Auxiliary members visit Harrisburg

American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) members from throughout Pennsylvania recently attended the Department of Pennsylvania's American Legion Auxiliary's Spring Conference in Harrisburg, according to a news release.

The Junior Members of Pennsylvania's ALA, along with their chairwoman, Virginia Savage, held their meetings and projects, at the same time asthe ALA Spring Conference. They also had their election of officers who were installed by Deb Tierman, ALA National Eastern Division Vice President of our National American Legion Auxiliary.

Deb Tierman, ALA National Eastern Division Vice President from Vermont, brought greetings and shared information from the National American Legion Auxiliary, with our Department of Pennsylvania ALA Members.

"Another special guest was John J. Lucas, MSW, LISW-S, Suicide Prevention Coordinator, from Lebanon VA Medical Center," the news release said. "He informed us of key points of the S.A.V.E.(S. signs that indicate a veteran might be thinking of suicide; A. ask the most important question of all 'Are you thinking of killing yourself?' V. validate the veteran's experience E. encourage treatment and expedite getting help) program and gave information on how to get the information to our posts."

American Legion Auxiliary members from Centre, Lycoming and Clinton counties will be having their next Council meeting at 10:30 a.m. Members are urged to contact their local ALA Unit to make reservations to attend.