Legion Report
by Fred Lee (fotofred4u@q.com)
The William H Crippen Post 62 held their regular meeting on Monday, October 6th, with ten members and one guest present. We had the salute to the Flag and the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes and treasurers reports from the previous meeting were read and approved. Douglas Meyer gave the sick call report mentioning there were no new reports of sick call at this time and an update on Myron Schievelbein. He is presently getting rehab.
Tom Sieverding gave a report on the Dinner Party and our raffle. After some discussion, we all agreed both activities were a success.
Fred Lee reported on the District meeting held recently in Garretson. It was a good meeting and the Garretson Post was a great host. He also thanked the Post for the Military rites for his dad this month. He had memorial gifts in behalf of Leon Lee to the Post from Joyce Egge, Louine Schaufler and the Leon Lee family.
Tom Sieverding told the members about a letter he had received from Mike Garrey of Garrey Hardware notifying all of his intention of retiring soon and selling the business.
The Commander reported on the County meeting last week in Brandon. He said District Commander Gary Henle reported on the Congressional hearings that were held there. It was an interesting report. Next month, the County meeting is in Colton on October 28.
The Commander welcomed our guest, Nathan Merrill, to our Post. He is transferring from a Post in Arkansas to Humboldt. Fred discussed our Post membership, stating that we were at about 70%. Potential members were also mentioned.
After these discussions, the meeting was adjourned.
Auxiliary Report
by Donna Beck
The William H Crippen American Legion Auxiliary Unit 62 held their regular meeting Monday, October 6th in the Community Center. President Connie Meyer called the meeting to order with twelve members present. We said the Pledge of Allegiance, sang the National Anthem and recited the Preamble to our Constitution. The minutes and treasurer’s report of the previous meeting were given and approved.
A thank you and a memorial gift were received from the Leon Lee family for helping with the funeral lunch.
A donation will be given to both the Humboldt Ambulance and the Humboldt Fire Department. Poppies will be ordered and after determining if the third grade students will be using dictionaries in the classroom, they will be ordered.
Our soup and pie lunch will be with Turkey Day November 22 and we will serve from 11 am until 1 pm. We will donate two turkeys.
The Christmas Gift Shop at the Sioux Falls VA Medical Center will be December 1, 2 and 3. Veteran Affairs and Rehabilitation chairman, Lorena Dubbe, is purchasing the gifts we will furnish.
The meeting was adjourned. Lorena Dubbe won the door prize. Connie Lueth and Colleen Puthoff served lunch.
Lunch Committee for November
Charles & Lorena Dubbe
Doug & Connie Meyer
Post Taps
Aug 23, 1922 - Sep 20, 2014
Leon Roy Lee was a sixty-eight year member of our Post. He was a World War II and Korean War veteran.
He grew up in Volga and served in the Air Force during WWII from 1942 until 1946, and was recalled during the Korean War to train others at Ft Bragg North Carolina.
He was a plumbing salesman most of his life and worked at Garrey Hardware after retiring for a number of years.
Members of Post 62 give Leon their final salute.
Jun 13, 1928 - Oct 12, 2014
Laynard A Friske was a sixty year member of our Post. He was a Korean War veteran.
He grew up in the Hartford/Humboldt area and served in the Marines during the Korean War. He was married to Jean Jordan of Sioux Falls and they had three children. Laynard farmed in the Hartford area all of his adult life.
He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and the Humboldt American Legion.
Members of Post 62 give Laynard their final salute.
Membership update
State membership stands at 13,873 or 61.12% of the Department’s 2015 membership goal. Our Post membership is currently at 70 paid members or 71.4%.
If your first name is Mike, Tom Keith, Bob, Pat, Andy, Steve, Dan, Dale, or even Kate, I haven’t seen your dues for the 2015 Legion year. There were a few others too. Send them to me as soon as you can. Thanks.
Deadline Approaching for Ed Loans
Application deadlines are Nov 1st and May 1st of each year. Loans received after the application deadline will be held until the next meeting of the Educational Loan Committee. The Educational Loan Committee meets twice a year to review and approve applications.
The American Legion Department of South Dakota Educational Loan Program is made possible by voluntary donations of Legion Posts, individuals and corporations. It is used for loans to eligible veterans, their children, and grandchildren for educational opportunities beyond high school. These loans enable eligible recipients to continue their education in college or technical schools in South Dakota.
Turn your clocks back Nov 2
Legion Meeting - Monday, Nov 3 - 8 pm
Auxiliary Meeting - Monday, Nov 3 - 8 pm
Tuesday, Nov 3 - Don’t forget to VOTE!
Auxiliary Christmas Party at Sioux Falls VA - Dec 11
District 7 Oratory contest in Humboldt-Jan 11 at 2 pm