REMEMBER THE CURRENT YEAR DUES (2026)
have to be paid before back dues.

Need to renew your Auxiliary membership?

Take care of your 2026 membership in three easy ways:
by phone, online, or mail.
Go to www.ALAforVeterans.org,
calling National HQ (317) 569-4570,
or mail in your renewal notice to your Unit.

The Latest Edition of the Empire State News is now available– click HERE! 

The 2026 Membership standings are updated as of 3/4/2026

CLICK HERE FOR EVERYTHING MEMBERSHIP

2026 Department of NY goal is 35,918.

We have 462 Units as of 9/1/2025.

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The 2027 Unit Data form for direct billing (otherwise known as the “Blue form”) is now available to download. It is due no later than May 1st to the Department Office. Click HERE to download. The actual blue form will be mailed this week to ALL Unit Presidents on file. (MAILED TBD)

MAKE SURE YOU ARE WRITING YOUR UNIT AND COUNTY AT THE TOP OF THE FORM! DO NOT LEAVE THE DUES PORTION BLANK!!!

• 2027 UNIT DATA FORM FOR RENEWAL NOTICES FILLABLE PDF (BLUE FORM) UPDATED 3/4/2026
  1. 2027 Unit Data form (fillable form ONLY)
  2. Senior/Juniors dues rate chart (SAME AS LAST YEAR 2026)

If you need to update your dues amount or the address/remit to person (where your members renewal notices are mailed) please update this form and return to the Dept. Office ASAP. No changes will be accepted by phone.  If you need to change the dues amounts after May 1^st, National HQ charges a $30 fee to update your new rates. 

If there are any updates to the remit to address/name above, you can resubmit this form no later than:

• July 20, 2026 for the September ’26 renewals.

• December 18, 2026 for the February ’27 renewals.

➢ Mail or email only--no changes will be made over the phone.

Be advised that the per capita sent into the Department Office will be the rate of $28 per senior member and $6.25 per junior member for the 2027 membership year. The total due on the form CANNOT be lower than those amounts per Senior or Junior member. Anything above the per capita will be the Unit portion to keep.

Here is the 2027 Senior/Juniors dues  rates* chart to help you fill out your form:

(THE DEPARTMENT/NATIONAL RATES ARE THE SAME AS 2026*)

*Your 2027 Unit portion (Senior/Junior) can be higher than that shown on the chart. 

If there are any changes to your Unit roster (name or address changes), now is the time to make changes. Please send them into the Department Office no later than March 25^th. National will start printing the 2027 membership rosters and cards after April 1^st; anything submitted/processed after that date will not be reflected in the 2027 rosters or cards.

If you have any questions, please email nyalamemberdata@gmail.com

2/19/2026——————————————————————————————————

The February 2026 Empire State News is now available to download by clicking the image below!

2/11/2026——————————————————————————————————

2/9/2026——————————————————————————————————

ALA DD214 Retention dated 2-4-26

2/4/2026——————————————————————————————————

Upcoming Membership deadlines:

• January 2ND: All senior members not renewed in ALA MIS for 2026 will receive a 2^nd mailed renewal notice scheduled to be mailed February 2026. Remember Junior members do not receive renewal notices. Units need to send their own notices out.
• 2^nd PUFL Distribution will be processed in January with distribution of monies to be sent late January/early February. This will include payments for any PUFL members who became a PUFL after September 1, 2025 and was not paid yet for the 2026 membership year.
• January 31^st Membership Rollover: Members not renewed since 2023 will become former members. Members not renewed since 2024 will become expired members.
  • Please keep this in mind when filling out a transmittal. When you don’t write that a member hasn’t paid their dues in the past two- three years- it slows us down processing your membership.
• As of February 1^st, 2026 dues must be paid before 2025 or prior back dues can be paid. This ensures that the members remain current.
• Any new or renewal applications for ALAMIS access received after January 3rd will be held until National finalizes the Department ALAMIS invoice.  Last year it was the beginning of February. Remember your 2026 dues must be paid before requesting ALAMIS access. 

1/22/2026——————————————————————————————————

Congratulations to our newly elected Honorary Junior Department Officers! They were installed by National President Pam Ray on January 17, 2026!

1/14/2026——————————————————————————————————

National ALA eNewsletter- January 2026

ALA hopes to embolden members to volunteer for

Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service

Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service on Jan. 19 provides the ALA opportunities to host or participate in volunteer activities throughout our communities in honor of the Rev. Dr. King. ALA units and members are encouraged to use this day to make a difference in their communities and in the lives of our veterans by volunteering their time, talent, and compassion. A list of the types of activities the ALA can host or participate in on this day:

• Coordinate a community cleanup — parks, schools, neighborhoods, or cemeteries that honor veterans.
• Collect and distribute hygiene kits to people experiencing homelessness.
• Sponsor a food drive for local food pantries or for veteran families in need.
• Partner with Junior members for a multi-generational service project, such as assembling care packages or making no-sew blankets.
• Sponsor an MLK Day Reflection Program highlighting the Rev. Dr. King’s commitment to service and equality, tying in the ALA mission.
• Collaborate with local service organizations (American Red Cross, shelters, food banks) to join large-scale community volunteer events.
• Deliver baked goods or thank-you baskets to first responders.

For more information, check out the ALA Community Service webpage.

ALA ACADEMY

Register for these upcoming January and February ALA Academy webinars

Mastering Media Presence Locally

When: Jan. 20 @ noon ET

There is a right way and a wrong way when it comes to working with media outlets. We’ll cover some basics to help protect your organization while also spreading the word about your mission outreach activities.

Objectives:

• Understanding media relations basics — both external and internal
• Building a relationship with your local media
• Developing key messaging skills
• Navigating difficult topics
• Learn about resources offered by ALA National Headquarters (news release templates, national communications team, etc.)

Click here to register!

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Wills & Estate Planning: Essential Documents and Practical Guidance

When: Jan. 27 @ noon ET

This session will provide participants with straightforward, easy-to-understand information about the core components of estate planning. The presentation will explain the purpose of key legal documents, common considerations for families of all types, and the practical steps individuals should take to ensure their wishes are clearly documented. Participants will also receive guidance on how to begin or update an estate plan and where to find reliable resources.

Please note: The presenting attorney is licensed in Virginia, the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Minnesota. This session is for informational purposes only and does not include legal advice.

Click here to register!

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Planning and Hosting a Successful American Legion Family Day

When: Feb. 10 @ 7:30 p.m. ET

The goal is to provide ideas on how to successfully plan, organize, advertise, and host an American Legion Family Day. The webinar will also discuss the American Legion Family Day Citation that ALA National President Pam Ray is promoting this administrative year. After the webinar, attendees should walk away with a list of ideas to help them host an American Legion Family Day event.

Click here to register!

Salute to Servicemembers Award nominations open now!

We’ve made it much easier to submit for the Salute to Servicemember Award! An ALA member/entity simply makes the nomination, rather than the servicemember, to effectively tell the story of why they feel this person is “head and shoulders” above their peers and worthy of this award.

A simple narrative (no more than 1,000 words), a picture of the servicemember (preferably official Department of Defense photograph), and the endorsement from their command group are the only requirements. The nomination form is live now, and you have until June 1 to enter. Click here to fill out the form!

This award acknowledges the servicemember’s contributions that go beyond their military career, displaying their impact on their community. The goal is to have every branch of the military represented: Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, Space Force, and the National Guard/Reserve.

Do you have questions about what it takes to have a successful submission?

You’re in luck as there is a Zoom meeting open to everyone that will explain the entire form, and you will be able to ask questions. Join us Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 7:30 p.m. ET. To register, click here!

If you have any questions before Feb. 3, please email nationalsecurity@ALAforVeterans.org.

Missed one of our webinars? Go to the ALA Academy to view recordings and see what other webinars are coming up. Click here!

Have an idea for an Academy course? Email ALAAcademy@ALAforVeterans.org to send your ideas for potential courses. 

–DATES TO REMEMBER– January: Poverty Awareness Month January: National Blood Donor Month Jan. 19: Martin Luther King Jr. Day  Jan. 27: International Holocaust Remembrance Day Feb. 3: Four Chaplains Day Feb. 4: World Cancer Day Feb. 6: Time to Talk Day Feb. 28: ALA’s Mid-Year National Executive Committee Virtual Meeting Feb. 28 – March 4: The American Legion’s 66th Annual Washington Conference

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REMEMBER THE CURRENT YEAR DUES (2026)
have to be paid before back dues.

2025 IS NOW CONSIDERED BACK DUES.

• ALA Member Role with National Scholarships

The American Legion Auxiliary is excited to offer many great scholarships.

Click on the name of each scholarship to learn more and access the application. Please remember that all scholarship applications must be accompanied by a

SCHOLARSHIP COVER SHEET fillable PDF- A cover sheet is required for each scholarship entry. It will be automatically disqualified without it.

DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2025-2026:

• SCHOLARSHIP COVER SHEET fillable PDF
• DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIP
• DEPARTMENT DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIP
• HELEN KLIMEK STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
• PAST PRESIDENTS’ PARLEY STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP IN MEDICAL FIELD
• RAYMOND T. WELLINGTON JR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
• Sons of the American Legion- THE CERULLO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The deadline for submitting applications for the American Legion Auxiliary’s Scholarships is March 1st to a local Auxiliary Unit unless otherwise stated. No exceptions will be made.

No extensions will be made. Please direct any questions to nyalaeducation@gmail.com

All National Scholarships are filled out on form stack through the National website: 

• Children of Warriors National Presidents’ Scholarship
• Non-Traditional Student Scholarship
• Spirit of Youth Scholarship
• Member Loyalty Scholarship
• The American Legion Scholarships
• VAVS Scholarship

Please contact Education@ALAforVeterans.org with any questions for the National Scholarships. 

12/12/2025——————————————————————————————————

This could be you at Empire Girls State 2026!

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January 16-17, 2025

This year’s Mid-Winter Leadership Conference will be held at the Albany Marriott, 189 Wolf Road, Albany, New York 12205. Rooms are $117.00 per night. You may make hotel reservations through the link located on the department website under Mid-Winter Conference or this link provided: https://app.marriott.com/reslink?id=1764340848511&key=GRP&app=resvlink

As always, you will need to present your tax exempt form ST-119.5 filled out and signed with an original signature at the time of check in. Deadline for hotel reservations is January 1, 2026.

There will also be the annual Junior Meeting and Elections by the Department Junior Activities Chairman Cathy Yerdon. A separate Junior member registration form is also enclosed.

The cost of the two-day conference will be $50.00 for Senior members and $25.00 for Junior members. This includes all the conference printing expenses, room and technology rental fees and Saturday morning breakfast.

For more information please click here or the midwinter tab at the top of the page.

12/3/2025——————————————————————————————————

American Legion Auxiliary
Department of New York
Mid-Winter Conference
will be held on January 16-17, 2026.

The details will be updated after
the December Exec Meeting 2025.

Deadline for hotel reservations is January 1, 2026

Make your hotel reservations by clicking the link below:

Book your group rate for American Legion Auxiliary Mid Winter Convention

189 Wolf Road, Albany, New York 12205

11/26/2025——————————————————————————————————

Reminder the Department office is closed

Thursday 11/27/25 and Friday 11/28/25.

11/25/2025——————————————————————————————————

11/24/2025——————————————————————————————————

11/18/2025——————————————————————————————————

The November 2025 Empire State News is now available to download by clicking the image below!

ALA Newsletter NOV 25

American Education Week is an annual observance that celebrates public education and honors the teachers, support staff, parents, and all who make a positive impact on students’ lives. It recognizes that everyone — from cooks and office staff to custodians and bus drivers — play an important role in supporting a student’s education.

Check out the National HQ ALA blog to see how you can participate during this important week!

https://www.legion-aux.org/…/Preparing-for-American..

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Save the date!  National Wreaths Across America Day is Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. 
Back in August 2023, the American Legion Auxiliary partnered with Wreaths Across America to strengthen awareness of each group’s common missions. Wreaths Across America is an organization whose mission is dedicated to remembering our fallen U.S. veterans, honoring those who serve, and teaching future generations the value of freedom. Their mission is deeply connected to the ALA’s, as we both work to ensure our heroes are remembered long after their earthly journey has ended. 

American Legion Family members are encouraged to participate in this important day by sponsoring a wreath, volunteering, or donating. Support the ALA’s efforts through the WAA program at www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/amlegaux

. Sponsorship cutoff dates begin Nov. 28 — click the link to honor a hero today.

For more information about our partnership: www.ALAforVeterans.org/Wreaths-Across-America

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The 2026 ALA MIS access application is now available for download below. Please look at the back of the form for the breakdown of each access level. Anyone applying for access my have their 2026 dues already paid before applying. Current user received an email from the Office with the renewal form. Payments and completed form must be received no later than Monday, December 29, 2025.

Access will be deactivated on December 30th for anyone whose payment has not been received. If you wish to cancel your access, please notify me as soon as possible.

Please note that late payments may result in significant delays. National has implemented a lockout period for adding or reactivating users each January for the past three years until February, so timely submission is strongly encouraged.

Click HERE to download the 2026 ALA MIS ACCESS FORM

2026 ALAMIS ACCESS- APPLICATION

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The first Unit reporting date for the 2025-2026 Administration is November 1st to be sent to your County Chairman.

2025-2026 Reporting dates for Units :

🗆 November 1, 2025     🗆 March 1, 2026   🗆 May 1, 2026

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The first County reports are dues to the Dept. Chairman listed on the report forms- no later than November 10th. 

2025-2026 Reporting dates for Counties :

🗆 November 10, 2025   🗆 March 10, 2026   🗆 May 10, 2026

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Click HERE for all Unit and County Report forms. All forms are fillable PDF’s.

The 2026 ALA MIS access form will be available after November 1st. All current users will receive the new form for 2026 to their email listed on ALA MIS. Access is determined by CALENDAR YEAR. You will be billed in November for your upcoming year ALAMIS access. If not paid by December 31st, your access will be terminated. A email reminder will be sent to all current users on or around November 1st. The member requesting access must have their current and the upcoming years dues paid before requesting access. Users requesting a higher level of Unit access will not be pro-rated under any circumstances, the full amount of that access will be billed. 

To learn more about ALA MIS- click HERE.

Are you interested in networking with national leaders and other American Legion Auxiliary members in your ALA division who share your dedication and enthusiasm for supporting our veterans, servicemembers, and military families?  If your answer is yes, then we encourage you to register for one of the ALA Mission Trainings and bring your Junior members with you, so they can attend the national Junior meetings (held at the same time and location). 

Adult members will:
 Explore ways to increase volunteer participation at Veterans Affairs Medical Centers (VAMCs)
 Learn about Honor Flight, Poppy Funds, ALA Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation mission engagement and sponsorship opportunities, and be updated on Be the One.
 Discover youth scholarship opportunities, community service projects, new requirements for the Merit Medallion Award, our Veteran Projects Fund grants, and more.

The Albany, N.Y. Mission Training is currently on a waitlist due to high demand. However, registration remains open for all other upcoming trainings.  We also still have available spots for each of the national Junior meetings — including Albany! We encourage you to secure your Junior’s place soon!

Click HERE to register!

Do you have Juniors that cannot afford to go? Why not have a Unit sponsor them or hold a fundraiser to help cover the expense of the trip.

ALA National Headquarters partners with SmileAssociate to support Spirit of Youth Scholarship Fund The American Legion Auxiliary National Headquarters is thrilled to announce a new partnership with SmileAssociate, giving members, supporters, and friends an easy way to make a difference with every Amazon purchase. By simply starting your shopping at the ALA’s SmileAssociate page via www.smileassociate.com/alahq

 

, you can help raise funds for the Spirit of Youth Scholarship Fund — at no additional cost to you. Read more on the ALA blog!

http://www.ALAforVeterans.org/…/ALA-National…

 

Shop now to support the American Legion Auxiliary.

 

 

 

10/18/2025——————————————————————————————————

Visitation

Memorial Service

9/29/2025——————————————————————————————————

Below is the list of County officer or committee lists that are still owed to Department NOW AS OF 10/8/2025. The County Officer form was due on July 1st. The Committee List was due August 1st. They were both in with the Convention Call mailed to the 2024-2025 County President. We need this information as soon as possible- so the correct members are receiving the information. These are MANDATORY forms that need to be completed. Even if there are no changes from last year, you must fill out the committee list that is provided below.

1. 2025-2026 COUNTY FORM (fillable)
2. 2025-2026 County Committee List
   1. EXCEL VERSION
   2. PDF FILLABLE VERSION

9/24/2025——————————————————————————————————

The September 2025 Empire State News is now available to download by clicking the image below!

If you wish to subscribe to our Dept. newsletter you can:
Email Caitlin at nyalamemberdata@gmail.com to subscribe by email.

-OR-

Send a check to the Department Office for $15 to subscribe by print/mail. Please include your name and where you would like it to be sent.

This will give you 4 newsletters.

9/17/2025——————————————————————————————————

The 2025-2026 Plan of Action is available to be downloaded in it’s entirety by clicking HERE. All committee forms are now available as fillable PDF’s under their committee page or by clicking HERE.

UPDATES:

The County reporting dates for the following forms are incorrect in the printed POA and the full downloadable plan of action:

• National Security
• VA&R
• WFA
  • The 2025-2026 County reporting dates are:
    • ☐November 10, 2025   ☐March 10, 2026     ☐May 10, 2026

They have been correct under their program tab and the individual report forms.

9/16/2025——————————————————————————————————

Click the links below to download the transmittal of your choice: 

REMINDER: ONLY WRITE “REJOIN” IF THE MEMBER HASN’T PAID IN 3 YEARS OR MORE. OTHERWISE IT IS JUST A RENEWAL-PUT A “X” IN THE BOX.

2025-2026 EXCEL TRANSMITTAL (please print in Portrait)

2025-2026 PDF TRANSMITTAL

2025-2026 WORD TRANSMITTAL

9/10/2025——————————————————————————————————

9/3/2025——————————————————————————————————

District Presidents have received the 2025-2026 plan of action by now. They will start to distribute them at the Fall Conferences over the next two weeks. All Dept. Committee Chairman, Past Department Presidents, District Presidents, District Vice Presidents, Unit Presidents and County Presidents will receive one POA. 

If you wish to order an extra plan of action, please contact Dept. Secretary Barbara Corker by email- nyalasecretary@gmail.com. The POA will be $25.

POA request form 2025-2026

The 2025-2026 Plan of Action is available to be downloaded in it’s entirety by clicking the photo below. I am still breaking down the POA by committee and making all report forms fillable PDF’s. They will be available under each committee or by clicking HERE.

If you have any questions, please email Caitlin at nyalamemberdata@gmail.com.

Download a complete copy of the

Department of New York Plan Of Action 

by clicking the picture below! 

**Please note the change to the reporting dates for the 2025-2026 administration.  

Reporting dates for Units :

  🗆 November 1, 2025     🗆 March 1, 2026   🗆 May 1, 2026

Reporting dates for Counties :

🗆 November 10, 2025   🗆 March 10, 2026   🗆 May 10, 2026

When submitting an application, please remember the Veteran, if living, needs to be a current member of the American Legion with a 9-digit ID#. Please do not submit the application if they are joining at the same time. Wait until they are given an official ID# from their Post. 

Friendly reminder, when sending in membership at this time of year- please remember the following:

• You must submit a transmittal that is:
  • In alphabetical order. The name must be as written on the roster- no nicknames. 
  • 55 seniors or less. The Department cannot exceed $1,000 in a single transaction. If there are 55 seniors it’s a total of $990.00 (55 x $18). This is also the reason why our transmittals only go up to 55.
  • One check per transmittal- please do not submit multiple checks for one transmittal. Make sure your check is filled out correctly and signed.
  • ID#’s are required
  • Only write “rejoin” for those members who have not paid their dues in 3 or more years. Otherwise they are just a renewal for 2026. If they haven’t paid in 2 years, they’re an expired member. 
  • Make sure you are using the transmittals that have the 2025-2026 year at the top of the paper. Older transmittals are causing the chairman to submit the incorrect payment. The 2024, 2025 AND 2026 dues year are $28 per senior member. ALL  prior years are $20 per senior. ALL junior dues are $6.25. If you are wishing to pay back dues, just write the year you wish to pay in the prior dues column. No need to send a separate transmittal to pay back dues. 2026 and 2025 has to be paid first at this time of year before we are able to process 2024 and prior back dues.
  • Do not put data changes within the names you have listed on your transmittal. If you must, please skip a few lines, or write it on the back. 
• Make sure your applications are completed:
  • The applicants information is legible.
    • It should be a complete address with a legible zip code. Do not abbreviate the Town/City- We should not have to look up the address in order to enter it into the system.
  • If the member is under 17, we need a correct date of birth. As long as they will be 17 on January 1st, they will be a Junior member for 2026 dues. If no date of birth is listed, they will go in as a senior member. 
  • If the Veteran is deceased, please mark the deceased box. 
  • ONLY list ONE Veterans name.
  • If the Veteran is living, they must be a CURRENT paid member of the American Legion. We need the following information:
    • Post number, City, and State.
    • Their Legion 9-digit number. Please do not submit the application until the Veteran is given an official ID# by the Legion. 
  • FOR ALL VETERANS- WE NEED:
    • When they served.
    • What the applicants relationship to the Veteran is. If they do not fit one of the boxes provided, please do not send it in anyway. We cannot process it if they are not eligible. DO NOT USE OLD APPLICATIONS PRIOR TO OCTOBER 2019. Please stop using applications with “direct descendants”- these applications are outdated and have not been in rotation since Summer of 2019.
  • The Post Adjutant or Post Officer has reviewed the Veterans paperwork and has signed off on the application. The Auxiliary can only sign off on a Female Veterans ALA application. REMEMBER- the rest of the application should be complete before giving it to the Post before they sign off on it. Otherwise, please return it to the applicant for the required information.

Membership is heavy for the next 2-3 months, please give us time to process all 464 Units membership in a timely manner. If you put it in the mail on a Thursday, please do not call on a Monday expecting your new member ID#’s. Chances are we only received it in the mail on Monday. Please put a note in with your applications for us to email you the ID#’s once processed. If you have multiple questions, please send an email. 

Here are all the forms you will need to have a successful membership year:

Click the links below to download the transmittal of your choice: 

2025-2026 EXCEL TRANSMITTAL (please print in Portrait)

2025-2026 PDF TRANSMITTAL

2025-2026 WORD TRANSMITTAL

Membership Data Form PDF

1. 1. This form is used for:
      1. Member data changes.
         1. Name changes.
         2. Updating addresses.
         3. Adding contact information.
      2. Marking members deceased.
      3. Transferring members.
      4. Updating members continuous years

• Application Forms – Membership

  • ALA Membership Application Form
  • ALA Membership Application – Spanish
  • Paid Up for Life (PUFL) Application
  • Download PUFL Rate Chart for dues above $60.00 annually 
  • The American Legion Family Membership Application Form
  • TAL Family Membership Applications (Color & B&W) versions

8/15/2025——————————————————————————————————

Important Notice: Membership cards were printed by National as of April 1, 2025. As such, any updates, transfers, or new members submitted after that date will not be reflected on the printed membership rosters or the 2026 membership cards.

Please note that if a change, new member, or transfer was received by the Department Office after April 1, 2025, it may still have been processed; however, it will not appear in the printed materials. We kindly ask that you verify the date your request was submitted or mailed to the Department Office prior to inquiring about its status. 

For an updated membership roster or to confirm whether your changes have been processed, please contact the Department Office via email at nyalamemberdata@gmail.com.

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8/6/2025——————————————————————————————————

Any membership that has been sent into the Department Office in the past few weeks, will be processed by next week. Please remember we have other priorities to finalize that have a deadline that needs to be completed first. We are trying our best to catch up as soon as possible. 

Please be patient with us as we are with you.

 Anyone NOT paid by Friday August 8th, will receive the September renewal notice from National HQ- not Department. 

If there are any changes to the dues remit to address for the February notices, it needs to be updated by  December 19, 2025. The addresses for the September notices are now locked.
➢ Mail or email only–no changes will be made over the phone.

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7/25/2025——————————————————————————————————

 Below are the 2026 Membership goals. If you have any questions, please email Caitlin at nyalamemberdata@gmail.com.

2026 GOALS-DEPARTMENT

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7/23/2025——————————————————————————————————

Congratulations to the Newly Elected officers for the 2025-2026 Administration(l-r):

Department President Maureen Morgan

1st Vice President Lora Rowe

2nd Vice President Yvonne Paccione Brunner

3rd Vice President Julianne Barton

The 2025-2026 Department President Maureen Morgan’s Project is

The Military Women’s Memorial &

The American Legion Auxiliary Empire Girls State Program.

For More information about the 2 Presidents Project click HERE!

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Our American Legion Family helped raise over $90,000 for

President Kim’s Department President Project Homeward Bound Adirondacks!

Congratulations President Kim Quick, now PDP!

 

 

For those unable to attend the Department Convention, here is the links to download the 2024-2025 Book of Reports and the Department Chaplains Memorial Service Booklet.

Click HERE to download the 2024-2025 Book of Reports

 

Click HERE to download the Memorial Service Booklet

MEMORIAL SERVICE BOOKLET draft

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Below are the Close of books standings as of 6/17/2025 for Department Awards. If a Unit or County reached 100% goal or more, their 100% ribbon was placed in their membership packet given out at Department Convention.

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PDF 2025 NUMERIC OBJECTIVE AS OF 6.17.2025

2025 NUMERIC OBJECTIVE AS OF 6.17.2025

 

PDF 2025 COUNTY OBJECTIVE AS OF 6.18.2025

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Below is the 2025 membership standings as of today, 7/23/2025.

PDF 2025 NUMERIC OBJECTIVE AS OF 7.23.2025

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The 2025-2026 Membership Goal will be available by the end of the week.

Membership cards were distributed at Department Convention in Syracuse, NY. If no one was there from your Unit, it was given to your County. If no one was there from your County, please contact your new District President.

Remember National printed the membership cards as of April 1, 2025. Any updates, transfers or new members added after that date WILL NOT be reflected on your printed membership rosters or printed 2026 cards. Please email the Department office @ nyalamemberdata@gmail.com for an updated roster or to verify if your changes were made.

If you have any questions, please email Caitlin at nyalamemberdata@gmail.com.

 

 

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7/3/2025————————————————————————————————

 

The 2025 American Legion Auxiliary Empire Girls State is now in session. Check out this great interview from American Legion Auxiliary Empire Girls State.

 

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/rochester/news/2025/07/02/empire-girls-state-inspires-tomorrow-s-leaders?cid=app_share

Stay in the know—follow EGS on their social media platforms if you haven’t already! 

 

Facebook

Instagram

Empire Girls State Daily Blog

 

 

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6/11/2025————————————————————————————————

This will be the last time the 2025 Numeric, County, and District Objective will be updated until AFTER Department Convention. The Unit Paid Membership report will be updated next Wednesday so every Unit can figure out their delegates for Department Convention.

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National Poppy Day®
May 23, 2025

Poppy Day is celebrated in countries around the world. The American Legion Family brought National Poppy Day® to the United States by asking Congress to designate the Friday before Memorial Day, as National Poppy Day.

On the Friday before Memorial Day, wear a red poppy to honor the fallen and support the living who have worn our nation’s uniform.

The red poppy is a nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice worn by Americans since World War I to honor those who served and died for our country in all wars. It reminds Americans of the sacrifices made by our veterans while protecting our freedoms. 

Led by the American Legion Auxiliary, each year members of The American Legion Family distribute poppies with a request that the person receiving the flower make a donation to support the future of veterans, active-duty military personnel and their families with medical and financial needs.

Time to make plans for National Poppy Day®

American Legion Family members can help. Use these resources as you make plans for your activities and events. 

Overview of the ALA Poppy Program

Learn more about the poppy and the ALA Poppy Program.
Members: Learn how you can use poppy funds to support veterans and active-duty military.

Banners

View and download National Poppy Day® themed banners.

Posters

View and download National Poppy Day® posters.

Coloring Books

Consider ordering ALA poppy coloring books — a great way to educate kids about the meaning behind the poppy. The books are available for purchase from Emblem Sales and can be downloaded.

Media Templates & Logos

Raise awareness and increase participation in your post, unit and community.

Poppy Shop at Emblem Sales

Purchase National Poppy Day® pins, event supplies and products.

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Congratulations to the National Scholarship winners!

From the Department of NY the following was selected:

Children Of Warriors National Presidents’ Scholarship ($5,000)

Ryan Leonard, Richmond County

Non-Traditional Student Scholarship ($2000)

Jessie Haskins, Orange County

Spirit Of Youth Department Scholarship ($1000)

Kelly Clarke, Nassau County

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Congratulations to our Department Scholarship Winners!

All Dept. winners have been notified by mail as well as the Unit Presidents on file.

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5/9/2025————————————————————————————————

The 104th American Legion Auxiliary, Department of New York Convention will be held July 16 – July 19, 2025 in Syracuse, NY. Click HERE for Dept. Convention Page.

AUXILIARY HEADQUARTERS: 

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Below are the 2025-2026 Unit and County Officer form as a fillable PDF and the County Committee lists as an excel file and now a fillable PDF. Each form will be in with the 2025 Convention Call mailed to the 2024-2025 Unit/County Presidents in May 2025.  

1. 2025-2026 UNIT FORM (fillable) 
2. 2025-2026 COUNTY FORM (fillable)
3. 2025-2026 County Committee List
   1. EXCEL VERSION
   2. PDF FILLABLE VERSION

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 Important: A cover sheet must be attached to each award entry. The information you provide on this sheet will be used to prepare the award certificate, so please print clearly and complete all requested information.

 

2025 AWARD COVER SHEET FOR DEPARTMENT

 

 Deadline:
All entries must be received by the Department Chairman by May 1st. Addresses for each chairman are included in the Plan of Action. Do not mail them to the Department Office.

You can’t win if you don’t apply—good luck

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Need American Legion Family membership applications? We have two versions available – color and black-and-white – available for download. We created the black-and-white version to be printer friendly from your home office.

 Click to download new ALA eligibility graphic

ALA eligibility graphic-bold

Guess what?

Your Volunteer Time Counts!
Did you know that throughout the year it is important to report the hours you volunteer and the value of this time.

Each year the National Organization sets the value of our volunteer time. They refer to a website called www.independentsector.org. While there are different values for different states the national organization uses the average rate so that the reports from each department are consistent.

The Current Estimated National Value of Each Volunteer Hour Is

$34.79

Please this when calculating your hours and valued time for any committee report form that requests such information.

In the future you can view the website for more information by clicking HERE.

FROM THE NATIONAL FACEBOOK PAGE:

MISSION OUTREACH VS. MISSION AWARENESS: We’d like to provide some clarity on recent questions we’ve received about counting volunteer hours: