Monday, Nov. 18 at 1pm ET

ALA Academy Live: Children & Youth: ALA Youth Hero and Good Deed Awards

Length: 30-45 minutes

This webinar is designed to teach our unit members how to successfully execute the ALA’s Youth Hero and Good Deed awards program. You will learn tips and techniques to help you build a successful Youth Hero and Good Deed awards program.

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Nov 2024-Feb 2025

2024-2025 ALA Mission Training & National Junior Meetings

Nashville – November 16
Denver – November 16
Des Moines – January 25
Las Vegas – February 1
Boston – February 1

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Friday before Memorial Day
National Poppy Day

National Poppy Day

Poppy Day is celebrated in countries around the world. The American Legion brought National Poppy Day® to the United States by asking Congress to designate the Friday before Memorial Day, as National Poppy Day. On the Friday before Memorial Day, wear a red poppy to honor the fallen and support the living who have worn our nation's uniform.

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July 19-26, 2025

ALA Girls Nation

Washington D.C.

American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for young women. This weeklong event gives participants a firsthand experience with practical insight into how the federal government works. More than 7,000 young women have participated in ALA Girls Nation since it was founded in 1947.

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August 22 – 28, 2025

ALA National Convention

Tampa Bay, Florida

The American Legion Auxiliary National Convention is our largest gathering of members, guests, and distinguished speakers. The weeklong event is held annually in cities across America at the same time and place as the convention of The American Legion for the purpose of electing officers, receiving reports, conducting other ALA business — and most of all — having fun while celebrating our accomplishments from the administrative year.

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Click here to visit The American Legion Calendar of Events at www.Legion.org