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From The President Dear Auxiliary Sisters, Department Convention was held in Rochester June 17-20. The Department Officers were elected and installed. That means our Auxiliary year of 2009-2010 has officially begun. Your Officers and Chairman for 2009-2010 are: President . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .Barb Meyer Sr. Vice . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . .Phyllis Bartz Jr. Vice . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .Marie Pistulka Treasurer . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . .Nance Regep Chaplain . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .Ann Wilken Conductress . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .Cheryl Kosowski Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . .Dorothy Troje Patriotic Instructor . . . . .... . . . .Char Garey Trustee #1 . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .Janet LeClair Trustee #2 . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .Lorraine Leonard Trustee #3 . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .Berna Schibonski Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Barb Kleckner Americanism . . . . . . . . . . . ... . .Char Garey Cancer Aid & Research . . . . .Ann Wilken Community Service . . . . .. . . .Annette Smoot Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .Rita Privratsky .Marcella Arnold Nursing Scholarship . . . .. . . .Michelle Smallidge Legislation/PAC . . . . . . . . . . .Dorothy Brown Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nance Regep Veterans & Family Support .. .Marie Pistulka Voice of Democracy & Patriots Pen . .. . . . . . .Cheryl Kosowski Youth Soldiers Scholarship . . .Barb Kleckner MN Soldiers Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Amanda Carey POW-MIA . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . .Deb Keenan Historian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Danette Pistulka Im looking forward to a very productive year. I know all of the Officers and Chairmen will work very hard for our Auxiliary. Membership - Your 2010 membership dues can be paid now. Annual dues are $19.00. Send your dues to: Nance Regep, 2021 Eva Lane, So. St. Paul, MN 55075. Please help us to reach 100% membership by sending your dues now. Bingo was held at the Hastings Veterans Home on June 18th. The residents really enjoyed the evening and the treats. Our next bingo will be on July 16th. Cracker Barrel will be on July 29th at the Minneapolis Veterans Home. Thanks to everyone who saved cancelled stamps for our Hospital project. I turned in 18,100 stamps at Department Convention. Please continue to save stamps. We are continuing with this project. Bring the stamps to the Post for either Rita or Barb. Please let us know about your Community Service activities and the hours involved. We need this information for a joint VFW and Auxiliary report that is sent to the Department Community Service Chairman each month. Annette Smoot will be doing this report. Your participation would be appreciated. Our next monthly Auxiliary meeting will be on Wednesday, July 8, at 7:00 p.m.. I hope you all have a happy and safe 4th of July. In closing, I congratulate those celebrating a birthday or anniversary. I wish a speedy recovery if you are injured or ill. I offer my deepest sympathy if you have lost a loved one. Loyally yours, Barb Meyer, Auxiliary President
TAPS: UNTIL THEY ALL COME HOME
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From The Commander Dear Comrades, Post 295 was well represented at the Minnesota State VFW Convention held in Rochester June 17th through 20th. Terry Pieper, Post 295 Adjutant and Joe McAleavy, 2nd District Commander were recognized for their efforts in raising over $40,000 for their Commanders project; MAVC, UnMet Needs and Operation Uplink. I also wish to extend my deepest thanks to both for their tremendous effort and success with the project. Of course, we cant forget to thank our Jr. Vice Commander, Dick Cruz for driving the motor home and providing his own special home cooking during Terrys long trek from Fairmont to S St Paul. Great job and inspiration guy! Again, the 2nd District Hospitality Room was a great hit, a favorite amongst all those attending the convention. The Fiesta theme provided a great atmosphere of dιcor, food and costumes. Again, by far the best outfit award goes to Tom Connelly. Our thanks go out to Sherry & Marc Anderson, Suzanne Mausolf, Dick Cruz (great Mexican decorations), Connie Zurn (2nd District Auxiliary President) and Barb Kleckner for their help in making the hospitality room a great success. Thank you to all who donated food and beverages. KAPOSIA DAYS PARADE June 26th 6:30pm Id like to thank all who showed their support by being at the Kaposia Days Parade, cheering for our Color Guard and Ladies Auxiliary and the car with the past National Commander, Bob Hanson and 2009-10 Department of Minnesota Auxiliary President, Paty Thrond. VFW POST 295 90TH ANIVERSARY PINS Support our post and programs by purchasing a commemorative VFW Post 295 90TH Anniversary Pin for $3.00 each. The pins are available from the bartenders. MEMBER DEPLOYMENT: Jason Lemkau pvtjlemkau@yahoo.com Christian Dahm - Iraq thecaptians2ndshot@yahoo.com This is a corrected email address, our apologies to the family for the incorrect address in last months newsletter. Please let these guys know of your support by sending them an email If you would like to mention a family member, relative or friend who is deployed or to be deployed, please contact me, Commander Mike Mausolf 651-438-2744. We would be happy to recognize our brave soldiers in our newsletter. BLOOD DONATIONS July 14th Those wishing to donate blood, please meet at Post 295 at 3 pm. Call Ray Hartung 651-451-1506 for further information BINGO AT HASTINGS VETS HOME July 16th 7:30 pm Anyone wishing to help Ray and Barb, please give please give Ray Hartung a call (651-451-1506) CRACKER BARREL MPLS VETS HOME July 29th 7 pm If you are able to assist, please contact Barb Meyer, Auxiliary President at 651-457-9156. All are welcome and we can always use the help. CRIBBAGE TOURNEY It was decided that Post 295 will no longer have a State Cribbage tournament due to the lack of participants. ATTENDANCE DRAWING Tom Connelly was the lucky drawing winner at the June meeting. He donated the $10 prize to the Color Guard fund. Thanks Tom. In closing, the members of Post 295 would like to congratulate those celebrating a birthday or anniversary, a speedy recovery to those who are ill and our condolences to the families who have lost a family member. Yours in Comradeship Mike Mausolf, Commander TAKE PRIDE IN 295
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