Crippen News Online - Minutes, August 2013

Legion Report

by Fred Lee (fotofred4u@q.com)

The William H Crippen Post 62 held their regular meeting on Monday, August 5th, with fourteen members present. We had the salute to the Flag and the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes and treasurer’s report from the previous meeting were read and approved. Service Officer Ken Struck reported no one was on sick call.

Commander Jerry Corey received a thank you card from the Jim Jarding family for our remembrance of his son.

Fred Lee reviewed the latest “Up To Now” with the members and gave some upcoming dates of Legion events. He said the State Commanders Homecoming would be August 17 in Hermosa, the District 7 Fall meeting would be in Tea on September 29, the District Oratory contest will be in Humboldt on January 12, 2014 and the Mid-Winter conference will be in Huron on January 24-26, 2014. Also, coming up later this month will be Freedom Flight 2013, a veterans appreciation weekend at the Sioux Falls fairgrounds on August 23 and 24.

Sergeant at Arms Dave Froke asked for help carrying the Colors at football games this year and Colors for the Threshing Bee were finalized. Construction changes at the VA Medical Center were mentioned.

Our Dinner Party preparations were discussed. Tickets were handed out and other details were made. We briefly discussed Humboldt’s 125 year activities next year.

We discussed our future memorial possibilities and a small committee was formed. Dave Froke volunteered to head up that committee. It is hoped that some ideas will be made to the membership at a future meeting.

After these discussions, 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, August 5th. The meeting was called to order by President Connie Meyer with eleven members present. We said the Pledge of Allegiance, sang our National Anthem and recited the Preamble to our Constitution.

The minutes and treasures reports of the June 3rd meeting were given and approved.

The Sunshine Committee sent get well cards to Dawn Hahn and Myrna Searl and memorials to the Cady, Tom Sieverding and Jim Jarding families. Dawn Hahn thanked us for our card and a thank you card was read from the Vickie Cady family.

The District President’s letter stated there will be a county meeting in Dell Rapids September 14th from 1 pm to 4 pm and she would like two members from each unit to attend. Midyear reports are due November 1 and end of year reports April 1. Gifts for the Gift Shop at the VA Medical Center are to be there by October 1. If money is sent for gifts, that is to be sent to the Department Secretary.

Humboldt’s 125 year celebration was discussed. We will ask the committee to come to talk to us about what the plans are and what is scheduled so it will help us decide how we will participate.

The meeting was adjourned. Shirley Price won the door prize. Lunch was served by Phyllis Sieverding and Cathy Fleischhacker.
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Minutes - July, 2013

Legion Report

by Fred Lee (fotofred4u@q.com)

The William H Crippen Post 62 held their regular meeting on Monday, July 1st, with eight members present. Before the meeting started, we gathered with the Auxiliary members to present a plaque to Rachel Schartz for being the 2013 Oratorical Champion of the Year. The plaque was to be presented to her at the State Convention in Rapid City last month. After this presentation, we each went on to our meetings. We had the salute to the Flag and the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes and treasurer’s report from the previous meeting were read and approved. Service Officer Ken Struck was not present, and no one was reported on sick call.

Commander Jerry Corey received a thank you card from the Laynard Friske family for our remembrance of his brother, Donald.

Charles Dubbe helped the Marion Legion Post carry Colors in their parade and gave us a report. Dave Froke, Tommy Holdahl, Fred Lee and Charles also carried Colors in Humboldt’s Fun Day parade.

Charles Beck and Fred Lee reported on the State Convention held in Rapid City in June. Rick MacDonald of Hermosa was elected our new State Commander. Our Post received a First Place award on our History book and a Third Place award for our newsletter entry. Jerry Corey also attended and all of them enjoyed the convention.

Looking ahead, the Commander talked about the possibility of having a Flag Disposal ceremony in the fall, our Dinner Party is coming up in September and Humboldt’s 125th year reunion next year. We need to think about our involvement in these activities.

After these discussions, 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, July 1st. The meeting was called to order by President Connie Meyer with nine members present. We said the Pledge of Allegiance, sang our National Anthem and recited the Preamble to our Constitution.

The minutes and treasures reports of the June 3rd meeting were given and approved.

The District President’s letter told us effective in January, members can receive the Legionette by email. Nine towns have moved to District 7 from District 8. She will be holding county training sessions in the near future.

A list of committees for the coming year was handed out.

Our Unit will host Bingo at the VA Medical Center on Thursday, July 25th. Dianne Struck, Connie Lueth, Connie Meyer and Donna Beck plan to attend.

Donna Beck reported on the State Convention in Rapid City and the homecoming party for the new State Auxiliary President, Janet Hurlbert in Raymond. Her theme is “Veterans leave FOOTPRINTS on our hearts”.

Wanda Artz told us Humboldt will celebrate 125 years on June 20, 21 and 22, 2014 and an all school reunion will be held.

The meeting was adjourned. Theresa Meyer won the door prize. Lunch was served by Theresa Meyer and Donna Beck.
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Our National Commander

Post Commander Jerry Corey, right, receives

National Commander James Koutz'

autographed photo at a recent event in May, 2013,

at Sioux Falls Post 15 post home.

Minutes - June, 2013

Legionnaires Discuss Memorial Details

by Fred Lee (fotofred4u@q.com)

The William H Crippen Post 62 held their regular meeting on Monday, June 3rd, with nine members present. The Commander was absent and the meeting was conducted by Vice Commander Charles Dubbe. At the beginning of our meeting, we had two individuals from Mollet Memorials give a presentation to the membership. Marion Mollet and Allen Schrag gave us some ideas on constructing a memorial in Humboldt. After their presentation, we continued our meeting. We had the salute to the Flag and the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes and treasurer’s report from the previous meeting were read and approved. Service Officer Ken Struck stated no one was currently on sick call.

Francis Sieverding gave the group a report on the flag poles and after  some discussion we will be leaving the price at $100 per flag pole. We recently finished installing more inserts for the flag poles. There was also a motion to pay the extra cost of the poles we recently purchased. We also discussed our Memorial Day activities and everyone agreed that, except for the rainy and cloudy weather, it was a success.

Charles Dubbe made an Americanism report. He said he had discussed our Boys States expenses with the Hartford Commander and together they thought it would be fair if these expenses were shared by the Posts. That was made into a motion at the meeting. He also stated he had been in contact with an organization called ‘The Daughters of the American Revolution’ with regard to our Oratory program. He also reported on giving awards at Graduation at West Central school.

There was some discussion on who the delegates would vote for at the convention and also who would be going. Commander Jerry Corey, Fred Lee and Charles Beck said they would  be going to the convention. It will be on the first weekend of June this year in Rapid City.

Charles Beck attended Blue Cap day in Aberdeen during Boys State activities. He reported on the day’s activities to everyone present. He had a grandson and two great nephews present there this year.

Douglas Meyer and Charles Beck reported on the National Commander’s visit to the area.

Before the meeting ended, there was some discussion on our memorial plans.

After these discussions, 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, June 3rd. The meeting was called to order by President Connie Meyer with eleven members present.  Our Girls Staters, Jenna Mammenga and Alanna Schmeichel, and their mothers, were our guests. We said the Pledge of Allegiance, sang our National Anthem and recited the Preamble to our Constitution.

Alanna and Jenna told us they learned about city, county and state governments by being assigned to a mythical political party and city and carrying out the election process in each government and they ran for various offices. Each thanked our unit for sponsoring them.

The minutes and treasures reports of the May 6 meeting were given and approved.

Thank yous were received from Lois Mammenga and Ruby Kramer for prizes they received at the Mothers Tea. Jenna Mammenga’s thank you was for the necklace we gave her. The Sunshine Committee sent a sympathy card to Laynard & Jean Friske and a get well card to Myron Schievelbein.

Memorial Day went well. Poppies were given out and there was plenty food for the pot luck lunch.

We will give Fred Lee additional money for newsletter expenses and share the registration fee with the Hartford Auxiliary for the girl that went to Girls State Journalism City.

We will take a cookbook to the silent auction at the State Convention in Rapid City in June.

The Executive Board will meet Wednesday, June 5th, to set up the committees for the coming year.

The meeting was adjourned. Barb Bassett won the door prize. Lunch was served by Carol Lee and Dianne Struck.

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Memorial Day 2013

Memorial Day 2013

Even on a cloudy and rainy day, they look great.

The sun even came out briefly in the afternoon. 

Tommy Holdahl and Dave Froke
(Click on either photo to get the full effect)

National Commander in Garretson

James Koutz, the National Commander of The American Legion, was in Garretson SD and addressed the need for continuing support from the Legion for veterans, as well as to women who are members of the Legion and to veterans and communities across the nation.

Minutes - May, 2013

Legionnaires Plan Memorial Day

by Fred Lee (fotofred4u@q.com)

The William H Crippen Post 62 held their regular meeting on Monday, May 6, with twelve members present. We had the salute to the Flag and the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes and treasurer’s report from the previous meeting were read and approved. Our Service Officer was not present, and no one was reported on sick call. Legion member Jim Harden, who lives in Florida, had been in the hospital, and is now at home and Gib Bassett had an overnight stay in the VA.

Most of the meeting was spent discussing our Memorial Day activities. This year Memorial Day will be observed on Monday, May 27th, with the program starting at 10:30 am in the Community Center. Flag poles will be put up on Friday, May 24th, at 5 pm. We will load the poles at the Hentges farm and proceed to the cemeteries. On Memorial Day, we will receive flags at the cemeteries at 7 am, set up chairs around 8 am for the program at 10:30 am. There will be a Community potluck following there at noon. Please bring a dish to share.

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Auxiliary Report

by Donna Beck

The William H Crippen American Legion Auxiliary Unit 62 held their regular meeting Monday, May 6th. The meeting was called to order by President Connie Meyer with thirteen members present.  The secretary and treasurer’s reports were given.

A thank you was received from Children’s Care Hospital for our donation. Dept President Barb Vetter thanked us for hosting the Dist 7 meeting and gift she received.The Schartz family thanked us for the help with their expenses to the National Oratory contest. Rachel thanked us for our encouragement, support and the reception we gave her.

A donation will be given to the Buddy Walk for Down Syndrome awareness. Six poppy wreaths were redone for Memorial Day and the pot luck was discussed.

The Garretson Unit invited us to come meet the National Commander at their Post home on May 23 at a 6:30 social hour followed by a supper where he will speak.

Officers were elected. They are: Connie Meyer, President; Connie Lueth, Vice President; Donna Beck, secretary; Sheryl Siemonsma, treasurer; Jean Erickson, Chaplain; Ruby Sundermann, Historian; Molly Stensaas, Parliamentarian; and Kelly Fox and Jackie Lofswold, Sergeant-At-Arms.

The meeting was adjourned. Agnes Even won the door prize. Lunch was served by Rosie Sieverding.

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