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American Legion Post 56 Monthly Bulletin

May 2013

Commander's Message

Legionnaires:

This month has been packed with events. First off April 15 the Post Honored two 60 yr. members, Clarence F. Beenken and Holger Knudsen Jr.  Then we Honored six 50 yr. members, Roger Dahl, Robert D. Haskins, Duane A. Olson, Gerald O. Dunford, Richard H. Moore and Herbert Ulrich. Thank-You for your continuous membership!!

Then Dave Mullenbach presented the Legionnaire of the Year Award to REX STOTTS. Rex is Deserving of this Award as a Past Commander, with His work serving on the Board and also the House Committee. Rex is continually working to improve the quality of the food coming out of the kitchen and its profitability. Continue your Good Work Rex. Thank-You!!

Sunday April 21 was the last day of the Legion State Bowling Tournament. This tournament has shown us when everybody works together what can be accomplished. Gary Anderson and all the volunteers that drove and worked out at the Bowling Alley. Thank-You!! The Bartenders, Servers and Cooks, did a superb job making the customers feel at home and serving them in a prompt time period. Thank-You!!  As I was moving around all I heard was how friendly and nice our club was.

A Thank-You is in order for Arnie Mulso, Dave Mullenbach and John Peterson for putting the Gordy and Deby Show together at the High School Auditorium.

You will notice entering the Lounge that the Gaming booth has been moved. More change to come, a pool table in that spot if we are able to get enough B & C league teams.

The large display case along with the World War II and Korean War pictures will be hung on a wall in the Event Center.  In its place will hang a new case with Leo Carey and information about His life and Death. Also maps of the Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan with located points of interest. Is there anybody out there who could make the case and picture frames for the post. The post would pay for the materials. If you can help contact me at the Legion. These changes will bring the club up to date and still maintain our Heritage.

The club is adding five $5.00 Hamburger & French Fry baskets, (Tuesdays) regular menu will be available. (Friday night) has Steak, Shrimp and Fish specials. Your support is needed to make these changes a success.

The Post is in need of a new set of officers, to oversee the club.

For God and Country
Roger Bakken Commander

Auxiliary News

Greetings from the Auxiliary

Our next meeting will be on June 5, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the Legion dining room.  Continuous year members will be recognized with a certificate.  Please put this on your calendar.

May is Poppy Month.  The VFW will be offering them to the public this year.  Support the poppy program.

District Convention will be in Stewartville on May 24, 25 and 26.  Department Convention will be in Mahnomen, MN on July 18-20.  Delegates were elected for both.

They are Bonnie Schneider, Maureen Stiehl, Ange Larson, Janet Scherb, Isy Lee, Rita Andersen, Joyce Olson, Jenny Torgerson, Dorothy Snider, Carol Smith, Karen Cibert and Deanne Adams.

Janet Scherb, Nominating Chairman, presented the new officers for 2013-2014.  They are President - Bonnie Schneider, 1st Vice - Maureen Stiehl, 2nd Vice - Ange Larson, Treasurer - Deanne Adams, Chaplain - Jenny Torgerson, Sgt-at-Arms - Janet Scherb and Executive Board - Carol Smith and Karen Cibert.

Chaplain Jenny held a memorial service for members who died between April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013.

Please continue to save pop tabs, moo milk caps, Campbell’s labels and education box tops.  They can be brought to the Legion club.I sound like a broken record but if you have not paid your 2013 dues - DO IT NOW!  PLEASE!

Recommendations of $50.00 each were approved to Legionville, Auxiliary Emergency Fund and Historical Museum Building Fund.

Memorial Day is just around the corner on May 27th.

God Bless,
Bonnie Schneider
Auxiliary President

Memorial Day is Monday May-27

This year the V.F.W. is in charge of the Ceremony.

Join us at Graceland Cemetery for memorial service at 11am. If possible try to attend these Services in Honor of Our fallen Comrades. 

The Post is in need of a slate of new Officers
Your help would be greatly appreciated
We will not leave you hanging if you come Forward to help. Your help is needed To continue our work to keep Post-56 Afloat.

WILLIAM AANERUD
Born June 4, 1921.  Died March 18, 2013.  Born and raised in North Dakota coming to Freeborn County in 1934.  Enlisted in the Air Force in 1942 spending time in England, France, Belgium and Germany.  Worked as a Clerk and Treasurer for the City of Albert Lea followed as a Court Administrator for Freeborn County.  Member of the VFW and American Legion.

HAROLD TASKER
Born February 2, 1926.  Died March 24, 2013.  Served in the Merchant Marines.  Worked for Wilson & Co for 37 years as a Pipefitter.  Served as a Boy Scout Leader for 10 years and was a Friend of the Woods Volunteer at Nerstrand State Park.  Loved visits with the Union Center Group.  Legion member.

HOWARD ASHCRAFT
Born March 4, 1919.  Died April 12, 2013.  Served in the US Army from 1941 through 1945 attaining the rank of 1st Lieutenant.  Worked for Wilson & Co as a Cattle Buyer for 30 years.  Was an active member of the Masonic Lodge, Shrine Club - Albert Lea, American Legion and VFW.

PATRICK FITZGERALD
Born May 13, 1929.  Died April 6, 2013. Served in the US Army stationed in France.  Operated Pat’s Mobile Lunch before becoming owner of Eddie’s Bar.  Member of the 4th degree Knights of Columbus, American Legion and the Elks Club.  He ran the Cancer Telethon and could play Violin & Piano by ear.

RUFUS HOFFMAN
Passed away.  No obituary available.

BOBBY K HINMON
Passed away.  No obituary available.
 

Post 56 Monthly Donations

D.A.M. Donations

Honor Guard Donations

Consider supporting Leo Carey American Legion Post 56 with a contribution to the Dollar-A-Month (D.A.M.) fund.  Whether it’s a dollar a month, or a larger donation, these funds are used to support the Post 56 club facilities, maintenance & continued growth of our organization.

If you would like to make a donation to the Post 56 D.A.M. fund, please complete the form in this newsletter and return it to Leo Carey American Legion Post 56.  You can recognize someone special by naming that person in their memory or honor.  Your contribution will be listed in the Post’s monthly flyer and on the website.

Judi Olson, D.A.M. Account Manager

To make a donation, click on the link to our D.A.M. Fund Account Page.

Please thank and support those businesses and organizations which sponsor ads in the monthly Post 56 bulletin flyer:

Post 447 VFW and Auxiliary meetings are held on the 2^nd Monday of every month at the American Legion Post 56 Clubrooms @ 7:00pm. Come and join VFW Post 447. 

Veterans helping Veterans.