Ladies Auxiliary Code of Ethics

 Because I am fortunate in being able to qualify for membership in AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary; and because I am proud of our affiliation with the parent organization AMVETS, I must always remember that it is my duty as a member –

1. To live up to the meaning of “Auxiliary” which is “to act in support of” or “to support.”

2. To realize that our organization is a subordinate of AMVETS and for that reason I must be careful not to interfere with AMVETS internal organization and politics; and I must never attempt to dominate that organization.

3. To conduct myself in a manner that shall never cast any unfavorable reflection on AMVETS or AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary.

4. To think and act constructively.

5. To accept my duties as a member, a committee member or Chairman, or an officer willingly, and to the best of my ability to do all in my power to promote the Aims and Purposes of our organization.

6. To be courteous at all times; to be considerate of others.

7. To show my interest in our organization by attending all meetings and be on time.

8. To accept the rule of the majority gracefully.

9. To assume leadership in right thinking and action.

10. To respect my officers, my fellow members, and the opinions they may have.

11. To be temperate in my speech, habits, and opinions.

12. To be extremely careful if I am honored by being elected to any office on any level, that the weight of my office is never used to unduly influence the affairs of our organization or of our parent organization, AMVETS.

13. To endeavor to follow all the purposes of AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary, as set forth in our Constitution, because by doing so, I am serving all mankind, regardless of race, creed, or color.

14. Finally, believing that the Golden Rule, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,” applies to us all, do my part to see that equal opportunity is given to each member to contribute to the good of AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary.