The American Legion Auxiliary met on November 4 with chairperson, Cheryl, opening the meeting. Chaplain, Sue, led us in prayer. The Star Spangled Banner was sung as well as the preamble recited.
Guests were introduced and roll call of officers indicated two absent. The secretary’s minutes were read, approved and placed on file. The treasurer’s report was given by Kathy, approved and placed on file for audit.
Our current membership is at 143.
Diane indicated that quite a number of cards have been sent in September and October.
Bingo was held at Palisade HealthCare on October 13. There were quite a few volunteers to help with this activity.
The secretary read the monthly newsletter from Noelle Bonjour. Information on V.A. activities was given as well as membership information.
Cheryl gave an interesting history of the first auxiliary meeting held in Garretson in 1921. There are several notebooks here with early activities that we can all look at.
Kathy reported on seeing the National ALA President, Kathy Daudistel, in Dell Rapids. She has a very pleasing personality and her theme this year is Caregivers and the importance they have to all.
Veterans Day is November 11 and there will be an evening meal and program here at the Legion. Meals will be brought to the veterans at Palisade Health Care at 5:00. Volunteers are Liz, Denise and Ethel.
Kathy will chair the group of volunteers for doing Bingo at Palisade Health Care on November 10.
Education week is November 15 – 19 and Judy will bring apples for the employees at the school.
There was a motion by Sue and seconded by Liz to donate $300.00 to the V.A. for Christmas. Also Denise reported that a donation of $200.00 is given by her bible study group at Faith Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls.
Our next meeting is December 2 at 7:00 and we will have our traditional dice game party and also Christmas goodie lunch to share.
Chaplain, Sue closed the meeting with a prayer and Cheryl won the door prize.
-Ethel Kurtz, Secretary
