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Officers of the Martin May American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Unit #284 of Avis were installed for their incoming year of 2025, by Carol Wert Walker, American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Pennsylvania’s District President for Centre, Lycoming and Clinton Counties. ALA Unit #284 members are very active in programs of the mission of “Service Not Self” for their American Legion, our Veterans, our troops, their families, their children and youth and their community. Pennsylvania’s American Legion Auxiliary is the largest in the world, with almost 60,000 members. They also are part of the Centre, Lycoming and Clinton Tri-County American Legion Auxiliary Council, where they meet four times a year to share ways they all help their veterans, the veterans families, their children and youth and their communities, all in the mission of “Service Not Self.” Pictured, seated from left, are Lori Roupp, president; Dan Gales, secretary/membership and Julie Smith, vice president. Standing, Twila Straub, chaplain; Carol Wert Walker, American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Pennsylvania’s District President for Centre, Lycoming and Clinton Counties; Samantha Chapman, member and Katie Stewart, treasurer.
Youngsville American Legion Auxiliary Post 658 held its annual Childrens Christmas Party earlier this month. This year, they were able to provide gifts to 30 local children in attendance with additional gifts being provided to Toys for Tots. Each November, a signup sheet is posted at the Youngsville American Legion where Post and social members can sign up children ages newborn to 12 years old to receive a gift at the party held the second Sunday in December. Additionally, the American Legion Auxiliary was able to provide 12 veterans who are residents of the Rouse Home in Youngsville with Christmas gifts. The gifts were delivered on Dec. 11 by Auxiliary members, Shirlee Granger-Peters and Alicia Elfstrom to Traci Stoddard, Life Enrichment Manager at the Rouse to be handed out during their Christmas Party. Pictured is gift recipient Lilly Henry and Santa portrayed by Ben Thompson. Also pictured are Auxiliary Secretary Alicia Elfstrom and Traci Stoddard, Rouse Life Enrichment Manager.
Honoring veterans in Schuylkill County
Walmart tractor-trailers filled with wreaths paraded through Schuylkill County Thursday, on their way to St. Ambrose Church in Schuylkill Haven.
Each one carries hundreds of wreaths to honor fallen soldiers ahead of national Wreaths Across America day on Saturday.
"It's our way to honor the veterans. Remember, honor, and teach. That's our mission. We want to teach the future generations about our fallen soldiers and the sacrifices they made for us." said Kristina Miller, President of Schuylkill Haven American Legion Auxiliary Unit 38.
Not only the sacrifices those who have fallen made, but the sacrifices of active-duty service members.
"My brother was in for 32 years my brother was in Vietnam. And I just want to say thank you thank you so nobody can forget." said Joann Shupp of Schuylkill Haven.
"Well, it's very emotional for me I have a lot of military in my family but my husband served 6 years in the 70s and I was able to go with him overseas." said Donna Reichert, also from Schuylkill Haven.
Students from Schuylkill Haven Elementary Center also took part in the ceremony.
Veterans tell us how much a small gesture like this means this time of year.
"We all have friends who we served with and of course some of us lost some friends." said John Clauser, U.S. Air Force Veteran.
Each wreath transported to Schuylkill County today will be placed this weekend.
2024 DECEMBER SWEEPSTAKES WINNERS
1. $10,000 GRAND PRIZE James Hutchinson - Mechanicsburg, PA
2. $2,500 SECOND PLACE WINNER- Harold Reinert – Kutztown, PA
3. $1,000 THIRD PLACE WINNER- Robert Harris - Williamsport, MD
4. $500 FOURTH PLACE WINNER- Larry Wiley - Pittsburgh, PA
5. $250 FIFTH PLACE WINNER- Lois Small – Philadelphia, PA
6. $250 SIXTH PLACE WINNER- Thomas Tierney – Freeland, PA
7. $250 SEVENTH PLACE WINNER- Thomas Cieslak – Philadelphia, PA
8. $250 EIGHTH PLACE WINNER- Wayne Sponic - Millersburg, PA
9. $100 NINTH PLACE WINNER- Robert Mahle – Uniontown, PA
10. $100 TENTH PLACE WINNER- Larry Kunkle – Spring Church, PA
Take Care of your fellow veteran
2024 Holiday Hospital Tour
The Holiday Hospital Tour visited Hollidaysburg, the Wilkes-Barre VA, and the Lebanon VA. Thanks for all the support we had from local Districts and Posts. As Commander Fritz always says...next year bring a friend and help spread the cheer to the Veterans in these facilities.
American Legion-branded clothing is now available through American Legion Emblem Sales ahead of the Army-Navy Game presented by USAA. Click here to check out the merchandise.
As an associate sponsor, The American Legion is the official veterans service organization and the first to be a sponsor of "America's Game" in its 125 years.
Among the items available to show off the Legion’s support of the game are long- and short-sleeved T-shirts, sweatshirts and hoodies. Among the designs available are items with either “Go Army, Beat Navy” and “Go Navy, Beat Army.”
The Army-Navy game will air on CBS at 3 p.m. ET Dec. 14. American Legion posts are encouraged to stage watch parties in their communities. Resources are available here to assist with those efforts.
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2024 Holiday Hospital Tour
First stop of the 2024 Holiday Hospital/Veterans Homes tour. PA American Legion at the Southwestern Veterans Home.
