Post 23 Legion Aux. Report

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            The American Legion Auxiliary met Thursday, June 2 with Chair Person, Cheryl, convening the meeting.  Chaplain, Sue, gave the opening prayer. Roll Call indicated one officer absent. 

            The secretary’s report was read, approved and placed on file.  The treasurer’s report for April and May was read as well as the scholarship report.

            Cheryl reported that quite a few cards were sent this last month.

            There was a draping of the charter ceremony given for Dorthy Vandersnick, a long time member who passed away recently.

            Grade 3 poppy posters were judged in May and monentary awards were given.

            Cheryl expressed thank you to all who participated in the Memorial Day program. The state convention will be in Watertown, June 17 through June 19.         We will not be meeting in July but will resume in August.    Liz will find out the needs of the students at the school and we will decide in August where our donations will be given.

            Bingo at Palisade HealthCare will be next Wednesday, June 8 and volunteer help will be needed.

Sue volunteered to provide an entry in the Jesse James Parade.

            Sue closed our meeting with a prayer. The door prize was won by Liz. 

         -Ethel Kurtz, Secretary

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