Post # 23 American Legion donates to Garretson Food Pantry

By Jim Kurtz

The Preamble to the American Legion is recited at most meetings. One line states: “To inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the Community, State and Nation.” I am sure more than one person has wondered what “inculcate” means, and why such wordy language was used. According to my Webster’s Dictionary (yes, I know), it defines “inculcate” as “to teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions”. Maybe that isn’t such a bad choice of words. It reminds us that we should give back.

I have written before, that the Garretson area community is fortunate to have the Henry G. Fix Post # 23 as one of its own, and the Henry G. Fix Post # 23 American Legion is equally fortunate to have the tremendous community support that it has always had. Because of this community support, our Legion Post is vibrant, and fiscally strong. Over the years, it has been able to give back to our local Community on many occasions.

At the December meeting, the Post voted to donate $1,500.00 to the Garretson Food Pantry. Pictured above is Post #23 Commander Brian Siemonsma presenting the check to Kris Frerk, representing the Garretson Food Pantry.

Thank you to the entire Garretson Community for helping to make this possible!