PREAMBLE

      The Port St. Lucie American Legion Auxiliary Unit 318 was established in 1986 and if each of our members were asked what the Auxiliary does, what would she say?  
      Many would talk about the thousands of hours of volunteer time we give to assist veterans at home, in hospitals and in the field.  And, they would be right.  Others would tell about the thousands of dollars donated to worthy causes in our community.  Right again!  Some would stress the community service work we do and the scores of special projects we have funded to assist families and children locally.  And, they would be right as well!  And of course, everyone would mention our poppies, those little red crepe paper flowers made by and for hospitalized veterans - and the many thousands we distribute every Memorial Day.  That's just the beginning! 

  WE WORK to prevent substance abuse, teen suicide, child abuse, and teen pregnancy. 

  WE EDUCATE our children for leadership through Girls State, and the Spirit of Youth Foundation and scores of local and national scholarship programs. 

  WE ORGANIZE community blood drives, local and national conservation efforts, emergency and disaster relief worldwide, citizenship and education programs, child safety materials, and legislative action. 

  WE HELP our own members through the Auxiliary Emergency and Displaced Homemakers Funds. The Auxiliary is all of this and much, much more! And, we're looking for people like you!

     No matter how an Auxiliary member chooses to contribute, you have the opportunity and the means to show your gratitude to the veterans who served our Country and their families in their time of need. Many United States veterans paid a very high price to retain the freedoms that we take for granted. The American Legion Auxiliary makes sure that they are remembered.

   Americanism – Promote any activity tending to perpetuate American ideals and to uphold the principles of Democracy. 

   Auxiliary Emergency Fund - Provides emergency assistance to a member for a limited time provided she has been a member of the Auxiliary for the immediate past five consecutive years, dues paid current. 

   Cavalcade of Memories - The ongoing collection of our Auxiliary memorabilia.  

   Children and Youth - To assure the care and protection for children of Veterans eligible for membership in the American Legion and to improve conditions for all children. 

   Community Services - Initiate, cooperate but never duplicate the work of other organizations. Plan projects, work the plan and publicize the results. 

   Education - To aid and support the basic rights of all children to receive an appropriate education.  Provide scholarships for higher education. 

   Girls State - The purpose is to provide citizenship training for girls of High School age and give them an opportunity to live together as self-governing citizens, to experience the duties, privileges, rights and responsibilities of American citizenship. 

   Leadership – Assist in the preparation of future Leaders for the Auxiliary Organization via approved training courses. 

   Legislative - The American Legion must first endorse a policy then the Auxiliary follows the action of the American Legion. 

   Membership - This is the foundation upon which the Auxiliary is built. 

   National Security - Every Unit should endeavor to give its members an understanding of the necessity of maintaining an adequate National Security. 

   Post Presidents Parley - Its objective is the care of the disabled Ex-service woman.

   Poppy - 100% of all Poppy profits from the Poppy distribution goes to the welfare relief for Servicemen and Servicewomen and their families. Poppies are made by Veterans to help Veterans. 

   Public Relations - To build a reputation for worthwhile work by doing things well and making sure the public is aware of both the effort and the results. 

   Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation - To bring physical comfort and mental cheer to Veterans in hospitals and aiding the disabled to earn money for themselves and their families.