May 4, 2023 Meeting
The May 4, 2023 meeting of the Henry G Fix Unit 23 American Legion Auxiliary was called to order by President Cheryl Lyngen. Prayer was read by Chaplain Sue followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and Preamble. Roll Call of officers reflect two absent.
Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The treasurer’s report was given and will be placed on file for audit. It was reported that we had 190 members out of our goal of 188. Six cards were mailed out to members for March and April. Bingo at the nursing home was held in April with 25 residents in attendance. Correspondence from District 7 President Noelle Bonjour was read. No bills were presented. Officer and Chairman rosters for the upcoming year were completed and will be sent to state headquarters.
Special thank you was given to DaNann Williamson Tirrel for the decorative cupcakes she made for the legion’s birthday.
Denise Schmidt reported that the Girls State Tea in Montrose was attended by Addy Fink along with her mother Heidi Fink and Denise Schmidt. Informative information was given to the girl staters. Auxiliary Day for the members will be Thursday, June 1 at Slagle Hall in Vermillion. All are welcome.
President Cheryl Lyngen attended awards night and recognized our two scholarship winners Anna Jones and Morgan Damman. Girls Staters were also recognized.
May 10 will be bingo at Palisade Healthcare in Garretson. Volunteers are needed to help the residents play. Delegates for the State Convention in Oacoma in June were named. Flag bearers and readers are needed for the upcoming Memorial Service on May 29th. Please contact Cheryl if you can help. Poppy cans and poppies will be placed in the various businesses in Garretson.
The meeting was adjourned with prayer by Chaplain Sue.
Next meeting is June 1. Door prize was won by Cheryl Lyngen
Acting Secretary
Kathy Evenson
