The American Legion Auxiliary met on May 5 with chairperson, Cheryl opening the meeting. Chaplain, Sue, led us in prayer.
Roll call of officers indicated that all were present. The secretary’s report was read, approved and placed on file. There was no treasurer’s report at this time..
Cheryl reported that our membership is at 187 which is over goal. Four cards have been sent this month. More help is needed for Bingo at Palisade HealthCare.
Two unit scholarships have been awarded.
A huge thank you to the kitchen cleaners; there were many. A much-needed, detailed cleaning was done.
Cheryl attended the Girls’ State orientation at the Alliance in Sioux Falls and reported that it was a very good meeting for all in attendance.
Cheryl stated that there were 23 in attendance for the National Commander’s breakfast here at the Legion.
Correspondence was read by the secretary which included our district newsletter and a thank you. The 3rd grade students in Garretson did some very fine posters and they are ready to be judged.
New business began with the upcoming State Convention which will be in Watertown. We will have 8 votes there.
Nursing home bingo will be on May 11 and volunteers are being contacted.
The Memorial Day program for May 30 is being organized. Readers are being contacted as well as the lunch organizers.
Our next meeting is June 2 and we will not meet in July.
Chaplain, Sue, closed the meeting with a prayer.
The door prize was won by Sue.
-submitted by Ethel Kurtz, Secretary
