Dear ALA Leaders, May was another productive month as we continued preparing for National Convention, supporting leadership development, and building momentum around National Poppy Day activities. The team at NHQ remained focused on member engagement, operational improvements, and preparing incoming leaders for the year ahead. One of the biggest highlights this month was the tremendous response to National Poppy Day activities across the country. From the inaugural National Poppy Day...

June 2026 After much thought and many meetings and conversations, it has been decided to bring a motion up at the Convention on Friday at 10 am, to separate the Girls State program from the Boys State program. We joined with the Legion in 2022 and had a 3-year trial period. We have many concerns and reasons for wanting our own program. Our joint director, Jennifer Dalrymple has had no control or input in the program. Our Girls State chairman has not been recognized, but was told her duty was...

We are in the home stretch, my year is coming to an end. I am planning a Birthday Party at our Convention, come celebrate with us at the Best Western Capitol, 1714 11th Ave. Games, prizes, money march, and business. Poppy Chairman, Dixie Parsons, has decided not to have a poppy boot contest. Chairman program reporting has been concluded, a Book of Reports will be available at our convention. If you are a chairman and need certificates contact the Dept. Secretary for the cards. Make sure...