Leadership Program Engagement Plan

Get Involved

Purpose: The purpose of the Leadership Committee is to better equip members to serve in leadership positions with confidence and skill. Standing Rules #6, National Committees – Member/Organizational Support

Raise awareness of ALA leadership development opportunities. 

• Attend American Legion Auxiliary Mission Training:
  • Watch for event announcements in Auxiliary magazine, ALA emails, and social media for dates and locations.
  • After Mission Training, share the information you received with your unit, district/county, and department.
• Attend leadership conferences/workshops within your district/department.
• Participate in ALA Academy courses.
• Be aware of ALA leadership opportunities in your community:
  • Speak to other community organizations about veterans’ support.
  • Speak to high schools about veterans to develop your own leadership abilities.
• ALA Unit Member of the Year Award:
  • Nominate a fellow unit member for Unit Member of the Year.
  • Open to senior members who are not currently, nor have ever been, in an elected or appointed leadership role higher than unit president.
  • Follow your department’s procedures for submitting nomination.
• Leadership Certificate Program: (More details to come.)
  • Members complete requirements below and a project and receive a Certificate of Completion.
    • Members participate in a mock meeting to gain experience leading a meeting.
    • A member shares a leadership idea at each meeting based upon the Leadership Committee’s theme of the month.
    • Officers are paired with mentors for questions and support — at least quarterly communication.
    • Chairs are partnered with other members to help learn the ALA’s programs.
    • Documented proof of completing at least two ALA Academy courses during the administrative year.
    • Hold one community-based program to build leadership skills.

• Promote participation in the ALA Academy.

  • Log into the MyAuxiliary member portal at https://member.legion-aux.org/member/memberprofile.
  • Go to the ALA Academy.
  • Available courses include many topics – leadership, communications, mission outreach, etc.

• Enhance knowledge about ALA history, programs, and organization. 

  • Attend district/department training sessions/workshops.
  • Participate in Mission Training — this is a one-day, interactive conference geared toward learning more about the ALA’s core programs and deliver our mission.
  • Download/purchase and become familiar with the:
    • Unit Guide Book
    • Constitution & Bylaws
    • Department Operations Guide
    • Parliamentary Procedure
    • And other ALA guide books available to enhance your knowledge of and promote our organization.

Deadlines/Important Dates:

• Department Chair Report due to National Committee: May 15.
• Department and Unit Member of the Year Award Nomination Form Completed and Submitted: June 1.