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The Henry G. Fix Post #23 full Honor/Color Guard for 2022
The Henry G. Fix Post #23 Honor Guard for 2022
American Legion Post #23 report for Sept. 2022
submitted by Mark Wiesner, Post #23 Historian
The Henry G. Fix Post 23 meeting opened on Thursday, September 1st at 8:01 pm. The meeting was opened by Commander Nancy Grandy with a salute to the Colors, POW/MIA observance, the Pledge of Allegiance, and preamble to the American Legion Constitution.
Chaplain Tara Hough offered an opening prayer. 18 members were present. Commander Grandy opened the meeting with a big thank you to the auxiliary for making the meal. Special guest was Gregory Erickson who had served in the Army.
The minutes of the previous meeting were presented and approved. The finance and social reports were approved. Bills were approved for payment. Service Officer John Schmidt reported that condolence cards were sent to the family of Donald Pierret and Marty Luebke.
Don Dorsman was said to be in the hospital. The membership report was given by Beth Welch. She reported that our 2023 goal number is 209 members.
We currently have 26 Paid Up For Life members, and 55 renewals. 12 additional memberships were given during the meeting. That will take us to 91 total, with the first goal at September 14th being 50 percent.
Bob Bennet gave the Americanism Report.
So far the school has one inquiry about the Legion Oratory Contest. He is beginning work on the Veteran’s Day program at the school. Paul Evenson is at the National Convention, and there was no Legislative Report. No baseball report this month. The building maintenance and baseball coordinator positions remain open.
Gary Lyngen told the members that the breakfast teams will take over ordering food for their specific breakfast. He will help with the transition in ordering.
Our Honor Guard provided honors at the Donald Pierret funeral. There will be a special meal and gathering for past and present Honor Guard members on Sunday, September 11th. Social Officer Rob Meyer said there will be a wedding reception on September 10th.
Commander Grandy gave an update from the county meeting that was held August 22nd in Brandon. County Commander Peters discussed the Legion Insurance Program, the Legion Revitalization Program, and the Physician/Health Care Provider Award. The Post 23 resolution on forming a nomination committee for District 7 was also discussed. The next county meeting will be October 25th in Colton.
The South Dakota American Legion Honor Flight will be October 1st. A welcome home ceremony will take place at the Sioux Falls Convention Center at 9 pm. Doors open at 7:30 pm. Everyone is invited to celebrate the return of our heroes! This flight is the flight that our Post raised and donated funds to make it happen.
Our next Post meeting will be Thursday, October 4th. The meal will happen at 7:00 pm, with the meeting following at 8 pm. Our next Post breakfast is be October 2nd with scrambled eggs and ham being served for a freewill donation. Commander Nancy Grandy discussed the next post newsletter and asked for contributions. It will come out in early October and will cover August and September. Included will be a special piece on membership. The next District meeting will be in Sioux Falls on October 22nd with social hour at 11 am, a meal at 12 pm, and the meeting at 1 pm.
Rob Meyer discussed the Commercial Club Garretson map/schedule handout given to tourists coming to the area. A motion was given and passed to contribute so that the Legion Breakfast dates are shown on this handout. There is also an open Secretary position on the Commercial Club and the Post is a member of the Commercial Club. Commander Grandy read a note received from member Dave Williamson that had been returned with his membership renewal.
The monthly raffle drawing for August took place. Winners were: Kurt Nussbaum, Edith Karli, Jeffrey Ellison, Steve Larson, and Marie Nordstrom. Each will receive $150. Commander Nancy Grandy closed the meeting at 8:47 pm.
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY – SEPTEMBER 2022
Cheryl Lyngen opened the American Legion Auxiliary meeting at 8:00 on September 1 and Chaplain, Sue, led us in prayer.
Roll call of officers indicated two absent. The secretary’s report was read, approved and placed on file. There was no treasurer’s report. Membership is currently at 62 with a goal of 188. Communications were read by the secretary.
Old business included the donations of school supplies by members during this month and Cheryl will bring them to the school.
Make a Difference Day is October 22 and our upcoming project will be discussed next month.
Bingo at Palisade Healthcare will be on September 14 at 2:30 p.m. Volunteers are Cheryl, JoAnn, and DeVona with more being contacted.
October 6 is our next meeting.
Sue closed the meeting with prayer and the door prize was won by Waneta. -Ethel Kurtz, Secretary
