Havre de Grace Woman named as American Legion Auxiliary National Public Relations Chairman

Havre de Grace Woman named as American Legion Auxiliary National Public Relations Chairman

World’s largest women’s patriotic service organization named Kay Wilson, Havre de Grace, MD–American Legion Auxiliary Unit 47, National Public Relations Chairman at the 95th American Legion Auxiliary National Convention Aug. 28-Sept. 3 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, MD

The convention marked the beginning of her 2015-2016 term as national chairman for the 12 states in the Eastern Division for the Public Relations Program. Kay initially joined the Auxiliary in Indiana Unit 368, her home state and is twice Past President when her father WWII was District Commander. Kay transferred in 2013, and has actively worked with Post 47 for the last 4 years to restore and revitalize the Post and the Auxiliary as a historic, vibrant waterfront location in service to our veterans.

Highlights at the convention included participating in National Executive Committee meetings, divisional caucuses, the nomination of state and national officers and recognition of the year’s achievements.

Public Relations is challenged to utilize all of the available media and internet solutions to communicate with our membership, attract new members, consistently “Brand” our organization and support our veterans missions. “I am looking forward to bringing my marketing and media experience to expand and enhance the Public Relations Program.” Our new President Sharon Conaster’s Theme is “Keeping the Promise”.

American Legion Auxiliary members have dedicated themselves for nearly a century to meeting the needs of our nation’s veterans, military and their families both here and abroad. They volunteer millions of hours yearly, with a value of nearly $2 billion. As part of the world’s largest women’s patriotic service organization, Auxiliary volunteers across the country also step up to honor veterans and military through annual scholarships and with ALA Girls State programs, teaching high school juniors to be leaders grounded in patriotism and Americanism. To learn more about the Auxiliary’s mission or to volunteer, donate or join, visit www.ALAforVeterans.org.