Legion Report
by Fred Lee (fotofred4u@q.com)
The William H Crippen Post 62 held their regular meeting on Monday, February 2nd, with nine members 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. Our Service Officer was not present and others did not know of any presently on sick call. It was noted that both Neal Even and Myron Schievelbein had been in the hospital this past month and were home again.
Commander Charles Dubbe had correspondence from Neal & Agnes Even with a contribution to the Oratory fund. Charlie Beck told the membership about the County meeting that was held last week in Dell Rapids. It was mentioned at that meeting that the National Commander would be in South Dakota in April during our Spring District meetings and would be attending the District 7 Spring meeting in Sioux Falls. Next month, the County meeting will be in Hartford, on Tuesday, February 24th.
Douglas Meyer reported that he noticed the door to our room was not completely shut last week one day when he came to get something from the room. It is hoped this can be fixed as soon as possible.
Tom Sieverding reported that Mathew had attended a dart tournament in Montrose recently that was sponsored by the Legion Post there. The Commander reported on items in the “Up To Now”, including the upcoming Oratory contest in Watertown on Sunday. Fred Lee mentioned that our election of officers would be next month.
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, February 2nd with nine members present. We said the Pledge of Allegiance, sang our National Anthem and recited the Preamble of our Constitution. The minutes of the previous meeting and treasurer’s report were given.
Lisa Ginther and Kay Silvernail are our new members.
The yearly obligations were reviewed, changes made and the funds will be sent to department secretary. The breakfast fundraiser was discussed with April suggested as a date.
In March, we will observe the American Legion’s birthday with a potluck supper at 7pm.
The meeting was adjourned. Elsie Baye won the door prize. Shirley Price and Sheryl Siemonsma served lunch.
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State Oratory Finals in Watertown
In the photo from left to right are: Lawrence Madsen, Department Americanism Chairman, Fifth Place-Katrina Callahan, a Sophomore from Hartford, Fourth Place-Raina Grimsley, a Sophomore from Mitchell, Third Place, Abby Boner, a Senior from Aberdeen, Second Place-Emily Meier, a Senior from Aberdeen, First Place-Ester Swift, s Junior from Burke and Timothy Jurgens, Department of South Dakota Commander. (photo by Fred Lee)
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NATIONAL COMMANDER TO VISIT IN APRIL
National American Legion Commander Mike Helm from the Department of Nebraska will make his official visit to the Department of South Dakota on April 18-22, 2015. Commander Helm is scheduled to fly into Sioux Falls on April 18 and to fly out on April 22, 2015. The schedule of events will be published as soon as they are complete.
Dewey Hessaa of Harrisburg has been endorsed by Alvin Dempewolf Post 45 of Harrisburg for the position of District 7 Commander.
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Post Member Spotlight
Ed Munce is a forty-three year member of our Post. He is a Vietnam Combat War veteran.
He was drafted into the US Army in April, 1968, and took his basic and AIT training at Ft Lewis, Washington. He spent one year in Vietnam with the 25th Infantry. After his tour in Vietnam, he was stationed at Ft Riley, Kansas and taught classes on the 50 caliber machine gun. He was a Sergeant E5 when he left the service and returned to work at John Morrell meat packing plant.
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Membership Update
As of February 11th, the State membership stood at 19,405 or 85.49% of the Department’s 2015 membership goal.
Post membership stands at 87 members or 88.8% of our Post’s goal. James Rustman has paid his dues since our last meeting. Thank you for your support of The American Legion and our Post.
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SPRING DISTRICT CONVENTIONS SET
April 19 - Sunday - District 7 - Sioux Falls Post 15, Social at 1 pm, lunch at 2 pm, meeting at 3 pm. It was been announced that the National Commander of The American Legion will be at our meeting. The Auxiliary will meet at Paralyzed Veterans of America, 209 N Garfield, Sioux Falls. Entertainment will be the Singing Legionnaires.
Winter months meetings to start at:
7:30 pm
County meeting-Hartford - Feb 24 - 8 pm
Legion Meeting - Monday, Mar 2 - 7:30 pm
Auxiliary Meeting - Monday, Mar 2 - 7:30 pm
potluck prior to the meetings at 7
97th State Convention-Huron-Jun 25-28
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