Updated October 4, 2011
WELCOME TO THE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
THE ADDITIONAL STRENGTH OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
The American Legion Auxiliary has been around for overseventy-five years.
If member were ask what the auxiliary does, here is what they would say.
OUR PURPOSE:
- To defend and teach the principles of democracy
- To uphold the law of the land
- To foster patriotism
- To honor and serve our veterans
- To instill a sense of obligation to the community, state and nation
- To guard the basic freedoms of religion, expression and choice
- To support the work of the American Legion
- To continue our association with devotion of service to God and Country
WHO CAN JOIN?
YOU CAN JOIN THE AUXILIARY IF YOU ARE:
- The mother, wife, sister, daughter, granddaughter or great-granddaughter of a current member of THE AMERICAN LEGION
- A female veteran who served during any of the conflicts listed on the application form
- A member of THE AMERICAN LEGION (Yes, women veterans can join, in fact they can be members of both organizations)
- The mother, wife sister, daughter, granddaughter or great-granddaughter of a deceased veteran who served during any of the conflicts listed on the application form. (Eligibility also applies to step-relatives)
HOW DO YOU JOIN?
Contact the District Membership Chairman orone of the District Officers for an application
AUXILIARY OFFICERS OF THE 13TH DISTRICT
2011-2012
| Name | Title | Phone Number Fax Number or E-mail Address |
| J. McLeod | President | 650.949.7672 j50mcleod@yahoo.com |
| P. Buchanan | First Vice President | 408.923.9218 |
| B. Thompson | Second Vice President | 408.417.1889 barb.thompson@yahoo.com |
| J. Fanucchi | Secretary/Treasurer | ---.---.---- jenfanucchi@aol.com |
| J. Jones | Assistant Treasurer | 408.505.4080 |
| C. Harvey | Chaplain | 408.794.8900 cc1harvey@yahoo.com |
| S. Jacob | Parliamentarian | ---.---.---- sjinsj6057@yahoo.com |
| J. Mead | Historian | ---.---.---- jessicam291@gmail.com |
| D. Faltesek | Sergeant-at-Arms | 408.377.8703 |
| M. Marten | Assistant & Ritual Sergeant-at-Arms |
408.377.8703 megann68@att.net |
| C. Ruck | Marshal | 408.729.9636 carolynjr@comcast.net |
| T. Jacob | Jr. Past President | ---.---.---- tjinsj@yahoo.com |
WE HAVE SIX AUXILIARY UNITS IN OUR DISTRICT
UNIT 318 - 1504, MINNESOTA AVENUE, SAN JOSE
UNIT 419 - 958 HOMESTEAD ROAD, SANTA CLARA
UNIT 564 - 2120 WALSH AVENUE, SANTA CLARA
UNIT 714 - 488 N. 6TH STREET, SAN JOSE
UNIT 791 - 360 NORTH WHITE ROAD, SAN JOSE
UNIT 858 - 14630 NOBLE AVENUE, SAN JOSE
AUXILIARY UNIT PRESIDENTS
| UNIT # | NAME | PHONE # |
|---|---|---|
| 318 | P. McLeod | ---.---.---- |
| 419 | H. Snell | ---.---.---- |
| 564 | P. Leonardo | ---.---.---- |
| 714 | E. Gilana | ---.---.---- |
| 791 | S. Fimowicz | ---.---.---- |
| 858 | E. Villegas | ---.---.---- |
AUXILIARY UNIT SECRETARIES
| UNIT # | NAME | PHONE # |
|---|---|---|
| 318 | A. Robertson | ---.---.---- |
| 419 | A. Roberto | ---.---.---- |
| 564 | J. Grier | ---.---.---- |
| 714 | C. Heras | ---.---.---- |
| 791 | P. Nessel | ---.---.---- |
| 858 | E. Frieres | ---.---.---- |
PAST AUXILIARY DISTRICT PRESIDENTS
| UNIT # | NAME | YEAR(S) |
|---|---|---|
| 791 | S. Mojica | 2002-03 |
| 564 | J. Henderson | 2001-02 |
| 419 | S. Jacob | 2000-01 |
| 419 | S. Jacob | 1999-00 |
| 318 | C. Fanucchi | 1998-99 |
| 375 | J. Henderson | 1997-98 |
| 419 | F. Jacob-Perdue | 1996-97 |
| 669 | G. Jeske | 1995-96 |
| 564 | M. Quinata | 1994-95 |
| 791 | M. Koplin | 1993-94 |
| 89 | C. Holland | 1992-93 |
| 419 | I. Vincent | 1991-92 |
| 344 | M. Hidalgo | 1990-91 |
| 791 | A. Hamilton | 1989-90 |
THAT IS JUST THE BEGINNING
WE WORK TO PREVENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE, TEEN SUICIDE, CHILD ABUSE AND TEEN PREGNANCY
WE EDUCATE OUR CHILDREN FOR LEADERSHIP THROUGH GIRLS STATE, GIRLS NATION, VOLUM TEENS AND SCORES OF LOCAL AND NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
WE ORGANIZE COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVES, LOCAL AND NATIONAL CONSERVATION EFFORTS, EMERGENCY AND DISASTER RELIEF WORLDWIDE, CHILD SAFETY ACTIVITIES AND TAKE LEGISLATIVE ACTION
WE HELP OUR OWN MEMBERS WITH EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE GRANTS AND HELP MILITARY SERVICE PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH THE FAMILY ASSISTANCE NETWORK
WE CONTRIBUTE MILLIONS OF VOLUNTEER HOURS AND DONATE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS TO WORTHY CAUSES AROUND THE WORLD AND IN OUR OWN COMMUNITIES
THE AUXILIARY IS ALL THAT AND MUCH, MUCH MORE! AND WE ARE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE JUST LIKE YOU!
National Office of the American Legion Auxiliary
California Department of the American Legion Auxiliary
WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT ONE OF OUR MEETINGS
AGAIN A BIG WELCOME TO THE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
"SERVICE TO OUR VETERANS & FAMILIES"
