An alphabetical directory of American Legion Boys State
and Girls State web sites on the Internet...listed by State.

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306 line entries related to the 2008 American
Legion Boys State and Girls State Programs.


What are the
  American Legion  
Boys State and
Girls State
Programs?

Boys State Attendees - Picture from the National

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American Legion Boys States and Girls States are among the most respected and
selective Educational Programs of Government instruction for High School students.
They are participatory programs where each participant becomes a part
of the operation of his or her Local, County and State Government.
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The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors a similar program for young ladies called
Girls State. For more than 50 years, the American Legion Auxiliary has provided
Citizenship education for America's female High School juniors. A few hundred girls
were served during the early years; now approximately 20,000 participate
annually, bringing our total program participation to nearly 1 million.
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During American Legion
Boys State and Girls State programs, participants are exposed
to the Rights, Privileges, Duties, and Responsibilities of a Franchised Citizen. The training
is objective and practical with City, County and State Governments operated by the students
elected to the various Offices. Activities include Legislative Sessions, Court Proceedings,
Law Enforcement Presentations, Assemblies, Bands, Chorus and Recreational Programs.
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High School Juniors are selected by local American Legion Posts to attend the programs.
In most cases, expenses associated with attending the programs are paid by sponsoring
American Legion Posts, Local Businesses or other Community-Based Organizations.
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Boys States and Girls States vary in content and method of procedure, but each and
every Boys State and Girls State adheres to the basic concept of the program...
that of teaching Government from the Township to the State level.
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To determine eligibility, and how to apply for the
American Legion Boys State Program
and the
American Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program...visit the web sites listed below.

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Go To The National Headquarters Boys Nation Website

Go To The Auxiliary Headquarters Girls Nation Website

Boys State & Girls State Internet Directory By State

x = Unable to access this website.

States In Alphabetical Order

Websites & Where The 2008 Competitions Will Be Held

Start Date

End Date

Phone Contact

Email Contact
 

Department of Alabama
http://www.americanlegionalabama.org/

   

   

(334) 262-6638
americanlegionalabama@earthlink.net

Boys State Program
Other Info: 120 N. Jackson St. Montgomery, AL 36101

6/01/2008

6/07/2008

(205) 348-0202
info@ALBoysState.org

Location
University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, Alabama

   

   

   

   

Auxiliary Headquarters
No known website at this time.

   

   

(334) 262-1176
americanlegionaux@juno.com

Girls State Program
Other Info: Stacy Fountain, Program Director

6/01/2008

6/07/2008

(334) 262-1176
alabamagirlsstate@juno.com

Location
Huntingdon College Montgomery, Alabama

   

   

   

   
 

Department of Alaska
http://www.alaskalegion.org/

   

   

(907) 278-8598
info@alaskalegion.org

Boys State Program
Other Info: Director - Gene Franks

6/15/2008

6/21/2008

   
gene@anch.net

Location
Meier Lake Conference Center Wasilla, Alaska

   

   

   

   

Auxiliary Headquarters
http://www.alaskalegion.org/Auxiliary.htm

   

   

(907) 455-4420
akaladep@ptialaska.net

Girls State Program
Contact Name: Judith L. Pusti

6/7/2008

6/14/2008

(907) 745-2868
jpusti@mosquitonet.com

Location
Meier Lake Conference Center Wasilla, Alaska

   

   

   

   
 

Department of Arizona
http://www.azlegion.org/

   

   

(602) 264-7706
hdqtrs@azlegion.org

Boys State Program
Other Info: Contact Name: John Aldecoa

6/1/2008

6/7/2008

(602) 264-7706
adjutant@azlegion.org

Location
Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, Arizona

   

   

   

   

Auxiliary Headquarters
http://www.azlegion.org/majorp~2.htm

   

   

(602) 241-1080
amlegauxaz@mcleodusa.net

Girls State Program
Other Info: Contact Name: Penny A. Maklary

6/8/2008

6/14/2008

   
ahhpenny@aol.com

Location
University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona

   

   

   

   
 

Department of Arkansas
http://www.arlegion.org/

   

Toll Free

(877) 243-9799
alegion@swbell.net

Boys State Program
Other Info:

6/1/2008

6/6/2008

(501) 375-1104
rbush_76@hotmail.com

Location
University of Central Akansas Conway, Arkansas

   

   

   

   

Auxiliary Headquarters
http://www.arlegion.org/ArkAux.html

   

   

(501) 374-5836
arkaux@juno.com

Girls State Program
Contact: Claudean Bethell

6/1/2008

6/6/2008

(501) 374-5836
arkaux@juno.com

Location
Harding University Searcy, Arkansas

   

   

   

   
 

Department of California
http://www.calegion.org/

   

   

(415) 431-2400
joan@calegion.org

Boys State Program
Boys State Director: Richard L. Shick

6/21/2008

6/28/2008

(415) 431-2400
rshick97@aol.com

Location
California State University Sacramento, California

   

   

   

   

Auxiliary Headquarters
http://www.calegionaux.org/

   

   

(415) 861-5092
calegionaux@calegionaux.org

Girls State Program
Other Info:

6/21/2008

6/28/2008

   
shirley_0919@msn.com

Location
Pitzer College Claremont, California

   

   

   

   
 

Department of Colorado
http://www.coloradolegion.org/

   

   

(303) 366-5201
cpatsmith@coloradolegion.org

Boys State Program
Other Info:

6/8/2008

6/14/2008

(303) 366-5201
cpatsmith@coloradolegion.org

Location
Colorado State University Fort Collins, Colorado

   

   

   

   

Auxiliary Headquarters
http://www.coloradolegion.org/auxoff.htm

   

   

(303) 367-5388
ala@coloradolegion.org

Girls State Program
Other Info: Faith Mills, Director

6/15/2008

6/20/2008

   
colorado.girls.state@gmail.com

Location
Western State College of Colorado  Gunnison, Colorado

   

   

   

   
 

Department of Connecticut
http://www.ct.legion.org/

   

   

(860) 721-5942
deptadj@ctlegion.necoxmail.com

Boys State Program
Contact: Director David Greenleaf

6/24/2008

6/29/2008

(860) 589-2938
agreenleaf@snet.net

Location
Eastern Connecticut State University  Willimantic, CT

   

   

   

   

Auxiliary Headquarters
http://www.ct.legion.org/auxiliary.htm

   

   

(860) 923-9374
lafontaine_d@msn.com

Girls State Program
Contact: Sue W. Larsen

6/28/2008

7/3/2008

   
sewl@sbcglobal.net

Location
Eastern Connecticut State University  Willimantic, CT

   

   

   

   
 

Department of Delaware
http://delegion.org/

   

   

(302) 628-5221
delaware_adjutant@verizon.net

Boys State Program
Contact: Richard J. Santos PO Box 930 Seaford, DE

6/08/2008

6/12/2008

(302) 628-5221
armbruct@hotmail.com@verizon.net

Location
Delaware State University  Dover, Delaware

   

   

   

   

Auxiliary Headquarters
http://delegion.org/index_files/auxofc.html

   

   

(302) 697-3764
mapospichal@comcast.net

Girls State Program
Contact: Mary T. Tucker

6/15/2008

6/20/2008

  
mapospichal@comcast.net

Location
Wesley College  Dover, Delaware

   

   

   

   
 

District of Columbia
http://www.legiondc.org/

   

   

(202) 362-9151
legiondc@verizon.net
 

Department of Florida
http://www.floridalegion.org/

   

   

(407) 398-3021
hlcs1956@aol.com

Boys State Program
Other Info: Director, Omer "Gene" Smith

6/22/2008

6/28/2008

(407) 295-2631
fl_mail@fllegion.newsouth.net

Location
Florida State University  Tallahassee, Florida

   

   

   

   

Auxiliary Headquarters
http://www.alafl.org/

   

   

(407) 293-7411
CLTeasley@embarqmail.com

Girls State Program
Other Info: Jackie Ihnenfeld, Department Chairman

6/12/2008

6/20/2008
(352) 243-7430 girlstate@alafl.org

Location
Florida State University  Tallahassee, Florida

   

   

   

   
 

Department of Georgia
http://www.galegion.org/

   

   

(678) 289-8883
amerlegga@bellsouth.net

Boys State Program
Other Info: Frequently Asked Questions

6/8/2008

6/14/2008

(678) 289-8883
director@gaboysstate.com

Location
Georgia Southern University  Statesboro, GA

   

   

   

   

Auxiliary Headquarters
http://www.galegion.org/auxiliary.htm

   

   

(678) 289-8446
amlegaux@bellsouth.net

Girls State Program
Other Info: Frequently Asked Questions

6/8/2008

6/13/2008

(678) 289-8446
gagirlst@bellsouth.net

Location
Georgia Southern University  Statesboro, GA

   

   

   

   
 

Department of Hawaii
http://www.50legion.org/

   

   

(808) 946-6383
aldepthi@hawaii.rr.com

Boys State Program
Hawaii does not currently have a Boys State program.

   

   

   

   

Location
  

   

   

   

   

Auxiliary Headquarters
http://www.50legion.org/content.php?id=20

   

   

(808) 949-1140
aldepthi@hawaii.rr.com

Girls State Program
Hawaii does not currently have a Girls State program.

   

   

   

   

Location
  

   

   

   

   
 

Department of Idaho
http://home.mindspring.com/~idlegion

   

   

(208) 342-7061
idlegion@mindspring.com

Boys State Program
Other Info: Gem Boys State, 901 Warren St., Boise, ID

6/1/2008

6/7/2008

(208) 342-7061
 

Location
Northwest Nazarene University, Nampa Idaho

   

   

   

   

Auxiliary Headquarters
No known website at this time.

   

   

(208) 342-7066
idalegionaux@msn.com

Girls State Program
Contact: Mary Sue Chase 905 Warren St. Boise, Idaho

6/8/2008

6/13/2008

(208) 342-7066
idahogirlsstate@msn.com

Location
Northwest Nazarene University  Nampa, ID

   

   

   

   
 

Department of Illinois
http://illegion.org/index.shtml

   

   

(309) 663-0361
hdqs@illegion.org

Boys State Program
Other Info:

6/9/2008

6/15/2008

  
christy@illegion.org

Location
Eastern Illinois University  Charleston, IL

   

   

   

   

Auxiliary Headquarters
http://www.illegion.org/auxiliary/

   

   

(309) 663-9366
pam.byerly@ilala.org

Girls State Program
Other Info: P.O. Box 1426 Bloomington, IL 61702

6/15/2008

6/21/2008

(309) 663-9366
pam.byerly@ilala.org

Location
Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL

   

   

   

   
 

Department of Indiana
http://www.indlegion.org/

  

Toll Free

(888)723-7999
members@indlegion.org

Boys State Program
 Other Info: Steve Bowman, Director

6/14/2008

6/21/2008

(317) 630-1300
bowmansteve@sbcglobal.net

Location
Indiana State University  Terre Haute, IN

   

   

   

   

Auxiliary Headquarters
http://www.amlegauxin.org/

  

Toll Free

(888) 723-7999
alainjudy@sbcglobal.net

Girls State Program
Other Info:

6/22/2008

6/28/2008

  
ala777@sbcglobal.net

Location
Indiana State University  Terre Haute, IN

   

   

   

   
 

Department of Iowa
http://www.ialegion.org/

   

   

(800) 365-8387
info@ialegion.org

Boys State Program
Other Info:

6/8/2008

6/13/2008

(515) 282-5068
boysstate@ialegion.org

Location
Camp Dodge   Johnston, Iowa

   

   

   

   

Auxiliary Headquarters
http://ialegion.org/ala/

   

   

(515) 282-7987
alasectreas@ialegion.org

Girls State Program
Other Info:

6/22/2008

6/27/2008

(515) 282-7987
alasectreas@ialegion.org

Location
Iowa State University  Ames, Iowa

   

   

   

   
 

Department of Kansas
http://www.ksamlegion.org/

   

   

(785) 232-9315
yunker@ksamlegion.org

Boys State Program
Other Info: Contact Name, Thane Chastain

6/1/2008

6/7/2008

(316) 371-4474
Thane.chastain@ksbstate.org

Location
Kansas State University  Manhattan, KS

   

   

   

   

Auxiliary Headquarters
http://www.ksamlegion.org/auxiliary.htm

   

   

(785) 232-1396
alakansas@sbcglobal.net

Girls State Program
Other Info: Contact Name, Shari D. Werner

6/1/2008

6/6/2008

  
sgsanniewerner@yahoo.com

Location
University of Kansas  Lawrence, KS

   

   

   

   
 

Department of Kentucky
http://www.kylegion.org

   

   

(502) 587-1414
kylegion@bellsouth.net

Boys State Program
Other Info: Contact Name, Kenneth W. Hart

6/15/2008

6/20/2008

(502) 587-1414
kylegion@bellsouth.net

Location
Wendell Ford Regional Training Center  Greenville, KY

   

   

   

   

Auxiliary Headquarters
http://www.kyamlegionaux.org/

   

   

(270) 932-7533
secretarykyala@aol.com

Girls State Program
Other Info: Michelle Elmore, Director

6/8/2008

6/13/2008

  
melmore@bardstown.com

Location
Cumberland College Williamsburg, KY

   

   

   

   
 

Department of Louisiana
http://www.lalegion.org/

  

 Toll Free

(800) 923-3924
adjutant@americanlegion.ntcmail.net

Boys State Program
Other Info: Contact Name, David C. Simon

6/29/2008

7/5/2008

(225) 923-1945
adjutant@americanlegion.ntcmail.net

Location
Northwestern State University  Natchitoches, Louisiana

   

   

   

   

Auxiliary Headquarters
http://www.lalegion-aux.org/

   

   

(225) 926-3494
alaladept@bellsouth.net

Girls State Program
Other Info: Contact Name, Essie Mae Decuir

6/29/2008

7/5/2008

   

   

Location
Northwestern State University  Natchitoches, Louisiana

   

   

   

   
 

Department of Maine
http://www.mainelegion.org/

   

   

(207) 873-3229
legionme@me.acadia.net

Boys State Program
Other Info: Contact Name, Ronald A. Sailor

6/15/2008

6/19/2008

(207) 873-3229
legionme@me.acadia.net

Location
Thomas College  Waterville, Maine

   

   

   

   

Auxiliary Headquarters
No known website at this time.

   

   

   

   

Girls State Program
Other Info: Contact Name, Nora Thombs

6/15/2008

6/20/2008

   
aladeptsecme@verizon.net

Location
Husson College  Bangor, Maine

   

   

   

   
 

Department of Maryland
http://www.mdlegion.org/

   

   

(410) 752-1405
mdlegion@clark.net

Boys State Program
Other Info: Contact Name, Thomas Lee Davis

6/15/2008

6/21/2008

(410) 752-1405
tom@mdlegion.org

Location
McDaniel College  Westminster, Maryland

   

   

   

   

Auxiliary Headquarters
http://www.alamd.org/

   

   

(410) 242-9519
anna@alamd.org

Girls State Program
Other Info: Contact Name, Patricia H. Lach

6/15/2008

6/20/2008

   
 

Location
Frostburg State University  Frostburg, Maryland

   

   

   

   
 

Department of Massachusetts
http://www.masslegion.org/

   

   

(617) 727-2966
masslegion@verizon.net

Boys State Program
Other Info: Mark A. Avis, Chairman

6/14/2008

6/20/2008

   
al130mark@aol.com

Location
Stonehill College  Easton, Massachusetts

   

   

   

   

Auxiliary Headquarters
http://www.masslegion-aux.org/

   

   

(617) 727-2958
masslegion-aux@verizon.net

Girls State Program
Other Info: Bonnie Sladeski, Director

6/15/2008

6/20/2008
(413) 467-9943 info@massgirlsstate.org

Location
Westfield State College  Westfield, Massachusetts

   

   

   

   
 

Department of Michigan
http://www.michiganlegion.org/

   

   

(517) 371-4720
info@michiganlegion.org

Boys State Program
Other Info: Ron Runyan, Director

6/15/2008

6/21/2008

(517) 371-4720
rrunyan@cintimesys.com

Location
Northwood University  Midland, Michigan

   

   

   

   

Auxiliary Headquarters
http://www.michalaux.org/

   

   

(517) 267-8809
info@michalaux.org

Girls State Program
Other Info: 1-517-267-8809 Extension 19

6/15/2008

6/21/2008

   
svandlen@michalaux.org

Location
Michigan State University  East Lansing, Michigan

   

   

   

   
 

Department of Minnesota
http://www.mnlegion.org/index.html

   

   

(651) 291-1800
department@mnlegion.org

Boys State Program
Other Info: Mike Bredeck, State Director

6/15/2008

6/21/2008
(866) 259-9163 information@mnboysstate.org

Location
Southwest Minnesota State University  Marshall, MN

   

   

   

   

Auxiliary Headquarters
No known website at this time.

   

   

(651) 224-7634
deptoffice@mnala.org

Girls State Program
Other Info: Contact Name, Jeanette Kava

6/8/2008

6/14/2008

   
jeanettk@rrt.net

Location
Bethel University   Arden Hills, Minnesota

   

   

   

   
 

Department of Mississippi
http://www.legionms.org/

   

   

(601) 352-4986
legion27@bellsouth.net

Boys State Program
Other Info:  Boys State Contact

5/24/2008

5/30/2008

(601) 352-4986
 

Location
Copiah - Lincoln Community College  Wesson MS

   

   

   

   

Auxiliary Headquarters
http://www.missala.com/

   

   

(601) 353-3681
ALAMSHQ@aol.com

Girls State Program
Other Info: Lou Wilkerson, Girls State Director

6/7/2008

6/13/2008

(601) 353-3681
MISSGIRLSTATELOU@aol.com

Location
University of Southern Mississippi  Hattiesburg, MS

   

   

   

   
 

Department of Missouri
http://www.missourilegion.org/

   

   

(573) 893-2353
info@missourilegion.org

Boys State Program
Other Info: Contact Name, Lynn M. Dorrell

6/14/2008

6/21/2008

(573) 893-2353
headquarters@moboysstate.org

Location
Central Missouri State University  Warrensburg, MO

   

   

   

   

Auxiliary Headquarters
No known website at this time.

   

   

(573) 636-9133
dptmoala@socket.net

Girls State Program
Other Info: Joanne Snodgrass, Director

6/22/2008

6/28/2008

(417) 232-4295
jackierahm@charter.net

Location
University of Central Missouri  Warrensburg, Missouri

   

   

   

   
 

Department of Montana
http://www.mtlegion.org/

   

 Toll Free

(866) 793-1527
amlegmt@in-tch.com

Boys State Program
Other Info: Contact Name, Gary A. White

6/8/2008

6/13/2008

(406) 324-3989
amlegmt@in-tch.com

Location
Carroll College    Helena, Montana

   

   

   

   

Auxiliary Headquarters
No known website at this time.

   

   

   

   

Girls State Program
Other Info: Contact Name, Sharon Anderson

5/31/2008

6/6/2008

(406) 266-4566
sanderson_70@hotmail.com

Location
Carroll College  Helena, Montana

   

   

   

   
 

Department of Nebraska
http://www.nebraskalegion.net/

   

   

(402) 464-6338
nebraska@legion.org

Boys State Program
Other Info:

6/1/2008

6/7/2008

(402) 464-6338
 

Location
University of Nebraska  Lincoln, Nebraska

   

   

   

   

Auxiliary Headquarters
http://www.nebraskalegionaux.net/

   

   

(402) 466-1808
neaux@alltel.net

Girls State Program
Other Info:

6/1/2008

6/7/2008

   
dhenke80@windstream.net

Location
University of Nebraska  Lincoln, Nebraska

   

   

   

   
 

Department of Nevada
http://www.nvlegion.org/

   

   

(702) 382-2353
adjutant@nvlegion.org

Boys State Program
Other Info: Craig Adams, Executive Director

6/15/2008

6/21/2008

(617) 444-2838
information@nevadaboysstate.org

Location
University of Nevada Reno NV

   

   

   

   

Auxiliary Headquarters
No known website at this time.

   

   

   

   

Girls State Program
Contact Name: Geraldine S. Connolly

6/8/2008

6/14/2008

   
connollym_g@cox.net

Location
University of Nevada Reno NV  4-H Campus Stateline