1. AUXILIARY EMERGENCY FUND AEF CHAIRMAN: ROBIN COMBS – 2014-2015

2. SHINING A LIGHT FOR OUR SISTERS

3. AUXILIARY EMERGENCY FUND SHINING A LIGHT FOR OUR SISTERS Created to provide assistance to eligible members for an immediate emergency Your contributions & memorial contributions support this fund. Let’s be prepared: Funds need to be on hand before the emergency arrives, so when our members call for assistance we will be ready to HELP!

4. What may the funds be used for? Temporary Financial Aid when no other source of aid is readily available to help pay for food, shelter and utilities, for eligible members. Temporary assistance for food and shelter related to Weather- Related emergencies and natural disasters, for eligible members. Temporary assistance for Educational Training for eligible members who lack the necessary skills for employment, or to upgrade competitive workforce skills, due to a life changing situation.

5. MEMBERS WHO NEED ASSISTANCE On approval of the AEF: National can provide up to $2,400.00. Department can provide up to $1,200.00 Funds cannot be used for existing and accumulated debts; however, may be used for the initial cost incurred due to the immediate emergency.

6. Eligibility Requirements Short Version: If your 2015 membership card say member since 2012 – basically if you have 3 years continuous membership or more you are eligible to apply. Go on the website for the proper forms.

7. APPLICATIONS Current forms are available from Department or on lint at National www.alaforveterans.orgwww.alaforveterans.org Complete to the fullest extent possible to avoid delays. Send all paperwork directly to Department, never to the chairman.

8. GIVE Give individually “Shine a Light for Our Sisters” Donate $50.00 or more and receive a citation and Lapel Pin from National. Certificate of Recognition at National Convention – One Department from each Division contributing the largest amount (per capita) will receive a certificate and special recognition at National Convention. Citation Plaque Award – Given to one unit and one Department contribution the largest donations to the Auxiliary Emergency Fund.

9. FUNDRAISING Bake Sales Give 10 cents at each meeting Collect loose change at meeting, other events Grab bags Sell used books 50/50

10. SHARE IDEAS Promote the Program “Shining a Light for our Sisters” Share fundraising ideas on all levels through newsletters Unit/District/Department Legion/SAL/Riders Flyers Stories

11. DEPARTMENT AWARDS TOP UNIT Per Capita Plaque Highest Producing Unit Plaque Most Creative Fund Raiser Plaque

12. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO “Shining a Light for our Sisters” Lets see how bright we can get it.