Auxiliary- President- Linda Nenno
We started the month of July with a two-day bake sale at the Boat and RV show. It wasn’t as successful as we had hoped, but we still made $150. There was lots of traffic, but they were mostly passing us by on their way to the lake. Thank you to all who baked and worked this event.
We had 10 Veterans attend dinner on the 8th. They had a good time dancing as usual.
Bunco on the 9th was a good crowd. We had 3 full tables, and a couple of new players. It is always more fun when we have more people. Plan to join us on July 28th at noon.
I missed our July meeting as I was out of town. I understand we had 3 new members and one young guest in attendance. Welcome Julie Bryan, Martina Myers, Samantha Mendoza and guest, Adrianna Houser, granddaughter of Vince and Arlea Hadley.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Several of our members do nails for the women Veterans at the Veteran’s home, and walk and sing with all the Veterans on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month. If you would like to help with that or with any of the activities going on out there, please contact Steph Ross (575-740-3971) or Sandi Harrison (915-637-4144). They always need more hands on deck and it is very rewarding, and the Veterans really enjoy the extra attention.
Another activity that could use extra hands is packing Care packages for deployed service men and women. The group meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 10:30 at the Post.
It is time once again to start collecting bottled water, Gatorade, and granola bars for the 9/11 donation to the local fire departments. There will also be a donation can for those of you who do not wish to shop.
We will have Bunco on the 13th at 1:00 PM and on the 25th at noon. Both days have drink specials, so come join in on the fun.
The monthly bake/book sale will be on the 8th. Please bring your baked goods to the Post on Friday or Saturday morning. Please label baked goods, especially if they contain nuts.
We will be holding a “test pilot” on how to write a (winning) report on August 18 at 2:30 at the EB RV Resort. Please contact Liz Foster if you plan to attend. 575-740-4936.
We will participate in the Elephant Days parade on the 22nd. We have 5 golf carts that will need to be decorated, and will need passengers. If you want to help, we will meet at Johanna’s at 403 Cactus, at 2:00 PM on Friday the 21st to decorate the carts.
On August 29th the Post will have a “Hot August Nights” potluck. The Auxiliary will be selling ice cream sundaes. Come out and have a good time and help support the Post.
Membership—Linda Nenno
We have started our renewals for 2016. Be sure to renew before September 30 to be eligible for the early bird drawing. You may win a free membership for this year. As of July 25, we have renewed 66 members, and signed up 7 new members. If you want to leave your money with any bartender, they will make sure I get it. Be sure to indicate if you want your card mailed or if you will pick it up at the Post.
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
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Maida Sanders, Edddie LaBlanc, Carolyn Deuce, Walt Toothman, Gary Sutherland, Jack Hodges, Tom Novak, Doug Leasburg, Elaine Garlow, Pam Guillot, Karen Mogen, PamSallee, Wally Flucky, Bill Curlott , Charles Bucher, Papa Vince and Steve Holmes.
May God bless each of you and aid you in your recovery.
Condolences: The family of Rose LaBlanc upon her passing.
May God bless each of you throughout your season of grief.
V-J Day Prayer: Gracious Heavenly Father, we remember with gratitude Thy answer to our prayer that the Second World War might come to an end. With grateful hearts we thank thee for answering our prayers for bringing peace to a troubled world. With grateful hearts we thank Thee for brave comrades who have returned to their peacetime pursuits. Grant us a sense of honor and gratitude for those who made the supreme sacrifice in that great struggle. Be with their families and teach us to bring the tribute of a ready heart, an obedient life, and a worthy citizenship. Strengthen the bonds of true loyalty and patriotism, and let the ideals of liberty and peace prevail throughout the world. Guide Thou the counsels of government so that hatred of our fellowmen may not again spill human blood. Turn men’s hearts from war and teach us to live that Thou canst grant us the blessings of eternal peace. Amen
“The cornerstone of modern civilization must continue to be religion and morality”
Care packages-Cell phones for soldiers-Marty Novak
We sent 30 Care Packages in July. Thanks to all who came to pack. These packages mean a lot to our Service men and women who are far from home.
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. It takes us all to keep this project going.
It is hot over there right now and neck coolers are much appreciated. If anyone would like to help make neck coolers I have the pattern. Call 744-4539 or email novaks@windstream.net
Our next packing day is August 12. We start about 10:30 and it takes about an hour to finish. Anyone is welcome.
Cell Phones for Soldiers-Marty Novak
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.
What is a Veteran: A Veteran…whether active duty, discharged, retired, or reserve…is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to “The United States of America” for an amount of “up to, and including his/her life.” That is honor, and there are way too many people in this country today, who no longer understand that act..