Photos - Recent Events

Wednesday evening Bar Bingo continues to be a popular activity at Post 56.  Join the fun Wednesday's starting at 6:00 p.m.

 Post 56 volunteers gather prior to the annual poinsettia delivery to area nursing homes

Post 56 Adjutant Arnie Mulso presents Jr. Gold hockey coach Jerome Anderson with a check of the proceeds from their recent breakfast fundraiser held at the American Legion.

Veterans Day 2011 Activities

The Oak Grove Gun Club held a breakfast fundraiser September 18th at the American Legion and Commander Mick Jaquette presents a check to Paul and Marcus Brandt for their share.  The funds help the Gun club to be able to sponsor organizations such as the 4-H clubs, Boy Scouts, and Gun Safety classes use the range.  Thank you to everyone for their support.

Post 56 Flag Pole

The ensemble of the American Flag and POW Flag are now raised again in front of Post 56 thanks to Vice Commander Roger Bakken along with other post volunteers.  Roger was able to overhaul and repair the pole top and pulley and provide a new cable for the flag pole.  With the assistance of the Albert Lea Fire Department, the pole top and cable were reinstalled September 10^th.

Pictured below (L-R) David Nelson, Roger Bakken, Dave Mullenbach, Arnie Mulso.

July 3rd Albert Lea Parade honors Veterans

Installation of Officers ceremonies were held at American Legion Post 56, Sunday June 12, 2011

2011-2012 Post Officers are: Commander Mick Jaquette, 2nd Vice Roger Bakken, Adjutant Arnie Mulso, Chaplain Dave Olson, Judge Advocate Bill Goette, Finance Officer Dave Mullenbach.

2011-2012 Auxilliary Unit Officers are:  President Janet Scherb, 1st Vice Bonnie Schneider, 2nd Vice Karen Cibert, Secretary Vonnie Oftedahl, Treasurer Rita Anderson, Chaplain Dorothy Snider, Sgt. at Arms Pat Johannsen, Exec. Committee Angie Larson, Exec. Committee Carol Smith.