Junior Member Leadership Course

1. Junior Member Leadership Course Annie Auxiliary is searching for young ladies who want to become better members. Can you help Annie?

2. Annie Auxiliary’s search is helping her find information about being a good member. Join her in her search . What is leadership and why you can be a leader Most leaders are not born they are made. A good leader knows as much as possible about the organization, has a passion for the work and understands parliamentary procedure. This course is a first step in becoming an effective American Legion Auxiliary Junior member and leader. Information you will learn about in this course: • History of the organization • Your Image • Suggested Agenda • Roles of officers • Flag Etiquette • Protocol for meetings • Preamble

3. History of the American Legion Auxiliary Veterans from World War I formed an organization called The American Legion while they were in France. When they came home, they formed an auxiliary to support their desire to continue to serve the nation in peacetime. So began the American Legion Auxiliary. Let’s begin by learning about the Auxiliary

4. National Presidents Mrs Edith Hobart, of Ohio, was elected as the first American Legion Auxiliary National President Annie has discovered you have homework! Homework: Find out if someone from your state has been elected to serve as an National President?

5. Founding purposes Children and Youth activities Peace and Security Annie Auxiliary discovers our first programs Rehabilitation of veterans Serving our communities

6. Your Image Annie Auxiliary is learning about first impressions. How do you measure up? A first impression is how someone sees you for the first time. A first impression is how someone hears you for the first time. A first impression is what someone thinks of you when you write to them.

7. More image facts Public speaking is easy if you practice, practice, practice. Personal appearance is how you ‘package’ yourself. Personal grooming, keeping yourself neat and clean helps you feel good. Good self esteem means learning to like yourself. Annie Auxiliary continues to investigate why image is important. How do others see you?

8. How to lead a meeting and how to be an active participant What’s an agenda? How do you make a motion? How can I change a motion with an amendment? What’s a mock meeting? Annie Auxiliary is finding it is fun to take part in meetings.

9. Leadership Roles President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Chaplain Sergeant-at-Arms Color Bearer Membership Chairman Follow along with Annie Auxiliary as she learns about the offices she can be elected or appointed to.

10. Flag Etiquette Which way does the Eagle fly? How do you hold the pole? What does it mean to ‘post’ the colors? How do you salute the flag? Annie Auxiliary is anxious to learn how to honor the American Flag.

11. Auxiliary Protocol At meetings, it’s important to make your guests feel welcome and special. There are several ways to show your respect. Annie Auxiliary has discovered there are courtesies given to guests. She thinks learning about them will make you a better member.

12. Preamble For God and Country…. These one hundred thirty three words are familiar to every member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Each time they are voiced, the commitment to the Auxiliary is made anew. The American Legion Auxiliary was formed to aid in peace-time service of the American Legion to the United States. Annie Auxiliary proudly repeats the American Legion Auxiliary preamble. Now she discovers what each section means.

13. Yikes ! ! ! It’s Exam time Annie Auxiliary finds it’s important to review what you have learned. Are you ready? Now it is time to test what you have learned about Parliamentary Procedure and Protocol.

14. Congratulations! Annie Auxiliary hopes to make the most of what she has learned about being an informed member. How about you? You have completed the American Legion Auxiliary Junior Leadership Course.