Auxiliary
Not a member of The American Legion Auxiliary? Come join Unit 161. Please contact President Ann Unger at ALA161RedmondWA@gmail.com for a membership application.
Are related to someone who served on active duty during a membership eligibilty date?
Membership in The American Legion Auxiliary shall be limited to the:
(1) grandmothers, mothers, sisters, spouses, and direct and adopted female descendants of members of The American Legion; and
(2) grandmothers, mothers, sisters, spouses, and direct and adopted female descendants of all men and women who served in either of the following periods: April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918 and any time after December 7, 1941 who, being a citizen of the United States at the time of their entry therein served on active duty in the Armed Forces of any of the governments associated with the United States during either eligibility periods and died in the line of duty or after honorable discharge;
(3) grandmothers, mothers, sisters, spouses, and direct and adopted female descendants of all men and women who were in the Armed Forces of the United States during either of the following periods: April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918; and any time after December 7, 1941 who served on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States during either eligibility periods and died in the line of duty or after honorable discharge; and
(4) to those women who of their own right are eligible for membership in The American Legion.*
* A woman who is eligible for American Legion membership is eligible to join the American Legion Auxiliary regardless of whether or not she is a member of The American Legion. However, eligibility of her female relatives (sister, mother, direct descendants) and/or spouse depends upon her membership in The American Legion.
Are they currently living and a member of The American Legion? You'll need their Legion Membership number
June Information
Unit 161 donated supplies to the May Fisher House Paper Drive. We are honored to give these items so that families are comfortable while staying at Fisher House located near the VA Hospital.
Installation of Unit 161 Officers – June 2026
2026-2027 Officers are: President: Ann Unger, Vice President: Barbara Johannessen, Treasurer: Belle Williams, Secretary: Linda Fox, Chaplain: Krista Kollin. Many thanks to all for serving as Unit 161 Officers.
Everg
reen Girls State
Unit 161 is looking forward to 3 Junior High School young women attending Girls State at Central Washington University in Ellensburg Jun 21-26, 2026. The Girls State mission is to develop young women as future leaders grounded in patriotism and Americanism. https://www.evergreengirlsstate.com/
Kirkland 4th of July Parade.
Members of Unit 161 are looking forward to walking in the annual Kirkland 4th of July Parade along with the American Legion and VFW. Hope its good weather. The walk is about 1 mile and doesn’t take long. Participants can either walk or ride in a fancy car – waving to all. Lots of families and kids in the audience. Last year when the American Legion and VFW walked by – people cheered and said Thank You. A rewarding experience.
Veterans Conservation Corps (VCC)
This Program provides nature-based therapy encouraging volunteers to connect with the outdoors and help restore Washington’s natural resources. The VCC Mission: “provide veterans and their families with self-directed connections to nature”. Those who have served or are presently serving can participate - Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard and Veterans. They are eligible whether they have served in peace time or during periods of conflict. The VCC helps veterans start a new mission after leaving military service. The Program is open to family members and anyone in the community can participate.
Volunteer opportunities include stream restoration and monitoring; re-vegetation of native plants, environmental education, internships in environmental conservation and sustainable agriculture. Reconnecting with nature can support Veteran’s healing and growth. Join at https://dva.wa.gov/vcc https://www.facebook.com/VeteransConservationCorps/