences and opening up a world of opportunities. The Auxiliary supports a number of scholarship programs that benefit veterans, the children of our veterans, and the members of the organizations within The American Legion Family. (credit: ALAforVeterans.org)

 

 

 

The following scholarships are available:

Department Scholarships:

2024 Department of ND Education Program Scholarship for disbursement during 2024-2025 academic year

This scholarship application is due by April 1st, 2024.  It is awarded to worthy applicants that attend a college, university or trade school in North Dakota.  Affiliation with the American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary is not required.  The $500 award is paid out by March 1, 2025, to the school of choice after the applicant can verify enrollment and satisfactory academic progress.

Contact Peggy Moran, Education Chairman, with questions at 701-315-0568.

2024 Nursing Scholarship application for disbursement during the 2024-2025 academic year

This scholarship application packet is due by April 1st, 2024, and is paid out during the spring of 2025.  It is awarded to a worthy applicant that is pursuing a degree in the nursing field.  Affiliation with a veteran is required. Affiliation with the North Dakota American Legion family is required in some cases.  The scholarship award is in the amount of $500.

Contact PPP President Sharon White Bear at 701-799-3107 or parleypresident@ndala.org for more information.

2024 Dr. Grace Holmes, MD, Nursing Scholarship application for disbursement during the 2024-2025 academic year

Proceeds from the sale of Dr. Holmes book ‘North Dakota Nurses Over There, 1917-1919’ are being used for the $1,000 scholarship to worthy applicants pursuing a degree in the nursing field. Due date is April 1st, 2024, and the scholarship money will be disbursed in the spring of 2025.  Affiliation with a veteran is required. Affiliation with the North Dakota American Legion family is required in some cases.

Contact PPP President Sharon White Bear at 701-799-3107 or parleypresident@ndala.org for more information.

National Scholarships:

  • Children of Warriors National Presidents’ Scholarship (online only application)
  • Non-Traditional Student Scholarship (online only application)
  • Spirit of Youth Scholarship (online only application)
  • Junior Auxiliary Member Loyalty Scholarship
  • Samsung American Legion Scholarship (Attendees of Boys/Girls State)

The above is a small taste of what is available on the national Auxiliary website under scholarships.  Please visit www.legion-aux.org/scholarships/ for more information and the applications.  READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.  Some of the scholarships require a local unit sponsorship.  Apply through your local Auxiliary unit and they will pass the application along to the Department Secretary and Education Chairman.  Please contact Peggy Moran, Education Chairman, for information at 701-315-0568 or email education@ndala.org.  To find a unit in your area, contact the Department Secretary at 701-253-5992.

Education Archives

Past Presidents Parley

Past Presidents Parley

Scholarships – *Scroll to the bottom of this page for further scholarship information.

Deadline is April 1, 2025

Sharon White Bear - Parley Secretaryparleysecretary@ndala.org

Sharon White Bear – Parley President
parleypresident@ndala.org

  • 2025 Past Presidents Parley Grace Holmes, MD, Nursing Scholarship
  • 2025 Past Presidents Parley Nursing Scholarship

2023 Department Scholarship Winners

 

Sandra Petermann - Parley Secretaryparleysecretary@ndala.org

Sandra Petermann – Parley Secretary
parleysecretary@ndala.org

Past Presidents Parley Members.

1. Past Presidents Parley dues are $5.00 per year and are due by December 31 of each year. The funds are used for the Parley’s nursing scholarship program. Parley Nursing Scholarships are awarded each year and announced at the Department Convention.

2. Please send your unit’s Past Presidents Parley dues along with a list of your past unit presidents to the Department Office for processing. The list is recorded and maintained by the Parley Secretary.

Thank you.

Diane Kraemer
Past Department President

2025 Nursing Scholarship application for disbursement during the 2025-2026 academic year

This scholarship application packet is due by April 1st, 2025, and is paid out during the spring of 2026.  It is awarded to a worthy applicant that is pursuing a degree in the nursing field.  Affiliation with a veteran is required. Affiliation with the North Dakota American Legion family is required in some cases.  The scholarship award is in the amount of $500.

  • 2025 Past Presidents Parley Nursing Scholarship

Contact PPP President Sharon White Bear at 701-799-3107 or parleypresident@ndala.org for more information.

2025 Dr. Grace Holmes, MD, Nursing Scholarship application for disbursement during the 2025-2026 academic year

Proceeds from the sale of Dr. Holmes book ‘North Dakota Nurses Over There, 1917-1919’ are being used for the $1,000 scholarship to worthy applicants pursuing a degree in the nursing field. Due date is April 1st, 2025, and the scholarship money will be disbursed in the spring of 2026.  Affiliation with a veteran is required. Affiliation with the North Dakota American Legion family is required in some cases.

  • 2025 Past Presidents Parley Grace Holmes, MD, Nursing Scholarship

Contact PPP President Sharon White Bear at 701-799-3107 or parleypresident@ndala.org for more information.

Unit Member of the Year Award-Due May 1

**This award program has been moved to the Leadership Program**

Salute to Servicemembers Award – Due June 1

**This award program has been moved to the National Security Program**

Parley Archives
Past Presidents Archives

Past Department Presidents at 2024 Winter Conference – back (l-r): Judy Twete 2001-02 (NW Division National Vice President 2015-16), Marlys Aubol 2013-14, Jeannie Román 2018-19, Marlene Boyer 2015-16 (NW Division National Vice President 2022-23), Tammy Ryberg 2004-05. front (l-r) Sandra Petermann 2022-23, Charlotte Lassonde 2007-08, Beverly Wolff 2002-03 and 2020-21, Lualice Stockert 1995-96, Diane Kraemer 2016-17.

Past Department Presidents at 2024 Winter Conference – back (l-r): Judy Twete 2001-02 (NW Division National Vice President 2015-16), Marlys Aubol 2013-14, Jeannie Román 2018-19, Marlene Boyer 2015-16 (NW Division National Vice President 2022-23), Tammy Ryberg 2004-05. front (l-r) Sandra Petermann 2022-23, Charlotte Lassonde 2007-08, Beverly Wolff 2002-03 and 2020-21, Lualice Stockert 1995-96, Diane Kraemer 2016-17.

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District 5

District 5
Peggy Moran - District 5 President district5@ndala.org

Peggy Moran – District 5 President district5@ndala.org

District Meetings

What a pleasant Winter Conference this year with exceptionally warm temperatures! We learned that our National Auxiliary President, Lisa Williamson, will be traveling to North Dakota July 15-18, so watch for more details to come regarding her visit.

Department leaders gave updates on many of the programs. Sonnie Otto, Department Treasurer, reminded us of the importance of reports that need to be filed with the state and IRS (990-N) to maintain our unit non-profit status. She also announced that she is moving out of state and will be resigning in June 2024. There will be an election at the June Convention as two candidates were endorsed already at the Winter Conference.

In the education report, it was stated that there are multiple scholarships available from both the American Legion and Auxiliary. There are three (3) national scholarships that are only available with applications submitted online and a fourth national scholarship is available through the local Auxiliary units, all of which are due March 1, 2024. The Department of North Dakota Education scholarship and nursing scholarship applications are due April 1, 2024. Attendees of Girls State may apply for the Samsung scholarship on the first day of Girls State, so applicants need to have researched and put together required documents before going to Girls State.

The Children and Youth Program promotes the Youth Hero and Good Deed awards. Gloria Covert, Department President, informed us that National is promoting working with the American Legion on programs such as the Oratorical Contest.

The Leadership Chair brought up the Unit Member of the Year Award, due May 1, 2024, for which the nominee cannot have held a position higher than Unit President. She would like one nominee from each District. She also mentioned the ALA Academy courses and suggested involving junior members who may be able to help with technology and fundraisers.

The Constitution & Legislative Chair mentioned that she is following pending bills in the Senate and active bills in the North Dakota Legislature; and is collaborating with a committee to review the ALA Department Constitution for improvements. The VA & R Chair talked about Wreaths Across America, Fargo VA Medical Center and Lisbon gift shops, as well as the re-activation of the Creative Arts Festival in Fargo (September 10, 2024). Americanism reported the Essay Contest is due March 15 and must have the cover sheet attached. We were encouraged to support the Legion baseball program and the Oratorical Contest in the future.

The Membership Chairman reported nine (9) units have achieved 100 percent of their membership goal. Girls State is tentatively set for June 9-14, 2024, as the committee is working with UND at Grand Forks.

Department President Gloria Covert reported that any unit can apply for Unit Foundation grants up to $2,500, collect email addresses for the Constant Contact email system, and utilize ALAMIS (American Legion Auxiliary Management Information System) which provides many reports and access for membership updates.

Please continue keeping track of volunteer hours/expenses for reporting to the District President by April 15.

SPRING IS COMING!

Peggy Moran
District 5 President

Arliss Koski – District 5 Vice President

Articles

District 5 Archives

Units in District 5

Ashley Unit 53
Bismarck Unit 1
Fredonia Unit 260
Garrison Unit 49
Hazelton Unit 126
Linton Unit 54
Napoleon Unit 72
Turtle Lake Unit 133
Washburn Unit 12
Wilton Unit 163
Wing Unit 65
Wishek Unit 87