Sun Prairie American Legion Auxiliary Unit 333 recruiting new members

Community members who would like to connect with and support local veterans, active duty service personnel, their families and the community are invited to join the American Legion and their Auxiliary, the most powerful veteran service organization in America.

Those who join connect with other American Legion Auxiliary members in the area, providing strength to the organization.

Since 1924, Auxiliary Unit 333 has achieved its own unique identity in Sun Prairie while working side by side with the Veterans who belong to Post 333. Like the Post, the Unit’s interests have broadened to encompass the entire community. The Auxiliary embodies the spirit of America that has prevailed through war and peace, solidly behind America. Patriotism is a personal commitment for all Unit members who place importance on community involvement and responsible citizenship.

The mission is to support the Legion and honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of veterans, military, and their families, both at home and abroad. The Auxiliary members also advocate for veterans, educate citizens, mentor youth, and promote patriotism, good citizenship, peace and security.

All in the Auxiliary support youth activities, returning service members, veterans in need, and the families of our men and women currently serving our country. It is a social network, involved in the community, and ambassadors and advocates for all veterans.

Membership in the American Legion Auxiliary is limited to: 1) grandparents, parents, siblings, spouses, and direct or adopted descendants (child and grandchild) within two degrees of consanguinity of members of The American Legion; and 2) grandparents, parents, siblings, spouses, and direct or adopted descendants (child and grandchild) within two degrees of consanguinity of all service members who served in either of the following periods: April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918, and any time after December 7, 1941, who, being a citizen of the United States at the time of their entry therein served on active duty in the Armed Forces of any of the governments associated with the United States during either eligibility periods and died in the line of duty or after honorable discharge; 3) grandparents, parents, siblings, spouses, and direct or adopted descendants (child and grandchild) within two degrees of consanguinity of all service members who were in the Armed Forces of the United States during either of the following periods: April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918; and any time after December 7, 1941, who served on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States during either eligibility period and died in the line of duty or after honorable discharge; and 4) to those women who of their own right are eligible for membership in The American Legion.

Anyone interested in joining Sun Prairie’s American Legion Auxiliary Unit 333 should contact Charlene Pulham at by e-mail at cpulham@tds.net or attend an upcoming meeting at 7 p.m. on Oct. 26 at Sun Prairie Utilities, 510 Linnerud Drive. Enter through door 2 at the side of the building.