The American Legion Auxiliary met April 4 following our steak dinner with the legion. Our Chairman, Cheryl, opened the meeting and our chaplain, Sue, led us in prayer. We recited the pledge of allegiance and sang the Star Spangled Banner and recited our preamble.
Cheryl introduced our guest, Roxy Brendon, from Watertown. Her husband , Denny, is our NEC. Roll call of officers showed three absent. The secretary’s minutes were read, approved and placed on file. The treasurer’s report was read, approved and placed on file for audit. Communications were read including our District Newsletter and one thank you. Cheryl stated that our membership is at 192 and we are now at goal. No cards were sent in March. Bingo at Palisade Healthcare in March was enjoyed by 25 residents with 5 auxiliary volunteers.
There was a bill for for prizes for the Americanism poems and essays. Denise moved to pay the bill and Rhonda seconded the motion and it carried. There are two applications received for the Auxiliary Scholarship and they were reviewed by several members. Awards night is May 2 and Cheryl will do the presenting.
Girls’ State Orientation will be Sunday, May 5 at Post 15 in Sioux Falls at 1:00.
Sue closed the meeting with prayer and our guest, Roxy Brendon, won the door prize.
-Ethel Kurtz, Secretary
