American Legion Auxiliary - Unit 283, Bonham, Texas

Purposes
In fulfillment of our Mission, the American Legion Auxiliary adheres to the following purposes:
* To support and advocate for veterans, active military and their families
* To support the initiatives and programs of The American Legion
* To foster patriotism and responsible citizenship
* To award scholarships and promote quality education and literacy
* To provide educational and leadership opportunities that uphold the ideals of f freedom and democracy and encourage good citizenship and patriotism in government
* To increase our capacity to deliver our Mission by providing meaningful volunteer opportunities within our communities
* To empower our membership to achieve personal fulfillment through Service Not Self.

Values

Our statement of values is predicated on the founding purposes:
* Commitment to the four founding principles: Justice, Freedom, Democracy, Loyalty
* Service to God, our country, its veterans and their families
* Tradition of patriotism and citizenship
* Personal integrity and family values
* Respect for the uniqueness of individual members
* Truthful open communication in dealing with the public and our members
* Adherence to the adopted policies and rules