American Legion Auxiliary – Unit 180
Founded in 1919, the American Legion Auxiliary is one of the nation’s most influential women’s patriotic service organizations, supporting The American Legion and advocating for veterans, active-duty military, and their families. With nearly 1 million members, the Auxiliary administers hundreds of volunteer programs, contributes thousands of hours to community service, and raises millions for veterans’ support each year—all as volunteers.
While originally formed to support The American Legion, the Auxiliary has become a force of its own, working side-by-side with the Legion while expanding its mission to serve the broader community. Unit 180 reflects this legacy through its continuous efforts to give back.
Who Can Join?
The American Legion Auxiliary welcomes female and male spouses, grandmothers, mothers, sisters, and direct or adopted descendants of American Legion members. If your qualifying relative is deceased, you may still be eligible, even if they were not a Legionnaire.
Learn more about national eligibility at: www.legion.org/auxiliary
Auxiliary at Work – 2025 Highlights
- Poppy Drive: Distributed poppies at the King Road Safeway for Memorial Day, continuing a multi-year tradition of community engagement.
- Volunteer Support: Members helped with Post dinners, event staffing, and fundraisers throughout the year, including Armed Forces Day and Scout breakfasts.
- Co-Sponsored Events: Played a key role in the Corporal Diffie Fundraiser and the Little Ru’s Mobility Van Fundraiser, which raised over $21,000 combined.
Monthly Meetings
Unit 180 meets at the Milwaukie Post on the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM. Meetings are held in the banquet hall, separated by accordion doors during simultaneous Legion meetings.
2025–2026 Auxiliary Officers
| Position | Name | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| President | Trudie McGriff | (971) 279-9163 |
| 1st Vice President | Diane Bowman | (503) 771-0029 |
| 2nd Vice President | Kristi Redford | (503) 919-1885 (Text Preferred) |
| Secretary | Patti Webb | (503) 875-7227 |
| Treasurer | Tawnya Lege | (425) 876-9002 |
| Chaplain | Cheryl Park | (503) 919-0576 |
| Historian & Sgt-at-Arms | Carol Ward | (503) 250-1444 |
| Executive Board | Judy Muehe, Teri Pemberton, Jacky Roske | |
Interested in Joining?
If you're eligible and would like to support veterans, your community, and meaningful service projects, the Auxiliary wants to hear from you. Please contact one of the officers above for details about how to join.