American Legion Auxiliary Volume 1 2010 : Page 3
Vol. I • 2010 CONTENTS 30 In Every Issue 4 FROM OUR READERS 7 NATIONAL PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 8 DUBBIE’S MESSAGE 13 IT’S ALL GOOD Tax Tips for the Troops Good Advice from ALA Members Great Memories Access in Amercia’s National Parks Why Doing Good Is Good for You 23 NATIONAL NEWS This best-practice showcase features news for and from you. 29 AMERICAN LEGION FAMILY NEWS Travels to Taiwan, Thanksgiving with the Troops and Rolling with the Riders 39 TECH TALK Look who’s on Facebook! President Rita Navarreté, NVCAF and a whole lotta ALA units and fans. 39 ALA JUNIORS Auxiliary Juniors honor their ancestors by continuing the tradition of defending the disadvantaged. 18 30 DECADES OF MAKING A DIFFERENCE Take a trip back in time via photos from the ALA’s first 30 years. Compiled by Tabitha Rhoda ART FROM THE HEART On the Cover Auxiliary VA&R Chair Kris Nelson shares how the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival makes a positive impact on the lives of American heroes—and on ALA members who volunteer. 34 RIDE 2 RECOVERY Find out why partnering with R2R goes straight to the heart of the ALA mission—to support veterans and their families. By Kris Nelson 41 A WISE WOMAN SAID... Assistant Secretary of the Depart- ment of Veterans Affairs talks about the hardheaded men and women in uniform and why she took the job. 42 THE LAST WORD Marlene Asi Bailey inspires through interpretive dance. 41 American Legion Auxiliary magazine 3
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