American Legion Auxiliary
Department of New York
Department President 2026-2027
Lora Rowe
E-Mail: nyalapresident@gmail.com
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Lora Rowe
Department President Biography (LONG)
Department President 2026 – 2027
Lora Rowe
Short Biography
Department President 2026 – 2027
THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT LORA ROWE
DEPARTMENT OF NEW YORK PRESIDENT
BIRTHDAY– March 24th
THEME– “Sing Praises for Veterans”
FAVORITE COLOR– Navy, Green, and Red
EARRINGS– Do not wear earring- I do wear necklaces
ENJOYS– Concerts at the Turning Stone Casino, Baseball/Basketball and Shuffleboard
FAVORITE FOODS– Italian and Chicken Dishes
FAVORITE DESSERT- Love all desserts (way too much!!)
FAVORITE SNACKS– Cheeto Puffs, Chips, Cheese & Crackers
FAVORITE CANDY- Milk Chocolate, Maple, and Peanut Butter
FAVORITE DRINK– Iced Tea & Water
FAVORITE ADULT DRINK– Coors Light, Moscato, Gin 7 and Lemon
FAVORITE FLOWER– Rose
ALLERGIES- SEAFOOD
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2026-2027 Department President’s Awards
2026-2027 AWARD COVER SHEET
DEPARTMENT PRESIDENT’S COMMITTEE AWARDS
Write-up cannot exceed 1,000 words, may include photos, PR clippings, printout of social media posts, etc. All entries are to be mailed to the Department President at her home no later than May 1, 2026. Email entries will not be accepted or considered.
Unit
The Department President’s Award will be presented to the Unit that donates the largest single donation into the Department Office by May 1, 2026, Department President’s project “The Military Women’s Memorial (Washington DC)” and “ALA Empire Girls State (NY)”.
County
The Department President’s Award will be presented to the County that donates the largest single donation into the Department Office by May 1, 2026, Department President’s project “The Military Women’s Memorial (Washington DC)” and “ALA Empire Girls State (NY)”.
AMERICANISM – To the Unit that submits the best overall Americanism Program in a school. Entry may include parades, celebrations of Patriotic Holidays like Veterans Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Flag etiquette/disposal ceremony, promoting Star Spangled Kids and the Americanism Essay Contest.
CHILDREN & YOUTH – To the Unit that submits the best Children & Youth program supporting Children & Youth including Military Children, plan a special celebration for the children during the month of April in honor of Children & Youth month and Month of the Military Child and Purple Up.
MEMBERSHIP – To the Unit that rejoins the largest number of members (including Senior and Juniors).
NATIONAL SECURITY – To the unit that submits the best program for Civil Preparedness, including blood drives, volunteer emergency preparedness, including Salute to Servicemembers.
VETERANS AFFAIRS AND REHABILIATION – To the Unit that submits the best program supporting our Veterans, their caregivers and family members, participating in Wreaths Across America, Veterans Creative Arts, and Service to Veterans (Outside of the VA facility).