Auxiliary Officers 2026-2026
President: Erin Finfrock
1st Vice: Tanya Mitchell
2nd Vice: Jane Strunkenburg
Secretary: Robin Roop
Treasurer: Malori Reichert
Sergeant of Arms: Evelyn Craig
Chaplain: Evelyn Craig
Fall Conference 2026 New Bremon, OH
Picture with the Department President Mindi Rue
District 1st Vice Erin Finfrock speaks on Community Service & Children & Youth
Listening to the Mayor of New Bremon talk
2026 National Auxiliary Conference-Louisville, Kentucky
2nd District Officers
District President Mandee Shaw and District 1st Vice Erin Finfrock
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District 1st Vice Erin Finfrock and National Executive Committee Woman Louise Smerk.
Opening Ceremonies
Opening Ceremonies Blue Grass Band playing while we all came in.
Children & Youth
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National Children & Youth Award
Unit 178 supports local children through school supplies, holiday celebrations, youth recognition, and programs for military families.
Proud recipients of the National Children & Youth Recognition.
Our Children & Youth Projects
- School Supply Collection
- Holiday Activities
- Youth recognition
- Military Children Recognition
Community Service
Auxiliary Unit 178 Supports Van Wert through volunteer work, donations, and local projects. Together we help our neighbors and put "Service Not Self" into action.
- Donating book bags and school supplies to local educators
- Helping with community meals
- Volunteering at local events
- Working with our Legion Family on community projects.
Auxiliary Unit 178 Supports Van Wert put on Trunk or Treat 2025 where we had a member of each group participate in. Pictured is Austin Finfrock-SAL, Erin Finfrock- Auxiliary, Tanga Mitchell-Riders, and Randy Matthews-Legionnaires
Auxiliary Unit 178 Supports Van Wert came together with the Riders to support a local family for Christmas
Americanism
Honoring Our Flag, Our Veterans, and Country
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 178 proudly promotes patriotism through flag ceremonies, parades, and community events. We are dedicated to honoring our veterans, respecting our nations flag, and inspiring future generations to carry on the spirit of Americanism.
V A & R
Detail your services
Announce coming events
Jane Strunkenburg helping out at Nettin for vets 2026
Announce coming events
Announce coming events
Robin Roop helping out at Nettin for Vets 2025
Display real testimonials
Erin Finfrock & Austin Finfrock walking in the Van Wert homecoming parade 2026 for the color guard
Evelyn Craig helping at Nettin for Vets 2026
Ginger Chivington and Jane Strunkenburg handing out Valentines in the Nursing homes
Education
47 book bags that Unit 178 donated along with the school supplies we donated too.
Unit members Amanda Lichtle and Emily Lichtle donated to the Crestview School for United Way thru family business.