Idaho Falls Unit #56 American Legion Auxiliary

Purposes
◾In fulfillment of our Mission, the American Legion Auxiliary adheres to the following purposes:
◾To support and advocate for veterans, active military and their families
◾To support the initiatives and programs of The American Legion
◾To foster patriotism and responsible citizenship
◾To award scholarships and promote quality education and literacy
◾To provide educational and leadership o

pportunities that uphold the ideals of freedom and democracy and encourage good citizenship and patriotism in government
◾To increase our capacity to deliver our Mission by providing meaningful volunteer opportunities within our communities
◾To empower our membership to achieve personal fulfillment through Service Not Self

Values
Our statement of values is predicated on the founding purposes:◾Commitment to the four founding principles: Justice, Freedom, Democracy, Loyalty
◾Service to God, our country, its veterans and their families
◾Tradition of patriotism and citizenship
◾Personal integrity and family values
◾Respect for the uniqueness of individual members
◾Truthful open communication in dealing with the public and our members
◾Adherence to the adopted policies and rules