Auxiliary Vice President- Linda Nenno
September was a busy month. We cooked and served Lasagna to the Veterans from NMSVH. They really seemed to enjoy the meal and the music. The Auxiliary did our part in collecting bottled water, Gatorade, and granola bars to deliver to the local fire departments as a Thank You for all they do for our community.
On 9/11, the American Legion Family was involved in a candlelight ceremony held at the EB Fire Department. All local fire departments, EMS, law enforcement and local dignitaries were present and introduced. Al Norton did a great job of officiating. If the wind had cooperated, it would have been a sight to behold, but the candles kept blowing out. However, there was a beautiful rainbow above the fire station just before the ceremony started. We had about 100 people in attendance and hope to grow that amount in future years.
We held our monthly bake sale on the 13th, and made $230.50 for our general fund. Several of our members helped out at the SAL food booth at Elephant Days. Thank you ladies!
Our District 7 meeting on September 20 was well attended. We counted around 70 people who were here from Silver City, Las Cruces, Deming, and even a few who were not in our District came to see what we were doing. They said they were spying to find out why Unit 44 wins so many awards!

Auxiliary Membership Report-Linda Nenno
Thank you to those who have renewed for 2015. If you have renewed and receive a notice from National, just disregard it. The dues are still $30/year, and help us continue the programs that serve Veterans and their families. Membership is our most important program, since without members, we cease to exist. Tell your non-member friends about us, what we do, and encourage them to join if they are eligible. Carry a membership application in your purse. You, as a member, know we have some really good things going on at the Post, and we always have a lot of fun, so spread the word. As of September 25, we have 168 paid members, which puts us at 40% of our final goal.

Please renew now if you haven’t already. You can leave your dues with any of our bartenders or mail to PO Box 1618, Elephant Butte, NM 87935. We will draw for the early bird winners at the October meeting. Please keep those renewals and new members coming. We’re doing great so far and are leading the units in our District.

Please join us for our meetings the 3rd Saturday of each month at 10:30 at the Post. We have some exciting things in the coming months and you don’t want to miss anything!

The Chaplain’s Corner – Linda Ross

PRAYER FOR THE MILITARY: O God Almighty, we ask that you will strengthen and protect the members of the Armed Forces of the United States of America. May their devotion and loyalty to you and to their home-land inspire them in moments of challenge, and comfort them in tribulation and long separation from loved ones. And finally, we ask that they may return safely to serve you and our Country in the days and years to come.
Amen

GET WELL WISHES: Brenda (Sharon Pierson’s sister) Doug Leasburg and Addie McGarry.
May God bless each of you and aid you in your recovery.

CONDOLENCES: Cathy Mitchell on the passing of her father and Lynn Brown on the passing of her husband, Larry.
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May the Lord comfort and aid each of you through your loss.

Gracious Father, grant us the strength and courage to “from the heart” just give it a start to set new goals and achieve greater heights. Be with us as we go in Thy Name to work in Service of God and Country and programs of The American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary. In Thy Name we pray. Amen
–Mrs. Clarence Engh

There is no such thing as human wisdom; all is the providence of God. –President John Adams

Care Packages and Cell Phones: Marty Novak

We sent 50 Care Packages in September. Thanks to our wonderful crew who…in my absence… took over and saw that the boxes were packed and mailed off. Good job!!

These Care Packages mean so much to the Troops who receive them. Thanks to our American Legion Family for the help and support they give us, to the members, non- members, groups, organizations, and businesses of our community for their monetary donations and donations of supplies to help us keep this project going. Thank you all. But, I’m sorry to say…our funds are running low and we are working hard to keep this project going. So if you can help with any donation, it will be much appreciated. It takes us all to keep this project going.

I just realized there is one group of people I neglected to thank. When I drive up with a trunk full of Care Package supplies 5 or 6 people who happen to be in the Post come out and unload the car, bringing all the supplies back to me and all I have to do is store them away. Thank you a BUNCH! That is a real help.

Anyone is welcome to join us for Care Packages. It’s a lot of fun. Our next Care Package packing day is October 8th. We arrive about 10:30 to start arranging the supplies and start packing shortly after that. It takes about an hour to finish.

CELL PHONES FOR SOLDIERS
We are still collecting used cell phones. These 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..

Auxiliary President – Johanna Roberts

******NOTICE******

OCTOBER MEETING DATE CHANGED TO OCTOBER 16^TH

We kicked the month off with the July 4^th Holiday weekend and Poppy distribution. Several ladies volunteered to sit out in the hot July weather and as a result we collected $475 in donations. Following the holiday several members enjoyed a session of BUNCO on July 10^th – we had 14 players and a lot of fun. If you haven’t had a chance to stop by on the second Thursday of the month, now is the time!

As many of you know we have, in recent months, been working with a veteran re-integration project in Las Cruces called the “Oak Street Project”.  The Oak Street veterans have a need for hand tools of all kinds. Several of the residents would like to take on “handy man” jobs to earn income but do not have the tools to do so. They also need a lawn mower. If you, or anyone you know, has unused tools lying around that you would be willing to part with please contact Linda Nenno or Sharon Pierson and we’ll make certain they get to where they are needed.

If you visit the Post you’ll notice a large black tub on the non-smoking side labeled “Give 10 to Education”. It’s that time again – school will be starting in a few short weeks are and we are collecting school supplies for our Title 1 schools. In additions to pencils, crayons, glue, notebooks, etc the schools need clothing. The elementary schools tell us they especially need socks, underwear and t-shirts for both boys and girls. Another need is gym clothing. If the students at the Middle school and High School do not change out for gym they receive a “0” for the class. Many of these students simply cannot afford a change of clothing. Sweat pants, t-shirts, shorts, athletic shoes are very much appreciated.

During our July membership meeting we approved a change in Officers. Linda Nenno is now our Vice President and Johanna Roberts is our Sgt at Arms. Other officers remain the same. Please congratulate Linda and Johanna and be sure to offer them your support for the coming year.

UPCOMING:

Beginning with the 1^st Wednesday of August the Auxiliary will be responsible for the meals on the first Wednesday of each month. This is the week of the month we entertain residents of NMSVH for dinner, music and dancing. In order for us to keep this going we need volunteers to 1.) Plan and prepare the meal, 2.) Assist the veterans to their places and serve them, 3.) Bake extra desserts and 4.) Clean up the kitchen afterwards. Ginny Lucero has sign-up sheets for these different tasks for now through the end of the year. Please help us out. The veterans really enjoy these monthly visits.

8/9 8:30-10:00 Breakfast and Bake Sale. The Legion Riders are having their state meeting here that weekend, so we may have more customers. Please leave baked goods at the post on Friday the 8^th, or bring in early Saturday morning.

8/14 10:30 Aux. Exec. Board meeting.

8/14 1:00 Bunco. We had 14 players last month and had a really good time. Come join us if you can. The more, the merrier. Margarita specials and chips and salsa. If you’ve never played Bunco, we can teach you in about 5 minutes.

8/16 10:30 General membership meeting

8/17 5:00 Hot August Nights—serving hot dogs, chili dogs & ice cream sundaes.

Fall District Meeting Here 18^th October.

 

HELP!! We will be having our annual American Legion Family Golf Scramble on October 4. If you know anyone who would be willing to sponsor a hole ($100) or donate a raffle item, please ask them. Thanks.

Linda Nenno Tournament co-ordinator (575) 64206164

 Auxiliary Membership Report-Linda Nenno

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The Chaplain’s Corner – Linda Ross

PRAYER FOR THE MILITARY: O God Almighty, we ask that you will strengthen and protect the members of the Armed Forces of the United States of America. May their devotion and loyalty to you and to their home-land inspire them in moments of challenge, and comfort them in tribulation and long separation from loved ones. And finally, we ask that they may return safely to serve you and our Country in the days and years to come.
Amen

GET WELL WISHES:  Ruth Handlin, Brenda (Sharon Pierson’s sister) Doug Leasburg and Addie McGarry.

May God Bless each of you and aid each of you in your recovery.

CONDOLENCES: Eva and Ben Baca as his sister is very ill and not expected to live much longer.

May the Lord comfort and aid each of you through your loss.

Gracious Father, grant us the strength and courage to “from the heart” just give it a start to set new goals and achieve greater heights. Be with us as we go in Thy Name to work in Service of God and Country and programs of The American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary. In Thy Name we pray. Amen

–Mrs. Clarence Engh

 

There is no such thing as human wisdom; all is the providence of God.                                                                                      –President John Adams

Care Packages and Cell Phones: Marty Novak

We sent 55 Care Packages in July. Thanks to all who came to help pack the boxes. These Care Packages mean so much to the Troops who receive them. Thanks to our American Legion Family for the help and support they give us and to those who made Memorial donations in memory of Roy Lucero and Truda Melton. Our funds were running low and those Memorials helped a lot. Also thanks to the members, non-members, groups, organizations, and businesses of our community for their monetary donations and donations of supplies to help us keep this project going.   Thank you all.   It takes us all to keep this project going.

Anyone is welcome to join us for Care Packages. It’s a lot of fun. Our next Care Package packing day is August 13. We arrive about 10:30 to start arranging the supplies and start packing shortly after that. It takes about an hour to finish.

CELL PHONES FOR SOLDIERS

We are still collecting used cell phones. These 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..