By LAAH TUCKER Special to the Hays Post

NATOMA — Central to the historical significance of the American Legion Auxiliary are dedicated women.

Since 1919, generations of grandmothers, mothers, sisters, daughters, and wives of military veterans have passionately volunteered decades of time in supporting active military, veterans, children, youth and the community.

The Natoma, Kansas American Legion Auxiliary Unit 109 continues to serve alongside the American Legion Post 109 with a myriad of programs throughout the year in the Heartland. The organization launched into 2023 by joining the Natoma USD 399 Elementary School with its annual Kansas Day event in January.

Ladies gathered in February for the first unit meeting of the year with a Valentine’s Day celebration. March is Women’s History Month with members celebrating accomplishments, reporting updates and announcing future plans, including a community-wide pancake supper.

For information, contact Shawna Dunlap, American Legion Auxiliary chaplain at 785-884-4478.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1678316151067.jpeg" alt="Pictured in the newly restored American Legion Post 109 Hall; Cindy Elliott, Marge Kertz, Jenjer Murphy, Sharon MacConnell, Sheri Beisner, Linda Crawford, and Shawna Dunlap. Courtesy photo" />
 <figcaption>Pictured in the newly restored American Legion Post 109 Hall; Cindy Elliott, Marge Kertz, Jenjer Murphy, Sharon MacConnell, Sheri Beisner, Linda Crawford, and Shawna Dunlap. Courtesy photo</figcaption>
 </figure>By LAAH TUCKER Special to the Hays PostNATOMA — Central to the historical significance of the American Legion Auxiliary are dedicated women.Since 1919, generations of grandmothers, mothers, sisters, daughters, and wives of military veterans have passionately volunteered decades of time in supporting active military, veterans, children, youth and the community.The Natoma, Kansas American Legion Auxiliary Unit 109 continues to serve alongside the American Legion Post 109 with a myriad of programs throughout the year in the Heartland. The organization launched into 2023 by joining the Natoma USD 399 Elementary School with its annual Kansas Day event in January.Ladies gathered in February for the first unit meeting of the year with a Valentine’s Day celebration. March is Women’s History Month with members celebrating accomplishments, reporting updates and announcing future plans, including a community-wide pancake supper.For information, contact Shawna Dunlap, American Legion Auxiliary chaplain at 785-884-4478.

Natoma American Legion Auxiliary celebrates Women’s History Month