The American Legion Auxiliary met on February 1. President, Cheryl, opened the meeting and substitute chaplain, Denise opened with prayer. The preamble was recited and roll call of officers indicated one absent.
One new member, Kelly Schleuter, was introduced by Cheryl. The secretary read the minutes of the December meeting and they were approved and placed on file. The treasurer read her report and it was approved and placed on file for audit.
Cheryl reported that membership is at 180 and our goal is 197. She also stated that many cards were sent in December and January. Bingo was held at Palisade HealthCare in December with 19 residents participating and 5 volunteers. The district 7 Monthly Newsletter was read by the secretary and it was noted that the Midwinter Conference will be in Deadwood February 16 through 18.
There were no bills. There was a draping of the charter ceremony for recently deceased member, Nelda Hove.
Certificates of Service awards were given to a number of members and Lois Wiese was given special recognition for 70 years of service to the auxiliary.
Cheryl and Kathy noted that there will be a zoom orientation for Girls Staters this year. Three Girls’ State applications have been received.
Volunteer, Denise, stated that the judging of the Americanism poems and essays will be on the 19th of February at the Legion. Nursing Home Bingo will be on February 14 and volunteers are being contacted.
Our next meeting will be March 7 at 7:00 and will be serving a salad supper for the auxiliary. The meeting was closed with prayer and patriotic singing and the door prize was won by Liz Bennett.
-Ethel Kurtz, Secretary
