The American Legion Auxiliary is a century-old organization dedicated to serving, educating, and advocating for veterans and their families. Comprised of male and female spouses, grandmothers, mothers, sisters, and direct and adopted female descendants of members of The American Legion, the ALA stands as a pillar of support within more than 8,000 local communities in the USA and abroad. Founded in 1919 during the inaugural National Convention of The American Legion, the ALA has since become one of the largest veterans' support organizations, carrying out its mission with steadfast dedication.
With a focus on the core values of Service Not Self, the ALA is committed to making a difference for those who have served and sacrificed for their country. For those seeking to get involved and support veterans in meaningful ways, the American Legion Auxiliary offers a welcoming and purpose-driven community to join.
To learn more about the American Legion Auxiliary and become a part of their honorable mission, visit their website at https://www.legion-aux.org/. Join the ALA in upholding a legacy of patriotism and unwavering support for America's finest—its military personnel and their families.
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Past Department Presidents
2020-2029 Past Department Presidents
2020 Sharon Kauffman, Martinsburg
2021 Sharon Kauffman, Martinsburg
2022 Cathy Post, Tyler
2023 Savanna Kauffman, Martinsburg
2024 Debbie Michael, Berkeley Springs
2025 Laura Clark, Huntington
2026 Kim Mellie, Shinnston
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2010-2019 Past Department Presidents
2010 Patricia Moore, Grafton
2011 Sharon Glassford, Charles Town
2012 Dortha Parsons, Clarksburg
2013 Nancy Sundstrom, Parkersburg
2014 Debbie Fox, Berkeley Springs
2015 Paula Booth, Belington
2016 Susan Wade, Paden City
2017 Tamala Workman, New Martinsville
2018 Lisa Cadwallader, Charles Town
2019 Rhonda Best, Moundsville
2000-2009 Past Department Presidents
2000 Ina Polsinelli, Benwood
2001 Lynda Lancaster, Charles Town (PCDNVP 2015-16)
2002 Alice Detore, Elkins
2003 Janet Durbin, St. Albans
2004 Susan Brown, Moundsville
2005 Janet Culp, Berkeley Springs
2006 Paulette Anderson, New Martinsville
2007 Ann Buchanan, Huntington (CDNVP 2025-26)
2008 Heather Fauble, Charles Town
2009 Roxie Nicholson, Shinnston
1980-1989 Past Department Presidents
1980 Kathleen Gagnon, Clarksburg
1981 Belva Morris, Chester
1982 June Harbert, Shinnston
1983 Gladys McConnell, Moundsville
1984 Shirley Davis, Ceredo-Kenova (PCDNVP-88-89)
1985 Sally Arcuri, Shinnston
1986 Joyce Seamond, Huntington
1987 Anna Rose Parker, Beckley
1988 Irene Weber, Romney (PCDNVP 2006-07)
1989 Carol Ann Williams, Chester
1970-1979 Past Department Presidents
1970 Irma Ennis, Charleston
1971 Laura Mercer, Moundsville
1972 Marie Bailey, New Martinsville (Dept. Secretary 1977-84)
1973 Bertie Chandler, Ridgeley
1974 Betty Radcliff, Weston
1975 Wilma Mayfield, Bridgeport (PCDNVP 79-80)
1976 Ruth Yoho, New Martinsville
1977 Mary Ann Piatt, Williamstown
1978 Emogene Kirkland, Huntington
1979 Edith Croft, Wheeling
1960-1969 Past Department Presidents
1960 Laverne Davis, Morgantown
1961 Bess Sheppard, Parkersburg
1962 Sue Scott, Oak Hill
1963 Anna Jane Williams, Kingwood (PCDNVP - 72-73)
1964 Jessie Anderson
1965 Ella Mae Short, Gary
1966 Jessica Payne, Huntington
1967 Betty Rea, Follansbee (PCDNVP-97-98)
1968 Phyllis Presley, Beckley
1969 Twyla Finley, Chester
1950-1959 Past Department Presidents
1950 Mrs. Vic Foller, Mullens
1951 Fleda Eskew, Weston
1952 Brady Stone, Charles Town
1953 Helen Kessler, Benwood
1954 Catherine Davis, Bluefield (PCDNVP 62-63)
1955 Mrs. Jerry Fowler, Parkersburg
1956 Charlotte Wagner, Charleston
1957 Katheryn McGaham, Clarksburg
1958 Mrs. Rhea Beckers, Fairmont
1959 Pauline Umstead, Huntington
1940-1949 Past Department Presidents
1940 Mrs. H. Briley, Keyser
1941 Mrs. Paul Brothers, Huntington
1942 Mrs. M. Hamilton, Weston
1943 Bess Titlow, St. Albans
1944 Lyle Toodman, Fairmont
1945 Ruby Ward, Kingwood (PCDVP-49-50) (PNP 55-56)
1946 Mrs. Ben Dorsey, Beckley
1947 Olive Hill, Wellsburg
1948 A. McClain, Morgantown
1949 Christine Dotson, Huntington
1930-1939 Past Department Presidents
1930 Hazel Koferd, Bluefield
1931 Mrs. George Brase, Clarksburg
1932 Madonna Amos, Fairmont
1933 Mrs. R. Riddle, Moundsville
1934 Mrs. W.E. Hardin, Grafton - Dept. Secretary 1935-41, 1943-45
1935 Mrs. H.W. Daniels, Elkins
1936 Mrs. F.E. Roshi, Beckley
1937 Mrs. C.P Withem, Kingwood
1938 Della Warman, Morgantown
1939 Mrs. Boyd Wilson, Sistersville
1922-1929 Past Department Presidents
1922 A.S. Booker, Bluefield
1923 A.S. Booker, Bluefield
1924 Mrs. L. Shepherd, Princeton
1925 Mrs. Blance Slack, Fairmont
1926 Mrs. K. Buford, Bluefield
1927 Mrs. K. Burford, Bluefield
1928 Mrs. C. Robinson, Morgantown
1929 Mrs. E. Kelly, Parkersburg
1990-1999 Past Department Presidents
1990 Norma Lee Clise,-2000-2001)
1991 Jerri Ritenour, Martinsburg
1992 Dianne McClung (1992) (PNH 2000-2001) Parkersburg
1993 Marlene Bonar, Moundsville
1994 Betty Shumate, Beckley
1995 Betty Burton, Capon Bridge
1996 Katena Karnes, Huntington
1997 Janice Gamerdinger, Chester
1998 Tallulah Simpson, Clarksburg
1999 Nina Mason, Kirby