Greer Unit #11 American Legion Auxiliary Meeting

Greer Unit#11 American Legion Auxiliary met on May 20, 2021, at the post home with 13 members present. The meeting was called to order by President Juanita Stone. Chaplain Margie Stone opened in prayer. The Pledge of Allegiance and Auxiliary Preamble were recited in unison. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and corrections were made. The treasurers report was given and approved. No bills were presented. Membership chairman Barb Kucera reported 75 members paid with a goal of 78. Community service Chairman Margie Stone reported appropriate cards had been sent, five in total. Unfinished business was Poppy Days. They were completed, we still have a few places to contact yet. Poppy posters were judged with the following students chosen winners: 2nd grade Poppy Posters: 1st - Christopher French, 2nd- Loren Von Eschen. 1st Grade Coloring: 1st- Audrey Gabel, 2nd- Windsor Soukup. Kindergarten Coloring: 1st, Parker Cihak, 2nd- Lainey Martin. K1 Coloring: 1st- Pierson Hopkins, 2nd- Reign Blaine. Thank you to the students, we had many entries submitted. Other unfinished business was the review of the Annual Report. Discussion was held. New Business: Carol Tolliver brought a letter from the VA Hospital in Sioux Falls extending their appreciation for bottled water given out at the Hospital to staff and patients for National Hospital week. We helped to furnish along with the VFW Auxiliary. Other new business was the Memorial Day program and Luncheon. Salads and bars will be donated from the Auxiliary members. The luncheon will be held at the post home after the program at the armory. A new Money Tray was purchased and donated to the Auxiliary. Thank you! Election of officers was held. These positions were filled: President - Juanita Stone, 1st Vice- Margie Stone, Secretary- Jeanette Fuchs, Treasure- Linda Youngbluth, Membership- Barb Kucera. Delegates to state convention were appointed as follows: Juanita Stone, Linda Youngbluth, Barb Kucera, and Kathy Gieman,. Alternates: Marlene Stone, Barb Wiechmann, Jeanette Fuchs, Carol Tolliver. The basket was won by Margie Stone, and donated back. No other business to come before the group, so the Chaplain Margie Stone read the prayer and President Juanita Stone adjourned the meeting at 8:50 PM.