Auburn Post 78, The American Legion

03/12/2026

Here's what actually happens at Evergreen Boys & Girls State - and why it's unlike anything else available to high school juniors in Washington: Day 1: Students are divided into cities and counties. Organizing begins & campaigns launch. Days 2–4: Political Parties are formed. Platforms are drafted. Students run for city, county, and state offices. A governor is elected. Days 5–6: Statewide government is seated. Mock trials begin. Legislative sessions begin. Bills are introduced, debated, and voted on. Day 7: Family Day & Award Ceremonies conclude the week. And much, much more!

Every student plays an active role. There are no spectators. The program is designed to be challenging, competitive, and deeply collaborative - because that's how real civic life works. Students leave with more than a certificate. They leave with real-world skills: how to persuade, how to lead, how to lose graciously, and how to build coalitions across differences. This is civics education as it was meant to be experienced.

Applications open now. Deadline: June 15. → ebgs-wa.org

12/29/2025

Ready to raise your voice? 🎤
The Washington Constitutional Speech Contest is coming to Moses Lake on March 27–28, 2026! Open to all high school students, this is your chance to sharpen your public speaking skills and bring the Constitution to life. Applications are due February 1, so don’t wait - step up and speak out!

12/29/2025

Leadership starts here! 🌲

Evergreen Boys & Girls State returns June 21–27, 2026, and applications are now open. This is a hands-on week where students learn leadership, teamwork, and how government really works - by doing it. Spots fill fast, so don’t wait!

12/16/2025

The Legion Family Christmas/Holiday Party and Gift Exchange event scheduled on December 17th is cancelled due to the hazardous weather-related flooding and road conditions. Please stay home and stay safe.

12/07/2025

Post 78 held our annual Sweats for Vets roll-up. We rolled up over 550 pair of sweats for local veterans that will be spending the holidays in the Seattle VA, Americal Lake VA, and Washington Soldiers Home Orting. Each pair of sweats is accompanied by a card handmade by Auxiliary Unit 78 President Carol Dunham and a handwritten letter from a student from the Renton Middle Schools. We would like to thank the Auburn Schools Latino Club and Auxiliary Unit 78 for volunteering their time to help with the roll-up.

11/12/2025

Applications for ALL high school juniors to attend Evergreen Boys & Girls State are now open. Beginning in 2026 we are transitioning to a co-ed program.

Tip for driven : Want to learn how real government works? Spend leading one! Campaign, debate, pass laws - then watch your ideas come to life.

Applications are now open. visit ebgs-wa.org

09/03/2025

As we kick into National Preparedness Month, it's a good time to remind you that emergencies and disasters happen every day – but there are things you can do and protect yourself, your family and your home. Know your hazards & reduce risk. Make plans. Gather supplies. Having plans in advance for how to communicate, evacuate and reunify with your loved ones will help lessen the stress of disaster, reduce injury and even save lives. Learn more at https://mil.wa.gov/preparedness

09/02/2025

It's September! That means our next Post meeting is this week! Come on down and join us on Wednesday, September 3rd, at 7 pm as we kick off our 2026 Legion year. We have several events on the calendar, including a flag disposal, the Auburn Veterans Day activities, and our annual Sweats for Vets campaign to provide sweats to hospitalized veterans for Christmas.

09/02/2025

Some of our Riders members recently participated in the Algona Day parade. This was our first time in this parade, and we are looking forward to a larger presence next year!

(picture credit to the city of Algona)

09/02/2025

2025 Flyer is in!
Please remember to Support Those Who Support The Oyster Run, there, back and Year Round. For full list and links go to oysterrun.org and click on Sponsor and Supporter pages.
For larger viewing:https://oysterrun.org/files/documents/174dff68-451c-4cc5-9140-403aa6fe936a.pdf

06/29/2025

Post 78 ceremoniously retired 50+ unserviceable American flags this weekend. These worn, tattered, and faded flags had been proudly flown over local businesses and residences. If you have an American flag that is no longer a fitting emblem for display, you can place it in the drop box at the Auburn City Hall, 25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001 for proper disposal.