Newsletter

American Legion Post 56 Monthly Bulletin

January 2011

Commander's Message

To My Fellow Legion Members

First, I wish to start by wishing you all a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 2010, was another great year for the American Legion. And, it was made possible by our many Volunteers. First, I would like to thank our Honor Guard for continuing to do what they do. To all of the people who helped with the Tom and Jerry’s on Thanksgiving, and the Poinsettia delivery to our shut-ins. Next, a huge thank you to everyone who has been working all of our pancake breakfasts. To our work crews, and to Billy Christianson for working our highly successful Wednesday Night Bingo.  To all of the men and women who do the events outside of our building. I know I may have missed some but again I say THANK YOU for your help.

Next, an update on my Commander’s project. My goal was to raise $8,900.00 to retire one of our debts. I am proud to say that at the writing of this letter I am within $600.00 of reaching that goal. Thank you for your support in this area.

 
We, continue to fine tune some things in the operation of our club. The house committee is meeting with Todd and talking about our different options. As, you all know the winter months are a cause of great concern. With many of our members gone for the winter, our weekly income will go down also. So, I ask that you continue to use the club and support the club in any way possible.

 
Finally; thanks again for your continued support. Please, look for the sign-up sheets on the door as you walk in to the club as we are always looking for help with different projects.

Thank You for All You Do

Bill Goette Commander

Auxiliary News

To All Auxiliary Members;

Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year. I do not have much to report at this time. So I wish to thank our membership for it’s continued support in 2010, and my officers for their support and service. We will not be meeting in January, so if you have any items that you need to discuss please contact me. At our next meeting we will begin discussing 2011 and what lies ahead. Thank you for your continued support.

For God and Country
Janet Scherb

TAPS

ARNOLD BIEDERMANN
Born Dec. 15, 1929.  Died Nov. 17, 2010.  Served as an MP in the Army.  Very active member of Trinity Lutheran Church.  Served in various capacities in city and county government.  Was a member of American Legion, Rotary Club, Spire, St. John’s Lutheran Home Board, United Way, and the Red Cross to name a few. Citizen Number One.

RAYMOND AHLSTOM
Born Oct. 31, 1929.  Died Dec. 4, 2010.  Served in the Army Air Force as a Mechanic during the Berlin Air Lift.  A member of the American Legion.  Worked at Almco and in retirement known as Geneva’s Handyman.

DEAN ALLEN
Born Nov. 8, 1913.  Died Dec. 3, 2010.  Worked at the American Gas/Queen Products for 37 years.  A member of the Legion, Moose Club and Elks.

Dollar-A-Month (D.A.M.)

D. A. M. DONATIONS

DON/ELAINE EHRICH    DONATION
KEN/SARA ANDERSON    MEM OF BARNEY BJERKE ANDLUVERNE WOLFF  
DAVE/SUE OLSON    MEM OF ARNOLD BIEDERMANN
GLENN/MAUREEN RUBLE    MEM OF ARNOLD BIEDERMANN
BOB/BETTY GUENTHER    MEM OF ARNOLD BIEDERMANN
BEULAH WIEGAND    MEM OF ARNOLD BIEDERMANN
R. G./MARY KEATING    MEM OF ARNOLD BIEDERMANN
MICK/JUDY JAQUETTE    MEM OF CLARENCE “CHICK” BOWEN AND DALE “MIKE” JAQUETTE
MICK/JUDY JAQUETTEMEM OF ARNOLD BIEDERMANN

HONOR GUARD DONATIONS

COBB/MARGARET KNUTSON    MEM OF LEO “DODE” JACKSON
COBB/MARGARET KNUTSON    MEM OF ARNOLD BIEDERMANN
BILL/LAVONNE CHRISTENSON    MEM OF ARNOLD BIEDERMANN
WES/CINDY HALVERSON    DONATION
FAMILY OF LEWIS CUNNINGHAM    MEM OF LEWIS CUNNINGHAM

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:

Craig Loehr-Dave Syverson Ford, Graceland Cemetery, Jim & Dudes Plumbing & Heating, Shoff Chiropractic, MPeters Enterprises, Church Offset Printing,

Security Bank Minnesota, American Legion Post 56 Auxiliary, Christian Floor Covering, Embroider-4 Seasons Advertising, Hillcrest Cemetery, Auto Serve-Rick Loberg, Doors & Floors, ING Financial Partners-Arnold Mulso, Motor Inn Co., Bayview Freeborn Funeral Home, Scott's Office Products, GreenLea Golf Course, Nelson County Market, Century 21 O'Byrne Realty

The deadline for the February issue will be the Wednesday following the post meeting.  This will be the deadline policy in the future!

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.