Greer Unit #11 American Legion Auxiliary held their monthly meeting November 16 at the Post Home with 12 members and one guest present. The meeting was called to order by President Linda Youngbluth. Chaplain Margie Stone read the opening prayer. The Pledge of Allegiance and American Legion Auxiliary Preamble were recited in unison. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved after a correction. The treasurer’s report was given and approved. Motion was made by Margie Stone and seconded by Barbara Kucera to pay the bill that was presented. Motion carried. Membership chairman, Barbara Kucera reported that we have 64 paid members. The membership goal is 85. Correspondence was read from the District President, Karen Richelieu. Thank yous were read from the State VA and R. chairman for the donation for items sent for the Veteran’s gift shop. Community service chairman, Margie Stone, reported appropriate cards had been sent. Motion was made by Marlene Stone and seconded by Barbara Kucera to purchase stamps. Motion carried.

Christmas cards will be sent to Veterans and auxiliary members in nursing homes. Continuous membership certificates were presented to members Katelyn Caldwell and Dolores Kotab for 5 years; Lisa Schoenfelder for 20 years; Dora Faughender and Carol Kranig for 30 years and Rita Kocer for 40 years. Midwestern Conference will be held in Deadwood February 16-18th. Spring meeting for District 8 will be held April 6 with location to be announced later. Report was given by Linda Youngbluth on the District 8 meeting that was held October 22 in Springfield. Auxiliary members are to furnish a salad or dessert for the meal at the December meeting. The American Legion celebrated the Auxiliary’s 103rd year of service by bringing a cake for dessert at tonight’s meal. Auxiliary members will bring food items for the Wagner Food Pantry in place of a gift exchange to the December meeting. The basket was won by Sandy Seiner and donated back to the children and youth fund. As there was no further business to come before the meeting, Chaplain Margie Stone read the prayer for peace and President Linda Youngbluth adjourned the meeting.