From the President’s Desk

Thank You for your confidence in me

From Nina Ketelsen,
2026-2027 Department of Alaska President

I am honored to represent the Department of Alaska American Legion Auxiliary as the Department President for the 2026-2027 administrative year.   This year we will work together to build a strong and cohesive bond between us as members.

My goals are to be a transparent leader through regular communication from myself, department officers and committee chairs.  Through open communication we can build a department that is stronger together even though we are miles apart from one another.  We can accomplish great things with the spirit of “Service Not Self” at the forefront of our programs that we choose to work within our units.  Our mission is to honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of our veterans, military and their families, both at home and abroad.

2026-2027 Goals

  1. To have a 100% department membership by the national deadline.
  2. To raise $2,000 to donate to the Honor Flight in the Name of the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Alaska
  3. To have a 100% report rate to the department chairs and impact report

Fundraiser:

This year my fundraiser will be to raise $2,000 to donate to the Honor Flight on behalf of the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Alaska.  The veterans of the Korean War, Vietnam Conflict and soon the War on Terrorism spend one day in Washington D.C. to visit national sites that honor their brave service.  Raising these funds will help with the costs of this trip of a lifetime for these veterans.  Please join me in this adventure during the 2026-2027 administrative year.

Focus:

My focus this year will be to support unit members, as well as leaders within the department and at the unit level to grow our membership. My ask is that you involve our future leaders through programs such as community service, education, children & youth and my favorite ALA Alaska Girls State.  These programs will help increase our membership when we involve our community and our young ones.  Always remember to ask “Are you a member?” Start the conversation because you never know who your next member will be and what great things she or he can do for your unit and for themselves or what your unit may do for that new member.

For God & Country,

Nina Ketelsen
American Legion Auxiliary
Department of Alaska
2026-2027 President

 

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Alaska Department