Leadership

Theme: “Paving the Way to Build a Stronger Foundation and Support for our Veterans, Military and their Families.”

Core Principals of Leadership

Communication, listening, respect, vision, self-awareness, learning agilities, collaboration, courage, compassion, integrity, gratitude, and resilience

Areas of Emphasis:

• Schedule a special Leadership Training meeting
• Encourage members to use past leaders as mentors.
  • for discussions and questions to help enhance your skills.
• Encourage members to attend district, division and department meetings
• Mentors – lead by example
• Encourage use of National ALA Academy Courses
  • Access them at www.alaforveterans.org
  • Recent releases: How to deal with conflict; Fundraising; Junior e-learning; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; and more!

2024/2025 National American Legion Auxiliary Mission Trainings

• November 16^th, 2024 – Nashville, TN
• November 16^th, 2024 – Denver CO
• January 25^th, 2025 – Des Moines, IA
• February 1^st,2025 – Las Vegas, NV
• February 1^st, 2025 – Boston, MA

Department Award

DIANA’S HATS OFF TO YOU PLAQUE – to the Unit Member of the Year.

• Use the Unit Member of the Year Award form.
• Must be an active senior member of her Unit who is not currently, nor has been, in an elected or appointed leadership role higher than Unit President.
• Due May 1, 2025.

Personal Awards:

• $10 and a certificate to the unit that follows and participates in the National new plan of action for Leadership.
• $10 and a certificate to the unit that follows and participates in the National new plan of action for Leadership.

Rebecca “Sue” Johnson  |  americandancer13@gmail.com  | 815-222-3983

Resources from National

• Junior and Senior Leadership Course
• How to be a Good Leader
• Officers Duties and Responsibilities
• ALA Protocol Presentation and Quiz
• How to Live a Culture of Goodwill
• Log into the National Website to Access these Items: Click Here

Department Resources

• Leadership Classes at Convention
• On-line Sign up – Leadership Classes at Convention
• Unit Member of the Year 2025