Legion Report
by Fred Lee (fotofred4u@q.com)
The William H Crippen Post 62 of Humboldt held their regular meeting on Monday, May 2nd. We had the salute to the Flag and the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes and treasurers’ reports from the previous meeting were read and approved. There were no reports of anyone on sick call. Service Officer Ken Stuck reported he had received money for the service officers fund.
Commander Charles Dubbe read the correspondence that was received. Thank-yous were received from Lifescape, and the Downs Syndrome association for our donations. Ken mentioned he had sent a card to Francis Grace. The Commander brought us up to date on school awards.
There was discussion about flag pole cost. Currently that cost is $100, and the last discussion on that was in May, 2013, when there was a motion made to charge $100.
The State Convention was brought up. Delegates were made, the convention is in Watertown this year. Fred Lee brought up an issue we have had lately regarding “having a quorum at a meeting” as listed in our By-Laws. Currently it is stated: nine members constitute a quorum. After some discussion, a motion was made by Fred Lee, seconded by Hans Sieverding, to change that portion of our By-Laws to say: seven percent of our current membership. It was approved unanimously. Our Dinner Party was discussed and the possibility of a raffle was discussed. There will be more discussion on this at our next meeting.
Our Memorial Day activities were discussed. Flag pole set-up is scheduled for Friday, May 27, at 5 pm. Flags will be accepted at 7 am on Memorial Day to be flown that day. Our Sergeant-At-Arms needs help setting out flags in the cemeteries. See Jerry Corey if you can help him.
After these discussions, the meeting was adjourned
Auxiliary Report
by Connie Lueth
The William H. Crippen American Legion Auxiliary Unit 62 held their regular meeting Monday, May 2, 2016. The meeting was called to order by President Donna Beck with twelve members present. The minutes of the April 4th meeting were read and approved. The treasurer’s report was given and placed on file.
Sunshine Chairman, Dianne Struck, reported sending Get Well wishes to Dale Garry, Marv Price, Loren Even, and Francis Grace. Dianne reported on Girl State; and Barb listed the Poppy Poster Winners at the various levels.
Correspondence was read from District President Teresa Huntimer. One item of interest was that Roxie Whalen of the Hartford Auxiliary was chosen District Legionette of the Year. Congratulations, Roxie! A thank you was also read from Wanda Artz for get well wishes sent to her when in the hospital for knee surgery.
Poppy Day Committee consists of Barb Bassett and Jean Erickson; and Memorial Day Committee consists of Barb Bassett, Jackie Lofswold, and Dianne Struck. We will again host a Potluck lunch after Memorial Day Services.
We received a donation of an electric roaster from Fred Lee.
Election and installation of officers was held. Officers for 2016-2017 are as follows: Donna Beck-president; Dianne Struck-vice president; Connie Lueth-Secretary; Sheryl Siemonsma-treasurer; Jean Erickson-chaplain; Barb Bassett-historian; Shirley Price-Parliamentarian; and Jackie Lofswold and Colleen Puthoff-sergeant-at-arms.
Meeting was adjourned. Shirley Price won the door prize. Wanda Artz and Brian and Dawn Hahn served lunch.
National Commander Dale Barnett will attend the South Dakota American Legion Convention in Watertown, SD, on June 16-19, 2016. The National Commander will be the Banquet speaker on Friday evening and will address the State Convention on Saturday.
National Commander Barnett of Douglasville, GA, was elected national commander of the 2.2 million-member American Legion on Sept 3, 2015, in Baltimore during the 97th National Convention of America’s largest veteran’s organization.
Post Member Spotlight
Pat Kaffar is a 8-year member of our Post. He is a Lebanon/Grenada veteran.
He enlisted into the Naval Reserves (Seabees) in July 2005. In 2008, he was deployed to Iraq during Iraqi Freedom. He transferred to the SD Army National Guard and was deployed in 2011-12 to Afghanistan.
He is currently serving in the National Guard and is a fireman with the Sioux Falls Fire Department and Humboldt Fire Department.
Flag Pole set-up - Friday, May 27 at 5 pm
“Up To Now” Announces Award Winners
The 2016 Good Samaritan of the Year is Jim Childers of Spearfish. Jim volunteers in a program in the Fort Meade VA helping hospice patients in their final days.
The 2016 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year is Trooper Christopher Goldsmith of Lemmon. Chris has been a South Dakota Highway Patrol Trooper since 2011.
The 2016 EMT/Firefighter of the Year is David Fischer of Sturgis. David has been a member of the South Dakota National Guard for 20 years and is presently a SSG.
Paula Ann Farley of Spearfish has been selected by the Education Loan Committee as the 2016 South Dakota American Legion Educator of the Year. Paula teaches 7th Grade Geography at Spearfish Middle School.
Memorial Day - Monday, May 30
Community Center - 10:30 am
Pot Luck to follow at noon in the Community Center
Legion Meeting - Monday, Jun 6, at 7:30 pm
Auxiliary Meeting - Monday, Jun 6, at 7:30 pm
98th State Convention-Watertown-Jun 16-19
Contact information for the Ramkota-605-886-8011
County Meeting - Hartford - Jun 28, at 8 pm