Welcome to the Department of Connecticut
WELCOME TO THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR OF THE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY |
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A Community of Volunteers Serving Veterans, Military and their Families.
Department of Connecticut, President, Sandra Cruz
2021-2022
Department of Connecticut, President, Sandra Cruz
2021-2022
Presidents Page
Dear Members:
It is hard to believe it is almost May. The warmer weather is approaching, softly, and quietly. Some days it feels like Spring, some Summer, and some Winter. They say if you live here, to wait 10 minutes and your weather will change. This is so true, we have Winter snow, warm breezes and 80-degree temperatures and in only a few hours apart. We are now at the point where the temperature is going from the 50's to the 60's to the 70's, soon it will be in the 80's and 90's and the cooler weather will be in the past and Summer will be here to stay for a while. Enjoy each season and absorb the best days.
Our year together, with me as your Department President, will soon be over and moving forward. Hopefully we will be back together as a family again, walking, working, and playing in the sand box together. Working our Mission and Purpose together. Putting Covid in the past and finding out what we can do for our Veteran's, Active Servicemen, their Family Members and the Community.
I ask myself daily "What can I do? How can I help? Where are they? Then I remember they are here with us trying to live just one day at a time, having shelter, a bed to sleep in and food to eat. Some are living outside in the elements, that need our help to live. They all are the ones that have dedicated themselves to keep our country free and peaceful. They have worked hard; some have given the ultimate sacrifice just so we have our freedom and stay the greatest nation in the world. Not all are with us today but have gone home to God. Remember them and honor them.
Memorial Day is fast approaching, this is the time we honor those that gave up their lives so we could have everything we have. It's the time of year to celebrate all those that gave us the freedoms we have today. It is the day of the Poppy, a day to reflect on those that served before us. Please everyone pin on a Poppy that was handmade right here in our State by our Veteran's and their close family members. Stop and think of all they gave us by serving us.
We have a couple of events coming up in our Auxiliary. The first is our Spring Fling Conference. This all-day event is being held at the Marlborough Post. It will be a day filled with leadership, fun, games, food, and entertainment!!! Please pass the news and ask all Unit Members to attend, it will be a relaxing day, talking with some we haven't seen in a year, or two, or three. We will all be together again.
May 15th is the date for our Department Testimonial, honoring not only the President but all the Officers that have served this past year. Letting them know you appreciate the long hours they put in to make our Department successful. Please plan to join us, a flier with information is attached.
Then it will be Memorial Day, a time of honoring those that have fought for our Country or serving our Country and some that are back home, but have gone home with the Lord God. Many parades, dinners and other functions show our respect and because of them we can celebrate this great Nation. Please join events throughout our State and show your gratitude by wearing a Poppy honoring all that have served or continue to serve.
Now is the time to get your End of Year Reports together, if you have any questions, please contact the Program Chairman first and then the office if need be. Year End Reports begin and end May 1st of every year so they can be sent into National in a timely manner for all to be accounted for.
Please enjoy the Spring weather and save the dates listed above. Unit members please spread the word for all members to attend and have fun and fellowship together!!! It is because of you that we can do everything we do for our Veteran's, Active Servicemen, their Families, and the Community.
I hope to see you all at the "Spring Fling Conference" on April 30th and the "Department of CT Auxiliary Testimonial" on May 15th.
It is hard to believe it is almost May. The warmer weather is approaching, softly, and quietly. Some days it feels like Spring, some Summer, and some Winter. They say if you live here, to wait 10 minutes and your weather will change. This is so true, we have Winter snow, warm breezes and 80-degree temperatures and in only a few hours apart. We are now at the point where the temperature is going from the 50's to the 60's to the 70's, soon it will be in the 80's and 90's and the cooler weather will be in the past and Summer will be here to stay for a while. Enjoy each season and absorb the best days.
Our year together, with me as your Department President, will soon be over and moving forward. Hopefully we will be back together as a family again, walking, working, and playing in the sand box together. Working our Mission and Purpose together. Putting Covid in the past and finding out what we can do for our Veteran's, Active Servicemen, their Family Members and the Community.
I ask myself daily "What can I do? How can I help? Where are they? Then I remember they are here with us trying to live just one day at a time, having shelter, a bed to sleep in and food to eat. Some are living outside in the elements, that need our help to live. They all are the ones that have dedicated themselves to keep our country free and peaceful. They have worked hard; some have given the ultimate sacrifice just so we have our freedom and stay the greatest nation in the world. Not all are with us today but have gone home to God. Remember them and honor them.
Memorial Day is fast approaching, this is the time we honor those that gave up their lives so we could have everything we have. It's the time of year to celebrate all those that gave us the freedoms we have today. It is the day of the Poppy, a day to reflect on those that served before us. Please everyone pin on a Poppy that was handmade right here in our State by our Veteran's and their close family members. Stop and think of all they gave us by serving us.
We have a couple of events coming up in our Auxiliary. The first is our Spring Fling Conference. This all-day event is being held at the Marlborough Post. It will be a day filled with leadership, fun, games, food, and entertainment!!! Please pass the news and ask all Unit Members to attend, it will be a relaxing day, talking with some we haven't seen in a year, or two, or three. We will all be together again.
May 15th is the date for our Department Testimonial, honoring not only the President but all the Officers that have served this past year. Letting them know you appreciate the long hours they put in to make our Department successful. Please plan to join us, a flier with information is attached.
Then it will be Memorial Day, a time of honoring those that have fought for our Country or serving our Country and some that are back home, but have gone home with the Lord God. Many parades, dinners and other functions show our respect and because of them we can celebrate this great Nation. Please join events throughout our State and show your gratitude by wearing a Poppy honoring all that have served or continue to serve.
Now is the time to get your End of Year Reports together, if you have any questions, please contact the Program Chairman first and then the office if need be. Year End Reports begin and end May 1st of every year so they can be sent into National in a timely manner for all to be accounted for.
Please enjoy the Spring weather and save the dates listed above. Unit members please spread the word for all members to attend and have fun and fellowship together!!! It is because of you that we can do everything we do for our Veteran's, Active Servicemen, their Families, and the Community.
I hope to see you all at the "Spring Fling Conference" on April 30th and the "Department of CT Auxiliary Testimonial" on May 15th.
Sandra Cruz, President
ALA Dept. of CT 2021-2022
Phone/Text 203-217-6755
Email: alasandracruz@gmail.com
ALA Dept. of CT 2021-2022
Phone/Text 203-217-6755
Email: alasandracruz@gmail.com
