PHOTO PROVIDED Members of the American Legion Auxiliary from Lycoming, Clinton and Centre counties attend a meeting in State College recently.

Department of Pennsylvania’s American Legion Auxiliary’s Centre, Lycoming and Clinton counties Council was hosted by Nittany American Legion Auxiliary Unit #245 recently.

According to the news release, ALA members from all three counties were in attendance and reported 37,160 volunteer service hours.

“These ladies are part of the largest Veterans Service Organization in the world,” the news release said. “Their mission being in the spirit of ‘Service, Not Self,’ the mission of the American Legion Auxiliary(ALA) to support the American Legion and to honor the sacrifice of those who serve and have served, by enhancing the lives of our veterans, military and their families, both at home and abroad. For God and Country, they advocate for veterans, educate our citizens, mentor youth and promote patriotism, good citizenship, peace and security.”

They are part of the Department of Pennsylvania’s American Legion Auxiliary, which is the largest American Legion Auxiliary in the world.

The next ALA’s Centre, Lycoming and Clinton Council meeting will be hosted by Bitner-Bechdel American Legion Auxiliary Unit #623 of Beech Creek on June 10 at the Bitner-Bechdel American Legion in Beech Creek. All American Legion Auxiliary members are urged to attend. Contact your ALA Unit Officers to make your reservations.