MEMBERSHIP

“Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You”

– Dr. Seuss

We are not all the same. We think, act, dress, and look dif-ferent and that is OK. Strategic Plan Goal Number 2 is to “Cre-ate an Internal Culture of Good-will.” What does that mean? We need to accept each other with

the understanding that there may be differences because you are you and I am I.

So many times this year I have heard that members can’t get along – not only within the Auxiliary but within the Ameri-can Legion Family. In order for our organization to continue, we must work together to create an environment that welcomes and includes all members. The American Legion Family de-pends on our ability to engage, communicate and develop posi-tive relationships with diverse people. Accept others for who

they are. Find opportunities to make a difference in the lives of everyone you meet.

If we continue our decline in membership – in 20 or so years there may no longer be an Amer-ican Legion Auxiliary. Who then will support our veterans? Who then will help our military families? Who then will make sure that patriotism does not die in our communities? Who will be there for our future veterans? If not us, then who?!?

On Saturday, March 7th, 94 of our American Legion Auxiliary members gathered and put aside

TERESA ISENSEEDepartmentPresident

Joan Chwala, Dept. ChairmanEmail: Ctr68552@centurytel.netH: 715-668-5661

Membership is for “Motorcycle Mamas” Too!Are you getting spring fever?

Does it make you want to be out-side doing something in the fresh air? Can you envision yourself pedaling around town on a bike? Following along with President Teresa’s music theme, the song, “Bicycle Built for Two” comes to mind. That song was written as “Daisy Bell” by Harry Dacre in 1892. Perhaps you’d rather envi-sion something more daring, like “Little Honda” performed by the Hondells in 1964. Or better yet, think of the song that was about love and adventure like “Leader of the Pack” performed by the Shan-gri-Las in 1964.

Contrary to the gossip about those who might be drawn to be-coming a “Motorcycle Mama” (performed by Sailcat in 1972), there is a safe and interesting way

for Auxiliary members to sport that leather vest, climb on a bike, and support the programs of the Ameri-can Legion. Eligibility to become an American Legion Rider (ALR) is simple......be a member in good standing in the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary or the Sons of the American Legion. You must be a registered owner of a motorcycle of at least 500 cc and hold a current motorcycle endorse-ment.Qualificationcanbegainedas the spouse of the “Rider” – if the spouse is a member of the Ameri-can Legion Family. All new appli-cants should be sponsored by a fel-low ALR member or the Executive Board. Allowing your Auxiliary membership to expire will cause you to be dropped from the ALR. For more information, contact Bob Lloyd at (608) 873-5926 or Donna Wilhelms at (920) 948-7953. ALR meetings are held quarterly and moved around the state. The next meeting is May 2 at the Montello Post at 1:00 pm. All are welcome to attend.

ALR Officer Donna Wilhelmscommented, “I very much enjoy the comradeship and the ability to support the mission of the Ameri-can Legion with such fine indi-viduals. We really do get to par-ticipate in some very “cool” things. I have had opportunities being an ALR member that I never would have had otherwise.”

The challenge to recruit new Auxiliary members who are cur-rently biking enthusiasts continues to help us to grow our organization. Perhaps this has helped Donna to earn her “Recruit 10” and “One in a Million” awards. ALR members escort returning military, serve as honor guard for veteran funerals, and raise thousands of dollars for Legion programs each year. Please consider including this information when informing potential mem-bers of the wonderful work accom-plished by the American Legion Family.

.Joan Chwala, ChairmanBonnie Jakubczyk, UD&R

Mary Petrie, UD&RMorgan Johnsen, Junior Member

their differences for the good of our organization and were in-spired by National Legislative Chairman Trish Ward and Na-tional Chaplain Karen Boehler. One of the workshops talked about kindness, gratitude and generosity at unit meetings in order to develop a productive and enjoyable experience for all members. I hope that members in attendance developed an un-derstanding of why it is so im-portant to listen and respect the ideas and thoughts of everyone.

The key to treating people with respect is to treat them as you

would like to be treated. When dealing with difficult people,seek to understand the root of their problem and/or disrespect towards you. Then you will be able to rise above the situation and treat them well.

In the spirit of goodwill and for God and country, I pledge to uphold and defend the Con-stitution of the United States of America, and to safeguard and transmit to posterity the prin-ciples of justice, freedom, and democracy. God bless you and God bless America!

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Raise your Voice inSong for Our VeteransSong for Our Veterans

APRIL 2, 2015

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

The 60th Annual American Le-gion King Day Pilgrimage will be held on Sunday, June 21st at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, Wisconsin. American Le-gion, Legion Riders, Auxiliary and Sons of The American Legion members from across the state, as well as their guests, are encour-aged to visit King and participate in a picnic with members of the Veterans Home. The general pub-lic is also invited and encouraged to attend.

10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Musical entertainment by the KNX Band in the park

10:30 am: Charcoal broiled chicken dinner served by ALA Unit 161 until sold out

1:00 pm: Parade around the grounds consisting of Legion Riders, District and Department Officers,40et8VoitureLocomo-tives, the Marathon High School Drum & Bugle Corps, Color Guards, Honor Guards and Drill Teams

2:00 pm: Formal program fea-turing Department Commander Bob Shappell and NEC Steve Krueger. National Commander Michael D. Helm from Nebraska will also be in attendance.

Cake, ice cream and coffee will be served to members in all the buildings in celebration of this special event. Refreshments and food will be available at the con-cession stand in the park. Chicken dinners may be purchased: $8 for adults, $4 for children under 12. Anyone interested in sponsor-ing chicken dinners for the King members may send donations payable to ALA Unit 161 to Nan-cy Neuroth, N2710 Lind Avenue, Waupaca, WI 54981.

In the event of rain, the program will be held in the Marden Multi-Purpose Room.

60TH ANNUAL KING DAY PILGRIMAGE

Bonnie DorniakExecutive Secretary/TreasurerPh: (608) 745-0124Email: deptsec@amlegionauxwi.org

Wisconsin was privileged to host training conducted by the national organization in Portage on Saturday, March 7th. Ninety-four people from eleven districts attended; 76 individuals completed a survey after the session. Based on the survey results, 72 people (94.7%) thought the training met their expectations and was worth attending. Comments included, “interesting informa-tion and well planned presentations,” “very good subject matters,” “interesting, inter-active, new points to take home, fun.” In response to what they may do differently as a result of attending this training, the com-mon theme of responses was “listen more to what the other person says” and “stop, look around, and listen more closely to oth-ers.” Many people indicated they would like to see more training opportunities like this. Thanks to everyone who participated and made this a success!

Auxiliary members are encouraged to at-tend their district spring conference. This is a great time to learn more about Auxil-iary programs, hear what other units in your district have done to support our veterans, thankthedistrictofficersandchairmenfortheir hard work during the past year, and provide input as the district makes plans for the year ahead. Please see the conference schedule on page 3 for more information.

There is still space available for the 2015 ALA Badger Girls State (ALABGS) session scheduled for June 21-26. Units interested in sponsoring a delegate should contact Car-rie Thrasher at department headquarters or their local high school to see if they have eligible junior students who wish to par-ticipate. If your local high school does not participate in the Girls State program, units are encouraged to sponsor delegate(s) from another area. Department has a waiting list of young women who would like to attend ALABGS. It is discouraging when we have to turn people away due to lack of funds.

2016 Unit Membership Renewal Notice/

Dues information is being mailed to Unit Presidents at this time. If you do not re-ceive your information within the next week, please contact Andrea Stoltz at de-partment headquarters immediately. Every unit is required to return the information form to department by Friday, May 1, 2015. The minimum amount collected for dues is $20 for senior members and $3 for junior members, but units may charge more to off-set costs of unit operations.

The national organization is in the process of generating the 2016 membership cards and unit rosters. Only name/address chang-es and new member applications that were processed at department headquarters by April1stwillbereflectedonthe2016cardsand rosters. The 2016 membership cards will be mailed to units after department convention. Units should contact Andrea Stoltz at department headquarters if they do not receive the 2016 information by August 1st. If the cards are lost after receipt, units will have to pay to have them replaced.

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CHAPLAIN’S CORNER

Joanie DickersonDept. Chaplain/Music ChairmanPh: 608-996-2152Email: jomarie@tds.net

Happy Passover and Happy Easter! As I write this,we are enjoying the firstwarmdays of the year. I pray that we will contin-ue to be blessed with sunny days so we can get out and shake out the cobwebs of cabin fever. With the arrival of Spring, may we feel rejuvenated in our efforts to serve our veterans and our communities.

I was fortunate to attend the leadership conference at headquarters. The national trainers, Trish Ward and Karen Boehler, were very knowledgeable and provided in-formation about our organization’s strategic plan. One of the focuses is to increase ci-vility among our members and between the “branches” of our Legion family tree. We can look at this as a small step toward great-er peace in our world. Every night we hear of unrest in our communities. For all who experiencestrife,may theyfindpeaceandsolace in their faith.

PRAYERDear God, we pray to you for people all over the world, for other nations, for other races, for people who think differently and live differently. Help us to respect, understand, and love each other. Let there be no hate among nations. Forgive all injustice. Let wars end. Let your message be proclaimed everywhere. Give us peace. In your name we pray, Amen.

MUSICThissongwasfirstintroducedtoagroupofteenagers selected from their high schools to attend a week-long retreat in California in 1955. The young people were purposefully from different religious, racial, cultural and economic backgrounds, brought together to experiment with creating understanding and friendship through education, discussion groups, and living and working together in a camp situation. It continues to be performed and recorded by popular artists.

Let There Be Peace on Earth by Sy Miller and Jill Jackson Let there be peace on earthAnd let it begin with me.Let there be peace on earthThe peace that was meant to be.With God as our FatherBrothers all are we.Let me walk with my brotherIn perfect harmony.Let peace begin with meLet this be the moment now.With every step I takeLet this be my solemn vow.To take each moment and live each momentIn peace eternally.Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me.Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me.I am accepting prayers for inclusion in Pres-ident Teresa Isensee’s prayer book. Please send them in early! My address is found online and in the Red Book. Thank you and God bless!

GREETINGS FROM HEADQUARTERS

CHILDREN & YOUTH

POPPY PROGRAM

Danie Wilson, Department ChairmanPh: (920) 452-6907Email: daniewilson@charter.net

As members of the American Legion Auxiliary, we are committed to honor-ing the men and women who have served or are serving to preserve our Constitu-tional freedoms, by protecting, caring for, educating and supporting their children and youth through Auxiliary programs. We believe the sacrifices of military childrenand the ‘suddenly military’ children of the deployed Reservist and National Guard members also deserve to be recognized as heroes. Our ‘Kids of the Deployed are Heroes 2’ (KDH2) program offers a way to visibly show our appreciation with rec-ognition buttons and stickers. Wearing the ‘Proud Parent of a Military Child’ button is promoting our organization.

The Children of Warriors National Presi-dent’s Scholarship provides funds to as-

Laurel DuBois, Department ChairmanPh: 715-825-3916Email: sdubois188@aol.com

Hello everyone! I hope that you are all well and happy that Spring is right around the corner. It is time to see green grass and thebloomingofallourflowers.Theflow-ers bring joy and happiness to us and let us know that the season has changed.

sist children of warriors in attaining their higher education goals. Annually, fifteenoutstanding students are selected at the na-tional level and awarded these scholarships. Education is also the emphasis of the ‘Star Spangled Kids’ program. While partner-ing with our veterans, U.S. History and the importance of the U.S. Constitution come alive as real persons tell their personal stories of service and what patriotism and Americanism means to them. In our com-munities, we educate adults about the needs of our children and youth and the challeng-es facing them. Operation Military Kids helps connect youth with local resources to enhance their well being and provide a sense of community support.

There are so many ways we brighten the lives of children through our volunteer ser-vice. Reading to elementary level students, hosting fun events, providing school sup-plies for children in need and the list goes

We, the members of the American Legion Auxiliary,areprivilegedtohaveaflowerthat blooms every day of the year and that flower is our Poppy. Our Poppy allowsus to support our veterans, their families and their communities. Through the Pop-py Program, we offer poppy contests and provide poppy awards. This program pro-vides information and knowledge to our

on. When you donate books, magazines and pamphlets, be sure to ‘brand’ them with the Auxiliary insignia and your unit infor-mation.

The American Legion Auxiliary makes a difference in many ways, in many lives by sponsoring grants for Birth Defect Research for Children; The Children’s Cardiomyopa-thy Foundation and the Organ Transplant Association just to mention a few. On aver-age, $2M in annual donations to programs benefittingChildren&Youthareattributedto the American Legion Auxiliary.

It is important to let everyone know ‘who we are’ and ‘what we do’ for our children and youth, both military and civilian. We really do make a difference!

Please mail your narrative reports and pictures of Children and Youth activities to department headquarters by April 15, 2015. Details for reporting are posted on the de-partment website.

Auxiliary members and our communities.Itishardtobelievethatonelittleflower

known as the Poppy has supported veter-ans since 1919 and will continue to sup-port our veterans. Each year, over 350,000 memorial poppies are distributed in Wis-consin as a tribute to deceased veterans of all wars.

God Bless You. God Bless America

The American Legion Family showed their support for Diane Dus-check, Wisconsin’s endorsed candidate for National President, at the Washington DC Conference held in February. President Teresa Is-ensee (left) and Commander Bob Shappell (right) are pictured with Diane Duscheck at a reception co-hosted by National C&Y Chair-man Diane Duscheck and National VA&R Chairman Mary Davis. Jan Pulvermacher-Ryan, Joyce Endres, Steve Krueger, Ken Rynes, Bob Batty, Russ Hanseter, Ted DeMicchi and John Wolfe also at-tended the reception.

Donations payable to “ALA National Candidate Fundraiser” may be sent to Diana Sirovina, Treasurer of Team Duscheck, 9428 W. Eden Place, Milwaukee, WI 53228.

TEAM DUSCHECK UPDATE

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Joyce E. EndresNEC/Dept Legislative ChairmanPh: 608-221-1763Email: ljendres@charter.net

Planes, Trains and Automo-biles! President Teresa and I were detoured on our trip to the Washington DC Conference due to wintery weather. We stayed positive and laughed through-out the experience to turn it into a delightful adventure.

We attended the Washington DC Conference in February to participate in the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, attend ALA learning sessions and meet with Wiscon-sin’s Congressional Represen-tatives. The “Walk to the Hill” provided an exciting opportuni-ty and venue to talk one-on-one with national representatives and senators regarding veteran-related legislative priorities. To prepare us, The American Legion (TAL) National Com-mander led a session that dis-cussed legislative priorities so each member of the Legion Family could express a strong common voice to every con-gressperson across the nation.

As ALA-Wisconsin’s NEC and Legislative Chairman, I had the opportunity to meet with Rep-resentative Mark Pocan’s aide and Senators Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson along with President Teresa and represen-tatives from TAL and SAL.

We discussed the Legion’s legislative priorities and shared key talking points related to na-tional defense, sequestration, and Tri-care. We discussed the Tomah VA Medical Center situ-ation, including mental health care alternatives that limit use of drugs. Commander Bob Shap-pell raised awareness about a majority of veterans who are not critically disabled either physi-cally or mentally, but also need health care, education, jobs and services. Adjutant David Kurtz discussed Camp American Le-gion and the need for special appropriations, rather than vet-eran care funds, to restore/reuse historic buildings at Zablocki VA Medical Center. NEC Joyce Endres talked about the wide rangeanddiverseneedsoffivegenerations of veterans. The American Legion Family and the Legislature must adapt and prioritize services and programs to meet their needs, plus dili-gently pass on the legacy of ser-vice so all veterans are served over time. President Teresa dis-cussed the values of alternative therapy methods, including mu-sic therapy. We also discussed TAL Wisconsin’s resolution in support of H.R. 353, the Veter-ans Access to Hearing Health Act of 2015.

We paid honor to our fallen WWII veterans at the World

War II Memorial. National President Janet Jefford laid a wreath in their honor. The Wis-consin contingent placed red carnations on the Wisconsin pil-lar. (photo below).

The States of Washington and Wisconsin hosted a reception in honor of National President candidates Mary Davis and our very own Diane Duscheck. The reception gave attendees an op-portunity to meet the candidates and ask questions about their

qualifications and goals. Wemade Wisconsin proud!

Apply for Legislative Awards and submit your Legislative Year-End Report by April 15th to Department Headquarters so our voice is heard and to share issues, ideas and solutions as we fulfill the Auxiliary’s mis-sion through the Legislative process.

Meet challenges with a posi-tive attitude, so they too can be a delightful adventure.

2015 DISTRICT SPRING CONFERENCES

The Junior Spring Conference will be held on July 11, 2015 in Madison.

All American Legion Auxiliary junior members are encouraged to attend. Details will be provided

closer to the conference.

May 16, 2015President Teresa Insensee’s Testimonial

The Eagles Club2588HallieRoad•ChippewaFalls,WI

See Department website for more information!

WASHINGTON DC CONFERENCE

2015 DISTRICT SPRING CONFERENCES

Dist Date Location Registration

Time/Fee Luncheon

Cost Make check Payable to:

Send check to: Contact Person Dead- line

#1 4/25/15 Orfordville AL Post 209

3919 S. State Rd 213 Orfordville, WI 53576

8:00-9:00 am Fee: $15.00

Included in Fee

ALA Orfordville Unit 209

Shannon Little 3820 Chesapeake Ave. Janesville, WI 53546

Kitty Larkin: 262-649-3399

kittysltr@wi.rr.com 4/11/15

#2 4/25/15 1st Reformed Church 527 Giddings Ave.

Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085

8:00 am Fee: $2.00 $15.00

ALA Sheboygan

County

Betty Grothe 955 Anton Rd.,

Plymouth, WI 53073 Betty Grothe 920-892-6377 4/11/15

#3 4/25/15 Community Commerce Ctr

16381 Highway 131 Gays Mills WI 54631

8:00-9:00 am Fee: $3.00 $7.00 ALA Unit 308

Julia Flitsch 16608 State Hwy 131 Gays Mills, WI 54631

Karen Johnson 608-632-0597

klrmjohnson@gmail.com 4/15/15

#4 5/2/15 Greendale AL Post 416 6351 W. Grange Ave. Greendale, WI 53129

9:30 am Fee: $2.00 $16.00 ALA 4th District

Sue Hembrook 24215 60th Street Salem, WI 53168

Sue Hembrook: 262-843-4791

genesuehem@wi.rr.com 4/17/15

#5 No Conference

#6 4/18/15 New Holstein Unit 124 1922 Wisconsin Ave.

New Holstein, WI 53061 8:00 am

Fee & Lunch: $12.00 Included in

Fee ALA Calumet

County Arlene DeTroye 830 Seventh St Kiel, WI 53042

Arlene DeTroye: 920-894-2014 4/1/15

#7 3/21/15 Holmen AL Post 284

419 1st Avenue E Holmen, WI 54636

8:00-9:00 am Fee: $12.00

Included in Fee ALA Unit 284

Mary Clements 108 Irene Place

Holmen, WI 54636 Mary Clements: 608-526-3383 3/14/15

#8 4/25/15 New London AL Post 263

840 E. North Water St. New London, WI 54961

8:00-9:00 am Fee: $3.00 $17.00 ALA Unit 263

Donna Bellettiere N5019 Old 54 Rd.

Shiocton, WI 54170 Donna Bellettiere:

920-986-3712 4/15/15

#9 5/2/15 Brussels Community Center

1366 Junction Rd Brussels, WI 54204

8:00 – 9:00 am Fee: $1.00 $10.00 ALA Unit 372

Joanne Neinas 8674 County Rd H

Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

Mary Krutz 920-465-9917

wkrutz@new.rr.com 4/17/15

#10 4/18/15 Cumberland Senior Center

1255 Webb St. Cumberland, WI 54829

8:00-9:00 am Fee: $3.00 $10.00 ALA Unit 98

Mary Townsend 1887 21st Avenue

Rice Lake, WI 54868 Mary Townsend 715-234-5155 4/1/15

#11 4/18/15 Eagle River Inn Conf. Ctr.

5260 State Hwy 70 W Eagle River, WI 54521

8:00 am Fee: $3.00 $20.00 AL Post 114

Jim Lynn PO Box 704

Eagle River, WI 54521 Jim Lynn

715-477-0775 4/15/15

#12 5/30-31/15

Cable Community Center 13660 County Hwy M

Cable, WI 54821

9:00-10:00 am Fee: $2.00 $8.00 AL Post 487

Crystal Radloff 44520 E Cable Lake Rd

Cable, WI 54821 Crystal Radloff 715-798-3634 5/15/15

Current as of 3/30/15

SAVE THE DATE!

February Calendar Winnersare posted on the Department Website

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The American Legion

Child Welfare Foundation

April 9, 2015 Hospital Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon - Union GroveApril 11-12, 2015 WALA Bowling Tournament Sabre Lanes, MenashaApril 15, 2015 Hospital Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon - Iron MountainApril 18-19, 2015 WALA Bowling Tournament Sabre Lanes, MenashaApril 22, 2015 Hospital Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon - KingMay 6, 2015 Hospital Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon - TomahMay 16, 2015 President Teresa Isensee’s Testimonial Dinner

May 16, 2015 Oconomowoc Walk/Run/Roll ProceedsbenefitFisherHouseWI Jill Gust 262-719-7280 or Jan Schmittinger at 414-379-1995May 19, 2015 Hospital Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon Dayton Residential Care FacilityMay 20, 2015 Hospital Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon - ZablockiJune 6, 2015 Commander Bob Shappell’s Testimonial DinnerJune 21-26 ALA Badger Girls State UW-Oshkosh

••••••••• IMPORTANT dATes TO ReMeMbeR •••••••••

–– Information is subject to change ––

June 26-27 Dept. Leadership Conference Dept. Headquarters Portage, WIJuly 11, 2015 Junior Spring Conference Madison, WI July 16-19, 2015 Department Convention Radisson Paper Valley Appleton, WIAug 28 - Sep 3 National Convention Baltimore, MDSep 18 - 19 Fall Informational Forum The Plaza Hotel & Suites Eau Claire, WI

current as of 3/24/2015

2015 ORIENTATION SCHEDULE

ALABGS Delegate(s)/Alternate(s): We strongly encourage you, your parents and a school official to attend a county orientation Counties with an asterisk (*) conduct a joint Badger Girls & Badger Boys Orientation.

County Date Time Location Local Contact(s) Presenter(s) Ashland, Iron, Price & Taylor 5/16/2015 10:00 am

Phillips Public Library 286 Cherry St., Phillips Vivian Simpson: 715-339-6062 BGS: Theresa Schindler:715-229-2202

*Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Polk, Sawyer & Washburn 4/26/2015 1:00 pm

American Legion Post 185 108 N Oak St., Grantsburg Gayle Janson: 715-463-5723

BGS: Gayle Janson: 715-463-5723 BBS: Bill Cosh: 608-770-1282

*Brown,Door-Kewaunee 5/11/2015 7:00 pm American Legion Post 11

1708 N. Irwin St., Green Bay Berne Baer: 920-494-4404 BGS: Berne Baer: 920-494-4404

BBS: John Cumicek: 920-676-9597

*Calumet & Manitowoc 4/22/2015 7:00 pm Brillion HS

W1101 Cty Rd HR, Brillion

BBS: John Giese: 920-756-2024 BGS: Rose Heinz: 920-850-1941

BBS: Russ Hanseter: 920-833-2469

*Chippewa 5/2/2015 2:00 pm American Legion Post 159

Chippewa St corner of Main St, Cadott Pauline Olinske: 715-313-3164 BGS: Teresa Isensee: 715-229-2202

BBS: Fred Berns: 715-583-4303

*Clark 5/3/2015 3:00 pm Greenwood HS Library

306 W Central Ave., Greenwood Cherilyn Hare: 715-429-0814 BGS: Theresa Schindler:715-229-2202

BBS: Bill Cosh: 608-770-1282

*Columbia 5/2/2015 9:00 am Portage HS

301 E. Collins, Rm 143, Portage BBS: Norm Bednarek: 608-617-9839 BGS: Carol Sidwell: 608-296-4090

BBS: Norm Bednarek: 608-617-9839

Crawford & Richland 5/17/2015 5:00 pm American Legion Post 13

900 Flag Park Dr., Richland Center Sharon Zales: 608-649-4468 BGS: Sharon Zales: 608-649-4468

*Dane 5/18/2015 7:00 pm WPS Nordby Bldg.

1707 W. Broadway, Madison Mary Curran: 608-873-9463 BGS: Jennifer Grinder: 608-495-2733

BBS: Bill Cosh: 608-770-1282

*Dodge 5/13/2015 BGS: 6:00 pm BBS: 7:30 pm

American Legion Post 69 134 S. Main St., Mayville Diane Billings: 920-488-3668

BGS: Shirley Krier: 262-377-5026 BBS: Ted Duckworth: 608-547-9994

*Dunn/Eau Claire 5/17/2015 3:00 pm American Legion Post 53 634 Water St., Eau Claire Mary Gadwill: 715-834-1498

BGS: Teresa Schindler: 715-229-2202 BBS: Fred Berns: 715-583-4303

*Fond du Lac 4/27/2015 7:00 pm American Legion Post 43

133 E Fond du Lac St., FDL Donna Wilhelms: 920-948-7953 BGS: Char Kiesling: 920-428-5655 BBS: Paul Williams: 414-943-5433

*Grant & Iowa 5/17/2015 1:00 pm Fennimore Community Bldg.

860 Lincoln Avenue Merry Cooley: 608-822-3983 BGS: Dee Woolf: 608-348-7403

BBS: Ted Duckworth: 608-547-9994

*Green 5/4/2015 7:00 pm American Legion Post 84 1627 12th Ave., Monroe

Rose Wenger: 608-325-6364

BGS: Dee Woolf: 608-348-7403 BBS: Bill Cosh: 608-770-1282

*Green Lake & Marquette 4/15/2015 7:00 pm American Legion Post 282 11 Charles St., Markesan Patricia Westpfahl: 920-294-3537

BGS: Jen Leahy: 920-979-3213 BBS: Ted Duckworth: 608-547-9994

*Jefferson 5/3/2015 1:00 pm American Legion Post 67

129 S. Main St., Lake Mills Beatrice Rothschadl: 920-648-8424 BGS: Jan Jordan: 608-362-4290 BBS: Zach Day: 608-446-5399

*Juneau & Adams 6/2/2015 6:00 pm American Legion Post 110

110 Welch Prairie Rd., New Lisbon Rose Clark: 608-847-4450 BGS: Liz Staff: 608-781-6888

BBS: Ted Duckworth: 608-547-9994

*Kenosha & Racine 4/30/2015 6:30 pm American Legion Post 171 1027 New St., Union Grove Marcie Perez: 262-308-8705

BGS: Kitty Larkin: 262-649-3399 BBS: Bob Kaczmarek: 262-552-7777

*La Crosse, Monroe & Vernon 4/16/2015 7:00 pm

American Legion Post 51 148 S. Leonard St., West Salem Rebecca Gleason: 608-835-2025

BGS: Liz Staff: 608-781-6888 BBS: Fred Berns: 715-583-4303

*Lafayette 5/13/2015 7:00 pm American Legion Post 214 1400 Keep St., Darlington Cindy Corley: 608-776-4229

BGS: Dee Woolf: 608-348-7403 BBS: Jim Hying: 608-739-3367

*Marathon & Lincoln 5/17/2015 6:30 pm American Legion Post 10

1001 Golf Club Rd., Wausau Eunice Baumann: 715-851-8570 BGS: Diane Kranig: 715-341-4935

BBS: Bill Cosh: 608-770-1282 1

County Date Time Location Local Contact(s) Presenter(s)

*Marinette & Florence 5/4/2015 7:00 pm American Legion Post 280

107 Zelia St., Coleman BBS: Claire Bolander: 715-854-2676 BGS: Loretta Shellman: 920-373-5853

BBS: Butch VanRossum: 920-360-1974

Milwaukee 5/20/2015 6:30 pm American Legion Post 416

6351 W. Grange Ave., Greendale Sue Hembrook: 262-945-9791 Bonnie Jakubczyk: 414-764-6752 & Laura Calteux: 414-379-2943

*Oconto 5/3/2015 2:00 pm Oconto Falls HS Library

210 N Farm Rd., Oconto Falls Loretta Shellman: 920-373-5853 BGS: Loretta Shellman: 920-373-5853

BBS: Butch Van Rossum: 920-360-1974 *Oneida, Vilas,

Forest & Langlade 5/13/2015 10:00 am Three Lakes HS

6930 W School St., Three Lakes Kay Arndt: 608-622-9383 BGS: Kay Arndt: 608-622-9383 BBS: Bill Cosh: 608-770-1282

*Outagamie 4/14/2015 7:00 pm Hortonville High School

155 Warner St., Hortonville Marcie Suprise: 920-757-5407 BGS: Rose Heinz: 920-850-1941

BBS: Russ Hanseter: 920-833-2469

*Ozaukee 5/6/2015 BGS 6:00 pm BBS 7:00 pm

American Legion Post 457 6050 W. Mequon Rd., Mequon

BGS: Shirley Krier: 262-377-5026 BBS: Joe Schneider: 262-692-9862

BGS: Shirley Krier: 262-377-5026 BBS: Zach Day: 608-446-5399

*Portage & Wood 5/12/2015 7:00 pm Mid-State Tech – Comm Rm.

1001 Centerpoint Dr., Stevens Point Diane Kranig: 715-341-4935 BGS: Diane Kranig: 715-341-4935

BBS: Bill Cosh: 608-770-1282

Rock 4/11/2015 11:00 am Hedberg Library

316 S. Main St., Janesville Zondra Morris: 608-751-3924 BGS: Jan Jordan:608-362-4290

*Rusk/Sawyer 5/16/2015 3:00 pm Rusk County Library – Lower Level

418 Corbett Ave. W, Ladysmith Anne McCain: 715-214-6661 BGS: Theresa Schindler: 715-229-2202

BBS: Bill Cosh: 608-770-1282

*Saint Croix & Pierce 4/15/2015 6:30 pm American Legion Post 240

410 Maple St., Baldwin BBS: Fred Berns: 715-538-4304 BGS: Laurel DuBois: 715-825-3916

BBS: Fred Berns: 715-538-4304

*Sauk 6/1/2015 7:00 pm Sauk Prairie HS Rm 14

105 9th St., Prairie du Sac Mary Walz: 608-643-5921 BGS: Mary Walz: 608-643-5921 BBS: Bill Cosh: 608-770-1282

*Shawano & Menomonee 5/6/2015 7:00 pm Wittenberg Community Center

208 W Vinal St., Wittenberg Mary Beversdorf: 715-253-2908 BGS: Jeannine Conradt: 920-986-3800

BBS: Paul Williams:414-943-5433

*Sheboygan 5/11/2015 6:30 pm Elkhart Lake HS

201 N. Lincoln, Elkhart Lake BGS: Leslie Sanzo: 313-407-3310 BGS: Char Kiesling: 920-725-0121

BBS: Ted Duckworth: 608-547-9994 *Trempealeau, Buffalo-

Pepin & Jackson 5/6/2015 7:00 pm Trempealeau Cty Courthouse 36245 Main St., #4, Whitehall

BGS: Kati Hanson: 262-955-4869 BBS: Fred Berns: 715-538-4304

BGS: Liz Staff: 608-781-6888 BBS: Fred Berns: 715-538-4304

Walworth & Kenosha 5/3/2015 1:00 pm American Legion Post 24

735 Henry St., Lake Geneva Joyce Bouhl: 262-248-4533 BGS: Joyce Bouhl: 262-248-4533 BGS: Jan Jordan:608-362-4290

*Washington 5/11/2015 7:00 pm Allenton Legion Post 483

419 Railroad St (Cty Hwy W) Mary Montag: 262-355-6467 BGS: Shirley Krier: 262-377-5026

BBS: Zach Day: 608-446-5399

*Waukesha 5/4/2015 7:00 pm American Legion Post 382

Main Street, Menomonee Falls Marcella Schmitz: 262-628-1478 BGS: Kitty Larkin: 262-649-3399

BBS: Bob Kaczmarek: 414-810-9685

*Waupaca 5/7/2015 7:00 pm American Legion Post 263

840 E North Water St., New London Marla Knuettel: 920-359-1629 BGS: Rose Heinz: 920-580-1941

BBS: Paul Williams: 414-943-5433

*Waushara 5/6/2015 7:00 pm Wautoma HS

566 Cambridge (Hwy 21/22) Cathy Kaminski: 715-249-5263 BGS: Diane Kranig: 715-341-4935 BBS: Paul Williams:414-943-5433

*Winnebago 5/13/2015 7:00 pm The Waters

1393 Washington Ave., Oshkosh Char Kiesling: 920-428-5655 BGS: Char Kiesling: 920-428-5655

BBS: Russ Hanseter: 920-833-2469

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Past National President Pearl Behrend is the Liaison to the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation (CWF) for the American Legion Aux-iliary, Department of Wis-consin. The Legion Family takes action because helping children matters. It matters so much to American Legion Auxiliary members that we have contributed more than $9 million since CWF’s in-ception in 1954.

We know our dollars count. The Child Welfare Foun-dation provides grants to child-serving organizations that support everything from childhood disease education and prevention to resources and research for military families. That is why we give year after year. The American Legion handles the majority of the administrative costs for the foundation, so every dol-lar collected is entered into the trust fund to be used for grants. We want every child to know that someone cares.

Contributions to The Ameri-can Legion Child Welfare Foundation should be made payable to “ALA-Wisconsin” and sent with a General Fund Suggested Donation Sheet (marking #4804-National Child Welfare Foundation) to: ALA-WI, P.O. Box 140, Por-tage, WI 53901.

ALABGS Delegate(s)/Alternate(s): We

strongly encourage you, your parents and a schoolofficialtoattend

a county orientation.Counties with an aster-isk (*) conduct a joint

Badger Girls & Badger Boys Orientation

2015 BADGER GIRLS ORIENTATION SCHEDULEAPRIL 2, 2015

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SCHEDULE CURRENT AS OF 3/24/15

*Bayfield, Burnett, DouglasPolk, Sawyer & Washburn