2011-2012
7th District Juniors

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We all know the Junior members of any organization are the future of that organized group, and without them, the organization is destined to fail. You, as the Junior Activities Chairman, have accepted the responsibility and challenge to inspire and instill in our Junior members a love and dedication to our organization so they will be prepared to become active and productive Senior members. By doing so, we can continue to grow and remain the largest women’s patriotic organization in the world. All chairmen are asked to instruct Juniors on the proper format and conduct of meetings, protocol, flag etiquette, and officers’ duties.

The success of a Unit’s Junior activities program will depend largely upon the chairman. The attitude of the chairman is the link between success and failure. She can create fond memories for our Juniors and guarantee their future participation in our program

As the Junior Activities Chairman, you must be:

An active Auxiliary member who knows the programs.
One who attends Unit meetings regularly.
One who works for our organization with awareness and pride.
One who has initiative and a good sense of humor
Personable, trustworthy and a good leader
One who loves working with young people and is young at heart herself

OPEN to CHANGE

Young people love challenge and excitement. Watch them in action and be alert to their needs and frustrations. Teach them our programs, how to run a meeting, parliamentary procedures and the Constitution and By-Laws. Make them feel needed, involve them in every aspect of the American Legion Auxiliary. We must update and incorporate new ideas and suggestions. Ask your Juniors about their interests and think of ways to add them to your programs. The American Legion Auxiliary can play a very positive part in the lives of our youth, but ONLY if we take the time and energy to include them, and above all make our organization interesting and fun. All our programs can be adapted so Juniors can participate on their own level.