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Joanie Schendel, NEC, is pictured installing new officers of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 383 in LaPlace. From left are Vice President Toby Reynaud and President Kathy Drum. Secretary/Treasurer Elaine Maus and Historian Robbie Julian are not pictured. Founded in 1919, the American Legion Auxiliary is made up of male and female spouses, parents, grandparents, siblings, and descendants of American Legion members. Across the country, American Legion auxiliary units have accrued more than 1 million members who dedicate themselves to volunteer programs and raise millions of dollars for charities. Photo by Gene Franques.