Children and Youth
Jill Carstens – Chairman
childrenyouth@ndala.org
Youth Hero and Good Deed Award – Nominate a worthy young person in your area for leadership or an act of valor. Form is fillable and goes directly to the National Committee. See more information on the Youth Hero Award page.
Greetings Auxiliary Members!
This is my second year as your Department Children and Youth Chairman and, once again, I am looking for nominations for the Good Deed and Youth Hero awards.
Good Deed Award
• Youth should demonstrate a leadership role in community service.
• A specific deed should be present.
• Winners receive a certificate
Youth Hero Award
• Act of valor
• Youth should demonstrate a physical act of valor
• Winners receive a medal and certificate
Simply visit alaforveterans.org for online nomination forms and instructions.
Natalie Rangeloff was presented with the Good Deed Award from the American Legion Auxiliary for her support and dedication to Western ND Honor Flight veterans. She makes first aid kits for every veteran on the Honor Flight as well as mailing out July 4th cards to remember them. Pictured from left: Shelly Steinwand, WNDHF Board member; Natalie Rangeloff; and Dennis Burdolski, WNDHF President. Submitted by Past Department President Sandra Petermann and WNDHF.
You can also find other great ideas such as:
• Star Spangled Kids
• National Poppy Poster Contest
Looking ahead, let’s get ready for Purple Up for Military Kids in April!
Whatever your Unit can do, let’s do it! Nominate an amazing local youth, volunteer at a nearby school, deliver ALA coloring books, show you
care! Let’s help the youth in our communities and pass on the torch of patriotism!
Jill Carstens
Children and Youth Chairman
- December 2024 Message Article
- November 2024 Unit Mailing
- June 2024 Message Article
- Month of the Military Child Info Sheet
- Youth_Programs_Brochure 8-2022
- ‘Kids of Deployed are Heroes 2’ Fact Sheet or visit the National Kids of Deployed site
- Reaching out to Military Children and Youth Fact Sheet
- Veterans Day Coloring Book
- Auxiliary Halloween Coloring Book
- CHILDRENS BUSY BAGS
Penny Brown, member of Williston Unit 37 is presenting Legion Family comfort bears to Marcia Benway of CHI St. Alexis Health Center located in Williston. Submitted by Gloria Covert, Past Department President
National Children and Youth Program (members only)