Loyal Legion Auxiliary holds meetings
The August meeting of the Loyal American Legion Auxiliary included the reading of a letter from the new Auxiliary President, Diane Wiggins, who joined in 1983. Her theme is “Salute, Serve, and Celebrate Veterans in the military, their families and in our communities.”
Goals: Working together as an American family. Building relationships, engaging members and caring for those who care for others. Special project is the Chippewa Falls Veteran Courtyard. It would enhance the quality of life for members by providing an outdoor lighted area with seating and tables, including electrical outlets and a sound system for visiting group activities, programs and happy hour. The area will be big enough for 38 wheelchairs at tables along with seating for families and caregivers. The courtyard will expand opportunities for many. The Poppy funds may be used to help fund this. Poppy donation in 1946 distributed 24 million poppies. Currently only 3.1 million.
Norma W. reported on the State Convention. The duties of the American Legion Auxiliary are 1.) serving veterans and 2.) serving the community.
There is an ALA family event in Portage headquarters on Sept 24-25. State wide honoring veterans, police officers, EMTs and firefighters. There will be a truck there from the 911 museum along with live entertainment, The third Tuesday of October is the county board meeting.
A motion by Alice K. to donate $200 to the Historical Society. Seconded by Arlene M. Approved.
The Sept. 14, 2021 meeting opened with prayer, pledge, and preamble. Secretary and treasurer reports read and approved. 15 members present. Sunshine report by Carik Bauer. Get well and thinking of you cards sent to Bob Berglund and Bruce Hadler.
A thank you for the scholarship was received from Kayla Bremmer. She will be attending St. Norbert’s. Dawn also thanked all who stepped up to help in August.
The blood drive collected 49 units in August.
Membership packets for 2022 are here. $30 due amount. The drawing was won by Norma Wentzel.
The meeting closed with a prayer. The next meeting is Oct 12.
Submitted by Kris Schultz
