American Legion Auxiliary
Fresno Charlie Waters
Unit 4
The mission of the American Legion Auxiliary is to support the American Legion and to honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of our veterans, military, and their families, both at home and abroad. For God and Country, we advocate for veterans, educate our citizens, mentor youth, and promote patriotism, good citizenship, peace and security.
Our unit's mission is to support our American Legion Fresno Charlie Waters Post 4, their members, and their activities that positively impact our local community youth and veterans. We have unified our American Legion family of organizations, working together, to honor Charlie Waters' legacy and continue serving to make him proud.
National Poppy Day®
May 24, 2024
Poppy Day is celebrated in countries around the world. The American Legion Family brought National Poppy Day® to the United States by asking Congress to designate the Friday before Memorial Day, as National Poppy Day.
On the Friday before Memorial Day, wear a red poppy to honor the fallen and support the living who have worn our nation's uniform.
The red poppy is a nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice worn by Americans since World War I to honor those who served and died for our country in all wars. It reminds Americans of the sacrifices made by our veterans while protecting our freedoms.
Led by the American Legion Auxiliary, each year members of The American Legion Family distribute poppies with a request that the person receiving the flower make a donation to support the future of veterans, active-duty military personnel and their families with medical and financial needs.
For more information please contact us at the email below. Thank you.
email: fresnounit4.ca.ala@gmail.com
Next Unit 4 Auxiliary Meeting
Date: Tuesday May 21, 2024 at 7pm
Location: 4944 E Clinton Way, Suite 107, Fresno CA 93727
Eligibility Requirements for ALA Membership
Membership in The American Legion Auxiliary shall be limited to the:(1) grandmothers, mothers, sisters, spouses, and direct and adopted female descendants of members of The American Legion; and
(2) grandmothers, mothers, sisters, spouses, and direct and adopted female descendants of all men and women who served in either of the following periods: April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918 and any time after December 7, 1941 who, being a citizen of the United States at the time of their entry therein served on active duty in the Armed Forces of any of the governments associated with the United States during either eligibility periods and died in the line of duty or after honorable discharge;
(3) grandmothers, mothers, sisters, spouses, and direct and adopted female descendants of all men and women who were in the Armed Forces of the United States during either of the following periods: April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918; and any time after December 7, 1941 who served on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States during either eligibility periods and died in the line of duty or after honorable discharge; and
(4) to those women who of their own right are eligible for membership in The American Legion.*
* A woman who is eligible for American Legion membership is eligible to join the American Legion Auxiliary regardless of whether or not she is a member of The American Legion. However, eligibility of her female relatives (sister, mother, direct descendants) and/or spouse depends upon her membership in The American Legion.
Proof of Eligibility
Note: If the person who provides your eligibility is living, they must be a member of The American Legion, eligibility documentation is likely not necessary, however you do need to provide his or her American Legion member ID number and Post information on your application.If the person who provides your eligibility is deceased, acceptable eligibility documents include:
a. DD-214 Discharge Papers (not issued until after Korean War)b. Official Military Ordersc. Official Military Service Citations/Awardsd. Letters related to the veteran's military service. Must be on official government letterhead.e. Certificate from the VA records center in St. Louis, MOf. Data from the back of older discharges
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Fresno Charlie Waters Unit 4
PO Box 27214, Fresno, CA 93729
American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California
401 Van Ness Ave, Ste 319, San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: 415-861-5092 FAX 415-861-8365
Email: calegionaux@calegionaux.org
American Legion Auxiliary, District 14
President: Debra Ennen 559-906-4580
DebLovesPugs1954@gmail.com
Adjutant: Elva Stith 559-281-7397
elvaunit509@gmail.com