Dr. Coral May Grout was elected national president of the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) during the organization’s 105th National Convention held Aug. 28 – Sept. 3 in Louisville, Ky.
“As we take these department and national offices, we accept not only a title, but a trust — to lead with honor, serve with humility, and strengthen the legacy placed in our hands, in support of our veterans, military, children, and our communities,” Grout said from the convention stage.
Before being elected to the ALA’s highest volunteer office, Grout held numerous leadership positions in the organization at the unit, district, department, and national levels. At the national level, she served as chair of several programs, Children & Youth, Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation, Education (twice), Americanism, Constitution & Bylaws, Public Relations, Legislative, Leadership, Community Service, and Junior Activities committees. Also served on the National Executive Committee, and as national secretary, national historian, and national vice president.
Grout is a member of Eugene M. Connor Unit 193 in Massachusetts. She is eligible for membership through her late father, Charles E. Grout, who served in the U.S. Air Force in the Philippines and Australia during World War II.
In her professional life, Grout was in education for over 50 years in positions ranging from an English teacher to a superintendent.
Dr. Coral May Grout, ALA National President
