Am. Leg. Auxiliary to Greer Post #11
Greer Unit# 11, American Legion Auxiliary met at 8:00 on September 17 at the post home with eight members present. The meeting was called to order by President Juanita Stone. Chaplain Marge Stone opened with prayer, followed by all reciting the Pledge of allegiance and Auxiliary Preamble. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The treasurers report was given and approved by a motion from Sandi Seiner, motion carried. Bills were presented and a motion to pay bills was made by Jeanette Fuchs, motion carried. Correspondence was read from District President Janice Coleman in regard to the upcoming district meeting on September 27, in Wakonda. Barb Kucera, membership Chairman reported that we have 23 paid members. Our goal is 78 for this year. Dues notices are in the mail. Please send dues to Chairman Barb Kucera. Community service Chairman Marge Stone reported appropriate cards were sent: Sympathy five, Thinking of you six.
Unfinished Business. Marlene Stone reported dictionaries are here, and will be delivered to the schools, and pictures taken. Marge Stone, and Linda Youngbluth will deliver to Wagner School for staff to distribute. Dictionaries will also be delivered to Marty School when opened. The backpack challenge was discussed. The Veterans Stand Down Program was canceled for this year. The Good Deed award will be taken to the Wagner School and presented to the Student Council. Girls State pins will be presented to the girls, and pictures taken.
Sent New Business. District meeting in Wakonda is on September 27, the auxiliary will meet in St. Patrick’s Catholic Hall, and will include a memorial service for deceased unit members, Lona Holzbauer, will be included. There will be no fall cancer rummage. Also discussed was Education Week at the School, and treats to the Human Service Center for Christmas. Our Obligations for 2019- 2020 were changed. A motion was put to the floor for the new change approvals by Barb Clemens, motion carried. Quarter basket was won by Jeanette Fuchs, and donated back. As there was no further business to come before the meeting, Chaplain Margie Stone closed in prayer. President Juanita Stone adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m.