Auxiliary

FEBRUARY 2012 Unit News

THANKS to the Quilt Ladies for 7 years of quild donations to veterans at the JB Hospital

Please remember the Joplin Legion Post for donations and prayers.

NEW OFFICERS:

President Betty Rolley Vice President Pauline Johnson

2nd Vice President Vicki Ferguson Recording Secretary Betty Jo Kieffer

Corres. Secretary Barbara Dumke Treasurer Linda Ferguson

Historian Lori Allender Chaplain Betty Atnetcher

Sgt at Arms Lois Schneider Community Service Marilyn Fink

Membership Pauline Johnson

CONFERENCE DELEGATES:

Pauline Johnson, Betty Rolley, Jean Kieffer, Lori Allender

EXECUTIVE BOARD:

Mary Jane Young, Marilyn Etzold, Jean Kieffer, Dorothy Busch, Val Rolley

Poppy Chairman Vicki Ferguson: Our new Poppy Queen is Jennifer McGee. Jennifer is 11 years old and running is her favorite sport. She is in 5th grade, plays the violin and has two dogs and a cat. Everyone is happy to have Jennifer as our new Poppy Queen.

Don't forget our Poppy program all donations help our veterans.

Don't forget to donate items for our military ladies, this is an on going project.

Membership: is 101% with 198 members. We are tied for 4th place membership in district. Pauline Johnson and Unit 397 are very happy to announce MEMBERSHIP IS AT 101%

Renewal Notice from National: Any notice that you received in the mail from National are wrong. The last mail out had the wrong amounts on the notices. Our Auxiliary dues are: Juniors $5.00 and Seniors $20,00.

Items for Military Packages: The Auxiliary is still sending care packages to our Service Members overseas. Our active military personnel are safely home now. Please let us know if you know of any service members who need items for them. For further info call Marilyn Fink 314-423-0003. If you donate make the check out to: ALA Creve Coeur Unit 397 and mark for "Military Packages."

Volunteers Needed: for Quilting on Wednesday Mornings. Please come and help! No special talent required. Several jobs are available.

Ways & Means: Marilyn Potter reminds us to use our Schnucks Script Fund raising card. We receive free money each month. If you don't have a card let an Auxiliary member know that you are interested.

Fish Fry: We can always use help, especially during Lent. Cakes are always welcomed. Call President Betty Rolley and volunteer. 636-629-4061,

Humane Society: I will be collecting towels, blankets & large medicine bottles & other items to be used for all animals. Make your check out to ALA Unit 397.

Food for Pantry: Community Service Chairman will be collecting food items during the year. Watch the monthly newsletter for details.

New By laws Rules Standing Rules: #1 -- The President shall be ex-officio members of all committees, except the nomination committee . #10 -- Unit will purchase 50 year membership pins for eligible members. Certificates will be sent each 5 year thereafter. #14 -- The President and membership chairman is to be paid for fall conference in a per-diem amount set by the Unit and will be paid for each full session attended.

Poppies are here: Jennifer McGee is our new Miss Poppy. Marilyn Fink will need volunteers to help collect donations in front of a few stores. Marilyn has applications from the Police Dept that volunteers have to fil out so they can make ID's. Please call marilyn Fink if you can help. She will have some Poppies that you can sign your name on and they will be displayed in the hall. Call Marilyn 314-423-0003.

Please keep all our Service members from Harms way and the People of Japan in our thoughts and prayers.

The Post Birthday Party will be March `11. Fried Chicken will be served. Members are asked to bring appetizers and desserts. A social hour will start at 1300 and Dinner at 1400. Bring a white elephant gift for Bingo.


	*FEBRUARY 2012: HIGHLIGHTS:*
	February 2 -- Post Meeting, 7:30pm February 9 -- 10th District Meeting, Post 111, 7:30pm February 11 -- G.I. Joe Brunch, 8:30am to Noon. February 11 -- Ship 4, Navy Club of Missouri, Noon February 13 -- Auxiliary Meeting, 7:30pm Feb. 17-19 -- Spring Conference, Jefferson City February 20 -- 10th District, SAL Meeting, 7:00pm February 22 -- Ash Wednesday (fish fry) February 23 -- Legion Riders Meeting, 6:00pm February 23 -- S.A.L Meeting, 7:00pm February 28 -- House Committee Meeting, 7:00pm
	FEBRUARY 2012 Unit News THANKS to the Quilt Ladies for 7 years of quild donations to veterans at the JB Hospital Please remember the Joplin Legion Post for donations and prayers. NEW OFFICERS: President Betty Rolley Vice President Pauline Johnson 2nd Vice President Vicki Ferguson Recording Secretary Betty Jo Kieffer Corres. Secretary Barbara Dumke Treasurer Linda Ferguson Historian Lori Allender Chaplain Betty Atnetcher Sgt at Arms Lois Schneider Community Service Marilyn Fink Membership Pauline Johnson CONFERENCE DELEGATES: Pauline Johnson, Betty Rolley, Jean Kieffer, Lori Allender EXECUTIVE BOARD: Mary Jane Young, Marilyn Etzold, Jean Kieffer, Dorothy Busch, Val Rolley Poppy Chairman Vicki Ferguson: Our new Poppy Queen is Jennifer McGee. Jennifer is 11 years old and running is her favorite sport. She is in 5th grade, plays the violin and has two dogs and a cat. Everyone is happy to have Jennifer as our new Poppy Queen. Don't forget our Poppy program all donations help our veterans. Don't forget to donate items for our military ladies, this is an on going project. Membership: is 101% with 198 members. We are tied for 4th place membership in district. Pauline Johnson and Unit 397 are very happy to announce MEMBERSHIP IS AT 101% New Member: Deborah Pate is a new member to our Auxiliary. Welcome Debbie! G.I. Joe Breakfast volunteers are needed on morning of February 11. Renewal Notice from National: Any notice that you received in the mail from National are wrong. The last mail out had the wrong amounts on the notices. Our Auxiliary dues are: Juniors $5.00 and Seniors $20,00. Items for Military Packages: The Auxiliary is still sending care packages to our Service Members overseas. Our active military personnel are safely home now. Please let us know if you know of any service members who need items for them. For further info call Marilyn Fink 314-423-0003. If you donate make the check out to: ALA Creve Coeur Unit 397 and mark for "Military Packages." Volunteers Needed: for Quilting on Wednesday Mornings. Please come and help! No special talent required. Several jobs are available. Ways & Means: Marilyn Potter reminds us to use our Schnucks Script Fund raising card. We receive free money each month. If you don't have a card let an Auxiliary member know that you are interested. Fish Fry: We can always use help, especially during Lent. Cakes are always welcomed. Call President Betty Rolley and volunteer. 636-629-4061, Humane Society: I will be collecting towels, blankets & large medicine bottles & other items to be used for all animals. Make your check out to ALA Unit 397. Food for Pantry: Community Service Chairman will be collecting food items during the year. Watch the monthly newsletter for details. New By laws Rules Standing Rules: #1 -- The President shall be ex-officio members of all committees, except the nomination committee . #10 -- Unit will purchase 50 year membership pins for eligible members. Certificates will be sent each 5 year thereafter. #14 -- The President and membership chairman is to be paid for fall conference in a per-diem amount set by the Unit and will be paid for each full session attended. Poppies are here: Jennifer McGee is our new Miss Poppy. Marilyn Fink will need volunteers to help collect donations in front of a few stores. Marilyn has applications from the Police Dept that volunteers have to fil out so they can make ID's. Please call marilyn Fink if you can help. She will have some Poppies that you can sign your name on and they will be displayed in the hall. Call Marilyn 314-423-0003. Please keep all our Service members from Harms way and the People of Japan in our thoughts and prayers. The Post Birthday Party will be March `11. Fried Chicken will be served. Members are asked to bring appetizers and desserts. A social hour will start at 1300 and Dinner at 1400. Bring a white elephant gift for Bingo. President -- Betty Rolley Corresponding Secretary -- Barbara Dumke
	ITEMS OF LASTING INTEREST AMERICANISM: In case we find ourselves starting to believe all the Anti-American sentiment and negativity, we should remember England's Prime Minister Tony Blair's words during a recent interview. When asked by one of his parliament members why he believes so much in America he said: A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want in...and how many want out. Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you. 1.Jesus Christ 2 The American G. I. One died for your soul, the other died for your freedom. GIRLS STATE To learn more about the Girls State program go to their web site: www.missourigirlsstate.org LEGISLATION Missouri Association of Veterans Organizations and other information will be coming out soon and also how to get future details. QUILTING We meet on Wednesday's at the Post from 9:00 until noon. Come and help make quilts it's a fun morning, bring scissors, coffee provided. U. S. O. The St. Louis U. S. O. is situated at Lambert Field and is perceived as a Home away from Home for our Military. There is no cost to our troops. All items for their comfort and enjoyment are donated. Donations of Money, used Mystery paperbacks & Readers Digest, Individual packaged Snacks, Juices & Fresh Fruits are welcome.
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AMERICAN LEGION POST 397

of Creve Coeur, Missouri, 63141

IN Saint Louis County

POST 397 AUXILIARY


	PRESIDENT: Betty Rolley CORRESPONDING SECRETARY: Barbara Dumke RECORDING SECRETARY: Betty Jo Kieffer