Have you thought of this question or were asked: What resources are available for male American Legion Auxiliary members?
 
It might stump you for a moment because it’s actually a trick question. Men in our organization have access to all the same resources our female members do in terms of mission and organizational support! All members are on the same page when it comes to access and benefits. All members can access the MyAuxiliary portal at www.ALAforVeterans.org.
 
But, taking it a step further on the question of available resources…what about ALA branded items? Where do men go for these? Also, another trick question. It’s the same places as our female ALA members go to find all kinds of Auxiliary shirts, hats, and more items featuring our logo — men also have options online both with American Legion Flag & Emblem Sales and Lands’ End for all apparel and accessory needs. 
 
We want our male ALA members to have the chance to proudly wear their American Legion Auxiliary attire at ALA meetings, public events, and more. It’s important for members to be branded! Wearing attire with the Auxiliary’s logo can spark great conversations in public and continue to help get the word out about our organization, all while attracting more members, volunteers, and donors.  
 
To order branded ALA attire, visit Emblem Sales at emblem.legion.org and Lands’ End at https://business.landsend.com/store/ala/. 
 
Moral of the story: Although we were a women’s organization for decades, 2019 changed us for the better by allowing male spouses to join the ALA in honor of their wife’s service. So many of these spouses are very proud of their veteran, and joining the ALA is a great way to show it. We’ve already seen several male ALA members fulfill various leadership roles with the Auxiliary, bringing new perspectives and fresh ideas to the unit, department, and national levels. 
 
Be sure to reach out to your local eligible male spouses of veterans. By having them as part of our organization, they will bring more membership, volunteer hours, and potentially donation dollars — all big wins for those we serve — our veterans, military, and their families.