American Legion Auxiliary Unit 141-S. Whidbey 2025-2026

05/19/2026

Poppy fluffing at the Post each day this week through Wed. Please contact Mel for questions. 425-508-6550

05/18/2026

🌺🚨 VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED – POPPY DAYS! 🚨🌺
We’re gearing up for our BIGGEST fundraiser of the year, and we need YOU! ❤️
📆 Memorial Day Weekend: May 23–25
⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🕒 Just 2-hour shifts (2 volunteers per shift!)
📍 Locations:
• Hanson’s Garden Center
• The Goose
• Ace Hardware
Even a couple of hours can make a huge difference in supporting our veterans and community. 🇺🇸
👉 Please sign up today!
📞 Contact Melanie with your availability: 425-508-6550
🙏 Thank you for stepping up—and please share this post to help us spread the word!

05/12/2026

05/06/2026

🌷 ALA Unit 141 – Monthly Meeting Reminder 🌷
📅 Tuesday, May 12
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Post 141
Join us for our final meeting of the 2025–2026 season! Members in attendance will vote on the Executive Board for the 2026–2027 term.
💐 Happy Mother’s Day to all who love, nurture, and care for others—children, pets, family, friends, and community. You are truly appreciated!
✨ A huge thank‑you to our Nominating, Scholarship and Poppy Committees for their dedication this season. We’re proud to award $2,500 in scholarships this year!
🌺 Poppy Volunteers Needed!
📆 Memorial Day Weekend (May 23–25)
📍 Hanson’s Garden Center, The Goose & Ace Hardware
This is our largest fundraiser of the year—please consider volunteering!
🎟️ Mother’s Day Basket Raffle
Tickets available at the Post until Friday, May 8 at 5:00 PM.
We hope to see you on May 12 as we celebrate another fantastic year together! ❤️🤍💙

04/24/2026

🌸 Mother’s Day Raffle Fundraiser! 🌸
We’re excited to announce raffle tickets are now on sale for a beautiful “Gardening Basket” generously donated by Hanson’s Garden Center in support of ALA Unit 141! 🌼🌿
🎟 Raffle Tickets:
• $5.00 for 1 ticket
• $20.00 for 5 tickets
🎁 What’s inside?
This amazing basket includes a $100.00 Gift Certificate to Hanson’s Garden Center — perfect for any gardening‑loving mom (or yourself)!
🗓 Drawing:
📅 Friday, May 8
⏰ 5:00 PM
Don’t miss your chance to win and support a great cause—just in time for Mother’s Day! Tickets avail to purchase at the Post.💐

04/08/2026

Amendments to the National Constitution and Bylaws, approved by the NEC and scheduled for presentation at the National Convention in Louisville, are now available in a PDF document (57 pages). If you would like to receive the PDF via email for your review and discussion, please reply to this post. Thank you!

03/30/2026

🌷 ALA Unit 141 – April Updates! 🌷
📅 Next Monthly Meeting: Tuesday, April 14
🕕 6:00 PM | 📍 Post 141
(March minutes & April agenda were emailed to all members and will be reviewed)
🍽️ Our last Friday Night Dinner raised $255—the baked potato bar was a hit! Thank You!
➡️ Next Auxiliary dinner: April 17 (baked items welcome!)
🇺🇸 Veteran Support
We’re still collecting items for local Veteran David. Thank you to Darcy for her generous Habitat for Humanity donation to support him upon his return to Whidbey Island.
🗳️ Nominating Committee
Thank you Sandy C, Paula & Melanie for serving! Officer slate will be presented for elections on May 12.
🐣 Easter Egg Hunt Fun!
Adult Hunt: Sat, April 4 | After 2 PM | Post 141
Children’s Hunt: Sun, April 5 | 11 AM | Post 141
✅ Open to all kids in the community!
Volunteers needed to stuff eggs & prep baskets—comment or message us!
🌲 Wreaths Across America
Honor a Veteran: https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org
💙 Thank you for supporting ALA Unit 141—see you April 14!

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03/18/2026

🌺Auxiliary-hosted Friday Night Dinner Fri 3/20 at Post 141!🌺
📍We have most of the menu items covered, we are lacking on dessert items if you would like to contribute! 🥧🍪
✨ Menu Highlight:�
🥔 Baked Potato Bar with all the fixings — including hearty chili�🥗 Fresh salad� and rolls
Bring your friends, bring your appetite, and help us make a difference. We look forward to seeing you there!

03/16/2026

Subject: Need Support for a Local Active-Duty Veteran

During our recent meeting, we had the privilege of meeting a local veteran who lost his home in a recent fire on South Whidbey. Our unit is coming together to help replace essential furniture and household items that were lost.
If you have items you would be willing to donate, please comment here and we will coordinate drop‑off or pick‑up details.
Below is the current Needs / Wish List:
Bedroom

Dresser – approximately 5 ft
Nightstand with drawer
Nightstand lamp

Living Room
Couch
End tables
End table lamps
Coffee table
Recliner end table
Recliner end table lamp

Dining Area
Dining table and chairs

Storage
Bookshelf – floor to ceiling, adjustable shelves
Bookshelf – 6 ft or 7 ft, adjustable shelves

Kitchen / Household
George Foreman Grill (removable grill plates; black or white)
Waste baskets (4)

Thank you for your generosity and support in helping a local veteran during a very difficult time.

12/18/2025

🎁 Wishing all our members and their families a season filled with warmth, happiness, and cherished moments. Thank you for being part of our Unit 141 family!
🎉 Happy Holidays & Happy New Year! 🎉