The first National Convention of the Auxiliary was held in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1921 at which time the name "American Legion Auxiliary" was adopted and the first national officers elected.

One of the major activities of the American Legion Auxiliary is caring for disabled veterans of all wars and conflicts and assisting thousands of other veterans to regain a place in civilian life. Over four million dollars are expended each year by the Auxiliary for the benefit of veterans.

Membership is open to any woman who is the mother, wife, daughter, sister, grand-daughter, great-grand-daughter or grandmother of a member of The AL/VFW, or a deceased veteran who served in the United States Armed Forces during the following war periods:

The Daisy Mountain Unit 128 is a new unit, currently in its first decade of existence. We received the Josephine Lant Membership Plaque and the Patricia Jo Marlowe Membership Plaque for the greatest gain in membership for a unit under 150 members for the year 2005-2006. As of October 13, 2006 we had 30 members which put us at 111% for that current year.

2011 Officers

• President - Cathey Goodman
• V. P - Arlene Spears
• Secretary - Annette Hill
• Treasurer - Carol Hider
• Historian - Mary Ann Derryberry
• Sgt-At-Arms - Janet Jones
• Chaplain - Joan Devine
• Membership - Barbara Kimball
• Members-At-Large - Peggy Long, Betty Pactwa

Some of the exciting programs we are working on this year are:

• The AL/VFW and Auxiliary are working together to plan and execute the third annual Daisy Mountain's Veterans Day Parade and Picnic.
• Postcards are provided at AL/VFW functions to be completed by the public to write notes of encouragement and hope to our troops. These are mailed worldwide by the National Guard Armory of Phoenix.
• The Auxiliary provides staff at the concession stand at Bingo, run by the AL/VFW on the first and third Thursday of every month at Anthem Elementary School cafeteria.
• Approximately 538 holiday cards were signed by Auxiliary members and a letter of greeting and support inserted and then taken to the National Guard Armory to be mailed to troops worldwide.
• Books are collected and distributed to the wounded troops in the Phoenix VA Hospital.
• A candidate to Girls State and Americanism Youth Conference will be sponsored again this year.
• Provide educational scholarships and programs to the local schools promoting patriotism.
• Plan and organize our annual Pancake Breakfast in the spring to raise money to support needy veterans and families.

Please visit our National Website for complete details.