Auxiliary- President- Linda Nenno-575-642-6164

I hope everyone had a good Labor Day weekend. It was the kickoff to a pretty busy month.

We had 8 players for Bunco on the 8th. Three new players attended and I think we’ll see them back in the future as they all had a good time. If you want to join in on the fun, we play the 2nd Thursday of each month at 1:00. The more players we have, the more fun! $2 Margaritas just adds to the good time.

Many of you joined us for Elephant Days festivities. We had our monthly bake sale ($130) and participated in the parade. Then we went out to support Gene Hill in the Rib Contest. He didn’t win, but he did cook some darned good ribs! Then on Sunday we participated in the 9/11 Ceremony in conjunction with the City of Elephant Butte. We collected and donated water, Gatorade, and granola bars to the EB and T or C Fire Departments to thank them for their service to our community. Thank you to those who donated and delivered.

The “BIG” event this month was our 5th Annual Family Golf Tournament. It was a huge success, and made a lot of money for the AL Family. I want to express my thanks to all who helped out getting hole sponsorships, working the tournament and helping out with the meal and party at the Post after play. I could not have done it without all of you! It is nice to have it behind me, though. Now my life can get back to normal, whatever that means.

Wednesday, September 21, we hosted our two Girls Staters, Alexis Eaton and Sarah Faulkner, and their families to dinner. These young ladies really enjoyed their experience at Girls State in June, and I’m sure they made us proud. Both are Jr. Auxiliary members.

On Wednesday, September 28, we hosted Paul Carpenter to dinner and presented him with a Certificate of Appreciation and a flag and pole. Paul picks up our can trailer (located in front of Amber Jack storage), takes it to Poor Paul’s recycling, dumps it, weighs it, puts money in our account and replaces the trailer. We really appreciate all he does for us, and the little extra money in our Auxiliary account each month.

Program of the month: Education
One of the most important programs of the ALA is Education. We do many activities for this program, including collecting school supplies and clothing, and Box Tops for Education and Campbell Soup labels; issued Scholarships, presented cookie trays to teachers and initiated the Angel Tree for needy students. In addition, we sponsor an Oratorical Contest, an Americanism Essay Contest and a Poppy Poster Contest each year and we have purchased patriotic books for school libraries. If you are interested in becoming involved in this program, please contact me. 575-642-6164.

Please check the Auxiliary calendar attached to this newsletter, for upcoming Auxiliary events.

Membership – Linda Nenno

The 2017 membership cards are here and I have started Early Bird renewals. So far we have 115 members who have renewed, or joined. If you know someone who is eligible for membership, give them an application or have them contact me. 575-642-6164. Bring them into the Post as your guest and let them see for themselves what a good time we have. Membership is our most important program, and I need everyone’s help to keep it going strong.

The Chaplain’s Corner – Linda Ross

PRAYER FOR THE MILITARY: Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen

GET WELL WISHES: Bill Laswell, Melanie Millsap, Sherry Pearce, Jack Hodges, Claudia Thrash, Joy Corpolongo, Tom Novak, Doug Leasburg, Elaine Garlow, Pam Guillot, Karen Mogen, Charles Bucher, Papa Vince, and Ted and Moe Graham’s Daughter, Linda Knull’s sister, and Frank Koch.

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CONDOLENCES: Terri Cramer and the entire American Legion Family in the loss of Neil Thorton, and Verna Burke in the passing of her daughter.

May God Bless each of you throughout your season of grief and may you know our hearts and prayers are with you.

A real friend will never depart –
Even when the road is rough and the way is dark.
There is just no reason to believe
That a real friend will ever leave.
They are always there
Because they always care.
Our friends are there with friendly faces
To help us out in the lowest places.
And that’s just one good thing about them –
Just don’t know what we’d do without them!
They make mistakes and that’s a fact,
But a real friend will have your back!

PRAYER FOR AMERICA: Almighty God, we pray Thee, keep these United States in Thy holy protection. Watch over our beloved country, preserve her integrity, guard her from all her enemies that she may be guided ever onward by Thee in ways of peace – a happy, prosperous and divinely blessed nation. Amen

Care packages- -Marty Novak

In September we sent 25 Care Packages. Thanks to our American Legion Family for the help and support they give us, to the members, non-members, groups, organizations, and business of our community for their monetary donations, memorials and donations of supplies and to all those who come to pack the boxes. It takes us all to keep this project going.

Thanks to Louisa Apodaca for making neck coolers for our September Care Packages. It is very hot over there right now and those neck coolers are a very welcome addition to the Care Packages. Anyone willing to sew them? I have the pattern if you need it.

We always do Care Packages on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Our next packing day is October 12th. We start arriving at 10 to start setting things up and making boxes and start filling the boxes about 10:30. We are usually finished by 11. Anyone is welcome.

Cell Phones for Soldiers
We are still collecting used cell phones. These phones are sent for recycling and provide calling cards for our Troops. There is a collection container in the entry way of the Post.

Auxiliary- President- Linda Nenno-575-642-6164
We want to encourage people to come out and enjoy the activities at the Post, but there are a few things you need to remember. It is state law that you MUST have a picture ID whenever you enter an establishment that serves alcohol. In addition, you must have your American Legion membership card on your person or you must be signed in as a guest. The SID inspectors have been making the rounds and if we are found to be in violation of these rules, it could cost the Post a lot of money. Please be proud to show your card to the bartenders and/or door greeters when they ask to see it. And remember, they are people also, so treat them kindly. Many times the Post is very busy and you might have to wait a few minutes to get service. For the next few weeks, we will have someone at the door on Wednesday nights to check cards, IDs and sell 50/50 tickets. Proceeds of the sales will go to our annual golf tournament fund.

August came and went in a flash. Maybe because we were busy? We had our Veterans in for dinner on the 3rd. Since Patty, our cook, resigned on July 31st, it was a scramble to get cooks for the dinner. Thank you, Melanie Millsap for stepping up to make the meat loaf, and Bill Laswell for coming in and mashing the potatoes. By the way, the meal was very tasty. So, the kitchen will be manned by volunteers for the next month or two, or three.

We only had 7 players for Bunco, but we made it work and had a good time. If you haven’t played with us before, you should come try it. $2 Margaritas make it even more fun.

Thank you, Steph Ross and Moe Graham for working the bake/book sale on the 13th. We had a lot of workers out of town, and these ladies did a fine job. We made $192.50.

Our Auxiliary VP had to run her first meeting on 8/20 so I could play in a Memorial golf tournament. All reports were that she did a fine job. Thank you, Martha Thibeau. We also replaced two other officers. With the passing of Johanna Roberts, Sergeant at Arms, and the prolonged absence of Kathy Madsen, Treasurer, we approved the appointment of Joyce Hudgens and Moe Graham, respectively. Thank you, ladies for agreeing to fill these important positions in the Auxiliary.

We served hot dogs and ice cream sundaes to around 40 people for “Hot August Nights” on the 21st. Thanks to Sharon Pierson, Nancy Palladino, Ginny Lucero, and Linda Ross for helping me in the kitchen. I had the easy job of collecting and counting the money.

Even though school has started, we are still collecting school supplies for our local schools. All of our schools are Title I which means 85% of the students are in the low income bracket. Please help if you can. The collection basket is on a table in the dining area with a sign that says “Give Ten.”

We are going to collect water, Gatorade and granola bars once again to support and thank our first responders from the EB and T or C Fire Departments. They are always very appreciative of these donations. You can leave your donations of these items at the post or donate to the can on the bar. Thank you for your support.

Upcoming Events:
9/7
NMSVH resident’s dinner 5:00 pm
9/8
Activities meeting 11:00 am
Golf tournament meeting 12:00 noon
Bunco 1:00 pm

9/9
Decorate parade float at Tom Cleveland’s house 203 Calle del Ranchero 10 am

9/10
Breakfast and bake sale at Post 8:00
Elephant Days Parade—10 am Meet at staging area on Hawthorne 9-9:30.
Ribs Contest Judging 12:45 pm
AL District 7 Meeting in Silver City
Ground Breaking Ceremony for United Military Women of the SW monument/span>
Las Cruces Veterans Park 10am

9/11
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9/17
AL Family golf tournament—8:00 Municipal GC Brisket Lunch 2:00 @ Post

9/19
Auxiliary Executive Meeting 11:30 (Note day and time change)
Americanism Com. Mtg 1:00

9/22
General Meetings 10:30

That’s all folks! Come join the fun at the Post.

Membership—Linda Nenno
The 2017 membership cards are here and I have started Early Bird renewals. Get your card renewed by September 30, and you will have a chance for a free membership for this year. So far we only have 86 members who have renewed, or joined. If you know someone who is eligible for membership, give them an application or have them contact me. 575-642-6164. Bring them into the Post as your guest and let them see for themselves what a good time we have. Membership is our most important program, and I need everyone’s help to keep it going strong.

The Chaplain’s Corner Linda Ross
PRAYER FOR THE MILITARY: Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen

GET WELL WISHES: Melanie Millsap, Sherry Pearce, Jack Hodges, Claudia Thrash, Joy Corpolongo, Tom Novak, Doug Leasburg, Elaine Garlow, Pam Guillot, Karen Mogen, Kandy Layne, Charles Bucher, Papa Vince, and Ted and Moe Graham’s Daughter, and Linda Knull’s sister. May God bless each of you and aid you in your recovery. Amen

The tongue has no bones
But it is strong enough to break a heart.
So…be careful with your words.

PRAYER FOR PATRIOT DAY: Gracious Heavenly Being, this is a painful day for our Country and some of the wounds my never heal. We pray that the world might become a better place because of this terrible event. We thank you for the heroes that gave so sacrificially on September 11 and for those that protect us this present day. Help us to remember their courage and learn from them. May the evil of that day cause each of us to work harder to do good on this earth and bring your light into the dark places. Lord, heal all those who were crushed and broken on that horrific day. May they come to experience your presence and know your peace. Amen.

Care packages- -Marty Novak
In August we sent 27 Care Packages. Thanks to our American Legion Family for the help and support they give us, to the members, non-members, groups, organizations, and business of our community for their monetary donations, memorials and donations of supplies and to all those who come to pack the boxes. It takes us all to keep this project going.

It is very hot over there right now and those neck coolers would be a very welcome addition to the Care Packages. Anyone willing to sew them? I have the pattern if you need it.

We always do Care Packages on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Our next packing day is September 14th.. Some of us arrive at 10 to start setting things up and making boxes. We start filling the boxes about 10:30 and we are usually finished by 11. Anyone is welcome.

Cell Phones for Soldiers
We are still collecting used cell phones. These phones are sent for recycling and provide calling cards for our Troops. There is a collection container in the entry way of the Post.