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Apple Valley American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 1776

Apple Valley American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 1776

 

With over 40,000 members, the American Legion Auxiliary is the strong, right  arm of the American Legion.

The Auxiliary was created at the Minneapolis Convention in 1919.

Open to Wives, Daughters, and Grand Daughters of Legionnaires, the Auxiliary is a major component of the Legion Family.

With Programs in education , children, youth, and Girls State, the Auxiliary is strongly involved in Minnesota communities. Year after year, the Auxiliary provides hundreds of thousands of volunteer hours in our Minnesota communities.



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Apple Valley American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 1776

 

With over 40,000 members, the American Legion Auxiliary is the strong, right  arm of the American Legion.

The Auxiliary was created at the Minneapolis Convention in 1919.

Open to Wives, Daughters, and Grand Daughters of Legionnaires, the Auxiliary is a major component of the Legion Family.

With Programs in education , children, youth, and Girls State, the Auxiliary is strongly involved in Minnesota communities. Year after year, the Auxiliary provides hundreds of thousands of volunteer hours in our Minnesota communities.



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Our Mission

American Legion Auxiliary Mission Statement


In the spirit of Service Not Self, the mission of the American Legion Auxiliary is to support The American Legion and to honor the sacrifices 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, educator citizens, mentor youth, and promote patriotism, good citizenship, peach and security.

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1776

Apple Valley Unit 1776 meets the third Tuesday at 7 pm at the 

Legion Post at 14521 Granada Drive,

Apple Valley, MN 55124 . 

Our mission is to support our veterans with financial support through our programs.

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EVENT CALENDAR FOR 2024-2025

ALL EVENTS ARE AT LEGION POST 1776

MARCH 17, 2025 – MEAT RAFFLE (ONLY) 1P TO END

APRIL 12, 2025 – INDOOR GARAGE SALE – 9A TO 3P

MAY 3, 2025 (KENTUCKY DERBY DAY) – MEAT RAFFLE AND HORSE RACING 11A TOEND

JULY 4, 2025 – PARADE BRAT AND HOT DOG SALE – 11A TO END

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 – CRAFT AND BAKE SALE- 9A TO 3P


Our Impact

The Apple Valley American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Minnesota was officially chartered on December 9, 1976 by our National Organization.

Membership in the American Legion Auxiliary shall be limited to mothers, spouses, daughters and sisters of members of the American Legion who served on active duty in the Armed Forces, who were

honorably discharged and to those women who of their own right are eligible for membership in the American Legion.


There are two levels of membership:

l. Senior: this is composed of members over the age of eighteen years; or a wife under the age of eighteen years whose husband is a member of the American Legion

2. Junior: this is composed of members under the age of eighteen, whose activities shall be supervised by the senior membership. Upon reaching the age of 18 years, junior members shall automatically be

admitted into senior membership with full privileges.

3. Both shall pay annual dues, senior - $30.00; junior $10.00

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To Join Contact Membership Chair Jan Lauby

email: laubyjl@gmail.com




Programs which Apple Valley, Unit 1776 Auxiliary Support:

Americanism

Poppy Program

Girls State

The purpose of the Americanism program is to promote patriotism and responsible 

citizenship.

Girls State

Poppy Program

Girls State

Minnesota Girl’s State is a week long program of learning focused on responsible citizenship and leadership. Girl’s State citizens are immersed in learning about the political process 

electing officials for all levels of state government and actively running a mock government. 


This program is held at Bethel University in Arden Hills.

MN Girls State

Poppy Program

Poppy Program

Poppy Program

 Connecting the visual image of the poppy with the sacrifice of service made by our veterans has been an important goal of the American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Program since its inception in 1921. On Memorial Day and Veterans Day, millions of red crepe paper poppies are distributed across the country in exchange for donations that go direc

 Connecting the visual image of the poppy with the sacrifice of service made by our veterans has been an important goal of the American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Program since its inception in 1921. On Memorial Day and Veterans Day, millions of red crepe paper poppies are distributed across the country in exchange for donations that go directly to assist disabled and hospitalized veterans in our communities. 


Purpose of the Poppy program is to educate the public of the significance of thepoppy and the program’s financial benefit for veterans, military and their families.

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Programs which Apple Valley, Unit 1776 Support:

Education

National Security

Legislation

The purpose of the Americanism program is to promote patriotism and responsible 

citizenship.

Legislation

National Security

Legislation

This program provides information and assistance to American Legion Auxiliary


members to advocate for the legislative agenda of the American Legion.

National Security

National Security

National Security

 This program promotes and supports Wearing Red on Fridays, America’s White

Table, which honors those who do not return, Blood Donation program, Defense POW/MIA programs,

Gold Star Spouses day, Family Readiness Groups and “Be the One”, which is an active national platform to reduce the rate of veteran suicide.

Programs which Apple Valley, Unit 1776 Support:

Armed Forces Service Center: Mpls/St.Paul Airport

Armed Forces Service Center: Mpls/St.Paul Airport

Armed Forces Service Center: Mpls/St.Paul Airport

 he Armed Forces Service Center (AFSC) is located at the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (MSP), since 1970, for traveling Active Duty, National Guard, Reserve, Retirees, Purple Heart and MoH recipients, former POW, Dependents, and DoD. Current ID cards must be presented for entrance.

The AFSC is open seven days a week, from 080

 he Armed Forces Service Center (AFSC) is located at the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (MSP), since 1970, for traveling Active Duty, National Guard, Reserve, Retirees, Purple Heart and MoH recipients, former POW, Dependents, and DoD. Current ID cards must be presented for entrance.

The AFSC is open seven days a week, from 0800-2245 (8:00 A.M. – 10:45 P.M.) with complimentary refreshments and limited sleeping bunks during these hours. The showers are currently unavailable. For operational updates, please call 612-726-9156. 

MN Armed Forces Service Center

Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation

Armed Forces Service Center: Mpls/St.Paul Airport

Armed Forces Service Center: Mpls/St.Paul Airport

This program is to promote service which assist and enhance the lives of veterans and their families ensuring restoration and/or transition to morally

functioning lives. We actively support the Hastings Home in Hastings with donations and activities.

Contact us for more information

Armed Forces Service Center: Mpls/St.Paul Airport

Contact us for more information

 Please contact the American Legion in Apple Valley at 612-431-1776.

 Or stop by the Apple Valley

American Legion 

 14521 Granada Drive 

Apple Valley, 55124 

for a membership application.


We would love to meet you have you join us in our support of Veterans, active military and community.

Meeting Minutes & Additional Info

Meeting Minutes ALA March 18 (pdf)

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Meeting Minutes 1_21_2025 (docx)

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Nov. agenda Auxiliary Unit 1776.docx - minutes.docx (pdf)

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May Legion Newsletter (pdf)

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Auxiliary Post 1776 Scholarships

American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 1776 Scholarships

The Apple Valley American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 1776 is awarding three (3),

$1000.00 scholarships to deserving daughters, sons or grandchildren of a member

of our Unit, Legion Post, or Sons of the American Legion. These scholarships can

be used for tuition, books or similar fees at vocational/technical school, college or

university.


Please see all documents below to apply

Post 1776 Auxiliary: Post Documents & Scholarship Documents

Post 1776 Auxiliary STANDING RULES 2024-2025 (pdf)

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Auxiliary Scholarship Application 2025 (pdf)

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Auxiliary Scholarship eligibilty 2025 (pdf)

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American Legion Post 1776

14521 Granada Dr, Apple Valley, MN 55124

(952) 431-1776

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