In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
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Each year, American Legion Auxiliary volunteers distribute approximately seven million red crepe paper poppies in exchange for contributions to assist disabled and hospitalized veterans, current military and their families. The veterans who make the flowers are able to earn a small wage, which helps to supplement their incomes and makes them feel more self sufficient. The physical and mental activity provides many therapeutic benefits for the veteran. The poppy has become a nationally known and recognized symbol of sacrifice and is worn by Americans to honor those who served and died for their county.

Honor their past sacrifices and contribute to the continuing needs of our veterans on May 25, 2013 from 9am – 1pm at BULLOCK’S and ALCO in TorC and at HODGES RESTAURANT, PAT’S SERVICE STATION, BUTTE GENERAL STORE, and CHISOLM’S CORNER STOP in Elephant Butte when members of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 44 distribute bright red poppies.

Clarence Himes – Army Veteran
Truth or Consequences Resident of
New Mexico State veteran’s Home
Local Poppy Maker

AUXILIARY APRIL EVENTS – Sharon Pierson
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• Blue Star Banners: Four (4) Blue Star Banners were presented to families with members currently serving in the military: Ronald & Delores Myers in honor of their son Douglas P. Myers, Frank Garza in honor of his daughter Stephanie C. Garza, Windy Barnes in honor of her son Sean M. Barnes and Bobby & Maggie Allen in honor of their grandson Sean M. Barnes.

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• New Member Initiations: We had eleven members participate in the initiation ceremony this year, some were new members, and others were members of long standing who had never been initiated. Congratulations to Sandi Harrison, Cindy Wipf, Truda Melton, Becky Nazarenus, Mary Burke, Terry Copsin, Davonna Stoner, Davonna Armijo, Sally Nikiforow and Cathy Mitchell.
• Slate of Officers announced: The nominating committee, headed up by Liz Foster, presented the following slate of officers for next year:
• President–Sharon Pierson;  Vice President – Johanna Roberts;  Secretary – Ginny Lucero;

Treasurer–Sandy Squier; Chaplain–Linda Ross: Historian–Linda Nenno; Sgt. At Arms–Arlea  Hadley          

Elections will be held during the May meeting with installation of the newly elected officers in June.

• Endorsements: This year our Unit was proud to endorse Liz Foster for Department Historian and District 7 President and Davonna Armijo for District 7 Vice President. Please offer them your support and congratulations when you see them.
• BUNCO Party:  For those of you who missed our 1^st BUNCO party on April 11^th – you missed a wonderful time. The party was a big success and we plan on making it a monthly event. So come on out to the Post on May 9^th from 1pm – 5pm for some $2 Margaritas, snacks and BUNCO!!! (Bunco will be held on 2^nd Thursdays each month)
• NMSVH 2^nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt: What fun it was to watch all the little ones scrambling around to gather brightly colored eggs. This year our Unit donated $150 to help fund this event and volunteered to monitor the 1-2 year olds’ egg hunt. Eleven individuals from the Legion family showed up to help out and as you can see not just the children had their photo taken with the Easter Bunny!

• Patriotic Sing-A-Long:  We had a lot of fun with our Sing-a-long at Sierra Hills Assisted Living on April 8^th.  The repertoire was traditional Patriotic and good time oldies. We began with the Pledge of Allegiance, sang the Star Spangled Banner, and moved on to such toe tapping songs as Coming ‘Round the Mountain. We sang for more than an hour and quit only when our voices gave out. Copies of the lyrics were given to the residents who sang along and had such fun they’ve asked us to make it a monthly event.
• Poppy Maker Appreciation: Clarence Himes, a 96 year old veteran at NMSVH, has made more than 1,500 Poppies for us recently so on April 8^th Linda Nenno and Joyce Hudgens presented him with a Certificate of Appreciation. Mr. Himes has agreed to ride in the Fiesta parade with us in a Golf Cart decorated with Poppies!
• Poppy Poster Contest: The Posters are in! We’ve collected 104 second grade, 95 third grade, 89 fourth grade, 88 fifth grad and 5 special needs posters. This year we also received posters from kindergarten and first graders. They cannot be included in the National contest, as they fall under the required grade level, but we’re going to include them at the local level. We’ll be setting up a time in the very near future to select the winners. Anyone interested in helping please contact Linda Nenno or Joyce Hudgens.

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