Post #23 Legion Aux. Dictionary Project
The American Legion Auxiliary Post #23 of Garretson was proud to present a Student Dictionary to each of the 42 third grade students of the Garretson Elementary School.  Teachers Mrs. Hoefert-Veldhuizen and Mrs. Steineke will have the children use the dictionary in their classroom throughout the year, and then the child will take them home. The Dictionary project, headquartered in Charleston, SC, was founded by Mary French in 1995. Nonprofit organizations across the nation participate in the distribution of more the 2 million dictionaries a year. We were so happy to present these dictionaries & to get an excited response from the students. Representing the Auxiliary are Liz Bennett and Rhonda Kirton.
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY – NOVEMBER 2024
The American Legion Auxiliary met November 7. President Cheryl opened the meeting and Chaplain, Sue led us in prayer. Roll call indicated one officer missing. The secretary’s report was read, approved and placed on file. The treasurer’s report was read, approved and placed on file for audit.
Cheryl reported that membership is now 171 and more are coming in soon. Several cards have been sent this month for those with illnesses. Bingo at Palisades Healthcare in October served 17 residents with six volunteers. Rhonda reported that dictionaries were given to 42 elementary students. A motion to pay the bill for the dictionaries was given by Denise and seconded by Kathy. The motion carried.
Our district meeting was held in Dell Rapids and state president, AnnaMae Warnier reported on her work for the Sioux Falls V.A. She also said that the Auxiliary will be decorating a tree for the display at the capitol in Pierre in December. Gift Shop at the V.A. will be on December 2.
The spaghetti supper scholarship fundraiser held on October 18 was a good success with 145 people served. A motion was made by Denise and seconded by Mary to request a date to serve a meal as a fundraiser for the last home football game in 2025. The motion carried.
Our donation project for winter items for the vet center in Sioux Falls is going very well. Many items have been brought in to Sioux Falls with more coming for December.
Recognition was given to our past presidents and their picture was taken. Kathy gave special recognition to Darlene Zweep for her many years of outstanding service to auxiliary. She served at all levels and contributed thirty and one half years as membership chairman, locally. Her volunteerism and mentoring have been much appreciated.
Monday, November 11 is Veterans’ Day and there will be a program at the school as well as a meal and program at the Legion in the evening. Bingo at Palisades Healthcare is on Wednesday, November 13 at 2:15.
Our next meeting is December 5 with a meal at 7:00 followed by a short meeting at 8:00 and our traditional dice game. There was a motion by Kathy to give our Christmas money donations to the back pack program. The motion was seconded by Kelly and it passed.
My Country Tis of Thee was sung and chaplain, Sue, closed with prayer. Kelly won the door prize.
Ethel Kurtz, Secretary.
