American Legion Auxiliary Unit 11-11, Broomfield, Colorado

American Legion Auxiliary
Department of Colorado
Unit 11-11
North Jefferson County, Colorado

TO DEFEND AND TEACH the principles of democracy

TO UPHOLD the law of the land

TO FOSTER patriotism

TO VENERATE AND SERVE our veterans

TO INSTILL a sense of obligation to the community, state and nation

TO GUARD the basic freedoms of religion, expression and choice

TO SUPPORT the work of The American Legion

TO CONTINUE OUR ASSOCIATION with devotion for service to God and Country

The Auxiliary's Community Service program is based on the premise that no organization has a
right to exist within the community without giving something to that community in return.
Community service helps to make our communities better places in which to live. Auxiliary
accomplish their specific objectives. Special attention is given to the selection of each project to
ensure that the work of other organizations is not duplicated. Auxiliary Units also provide
assistance on Community Service projects sponsored by American Legion Posts and work with
other organizations to implement practical, worthwhile projects for the benefit of the community.
Some examples include, blood drives, first aid and CPR training, child safety programs, support
for women in shelters, donations to shelters for the homeless, tree plantings, recycling programs,
and disaster and emergency preparedness programs.

Auxiliary Meets 1st Thursday of each month

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 11-11
9959 Wadsworth Blvd.
Broomfield, CO 80021 - 4028
(303) 466-1278

Link to National Amirican Legion Auxiliary

Link to: Department of Colorado American Legion Auxiliary

Eligibility

•        A woman who is eligible for membership in The American Legion is also eligible to
join the American Legion Auxiliary.
•        The mother, wife, daughter, sister, grand-daughter, great-grand-daughter, or
grandmother of members of The American Legion, and deceased veterans who served in
the United States Armed Forces during the listed war eras.
•        Step relatives are also eligible.

If you meet our eligibility requirements:
To print an application, click here for our member application.

Are you under the age of 18? You can join as a Junior member. See what is available
when you click here.

Eligibility Dates

April 6, 1917 - Nov. 11, 1918 (World War I)
Dec. 7, 1941 - Aug. 15, 1945 Merchant Marines (only eligibility)
Dec. 7, 1941 - Dec. 31, 1946 (World War II) June 25, 1950 - Jan. 31, 1955 (Korean War)
Feb. 28, 1961 - May 7, 1975 (Vietnam War)
Aug. 24, 1982 - July 31, 1984 (Grenada/Lebanon)
Dec. 20, 1989 - Jan. 31, 1990 (Panama)
Aug. 2, 1990 to cessation of hostilities (Persian Gulf)

Link to National American Legion Auxiliary

Link to American Legion Auxiliary Press Room

Link to An American Legion Auxiliary Internet Directory

The official flower of
The American Legion is
the Poppy, and where
flowers are required, the
poppy is appropriate and
should be used.

Poppy
The Poppy Program is the oldest and
most widely recognized Auxiliary
program. Each year around Memorial
Day, Auxiliary volunteers distribute
millions of bright red crepe paper poppies
in exchange for contributions to assist
disabled and hospitalized veterans. The
program provides multiple benefits to the
veterans and to the community....

1921-The first National Convention convenes in Kansas City, MO. The Poppy of Flanders Field becomes the memorial flower of the Auxiliary.
1927-It is decided that only veteran-made poppies will be distributed by the Auxiliary