Search Results for: American Legion

President’s Corner

President’s Corner 

LoAnn Dick – Department Presidentpresident@ndala.org Photo courtesty: IceBerg Art

LoAnn Dick – Department President
president@ndala.org
Photo courtesty: IceBerg Art, Candace Berg

Greetings to all American Legion Auxiliary members.

We have now started the new Auxiliary year. We are aiming to make this an “It Is What We Make It” year! We will go back to monthly or maybe quarterly Auxiliary meetings. We will work hard to get every unit to 100% membership.

It makes me sad that the COVID lock downs and concerns caused so many of our units to stop meeting and gathering for projects. This has had a devastating effect on our units, our friendships, our veterans projects, and in some cases, a massive loss in memberships. I would like to ask each of you to remember why you joined the Auxiliary. Remember the veterans through whom you joined and let us get excited about what we can do to honor them. We have big things to accomplish for our veterans! Let’s never let them think or feel that we have forgotten them or our mission in supporting them. They are our purpose! They are our heroes! They are our heart! Let us stand up and wholeheartedly support them.

Most of the 2024 Fall District Meetings have been set. Let us all surprise our District President by showing up in large numbers to support them, to learn all that they have planned to teach us, to gather with old and new friends alike. It is so much fun to get together and talk about our units, our successes and maybe our challenges, our lives, our kids, and all those things friends love to talk about.  Your leadership teams are working hard to make the District meetings as informative and fun as possible. Please join us! See you there.

By the time we have our District meetings, all those who represented you at the 2024 National Convention in New Orleans will be back in North Dakota. Their heads will be full of new things they learned, fun things they experienced, and all the things they want to share with you. They will bring you ideas on how to excite your units, teach your members, and help you make your units run better than ever.

It is my greatest honor to serve you as your Department President this year. With God’s assistance, I will strive to lead with the best of my ability. With God on your team, who can be against you. Let us work together to make the Department of North Dakota a department we can be proud of. Let us work together to excite and inspire every unit to be the best it can be. Let us work together and make our 2024-2025 theme and purpose “It Is What We Make It.” Let us make it great!

Yours for our veterans.

LoAnn Dick
Department President 2024-2025

Department President-Elect

Candace Berg - Department President-Electpresidentelect@ndala.org Photo courtesy: IceBerg Art

Candace Berg – Department President-Elect
presidentelect@ndala.org
Photo courtesy: IceBerg Art, Candace Berg

Candace joined the Auxiliary as a junior member under the eligibility of her father, Harland Berg, a Vietnam veteran. During her years as a junior member, Candace served as the trumpet player (bugler) for Memorial Day programs until graduating from high school.

Candace is active with the York unit as well as the Devils Lake Neathery-Simenson VFW Auxiliary, having served as a flag bearer, unit secretary, unit chaplain, and several chairmanships.

Candace is also involved with Ramsey County 4-H, serving as the treasurer and a 4-H leader. She emphasizes community service projects with her group that are veteran-focused, such as learning the meaning of the US flag, flag folding, honoring businesses and homes who display the US flag, putting together veteran food and supply packages, and helping with veteran and patriotic holiday services.

Candace currently lives and works in Devils Lake and is the proud parent of 3 children and a menagerie of pets. She is a licensed foster care parent, and in her spare time she enjoys volunteering at White Horse Hill National Game Preserve, sketching, photography, genealogy, watching hockey, exploring nature, and spending time with loved ones.

Candace’s focus this year is to embrace the programs of the American Legion Auxiliary and meeting as many veterans as possible.

(Department Staff Article)

December 2023 – The Message

Meet your Department Vice President

Sandy Smith – Department Vice President vicepresident@ndala.org

Sandy Smith – Department Vice President
vicepresident@ndala.org

 

 

President’s Archives

Poppies

Poppy Program

Carol Wolf - Co-chairmanpoppies@ndala.org Photo courtesy: IceBerg Art, Candace Berg

Carol Wolf – Co-chairman
poppies@ndala.org
Photo courtesy: IceBerg Art, Candace Berg

Poppy_Poster_Contest_Rules 2025

Poppy_Poster_Cover_Sheet 2025

Deadline for Poppy Poster Contest: May 15, 2025

Poppy Order Form – Due November 1

The poppy program is alive and well in North Dakota. The Department of North Dakota distributed approximately 27,000 small and 1,800 large poppies this year. We also mailed poppies to three out-of-state units.

Our poppy assembly work nearly ground to a halt after the 2023 death of Alfred Steiger, a veteran and resident of the North Dakota Veterans Home in Lisbon, ND. Alfred assembled poppies for the Department of North Dakota for over 20 years. We estimate that in his time with us he assembled over 500,000 poppies. After some searching, the poppy committee was lucky enough to find a retired Auxiliary member to step in to help assemble poppies and several units have volunteered to assemble their own orders as well. The poppy committee reached out to Boy Scout troops who, along with their leaders, lent a hand as well.

Overall, the Poppy Program is well supported by units across the state of North Dakota and for some units serves as its main fundraiser to support our veterans programs.

Poppy Co-Chairmen

Carol Wolf and Virginia Stendahl

Poppy Order Form– Due November 1st, 2024

Using the image and story of the Flanders Field poppy to educate people about the sacrifices of our military service members helps us raise awareness of the Legion Family and links us to our mission in the eyes of the public.

Local American Legion units shall sponsor contests in local schools.  If your school does not conduct activities related to poppies, other youth groups, including junior members, may participate under the direct supervision of the unit.

Other ideas to celebrate and promote the “Poppy” are distributing a bookmark or coloring book.

National Resources

Poppies Archives

By | |
Comments Off on

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of North Dakotanewspaper-clip-art-Newspaper_clipart-w200-white-matte

The American Legion Auxiliary

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.

Vision Statement
The vision of the American Legion Auxiliary is to support The American Legion while becoming the premier service organization and foundation of every community providing support for our veterans, our military, and their families by shaping a positive future in an atmosphere of fellowship, patriotism, peace and security.

(Information courtesy of the National Auxiliary Office)

Find more here

Interested in becoming a member?  Apply today!

ALA Membership Application

Please send completed application to the Department office (unless you know what unit you are joining).  We will help find a North Dakota unit for you.

Mail to:

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of North Dakota
1801 23rd Ave N, Rm 113
Fargo, ND  58102-1047

701-253-5992
secretary@ndala.org

*The membership year runs from January 1-December 31.  Also note, both male and female spouses of military veterans are now eligible to join the American Legion Auxiliary.*

Want to renew online or by telephone through National?  Visit RENEW

“North Dakota Nurses Over There 1917-1919” by Grace E. F. Holmes, MD is being sold by the American Legion Auxiliary Department of North Dakota. This book tells the personal stories of nurses from North Dakota who served during World War I.

The book may be purchased through the local ND ALA Department office for $25; or $33.50 if you want the book mailed to you. Please use the above order form.  Checks may be made payable to “American Legion Auxiliary Dept of ND” with Nurses Book in the memo line.  You may also email orders to nurses@ndala.org.

Further information is available at North Dakota Nurses Over There.

 

Reporting & Awards

Reporting

Essentially there are two types of reports: Narrative (your story, what was done in your own words) and Impact (hours spent, money donated).  Both types of reports should be submitted at the end of the year.

Year-End Report Forms

The impact numbers (hours volunteered or spent during projects, money donated, etc.) may be reported using these forms:

Forms for Unit Members

Using the calendar year indicated on the MEMBER Year-End Impact Numbers Report:

  • Each time you volunteer for your Unit, Church, or Community organization, track your volunteer hours and resources ($$$) spent using the ‘Tracking Form’. If you don’t know the exact amount of time, dates or ($$$) spent, use your best estimate.
  • Each month – Enter your hours and resources spent on the ‘American Legion Auxiliary Tracking Form-MEMBER’ sheet. This will help organize your volunteering into specific categories in preparation for your Unit President’s ‘Unit Year-End Impact Numbers Report’.
  • At the end of the Auxiliary (administrative) year – enter your ‘year-end totals’ on your ‘MEMBER Year-End Impact Numbers Report’ and give your forms to your Unit President.
  • DEADLINE: APRIL 1 – Submit your ‘Member Report’ to your Unit President.

Forms for Unit Presidents only

  • Make enough copies of the tracking forms for each of your Unit members. Ask each member to keep track of their volunteer hours and resources ($$$) spent.
  • Complete the ‘Unit Year-End Impact Numbers Report’ using the ‘Member Reports’ from each of your Unit members.
  • DEADLINE: APRIL 15 – Submit your ‘Unit Year-end Impact Numbers Report’ to your District President no later than April 15.

Contact information for District Presidents and Department Chairmen

Note to Unit Presidents – If your Unit hosts a special event such as a fundraiser for a specific veteran’s program or cause, ‘toot your horn’ and submit a Narrative Report (written as an article), along with pictures, video, identifying the participants, leaders, etc.  Don’t wait until the end of the year to do so…do it right away.  Submit your narrative reports to your District President, Department Chairmen, and the Department Office.

Note to Unit Presidents – Every Unit has a member who goes above and beyond what might be expected when doing work related to veterans and their community. They probably do not seek or may not receive many accolades for their efforts.  Think about who in your unit fits that description and nominate them for a  ‘Unit Member of the Year’ award.  Forms are available at the bottom of this webpage.

Send your unit’s nomination for 2024 Unit Member of the Year Application no later than May 1 to:

Heidi Wakefield, Department Leadership Chairman (Contact List)

Forms for District Presidents Only

  • ‘DISTRICT/COUNTY Year-End Impact Numbers Report’ Form. This form is for District Presidents only to track their units.  Compile unit forms and report to the Department Chairmen, Department President and Department Secretary.  Year-end reporting is Due by May 1st to the Department Office.
  • Also available as a Word or Excel file at www.ALAforVeterans.org
  • The Department Office will email a copy of your District report with narratives to each of the Department Chairmen.
  • NARRATIVE FORM 2024

Contact information for District Presidents and Department Chairmen

  • Remind each of your Unit Presidents that you need their ‘Unit Year-End Impact Number Reports’ no later than the DEADLINE: APRIL 15.
  • Complete the ‘DISTRICT/COUNTY Year-End Impact Numbers Report’ based on the reports you receive from your District’s Units.
  • DEADLINE: MAY 1 – Submit your ‘DISTRICT/COUNTY Year-End Impact Numbers Report’ to submit one copy to the Department Office.
  • Note to District Presidents – Your Impact Reports will be compiled for submittal by the Department Office to National Headquarters and inclusion in the Department Convention Report.  Please remember to forward unit narrative reports to the Department Office or write up your own narrative report including these unit activities.
  • Note to District Presidents – Remember to submit outstanding Units and Unit Members for Department and National recognition. Information at the bottom of this webpage.

Information for Department Chairmen

  • Year-End Reports – DEADLINE IS:  MAY 15
  • Submit a ‘Year-End Narrative REPORT’ to your respective Northwestern Division Chairman no later than MAY 15. This report should include highlights of successful projects submitted by Units and District Presidents.
  • Submit a copy of your ‘Year-End Narrative Report’ to the Department Office no later than the Deadline of MAY 15.
  • Note to Department Chairmen – Remember to submit outstanding Units and Unit Members for Department and National recognition.
  • NARRATIVE FORM 2024

**All Department Chairmen – There is no requirement for mid-year reports for the current administrative year.  These were typically done in late December/early January.

 Awards

There are many awards available. To receive an award, units and members need to apply for them. Submitting a report does not mean the unit/member is also applying for an award.  The National website has awards listings available at Forms.  Please also check with specific Department Program Chairmen if you wish to apply for an award.  They will help you get items submitted to the National office.

 

Unit Member of the Year –  Applications on the Leadership webpage

Servicemember of the Year  – Applications on the  National Security webpage

Membership Award – Application on the Membership webpage

Please visit the National Website at ALAforVeterans.org for other specific awards

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation

Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Program

*Please call the VA directly for sending donations at this time. Center for Development and Civic Engagement- 701-239-3700 Extension – 3395.  Things continue to change with storage space available for donations.*

*Please note that due to hospital infection control policies, the VA is not permitted to accept any USED items, including blankets, clothing, toiletries, or otherwise, even if they have been laundered or cleaned prior to donation.  Thank you for your continued donation of NEW items for our patients*

Veterans Affairs Center for Development and Civic Engagement (CDCE) at the Fargo VAMC.  Visit the CDCE website for the most current needs information.  Interested in volunteering?  Visit the VA Medical Center volunteer portal.

***

Convention Speaker Puts Fargo VA Program on the Map

Audrey Beauchesne, Representative of the Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) -Fargo, was a guest speaker at the 2024 Department Convention held in Bismarck in June. The story Audrey shared with our Auxiliary members deeply touched those members in attendance. Her story also drew the attention of her supervisor who in turn sent it to Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough in Washington, DC.

Audrey recently returned from the VA’s Military Sexual Trauma Symposium held in Nashville, TN. VA teams who work with the VA’s Military Sexual Trauma programs across the country were invited to attend the symposium to learn and share experiences.

It was at the Symposium’s dinner on Tuesday, July 30, that Audrey and two other VA representatives from other states were recognized for their work with the VA’s Military Sexual Trauma program. Their stories were shared by Secretary McDonough in his speech to the event attendees. Audrey’s story put the Fargo VA’s Military Sexual Trauma program on the map.

Thank you, Audrey, for sharing your story as an example of the excellent work the VA is doing for all of our military veterans.

Department Staff article

September 2024 Message Article

How to make a monetary donation to the VA Medical Center

  • Visit the VAMC website and donate online
  • Mail your donation and completed form to:

Fargo VA Health Care System
Attn: Center for Development and Civic Engagement
2101 Elm Street
Fargo ND 58102-2498

Make checks payable to “Fargo VA HCS” and include a note in the memo line identifying the fund number (see Donation Intent Form)

To learn more about how you can enhance the services provided to hospitalized Veterans, please contact Center for Development and Civic Engagement  at 701-239-3700 ext. 3395 or visit the website at CDCE.

Current Material Donations Needs at CDCE

Other Resources

On September 18, 2023, the VAMC Center for Development and Civic Engagement honored area volunteers at a banquet held at the Moorhead American Legion. Pictured (l-r): MN Auxiliary Department President Sharon Cross, ND Auxiliary Department President Gloria Covert, Unit 2 President and VAVS Rep. Carol Wolf, and Department VA&R Chairman LaVonne Matthews.

On September 18, 2023, the VAMC Center for Development and Civic Engagement honored area volunteers at a banquet held at the Moorhead American Legion.
Pictured (l-r): MN Auxiliary Department President Sharon Cross, ND Auxiliary Department President Gloria Covert, Unit 2 President and VAVS Rep. Carol Wolf, and Department VA&R Chairman LaVonne Matthews.

I am honored to be your representative from the Department of North Dakota on the Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service (VAVS) Committee of the Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in Fargo. Recently, I attended our quarterly meeting and will highlight some of the programs and developments that are being planned and/or considered for roll out in the near future.

• Veteran Transportation Service
• Beneficiary Travel
• Parking Ramp Update
• Mental Health Outpatient Clinic
• Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC):
• Fisher House Updates
• The Veterans Creative Arts Competition
• VAVS Patient Casino Night

See the full details in the linked document – VAVS Quarterly Report March 2024

Carol Wolf
Department VAVS Committee Representative

Fargo VAVS volunteer: Faye Majerus

VAVS Volunteer Faye Majerus

Faye Majerus – VAVS Volunteer
vavsvolunteer@ndala.org

Faye Majerus volunteers at the VA Medical Center in Fargo where she takes the care cart to patient rooms.  If you would like information about this project, email her at vavsvolunteer@ndala.org

National VAVS Program

Please call Center for Development and Civic Engagement directly to see what items they are taking at this time (701-239-3700 Ext. 3395).  Please call to set up a drop-off time. 

Items currently needed for the care cart (August 2024)

  • Sewn items – 60″ x 80″ blankets or comforters in masculine prints (no lap robes or afghans, please), walker bags, wheelchair bags, wound-vac bags
  • Children’s activity bags
  • Comfort items – deodorant (men and women), chapstick, shaving cream, full-size shampoo, conditioner, body/hand cream
  • Gift cards for veterans in need – $25/$50 clothing store cards, $25/$50 gas station cards, $25/$50 grocery store cards
  • Clothing items for emergent needs and homeless/at-risk veterans – sweatpants (S-5XL), t-shirts (S-5XL), men’s underwear (S-2XL), sweatshirts (S-5XL)
  • Emergency Food Bags for at-risk and homeless veterans

VAMC Donation List August 2024

Toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, floss/flossers, denture cleaner and denture adhesive are all provided by the facility to inpatients.  Donations of this nature will be accepted and provided to outpatient dental patients.

Bar soap, pens, cards and notebooks, travel-size shampoos, conditioners, lotions, and bodywash are not being accepted at this time.

*Per VAMC facility policy, we cannot accept any used clothing*

 

VAMC Representatives (Fargo) :  Carol Wolf (Rep) and Marge Gourde (Deputy Rep)

VAVS Representative (Fargo) :  Faye Majerus (Rep)

Veterans Home Representative (Lisbon) :  Virginia Stendahl

Gift Shop Fargo : Carol Wolf

Gift Shop Lisbon : Carol Jentz

VA & R Archives

Membership

Membership

Candace Berg - Membership Co-Chairmanmembership@ndala.org Photo courtesy: IceBerg Art

Candace Berg – Membership Co-Chairman
membership@ndala.org
Photo courtesy: IceBerg Art

 

Sandy Smith – Membership Co-Chairman

Sandy Smith – Membership Co-Chairman

This year our theme for membership was the North Dakota Great Buffalo Roundup for Membership.

We have struggled greatly with trying to get our units to 100% renewal. We do have 14 units at 100% or more, 34 in the 90% range, and 38 in the 80% range. Of those in the 80-90% range, 13 lack just 1 renewal, and 20 lack just 2 to 4 renewals. We are working to get those in to push their units to 100%. There are quite a few more that lack just 5 to 8 renewals. I know we can get our numbers up, but it is taking longer than I expected. We are making calls to the units, getting more of them on ALA MIS so that the process can be easier and faster, and working to get as close to 100% as possible.

We are excited by National’s new system of goal setting and are sure we can do a better job of getting our Membership up to 100% in 2025.

LoAnn Dick
Past Membership Co-Chairman

2024-2025  Membership Year Documents

 

Benefits Available with membership

ALA Membership Application

Please send completed application to the Department office (unless you know what unit you are joining).  We will help find a North Dakota unit for you.

Mail to:

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of North Dakota
1801 23rd Ave N, Rm 113
Fargo, ND  58102-1047

701-253-5992
secretary@ndala.org

*The membership year runs from January 1-December 31.  Also note, both male and female spouses of military veterans are now eligible to join the American Legion Auxiliary.*

Want to renew online or by telephone through National?  Visit RENEW

Data Verification Due by April 30, 2025 to Department Office 

Awards

Information for Unit Membership Chairmen

Helpful forms

*Please note:  not all browsers support fillable pdf forms.  It is recommended that you utilize Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.  Download Adobe Acrobat Reader DC here*

Additional Resources

Visit the National American Legion Auxiliary webpage on Membership

Interested in Joining?  Visit the National website link at Member Information

Membership Archives

Programs

Auxiliary Programs 

Department of North Dakota

ACTION PLANS

 

 

 

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 2025 – Deadline is April 1, 2025

 

Parley Scholarships

The National Junior Member Loyalty Scholarship is designed to reward Junior members who retain Auxiliary membership after they turn 18. It specifically targets Auxiliary members who are current college students. Do not lose track of your Juniors after they graduate from high school. Another scholarship that members of the American Legion Family can apply for is the Non-Traditional Student Scholarship as long as they have kept up membership for the previous two years and current year; and are returning to the classroom. Encourage them to apply! They are the future of our great organization.

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.

Peggy Moran
Education Chairman

2024 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:

2025 Department of ND Education Program Scholarship for disbursement during 2025-2026 academic year

This scholarship application is due by April 1st, 2025.  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, 2026, 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.

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.

Contact Department Secretary Marcy Schmidt at 701-253-5992 or secretary@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.

Contact Department Secretary Marcy Schmidt at 701-253-5992 or secretary@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.

Sandra Petermann - Parley Presidentparleypresident@ndala.org

Sandra Petermann – Parley President

Deadline is April 1, 2025

2024 Nursing Scholarship Winners

June 2024 Message Article

 

Gloria Covert - Parley Secretaryparleysecretary@ndala.org

Gloria Covert – Parley Secretary
nationalsecurity@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.

 

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.

Contact Department Secretary Marcy Schmidt at 701-253-5992 or secretary@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.

Contact Department Secretary Marcy Schmidt at 701-253-5992 or secretary@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.