Legion Report
by Fred Lee (fotofred4u@q.com)
The William H Crippen Post 62 held their regular meeting on Monday, April 7th, with ten members and two guests present. Gary Henle, our District Commander, was present to install our officers and Eddie Baye, an active Legion member from the Highmore area and new resident of Humboldt was visiting our meeting. Minutes and treasurers reports from the previous meeting were read and approved. Commander Jerry Corey thanked those who helped with the military funeral for Ken (Bud) Lewin this week. He had a donation from the Dieken family to the Humboldt American Legion in memory of Kenneth (Bud) Lewin and a thank-you card from Francis Grace for the 50 year plaque we gave to him recently. Service Officer Ken Struck was not present at the meeting, but left the sick call report. Neal Even, Tony Osiecki and Gary Sevatson all had been in the hospital recently, but were all at home now. Leon Lee is currently in the VA hospital. Doug Meyer reported on Hoot Gibson. He said he had moved to Trail Ridge assisted living and was doing as well as expected.
Charles Dubbe reported on the County meeting in Valley Springs this past month. It was a good meeting and the next meeting would be in Sioux Falls on April 29th.
The Commander gave a report on the District meeting, as well as notes from Charlie Beck and Fred Lee. District Commander Gary Henle told those present about the National Commander’s project this year, the National Emergency Fund. Each Post is asked to contribute to this fund. The National Commander will be in South Dakota in May and will visit the western part of the state.
Charles Dubbe gave a report on the cash raffle. He stressed those with money from tickets should turn it in as soon as possible. He reported on the status of our Boys Staters. Tom Sieverding asked the Post to sponsor a run/walk during the Humboldt celebration this June. A motion was made to donate money for this event.
The Commander announced the dates of the State Convention in Pierre. It will be June 19-22, 2014. District Commander Henle discussed the bus ride to Aberdeen for the Boys Staters.
Before the installation of officers, the Commander read a letter he had found in the briefcase that was written by then Commander Neal Even inviting veterans to participate in Memorial Day. Fred Lee had a thank you card for Post 15’s Honor Guard for helping with our recent military funeral for members to sign.
After this business was finished, our District Commander installed the officers and the meeting was adjourned.
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Auxiliary Report
by Donna Beck
The William H Crippen American Legion Auxiliary Unit 62 held their regular meeting Monday, April 7th in the Community Center. The meeting was called to order with seven members present. Elsie Baye and Peggy Begeman were our guests. We said the Pledge of Allegiance and recited the Preamble to our Constitution. The minutes and treasurer’s reports of the previous meeting were given and approved.
The Sunshine Committee sent sympathy cards to Dorothy Daugaard and the Bud Lewin family. Get well cards went to Tony Osiecki, Gary Sevatson, Emma Maass, Neal Even, Molly Stensaas and Myrna Searl.
A donation was given to Children's Care Hospital and School and the Buddy Walk. Flag pins were given to members and we will give them to others as we have several.
We are scheduled to host the Museum Saturday from 10 am until 2 pm for the 125th Celebration and offered to do it Friday from 3 pm to 6 pm.
Connie Meyer, Joyce Helgerson and Donna Beck attended the District 7 meeting and reported on it. The Americanism essay written by 8th grader Tiffany Rausch and one written by 10th grader Cory Smith each won First Place and will be sent to State competition.
Rachel Schartz is our new member and is our Girls Stater.
The Mother’s Tea will be Thursday, May 7th, at 7:30 pm. Jean Erickson and Barb Bassett will be in charge of Poppy Day.
The meeting was adjourned. Connie Meyer won the door prize. Wanda Artz and Peggy Begeman served lunch.
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