Auxilia

Excelling High School Students Will be Inspired at American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation

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Monday, July 26, 2021

WASHINGTON, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) volunteers will join 94 young women at the 74th American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation from July 24-31 in Washington, D.C.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) volunteers will join 94 young women at the 74th American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation from July 24-31 in Washington, D.C.
    American Legion Auxiliary will host 94 young women at the 74th American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation in Washington, DC
    As part of the premier ALA program, two outstanding high school seniors are selected to represent their respective state as "senators" at ALA Girls Nation prior to participating in one of 47 ALA Girls State sessions held across the country.
  • "ALA Girls Nation is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our nation's future leaders to learn about the inner workings of the federal government before they are of voting age," said Wendy Riggle, ALA Girls Nation Committee chairman.
  • "After attending their local ALA Girls State program and then ALA Girls Nation, the girls return home ready to be engaged citizens at all levels of government."
  • Riggle and other American Legion Auxiliary volunteer leaders at the conference encourage the students to continue their community service by becoming members of the American Legion Auxiliary, as well as leaders in their communities and local governments.

American Legion Auxiliary Girls State programs find ways to continue annual event for high-schoolers among pandemic limitations

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Thursday, February 25, 2021

Teenage girls across the country have seen these skills put into action by the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State programs.

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  • Teenage girls across the country have seen these skills put into action by the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State programs.
  • Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most American Legion Auxiliary Girls State programs will host virtual events.
  • Assistance from dedicated American Legion Auxiliary volunteers ensures the program's nonpartisan governmental, patriotic, and civic objectives are carried out through interactive learning.
  • Our members also support the mission of The American Legion in improving the quality of life for our nation's veterans.