Welcome to the Auxiliary Unit 496
American Legion Auxiliary
The Mission of the American Legion Auxiliary is:
- To support the American Legion programs for Veterans Children, and Community.
- To provide for today’s needs, while being advocates for a brighter future.
- To advance the understanding of patriotism and responsibility of citizenship.
- To promote individual integrity and family values.
To ensure that, as volunteers, we continue to be the leaders in all that is good in this nation today, tomorrow, and for generations to come, through serving others, not self.
Legion Auxiliary Officers
President: Brenda Smith
1st Vice: Brenda Ptak
Secretary: Suzanne Polley
Treasurer: Elayne Cross
Sgt At Arms: Anette Errera
Historian: Paula Miller
Chaplain: Judy Morgan
Meetings – 2nd Thursday of the Month @ 6 PM
e-Mail: contact@aux.kentlegion.org
Art Exhibit and Show
What America Means to Me.
Design an original piece of art, by Tuesday November 11, 2025. Any medium, up to 24 inches square. Winners will receive part of the entry fees as a prize, and we will exhibit and auction the artwork to support our Americanism Programs. Entries must be registered by November 11th, Veterans Day. E-mail Contact@Aux.KentLegion.org for inquiries or to submit documents
Americanism Chairman
Elayne Cross
Dessert Table
EVERY Friday during fish fry season for donations supporting our Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Program providing haircuts to veterans in Kent/Brimfield nursing homes. If you would like to supply a dessert, or work the table, please contact Brenda Ptak at 330-714-2174. Dessert needs to be at the Canteen by 4 pm.
VA&R Chairman
Brenda Ptak
Paint and Sip
Girls State
Monday, December 1st, to raise funds for the Girls State Program, Cyndi Underwood Chairman. For $25 you will be guided to paint a patriotic, holiday themed painting. Come early and buy dinner in the Canteen. We will provide all the supplies, one drink ticket, light hors d’oeuvres, and many laughs. To register, call Cyndi at 234-738-6605.
Girls State Chairman
Cyndi Underwood
Auxiliary Fish Fry
Our fish fry is the third Friday of every month. When we supply the volunteers to execute the dinner, we receive a donation. These funds go into our Community Service Programs. There are many ways where you can volunteer. Email Brenda Smith via email at Contact@Aux.KentLegion.org to sign up or get more information.
Community Service Program Chairman
Brenda Smith
Portage American Legion Post 496
1945 Mogadore Road
Kent, Ohio 44240
Phone: (330) 673-9743