American Legion Auxiliary
Department of Wisconsin
2005 Winner of NALPA Webpage Contest
George W. Hooten Plaque - 2nd Place
National Security
Chairman: Theresa Schindler
What is Operation Toasty Toes?
Mission Statement: The National Security Committee works to maintain and
promote a strong national defense by educating members on national and civil
defense, and emergency preparedness; POW/MIA Awareness, local and worldwide
support of USO and other activities that assist our veterans, members of the
military and their families.
I. Special Programs (Emphasis Area)
a. Citizen Corps – CERT Program
b. America Supports You
II. Collaborative Program Efforts (Emphasis Area)
a. USO
b. Blue Star Mothers/Blue Star Banners
c. POW/MIA Issues
d. Gold Star Mothers
e. Welcome Home Troops
f. National Military Appreciation Month – May
III. Supporting American Legion Programs
a. Legislative Lobbying
b. Blood Donor Program
c. ROTC/JROTC
IV. Activities Supported by National Security Committee
a. Coupon Clipping
b. Toasty Toes
c. Comfort Quilts
V. National Security Awards
a. Ione Kubby Award
b. Dorothy Pearl Civil Preparedness Award
c. Department National Security Program Award
d. National President’s Award for Excellence
e. Military Support Award
f. Civil Preparedness Award
g. ROTC/JROTC Award
Thank a Soldier:
You can pick out a thank you card and Xerox will print it and it will be sent to a soldier that is currently serving in Iraq. You can't pick out who gets it, but it will go to some member of the armed services. It is FREE and it only takes a second.
2006-2007 Programs
